Katanas are a favored weapon class among many players, mostly because they are awesome and satisfying to use, so naturally, you’re going to have a fanbase going, especially among the Otakus. They are usually characterized by a fast moveset that favors slashing your enemies up quickly and efficiently. This article will cover some of the best Katanas in Dark Souls 3, their benefits, how to get them, and why they’re fun.

5. Black Blade

How to get the Black Blade

In the beginning, we have the Black Blade, a very short Katana that has a heavier moveset than other weapons in the same class, but it compensates with more mobility innate in the moveset. Charged R2s have the potential of knocking down enemies.

What makes the Black Blade great:

• Heavy moveset
• High base damage
• High attack rating with Dex/Luck
• Can knock down opponents

Black Blade stats:

• Regular: 122 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +3: 146 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +6: 195 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +10: 244 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

4. Uchigatana

How to get the Uchigatana

The earliest Katana you can get in the game, the only problem is that to get it, you need to kill the naked madman near Firelink Shrine, which is a feat that many new players will deem impossible. If you manage to do so, however, you will have an amazing weapon that will carry you through the entire game easily. It is characterized by great Dexterity scaling and a solid Weapon Art that is useful in many situations.

What makes the Uchigatana great:

• Great Dexterity scaling
• Good moveset
• Earliest Katana in the game
• Great Weapon Art
• Lower stamina consumption

Uchigatana stats:

• Regular: 115 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +3: 149 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C 
• Regular +6: 184 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +10: 230 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

3. Chaos Blade 

How to get the Chaos Blade

In terms of Bleed potential, few weapons can beat the Chaos Blade. It damages the wielder for 1% of their max HP every hit, but it inflicts more Bleed than other Katanas. This makes the damage output of the weapon very high, so the drawbacks of the health drain are negligible. Other than that, this weapon has excellent Dexterity scaling and is amazing at what it does. Pick it up for a playthrough and see for yourself!

What makes the Chaos Blade great:

• Extremely high Dexterity scaling
• High attack rating
• Strong bleed effect
• Highest damage katana

Chaos Blade stats: 

• Regular: 103 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: A 
• Regular +3: 144 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: S
• Regular +5: 180 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: S

2. Frayed Blade

How to get the Frayed Blade

When you manage to kill the monstrous beast that is Darkeater Midir, you will get his soul, and transposing it with Ludleth of Courland will yield the Frayed Blade, a weapon that will fall apart if its hilt is removed. Despitethis, the Frayed Blade has the highest Dexterity requirement in the game, so it has some of the highest damage output, naturally.

What makes the Frayed Blade great:

• Awesome Weapon Art
• Great Dexterity scaling
• High damage output
• Innate Dark damage

Frayed Blade stats:

• Regular: 104 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: B
• Regular +3: 150 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: A
• Regular +5: 184 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: A

1. Onikiri and Ubadachi

How to get the Onikiri and Ubadachi

The Onikiri and Ubadachi are the best Paired Katanas in the game, mainly due to their intense damage output, as well as their general functionality in many situations. The Weapon Art is ideal for destroying anything in front of you, and the strong moveset will prove to be useful against many enemies. Pick this weapon if you want an incredible experience cutting down foes.

What makes the Onikiri and Ubadachi great:

• Very high damage per second
• Good for Quality and Hollow builds
• Great Dexterity scaling
• Awesome Weapon Art

Onikiri and Ubadachi stats:

• Regular: 104 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +3: 135 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +6: 166 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C
• Regular +10: 208 physical attack | Dexterity scaling: C

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