Beautiful terrains, overpowered bosses, a toxic environment, and powerful weapons define the uniqueness of Elden Ring. Most of the legendary weapons in the game are either deep inside a creepy dungeon or in the inventory of an unbeatable boss. However, this isn’t the case for the Uchigatana in Elden Ring. It is the first powerful weapon that you can acquire early on in the game. So, defeating the first few bosses like Rennala won’t be a problem for the most part.
The Uchigatana sword goes well with all strength builds. Moreover, it comes with a special Ashes of War that quickly drains your enemy’s health bar with just a few slashes. In other words, if you want to feel truly invincible right from the beginning, I suggest that you get this sword. The problem is that the game doesn’t tell where to find the Uchigatana in Elden Ring. Therefore, follow this guide to locate your first legendary weapon in the game.
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What is Uchigatana
Uchigatana is a very powerful sword in the Katana class. It goes well with almost all character builds due to its long range, powerful attacks, and unique Ashe of War. The basic description of the weapon is that it is a single-edged long sword with extraordinary sharpness and undulating design. The Samurais from the Land of Reeds wield this sword, making them invincible.
You need 15 Dexterity and 11 Strength to wield the Uchigatana sword. Moreover, it offers passive blood loss buildup in your enemies. The sword comes with two special Ashes of War; one of them is the Unsheathe. Press the Unsheathe button while holding the skill key to activate this Ashe of War to blow a powerful slash at your unsuspecting enemies.
Where to Find the Uchigatana in Elden Ring
The easiest way to get an Uchigatana is to choose the Samurai class on the new game screen. The class starts with this weapon in the inventory. However, for those who want this weapon on a different character class, follow this guide.
Start in Limgrave, the game’s first area, and instead of going straight to the Stormveil Castle, head north. You can find an area named Stormhill in northern Limgrave. Continue going north from the site of Grace until you reach the cliffs’ side. A spirit will be guarding the entrance; speak with him to inquire about the entrance to Deathtouched Catacombs.
Enter the dungeon and kill the weak skeletons in your way till you reach a flight of stairs. Climb down the stairs and turn right to find a door. However, you must first pull the level that activates the boss door to open this second door. After activating the level, retrace your steps to the locked secret doorway. There will be a corpse hanging from the second floor’s ledge. Go close enough to the dead body to loot the Uchigatana from it.
Although, you don’t need to defeat the boss to acquire the Uchigatana. However, I suggest that you clear the entire area. Defeating the boss in the arena drops the Assassin’s Crimson Dagger. If you kill or critically strike your enemies, this dagger restores your health bar. In other words, visiting the Deathtouced Catacombs is a must if you want to clear the first few areas of Elden Ring easily.
How to Use the Uchigatana
Uchigatana is a powerful weapon you can use as your main for quite some time. The Unsheathe Ash of War is the signature ability of this sword. Simply hold the skill button and press Unsheathe key to activate the skill. During this move, the character sheathes his weapon and quickly launches a powerful vertical blow at the enemy, draining a considerable amount of health points from your enemy. Moreover, you can also equip this sword with two hands to lay more powerful blows and blood loss, building on critical strikes. Normally, Uchigatana has a 3-slash combo on heavy attacks and a 5-attack combo on light attacks.
Lastly, if you are looking for a dual-wielding weapon, I suggest that you try it on the Uchigatana. Unfortunately, the dual-wielding option is only available for the Samurai class as it comes with one Uchigatana in the inventory. So, if you are a Samurai, go to Stormhill in northern Limgrave and get the second Katana from the Deathtouched Catacombs.
You can also try the sprint dash on this sword. Simply sprint towards your enemy and attack with the sword. The benefit of a sprint dash is that it breaks the enemy’s block and even disengages the shield in weaker enemies.
Lastly, the Uchigatana offers the same 5-attack combo on light attacks. The heavy attack combo is a little different as it starts with an overhead slash. Moreover, the players will have a higher Strength stat when holding the Uchigatana in two hands. So, if you are playing as a Samurai, then dual wielding the Uchigatana is the best option. Otherwise, you can wield it in two hands for maximum damage.
FAQs
How to get the Assassin’s Crimson Dagger in Elden Ring?
The Assassin’s Crimson Dagger is found on a boss in the Deathtouched Catacombs. When hunting for the Uchigatana, travel north from Limgrave and into the dungeons. Pull the lever on the lower floor to open the secret door as well as the boss arena. Defeat the boss to acquire the Assassin’s Crimson Dagger in Elden Ring.
Which is better, dual wield or two-handed Uchigatana?
In my opinion, dual wielding the Uchigatana is a better option as it increases your attack speed without reducing the damage. Moreover, it also allows you to cause blood loss buildup on your enemies with double the pace. However, if you aren’t from the Samurai class, I suggest that you wield the Uchigatana in two hands rather than using it with a shield.
What is the Unsheathe Ashe of War?
The Unsheathe Ashe of War is a special ability that lands a powerful blow on unsuspecting enemies. It can be used with all weapons, but the damage depends on the type of sword. Moreover, the Uchigatana sword comes with a built-in Unsheathe skill so that you don’t need to acquire it for this sword.
Conclusion
The Uchigatana in Elden Ring is a powerful Katana that you can get early on in the game. The best strategy is to get it from the Deathtouched Catacombs in Stormhill, Limgrave, before proceeding to the Stormveil Castle. The sword will surely help you defeat the first few bosses. Moreover, if you start with the Samurai class, you can also dual-wield the Uchigatana. This article explains where to get the Uchigatana in Elden Ring and how to use it for maximum damage.
