Technical Breakdown

Great Katanas in Elden Ring are a unique class of weapons wielding exceptional reach and damage capabilities. Their primary attribute scaling in Dexterity empowers them with formidable physical damage, while their unique stance and movesets provide diverse combat options. The Greatsword stance offers wide-sweeping attacks with substantial damage, whereas the Unsheathe stance enables lightning-fast thrusting motions with increased critical strike potential.

Performance Insights

Elden Ring’s Great Katanas exhibit remarkable technical prowess. Their base damage, scaling potential, and reach are among the highest in the game. However, their attacks consume relatively high stamina, limiting prolonged combat. The Moonveil Katana, for instance, boasts impressive damage output due to its inherent bleed effect, while the Rivers of Blood Katana excels in close-quarters combat with its rapid successive attacks. However, both require careful stamina management to avoid leaving oneself vulnerable during engagements.