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An uncommon katana modification sacrificing defence by removing the guard. It's more a psychological advantage than a physical one, knowing…

An uncommon katana modification sacrificing defence by removing the guard. It's more a psychological advantage than a physical one, knowing subconsciously that attack is your best defence promotes a more aggressive combat style. Gang bosses and Jonin tend to use them to equip their underlings because it makes trouble-makers on both sides more reluctant.

Guardless Katanas have a large bonus to the Melee Attack skill, while also having a hefty penalty to the Melee Defence skill. These two combined will cause a character to attack more often in comparison to normal. Though they may end up being defeated more easily if outnumbered due to the animations Katanas use.

The Meitou version of this weapon can be found on General Jang in Ashland Dome III.

This weapon has inventory dimensions of 1x7. It can be equipped in both the primary and secondary weapon slots.

This item can be crafted in various qualities using different levels of Weapon Smithing Bench after learning the appropriate blueprint.

The Blueprints for this item can be found at the following locations.

All possible variations in an un-modded game, as of 1.0.68. Please note that the stats shown may differ slightly than in game as it tends to round values.

Stats

FieldValue
Armour penetration-30%
Attack+6
Blood loss1.30x
Damage vs humans+10%
Damage vs robots-40%
Defence-6
Reach21

Quality grades

Manufactured

GradeValueSell value
Rusted Junk1,131 Cats282 Cats
Rusting Blade1,240 Cats310 Cats
Mid-Grade Salvage3,729 Cats932 Cats
Old Refitted Blade4,329 Cats1,082 Cats
Refitted Blade5,165 Cats1,291 Cats
Catun No.19,445 Cats2,361 Cats
Catun No.211,655 Cats2,913 Cats
Catun No.314,388 Cats3,597 Cats
Mk I21,000 Cats5,250 Cats
Mk II24,434 Cats6,108 Cats
Mk III27,610 Cats6,902 Cats
Edge Type 137,979 Cats9,494 Cats
Edge Type 239,960 Cats9,990 Cats
Edge Type 341,422 Cats10,355 Cats
Meitou62,956 Cats15,793 Cats

Homemade

GradeValueSell value
Rusted Junk3,771 Cats942 Cats
Rusting Blade4,135 Cats1,034 Cats
Mid-Grade Salvage4,662 Cats1,165 Cats
Old Refitted Blade5,412 Cats1,353 Cats
Refitted Blade6,456 Cats1,614 Cats
Catun No.17,871 Cats1,967 Cats
Catun No.29,712 Cats2,428 Cats
Catun No.311,990 Cats2,997 Cats
Mk I17,500 Cats4,375 Cats
Mk II20,361 Cats5,090 Cats
Mk III23,009 Cats5,752 Cats
Edge Type 127,128 Cats6,782 Cats
Edge Type 228,542 Cats7,135 Cats
TipThe same piece of gear comes from two sources. Manufactured versions are factory-made: sold in shops, looted from enemies, and available at the very top grades. Homemade versions are crafted at your own bench, follow a different value curve, and cannot reach the highest grades.

Where to buy

VendorSettlements
Black Market BarRebel Base, The Hub, Heft (conditional), Heng (conditional), Stoat (conditional)
Catun ScrapmastersCatun
Empire Weapon ShopHeng, Stoat
Flotsam ArmoryFlotsam Village, Blister Hill, Rebirth
Mercenary SmithyManhunter Base
Mongrel Weapon ShopMongrel
Ronin Weapon ShopFishing Village, World's End, Blister Hill
ScraphouseScraphouse
Shark SmithyShark
Thieves GuildAdmag, Catun, Clownsteady, Heft, Heng, Mongrel, Sho-Battai, The Hub

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See also