How to get the Uchigatana in Elden Ring

The Uchigatana is one of the best Dexterity weapons in Elden Ring, but it can be very easy to miss. So, here’s how you can get your hands on this razor-sharp Katana.

The Uchigatana is a great Katana in Elden Ring especially if you’re focusing on Dexterity builds due to its quick attacks, Bleed passive, and powerful weapon skill. Whether you’re tackling bosses, defeating invaders, or just standard enemies, it’s a solid choice but it can be difficult to find in the game.

This is how you can get your hands on the Uchigatana in Elden Ring, and what stats you’ll need before you can wield it. The Uchi is the starting weapon for the Samurai Class, but here’s how to find it if you start the game as a different class.

Uchigatana location in Elden Ring

The Elden Ring Uchigatana is located in the Deathtouched Catacombs, which can be accessed by following the steps outlined below: 

1. Travel through Stormgate. 
2. Head north towards the Warmaster’s Shack. 
3. Once at the shack, simply travel northeast until you reach the Deathtouched Catacombs. 
4. Enter the dungeon and rest at the Site of Grace. 

After resting, follow the tunnel into the catacombs and either run past or take down any skeletons that get in your way. Turn right at the very bottom of the stairs and head through the narrow passageway. 

Take the next left through the next passage and interact with the body on the ledge to claim the Uchigatana. 

Uchigatana overview

Before you can wield the Uchigatana Kantana you’ll need to have at least 11 Strength and 15 Dexterity. It’s a great weapon for inflicting slash and piercing damage in battle and causes a Blood Loss build-up of 45. It’s also possible to dual-wield two Uchigatana at once which will double the amount of blood loss build-up and damage you inflict on foes.

The Unsheathe weapon skill delivers a swift high-damage attack on enemies which can be extremely effective particularly if you’re unleashing it on unsuspecting enemies from behind. You can enhance the Katana with both Smithing Stones and Ashes of War.

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