Uchigatana in Elden Ring is a bloodthirsty fraternity of swift strikes, steady posture, and the oddly satisfying splash of crimson as Bleed procs detonate enemy health bars. Whether you’re roleplaying a stoic Ronin from the Land of Reeds or want the best Elden Ring weapon that is snappy and scales well into the late game, the Uchigatana is one of the most iconic katanas in Elden Ring, and it’s easy to grab early on if you know its location. Let’s walk through where you’ll find Uchigatana, how it fits into many builds, and why it’s one of the most favored weapons among Souls fans.
Where to Find Uchigatana in Elden Ring
First things first, if you picked the Samurai as a starting class, you already own the Uchigatana as it’s the default starter weapon, which makes this a non-issue unless you want a second one for dual-wield builds (and yes, you absolutely should try that at least once). But for all other classes including Mages, Vagabonds, Wretches, and all you Tarnished players, you’ll need to obtain it yourself.
The Uchigatana can be found in the Deathtouched Catacombs, a dungeon located in northern Limgrave, just west of the Saintsbridge and slightly northwest of the Warmaster’s Shack. To get to the entrance, look for a spectral figure slumped beside a large stone door on a cliff face.
Once inside the catacombs, activate the Site of Grace and descend into a skeleton gauntlet. It’s a linear but sneaky layout; skeletons will revive unless you put them down with Holy damage, so either pack it or sprint past them. From the second chamber, look for a side hallway off the main staircase path. Follow the narrow doorway into a small room, fight or flee a few more skeletons, and continue down the passage until you reach a ledge overlooking a drop. Right there, slumped against the edge, is a corpse with Uchigatana to collect.
Uchigatana Weapon Skill and Stats
At first, the Uchigatana might look a humble equipment. But let’s talk about why this blade has been a fan-favorite in FromSoftware’s arsenal since the early Soulsborne days:
- Base Requirements: 11 Strength, 15 Dexterity — pretty modest for most classes.
- Passive Bleed: Comes with a blood loss buildup of 45 right out of the gate. Bleed triggers percentage-based damage, and that scales well into midgame and beyond.
- Weapon Skill – Unsheathe: This Ash of War gives you a lightning-fast draw attack that hits really hard, especially when fully charged. It’s aggressive, with style, and often opens with a clean stagger.
- Ash of War Compatible: Want to go Frost, Poison, or full Arcane Bleed with Seppuku? The Uchigatana plays well with about every Ash you can use with it.
- Scales with Strength and Dexterity: Naturally lands at D/D scaling, but infusions let you push it to A with either attribute via Keen or Heavy upgrades.
Uchigatana is fast, it bleeds, and lets you deliver great damage without being clunky. It’s also very upgrade-friendly thanks to its compatibility with basic Smithing Stones.
Uchigatana Attack Power
- Physical: 115
- Magic: 0
- Fire: 0
- Lightning: 0
- Holy: 0
- Critical: 100
Guarded Damage Negation
- Physical: 45
- Magic: 30
- Fire: 30
- Lightning: 30
- Holy: 30
- Guard Boost: 30
Uchigatana Attribute Scaling
- STR: D
- DEX: D
Uchigatana Attributes Required
- STR: 11
- DEX: 15
Uchigatana Passive Effects
- Blood Loss buildup (45)
You can also dual-wield two Uchigatanas as it’s a good and famous power build in Elden Ring, mainly in PvE. With two katanas, you will stack bleed at twice the speed. You can pair one with Seppuku and another with Cold or Poison for the status-effect cocktail. This is one reason even Samurai mains will make the trek to Deathtouched Catacombs, the second wielded blade opens the door to some absurd DPS setups.
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