Nodachi

The Nodachi is a katana that decided reach mattered more than manners.

Weapon Overview

The Nodachi is a long katana-class weapon, blending the katana's speed and cutting power with extended reach.

Damage & Penetration

It deals strong cutting damage and benefits from its length, hitting enemies a step earlier than a standard katana — though armour still blunts it.

Requirements

It uses the Katanas skill and rewards a fast, skilled fighter. Its length means it shares some of the indoor awkwardness of larger weapons.

Best & Worst Uses

Best in open combat against lightly-armoured foes. Worst in cramped ruins and against full heavy plate.

Quality Tiers

The Nodachi scales to Meitou. A masterwork Nodachi is a superb weapon for a high-Katanas duellist.