Great Katana

Great Katana

Attack	145 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 14, Dex 18
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (55)
Guard	60% physical, 35 guard boost
Type	Great Katana
Attack Type	Slash/Pierce
Skill	Overhead Stance
FP Cost	18
Weight	9
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price

The Great Katana is a Great Katana in Elden Ring. It is part of Shadow of the Erdtree, found in Gravesite Plain.

The Great Katana is a large katana with a prominent tempering pattern on its black blade, unique to the warriors of the Land of Reeds and the most finely honed of its ilk. It lies in the middle of a lake west of the Abandoned Ailing Village in the Gravesite Plain, next to a sleeping Ghostflame Dragon that does not need to be fought. It is heavier than common katanas but has longer reach and higher base damage, a moveset that mixes curved sword and katana swings with a built-in feint on charged heavy attacks, and slashes that build blood loss at 55. Its default skill, Overhead Stance, raises the blade overhead for a stepping downward slash or a series of downward slashes. It scales with Strength and Dexterity at D, accepts Ashes of War, and suits Dexterity, bleed and Arcane builds alike.

How to Get Great Katana Guide

Found on a corpse in the lake on the northern Gravesite Plain where the Ghostflame Dragon is fought.

Where to find Great Katana Location?

Great Katana map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	153 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	161 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	170 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	178 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	187 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	195 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	203 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	212 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	220 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	229 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	237 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	245 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	254 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	262 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	271 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	279 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	287 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	296 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	304 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	313 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	321 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	330 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	338 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	346 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	355 Physical	Str D, Dex C

Skill

Overhead Stance costs 18 FP. The wielder raises the blade high in a ready stance, which costs nothing to hold. A normal attack steps forward into a single downward slash, while a strong attack delivers a series of three downward slashes, each follow-up costing FP. Holding the stance for a moment first lets Rellana's Cameo boost the follow-ups. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"A skill that starts with the blade held high in a ready stance. Execute a normal attack from this stance to step forward and slash downwards, or a strong attack to deliver a series of downward slashes."

Build

A two-handed Dexterity or Arcane weapon that leans on its reach and bleed, using a stance-damage skill to stagger bosses or a gap-closer to start fights.

Stats	Dexterity to 60, then 80, Vigor 50 to 60, Mind 22 to 28, Endurance 25, Strength 14; or Arcane to 77 with Dexterity 18 on a Blood build
Affinity	Keen for a Dexterity build, or Blood with high Arcane for bleed.
Ash of War	Its default Overhead Stance for stance damage, Piercing Fang to close gaps, Savage Lion's Claw on an Arcane build, or Storm Blade on a Keen Dexterity build.
Talismans	Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Shard of Alexander, Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman, Bull-Goat's Talisman
Pairs With	Rellana's Cameo, Oathseeker Knight armor set

All Great Katanas

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Sell Price	Skill
Dragon Hunter's Great Katana	152 69.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	100 37	10.5	D 15	D 20	500	Dragonwound Slash
Great Katana	145 60.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 35	9.0	D 14	D 18	0	Overhead Stance
Rakshasa's Great Katana	155 53.0	0 24.0	0 24.0	0 24.0	0 24.0	100 35	9.5	E 12	C 27	200	Weed Cutter
Reed Great Katana	158 57.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	100 33	10.0	D 11	D 16	0	Overhead Stance

Notes

"Large katana with a prominent tempering pattern on its black blade, unique to warriors of the Land of Reeds. The most finely honed of its ilk. Designed for aggression, this armament requires the wielder to throw their entire body into swinging it. The slashing attacks of its honed edge incite blood loss."