Rakshasa's Great Katana

Rakshasa's Great Katana

Attack	155 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex C
Requires	Str 12, Dex 27
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (55)
Guard	53% physical, 35 guard boost
Type	Great Katana
Attack Type	Slash/Pierce
Skill	Weed Cutter
FP Cost	8
Weight	9.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	200

Rakshasa's Great Katana is a Great Katana in Elden Ring. It is part of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

Rakshasa's Great Katana is a great katana whose tempering pattern is forever stained red with blood, the weapon of Rakshasa, who cuts down and devours. It is the reward for defeating Rakshasa in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum, reached through a hidden coffin in Shadow Keep and the river cliffs below. It is a berserker's weapon: attacks grant hyper armor so the wielder is less likely to stagger, at the cost of taking 10% more damage while attacking, and it has a unique thrusting heavy attack. Its unique skill, Weed Cutter, performs scythe-like horizontal swings that continue for as long as stamina remains, and its slashes build blood loss at 55. It scales mainly with Dexterity at C and suits an aggressive Dexterity build that trades hits.

Why Players Pick It

Rakshasa's Great Katana hits hard from the start, with 155 physical at +0, 379 when fully upgraded and C Dexterity scaling that improves to B at max upgrade. Its attacks grant hyper armor at the cost of lower damage negation while swinging, so it rewards an aggressive Dexterity build that trusts its own timing. It upgrades with Somber stones.

How to Get Rakshasa's Great Katana Guide

Gained by defeating Rakshasa in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum.

Where to find Rakshasa's Great Katana Location?

Rakshasa's Great Katana map location:

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Upgrades

Somber Smithing Stones take it up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	177 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	199 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	222 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	244 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	267 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	289 Physical	Str E, Dex B
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	312 Physical	Str E, Dex B
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	334 Physical	Str E, Dex B
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	357 Physical	Str D, Dex B
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	379 Physical	Str D, Dex B

Skill

Weed Cutter costs 8 FP. The wielder stomps forward with a horizontal grip and advances with two wide, scythe-like sweeps. Additional inputs keep the sweeps coming for as long as stamina and FP last, each input costing the same small amount of FP. No other weapon carries this skill, and it cannot be replaced.

"Performs scythe-like horizontal swings with the sword, cutting men down as if they were weeds. Additional inputs allow for the continuation of the attack for as long as stamina remains."

Build

An aggressive Dexterity weapon that relies on its hyper armor to trade hits and on Weed Cutter to keep swinging through enemies.

Stats	Dexterity to 60, then 80, Strength 12 to 16, Vigor 50 to 60, Mind 20, Endurance 24
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Winged Sword Insignia, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman

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

"A great katana with the tempering pattern of its blade forever stained red with blood. Weapon of Rakshasa, who cuts down and devours. A berserker's weapon used to endure enemy attacks and reply with one's full fury. When attacking, the wielder is less likely to stagger from counterattacks, but will also take increased damage."