Elden Ring is already home to a lot of rotten creatures. Serpent snails that spit at you, ulcerated spirits with bark for skin, a big pair of hands. Now we know of another rotten creature who's going to join the roster when the Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC drops next month: a bloke who's head would make for an excellent lottery draw.
Elden Ring: How to Find (& Use) the Nagakiba Katana
04.05.2024 - 23:27 / screenrant.com / Elden Ring / Samar Abedian
The Nagakiba is a melee armament in the Katana class in , closely related to its counterpart sword, the Uchigatana. It features an exceptionally long blade and offers enhanced blood loss buildup compared to its sibling sword. Players can acquire the Nagakiba through various interactions with the NPC Bloody Finger Hunter Yura, easily recognizable in his large metal hat and full Ronin Gear.
Upon your first encounter with Yura in Limgrave, you can either complete Yura's questline to receive the Nagakiba Katana as a reward or choose to confront and defeat him to acquire the weapon more swiftly. The decision rests with the player, depending on whether they seek additional rewards beyond the Katana. Each method, however, demands an element of patience.
Nagakiba Katana Features
Attack Stats
Guard Stats
Physical
Magical
Fire
Lightning
Holy
Critical (Boost For Guard)
The Nagakiba Katana excels in both range and damage, making it a formidable choice for players. The weapon's features primarily scale with strength and dexterity and are notably effective in causing additional blood loss in addition to physical damage.
When you first obtain the Nagakiba, it comes equipped with the Piercing Fang Ash of War, which can be replaced with its default skill, the Unsheath Ash of War. This flexibility allows for customization according to combat preferences.
The Nagakiba can also be infused with other Ashes of War, enhancing its versatility in combat. It requires a minimum of 18 Strength and 22 Dexterity to wield effectively, catering to those who invest in these attributes. The weapon features a unique thrusting attack that leverages its signature long reach, making it particularly effective in PvP arena battles, where it can roll-catch opponents.
The moveset of the Nagakiba is dynamic, whether wielded with one hand or two. Thelight attack sequence comprises five forward slashes, while the heavy attack delivers two ranged thrusts.
Additional maneuvers include a downward slash when sprinting and a quick, piercing thrust attack when rolling, providing rapid engagement options during combat. With the ability to be upgraded using Smithing Stones in , the Nagakiba remains a valuable weapon throughout game progression.
Completing Bloody Finger Hunter Yura's Quest in rewards you with the Nagakiba Katana and Eleonara's Poleblade, another formidable Bleed weapon. Additional rewards include the Ash of War: Raptor of the Mists, a potent weapon skill, and the Purifying Crystal Tear. This extensive questrequires players to access the Altus Plateau, a mid-game area, to unlock these items.
Start by meeting Yura near the Seaside Ruins Site of Grace in Limgrave. To reach it, head north to the river leading to Agheel Lake.
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