Great Katanas are among the eight new weapon types introduced in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. These large, heavy swords deliver powerful attacks, and there are three Great Katanas to be found in different parts of the DLC.

To help you track them down, here’s where to find all the Great Katana locations in Shadow of the Erdtree. We’ve also included each Great Katana’s weapon stats and skill descriptions so you can choose the one that best suits your playstyle.

Great Katana

Location: West of the Abandoned Ailing Village in Gravesite Plain. You can loot it from a corpse next to the Ghostflame Dragon.

Skill: ‘Overhead Stance’ – Begin with the blade held high in a ready stance. A normal attack from this stance steps forward and slashes downwards, while a strong attack delivers a series of downward slashes.

Stats:

Attack Power: Physical +145, Critical +100
Requires: 14 Strength, 18 Dexterity
Scales with: Strength (D), Dexterity (D)
Weight: 9.0
Passive Effect: Blood loss buildup (55)

Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana

Location: In Dragon’s Pit in Gravesite Plain. To claim this Great Katana, you’ll need to defeat the dungeon’s boss, the Ancient Dragon-Man.

Skill: ‘Dragonwound Slash’ – Designed for hunting colossal dragons, this skill cloaks the armament with a jagged gravel-stone aura before performing a high leaping slash. You can also charge the attack to fire off the aura.

Stats:

Attack Power: Physical +152, Critical +100
Requires: 15 Strength, 20 Dexterity
Scales with: Strength (D), Dexterity (D)
Weight: 10.5
Passive Effect: Blood loss buildup (55)

Rakshasa’s Great Katana

Location: The Eastern Nameless Mausoleum in Scadu Altus. You’ll need to defeat its boss, Rakshasa, to obtain this Great Katana.

Skill: ‘Weed Cutter’ – Perform scythe-like horizontal swings with the sword, cutting enemies down like weeds. Additional inputs allow for the continuation of the attack for as long as stamina remains.

Stats:

Attack Power: Physical +155, Critical +100
Requires: 12 Strength, 27 Dexterity
Scales with: Strength (E), Dexterity (C)
Weight: 9.5
Passive Effect: Blood loss buildup (55)

That’s all three Great Katana locations in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Good luck tracking them down, and enjoy experimenting with their new skills to create your ultimate Elden Ring Samurai build!

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