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| − | A '''katana''' is a one-handed [[weapon]] that | + | A '''katana''' is a one-handed [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. When unidentified, it appears as a '''samurai sword'''. [[Snickersnee]] is an [[artifact]] katana. |
| − | + | ==Generation== | |
| + | All [[Samurai]] start with a +1 katana.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|134|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | ||
| − | + | Katanas are very rare - only 4 in 1000 (0.4%)<ref>http://www.steelypips.org/nethack/343/weap-343.html#table1</ref> of all randomly spawned weapons will be katanas. | |
| − | Katanas are very rare | ||
| − | [[Samurai (player monster)| | + | [[Samurai (player monster)|samurai]] [[player monsters]] on the [[Samurai quest]] and the [[Astral Plane]] have a 50% chance to generate with a katana as their main weapon.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|234|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | The primary differences between a katana and a [[long sword]] are the +1 bonus to hit, the katana's d10 damage to small monsters (as opposed to d8 for a long sword), and the inability to convert a katana into [[Excalibur]] by [[dip]]ping. | + | The primary differences between a katana and a [[long sword]] are the +1 bonus to hit, the katana's d10 damage to small monsters (as opposed to d8 for a long sword), and the inability to convert a katana into [[Excalibur]] by [[dip]]ping. A samurai wielding a katana has a chance of performing a [[shattering blow]], destroying a monster's wielded weapon. |
Because a katana is the most damaging non-artifact weapon to use the long sword weapon skill, it is often a desirable off-hand weapon for [[Twoweapon|two-weapon combat]]. | Because a katana is the most damaging non-artifact weapon to use the long sword weapon skill, it is often a desirable off-hand weapon for [[Twoweapon|two-weapon combat]]. | ||
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The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[demon]]s. | The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[demon]]s. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The katana first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{Wikipedia|Katana}} | ||
| + | ''Katana'' is the name used for a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and a long grip to accommodate two hands. It originated in the late 12th century and was most notably used by feudal samurai, worn with the blade facing upward; the official term for these swords is ''uchigatana'' (打刀), with ''katana'' often referring to other single-edged swords. Though the quality of steel in Japan was relatively poor at the time, the katana produced were considered better than the mass-produced European broadswords of the same era. | ||
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| + | The statline for the katana, including the +1 to-hit bonus, is derived from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. | ||
==Encyclopedia entry== | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
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Revision as of 19:40, 19 October 2021
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| Name | katana |
| Appearance | samurai sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d10 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d12 |
| To-hit bonus | +1 |
| Weapon skill | long sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 80 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 40 |
| Material | iron |
A katana is a one-handed weapon that appears in NetHack. When unidentified, it appears as a samurai sword. Snickersnee is an artifact katana.
Contents
Generation
All Samurai start with a +1 katana.[1]
Katanas are very rare - only 4 in 1000 (0.4%)[2] of all randomly spawned weapons will be katanas.
samurai player monsters on the Samurai quest and the Astral Plane have a 50% chance to generate with a katana as their main weapon.[3]
Strategy
The primary differences between a katana and a long sword are the +1 bonus to hit, the katana's d10 damage to small monsters (as opposed to d8 for a long sword), and the inability to convert a katana into Excalibur by dipping. A samurai wielding a katana has a chance of performing a shattering blow, destroying a monster's wielded weapon.
Because a katana is the most damaging non-artifact weapon to use the long sword weapon skill, it is often a desirable off-hand weapon for two-weapon combat.
Average damage calculation
The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from weapon skills, strength, or from using a blessed weapon against undead or demons.
| Weapon | Small monsters | Large monsters |
|---|---|---|
| +0 katana | 
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| +7 katana | 
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History
The katana first appears in NetHack 1.3d.
Origin
Katana is the name used for a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and a long grip to accommodate two hands. It originated in the late 12th century and was most notably used by feudal samurai, worn with the blade facing upward; the official term for these swords is uchigatana (打刀), with katana often referring to other single-edged swords. Though the quality of steel in Japan was relatively poor at the time, the katana produced were considered better than the mass-produced European broadswords of the same era.
The statline for the katana, including the +1 to-hit bonus, is derived from Dungeons & Dragons.
Encyclopedia entry
The katana is a long, single-edged samurai sword with a
slightly curved blade. Its long handle is designed to allow
it to be wielded with either one or two hands.
