Katana



The Katana is a Melee Weapon added in the v0.6.7 "" update in November 29, 2018. It spawns within the Chrysanthemum Bunker, but sometimes also spawns in the fourth room of the Hatchet Bunker, in between the computer terminals in replace of the Fire Axe. There's a maximum of four Katanas per match on the Main Map because the bunker it spawns within isn't present every game, but only spawns once in a game, and Teahouses can contain Katanas. The Katana is a unique melee weapon because of its longer range and is powerful when used properly. It has similar DPS (Damage Per Second) to the Wood Axe, dealing more damage, but with a longer delay between attacks. Both weapons are also capable of opening Ammo Crates. Though similar, the Katana is ultimately superior due to its longer range, its ability to hit multiple objects at once, resulting in it being able to attack through walls as it hits the wall and whatever's behind it. There are 3 variants, each with the same stats; normal, Katana Rusted, and Katana Orchid. The normal variant looks like a typical Katana, the rusted version looks like a rusted Katana, and the orchid version looks like a dark bright purple Katana. It now is outclassed in most stats by the Naginata.

All Variants
All variants can be found in Military Air Drops and Chrysanthemum Chests in the Teahouses.

Regular
The Katana spawns within the third room of the Chrysanthemum Bunker. Formerly protected by a very difficult code so was often left untouched at that point

Also it may spawn in the fourth room of the Hatchet Bunker as a replacement of the Fire Axe, as of the "" update.

Rusted
The Rusted variant replaces the standard one in the Chrysanthemum Bunker on the Snow Map and can be found in the Chrysanthemum Chest and the melee spot of the Hatchet Bunker.

Orchid
The Orchid variant can only be found in the places all variants spawn.

Strategies

 * Increase your adrenaline level to above fifty percent for increased speed. This allows you to rush enemies and better dodge incoming fire to gain the proximity needed to attack them with the Katana.
 * Because of the Katana's rarity, it can be used to bait other players. Take cover and avoid enemy fire as they approach. Once close enough, use a close-quarters weapon (Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, and SMGs) to quickly wound them. Then, switch to the Katana to deliver the finishing.
 * Use the Katana to obtain Ammunition from breaking armoured Ammo Crates found in Warehouses, the Storm Bunker, the Docks, the Police Station, and the Crossing Bunker.
 * Use a fast shotgun such as the MP220, then immediately swap to the Katana and slice them to peices. (Only works in 1v1s and best with high adrenaline)
 * During the ‘Rotato Potato’ event, Katana fights are very common as this is the largest Katana quantity in the game. Just ignore the fighting survivrs and go ahead for your Katana or Naginata!8E4EBA1B-1C09-4589-88F4-0D22C3FFC949.jpeg

Trivia

 * The Katana is the fourth rarest Melee Weapon in the game, after the Pan, Stone Hammer, and Bloody Wood Axe. Only obtainable through the Chrysanthemum Bunker, and rarely the Hatchet Bunker.
 * Few people know the codes required to obtain it, and it's often left untouched for the entire match.
 * This doesn't applies to the Asian server -- so many players know Chinese or Japanese.
 * The Katana is a sharp, two-handed traditional blade wielded by the Samurai of Feudal Japan.
 * The Katana does 40 damage.
 * You can destroy Ammo Crates with the Katana.
 * In the Snow-Covered Island, the Katana Rusted spawns instead of the normal Katana
 * In the 50v50 game mode update, the Katana Orchid and the Katana Rusted can spawn in airdrops.
 * The Orchid variant used to have a 1x obstacle damage multiplier in stead of a 1.5x. This was fixed in the v0.7.5 "" update.