Discover the best Katanas in Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow! Learn about their stats, locations, and synthesis recipes to dominate your enemies.
Alright, let's talk about Katanas in Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. Honestly, the basic sword attack in this game can feel a bit slow – Soma draws, slashes, and then resheathes. It's not the fastest, but you can chain two quick slashes if you backdash immediately after the first hit connects. We'll go through the different swords you can get, from basic to legendary.
Here's a breakdown of the Katanas and related swords you can find:
| Name | Location | Drop | Synthesize | Stat Bonus | Damage Type | Special | Price | Description | Other Notes |
| Blunt Sword | Wizardry Lab | Barbariccia | N/A | +14 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 1000 | A sword with a dull cutting edge. | It's not on the cutting edge of technology, either. |
| Katana | Synthesize only | Draghignazzo | Blunt Sword + Bomber Armor | +21 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 9000 | A traditional sword used by samurai. | The Samurai weren't this slow. |
| Kotetsu | The Dark Chapel | Malacoda | Katana + Mini Devil | +24 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 15000 | A sword named after the legendary swordsmith, Nagasone Kotetsu. | This is the first entry where I've been able to fill in all the fields! |
| Masamune | Synthesize only | N/A | Kotetsu + Devil | +31 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 24800 | A famed Japanese samurai sword. | The dark wind begins to blow... |
| Osafune | Synthesize only | N/A | Masamune + Barbariccia | +41 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 30000 | A Japanese sword with the full name of Bizen Osafune Nagamitsu. | This was one of the strongest weapons in Symphony of the Night (it was the Osafune Katana). |
| Kunitsuna | Synthesize only | N/A | Osafune + Malachi | +48 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 42000 | Onimaru Kunitsuna, a sword said to have slain Oni demons. | I was under the impression that "Oni" was Japanese for "demon," so this slew demon demons? |
| Yasutsuna | Synthesize only | N/A | Kunitsuna + Gaibon | +59 ATK | Slash | Quick slash | 58000 | Doujikiri Yasutsuna, a sword said to have cut off a demon's arm. | Did it free the ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL? |
| Muramasa | Synthesize only | N/A | Yasutsuna + Malacoda | +73 ATK | Slash/Curse | Double quick slash | 98000 | A sword with a macabre reputation. | I'd get it so confused with the Masamune if not for Chrono Trigger. This thing is bloodthirsty, apparently. |
Tips
- Focus on synthesizing these swords as you progress. The stat bonuses, especially ATK, make a huge difference in combat.
- Keep an eye out for the materials needed for synthesis, especially the monster souls like Malacoda and Malachi, as they can be tricky to farm.
- The Muramasa is a late-game powerhouse, but it comes with a hefty price tag and requires some serious grinding for its components.
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