Dark Souls 3: How to get the Uchigatana - our tips

Powerful weapons are almost as important as your skill in battle in Dark Souls 3. The Uchigatana is especially popular, and for one reason in particular. We explain how to get the katana and give tips.

Samurai on duty: with the uchigatana, you have a clear advantage at the beginning.

Your starting weapon in Dark Souls 3 quickly reaches its limits. The Uchigatana provides a remedy.

Dark Souls 3: Get the Uchigatana here

Your path to the Uchigatana looks like this:

• The Uchigatana is not the best weapon in the game, however, you can get the katana extremely early. At this point, it is quite powerful and that is why it is worth acquiring.
• You get the Uchigatana by defeating the sword master. This is located just outside the firelink shrine. Exit the shrine and go to the right - the sword master guards the tower at the end of the path.
• But be careful, because the sword master is a strong opponent for new characters. His attacks are fast, especially the combos can quickly make you die.
• You should see this as an opportunity to hone your dodging skills. Timing is (almost) everything here and with skillful rolls you always manage to hit the sword master sensitively.

Bear in mind also that the space on the path is quite limited. However, this is also part of the hard school of Dark Souls 3 and ultimately makes you a better player. To be able to carry the Uchigatana, you need 11 Strength and 16 Dexterity. Also importantly, the katana can be infused and strengthened.