The Nagakiba is a melee armament in the Katana class in , closely related to its counterpart sword, the Uchigatana. It features an exceptionally long blade and offers enhanced blood loss buildup compared to its sibling sword. Players can acquire the Nagakiba through various interactions with the NPC Bloody Finger Hunter Yura, easily recognizable in his large metal hat and full Ronin Gear.
Upon your first encounter with Yura in Limgrave, you can either complete Yura's questline to receive the Nagakiba Katana as a reward or choose to confront and defeat him to acquire the weapon more swiftly.
The decision rests with the player, depending on whether they seek additional rewards beyond the Katana. Each method, however, demands an element of patience. Nagakiba Katana Features Attack Stats Guard Stats Physical Magical Fire Lightning Holy Critical (Boost For Guard) The Nagakiba Katana excels in both range and damage, making it a formidable choice for players.
The weapon's features primarily scale with strength and dexterity and are notably effective in causing additional blood loss in addition to physical damage.
When you first obtain the Nagakiba, it comes equipped with the Piercing Fang Ash of War, which can be replaced with its default skill, the Unsheath Ash of War.