Katana / Sword
The Katana (Sword) is VV: Ultimatum's baseline blade - fast attack speed, average range, 13 damage and 13 posture damage per hit, with a riposte-capable critical on a 7-second cooldown.
The Katana is the standard sword of VV: Ultimatum and the reference point most other weapons are measured against. It swings fast with average attack duration and average range, dealing 13 damage and 13 posture damage - an even split that makes it equally viable for health pressure and posture breaking. Its only soft spot is a short attack stun, so it grants less follow-up time on hit than heavier weapons.
Its critical attack can be used as a riposte after a parry (Riposte Critical: Yes) and recharges every 7 seconds - one of the shorter critical cooldowns among documented weapons. Community documentation captures three critical variants across progression: the base critical, a Release/Transformed critical, and an Evolved critical, meaning the weapon's heavy attack changes as your character advances.
Documentation also captures Soul Reaper skin variants for the katana. The weapon carries no faction tag in community documentation, and it pairs naturally with the One-Handed Katana weapon style, which trades some speed for extra damage and range on the base katana.
Details
| Attack Speed | Fast |
| Attack Duration | Average |
| Attack Stun | Short |
| Attack Range | Average |
| Damage | 13 |
| Posture Damage | 13 |
| Riposte Critical | Yes |
| Critical Cooldown | 7 |
FAQ
What are the Katana's stats?
Fast attack speed, average duration and range, short stun, 13 damage, 13 posture damage, a riposte-capable critical and a 7-second critical cooldown.
Does the Katana's critical change as you progress?
Yes - community documentation shows a base critical, a Release/Transformed critical and an Evolved critical variant.
Can the Katana use a weapon style?
Yes - the One-Handed Katana style modifies the base katana's M1s and critical, adding slightly more damage and range at an apparent cost to speed.