Tanto
The Tanto is a short Soul Reaper blade in VV: Ultimatum - fast 12.6-damage strikes with matching 12.6 posture damage at Short range, and a riposte-capable critical on a 9-second cooldown.
The Tanto is the Soul Reaper's knife-fighting option: a compact blade with Fast attack speed and an even 12.6 damage / 12.6 posture damage split per strike. It shares its damage numbers with the Odachi but lives at the exact opposite end of the range spectrum.
Everything about the Tanto happens up close. Its attack range is rated Short - the shortest among documented weapons - and its stun on hit is Short as well, so it wins by staying glued to the opponent and out-tempoing them rather than by creating big punish windows. Attack duration is Average, keeping recovery reasonable for a weapon that has to constantly re-engage.
Its critical is riposte-capable but recharges every 9 seconds, the second-longest documented critical cooldown, so each riposte opportunity matters more than it does for faster-cycling weapons. The weapon is tagged 'SR' in community documentation, indicating Soul Reaper availability, with multiple skin variants captured.
Details
| Faction | Soul Reaper (per community 'SR' tag) |
| Attack Speed | Fast |
| Attack Duration | Average |
| Attack Stun | Short |
| Attack Range | Short |
| Damage | 12.6 |
| Posture Damage | 12.6 |
| Riposte Critical | Yes |
| Critical Cooldown | 9 |
FAQ
Who can use the Tanto?
It is tagged 'SR' in community documentation, indicating Soul Reaper availability.
What is the Tanto's playstyle?
Pure close-range tempo: Fast strikes at the game's shortest documented range, with an even 12.6/12.6 damage split - you win by staying in the opponent's face.
What is the Tanto's downside?
Short range, Short stun on hit, and a 9-second critical cooldown - the second-longest documented - so riposte chances are precious.