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|Image=Trader_Katana.png
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|Perk=Berserker
|Perk=Berserker
|Cost=1000
|Cost=2000
|Weight=3
|Weight=3
|Damage=135 (205)
|Damage=135 (205)
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|CanSellBuy=Yes
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|HeadMul=110%
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}}The '''katana''' is a high-power melee weapon with high damage, a good swing speed, and a reasonably low weight. It is the second-most powerful melee weapon by swing, the first being the [[claymore]]. Its swing speed is a little higher than the [[Combat Knife|knife]], but lower than the [[machete]], making it the second-most fastest melee weapon by speed. Its low weight means it is compatible with many loadouts.
}}The '''katana''' is a high-power melee weapon with high damage, a good swing speed, and a reasonably low weight. It is the fourth-most powerful melee weapon by swing. Its swing speed is a little higher than the [[Combat Knife|knife]], but lower than the [[machete]], making it the second-most fastest melee weapon by speed. Its low weight means it is compatible with many loadouts.


As with all melee weapons it has the ability to back-stab for double damage, to which the head multiplier is then applied.
As with all melee weapons it has the ability to back-stab for double damage, to which the head multiplier is then applied. Additionally, like other melee weapons it can also damage multiple enemies in a single swing.


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
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Revision as of 16:09, 13 December 2012

Killing Floor item
Katana
Alt-fire launches a more powerful attack
General Information
Perk Berserker
Cost £2000
Weight 3
Can sell/buy Yes
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Weapon Information
Ammo cost ({{{AmmoBuyAmount}}}) £{{{AmmoCost}}}
Ammo capacity {{{Capacity}}}
Magazine capacity {{{Magazine}}}
Damage 135 (205)
Impact damage {{{ImpactDamage}}}
Radius {{{Radius}}}
Head multiplier 110%
Pellets {{{Pellets}}}
Spread {{{Spread}}}
Penetration {{{Penetration}}}
Rate of fire 0.67 (1.00)
Reload time {{{ReloadTime}}}
Regen rate {{{RegenRate}}}
Misc
Attachments {{{AddOns}}}

Values listed in brackets are for alternate (secondary) fire.

The katana is a high-power melee weapon with high damage, a good swing speed, and a reasonably low weight. It is the fourth-most powerful melee weapon by swing. Its swing speed is a little higher than the knife, but lower than the machete, making it the second-most fastest melee weapon by speed. Its low weight means it is compatible with many loadouts.

As with all melee weapons it has the ability to back-stab for double damage, to which the head multiplier is then applied. Additionally, like other melee weapons it can also damage multiple enemies in a single swing.

Strategy

  • Aim for the head, and time your swings.
All information has been verified with update 1045