Katanas

Skip · 07-25-2002, 07:36 PM

What class can use the Katanas?

Nerull · 07-25-2002, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skip:
What class can use the Katanas?

No one without the Weapon Proficiency-Exotic feat. None of the classes start with the ability to use Katanas, so you have to take that feat to use them. However, ANY class that has that feat can use katanas.

Darkman · 07-25-2002, 07:52 PM

Any class can use Katana's if they have the Exotic Weapon feat. I think Monks are the only class that come with this skill "built in". Other classes must spend the point in Exotic Weapons before they can use weapons like the Katana.

Morgan_Corbesant · 07-25-2002, 08:30 PM

i built a "samurai". all it is is a fighter that uses splint mail, etc. a helmet, and katana. no shield, no dual-wield. ill just say that he cuts stuff down EASY!! katanas are awesome.

Nerull · 07-25-2002, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Morgan_Corbesant:
i built a "samurai". all it is is a fighter that uses splint mail, etc. a helmet, and katana. no shield, no dual-wield. ill just say that he cuts stuff down EASY!! katanas are awesome.

Of course, you could dual-wield a short sword.

Can you use a katana two-handed (to get the 1.5x strength bonus)? You should be able to, considering that is usually how they are used in combat.

Zateel · 07-31-2002, 02:38 AM

It would seem only halflings and gnomes weild the katana with two hands.

DraconisRex · 07-31-2002, 08:53 AM

Katana is not a class feat for any class.

It is a one-handed weapon for medium size creatures. It is a two-handed weapon for small creatures. It does 1-10 damage.

You need to have a +1 "base attack bonus" to take the "exotic weapons" feat.

No one-handed weapons can be used two-handed to get a damage multiplier. Get a shield or dual-wield.

Kerneth · 07-31-2002, 12:34 PM

RPishly, there are no good dual wield options for a katana and a light offhand. Rapier looks pretty cool as an offhand though.

Obsidian the Black · 07-31-2002, 02:05 PM

Katanas r just as good as a bastard sword and r a little lighter. BTW welcome 2 Ironworks!

Willard · 07-31-2002, 05:19 PM

What is the best katana in the game? The only one I've come across is the Sword Saint Katana, it rocks against evil creatures. Not so great against good and neutral dudes though.

07-25-2002, 07:52 PM	#3
Darkman Avatar Join Date: July 11, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 525	Any class can use Katana's if they have the Exotic Weapon feat. I think Monks are the only class that come with this skill "built in". Other classes must spend the point in Exotic Weapons before they can use weapons like the Katana. __________________ There more of it there is,<br />The less you see.

07-25-2002, 08:30 PM	#4
Morgan_Corbesant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 47 Posts: 1,224	i built a "samurai". all it is is a fighter that uses splint mail, etc. a helmet, and katana. no shield, no dual-wield. ill just say that he cuts stuff down EASY!! katanas are awesome. __________________ Morgan Corbesant, Elven BladeSinger, Captain of the army of the Seldarine<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.rleeermey.com/images/linkbanners/usmcredwhiteblue.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Protector of Elves<br />Slayer of Orcs<br /><br />ALL YOUR BASE, ARE BELONG TO US!!!<br />I DON\'T FIGHT FOR HONOR, I FIGHT TO WIN!<br />\"One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in mind, by day and by night...the fact that he has to die\". <br />-Daidoji Yuzan-<br />16th Century

07-31-2002, 02:38 AM	#6
Zateel Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 354	It would seem only halflings and gnomes weild the katana with two hands. __________________ and the flaming sword turning every way, guards the tree of life.

07-31-2002, 08:53 AM	#7
DraconisRex Avatar Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: On my rear-end. Posts: 563	Katana is not a class feat for any class. It is a one-handed weapon for medium size creatures. It is a two-handed weapon for small creatures. It does 1-10 damage. You need to have a +1 "base attack bonus" to take the "exotic weapons" feat. No one-handed weapons can be used two-handed to get a damage multiplier. Get a shield or dual-wield. __________________ Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?<br /><br />Vah! Denuone Latine loquebar? Me ineptum. Interdum modo elabitur.<br /><br />Di! Ecce hora! Uxor mea me necabit!

07-31-2002, 02:05 PM	#9
Obsidian the Black Elminster Join Date: May 8, 2002 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 470	Katanas r just as good as a bastard sword and r a little lighter. BTW welcome 2 Ironworks! __________________ Caelic's Wowwiki information page

07-25-2002, 07:36 PM	#1
Skip Welcomed New User Join Date: November 20, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	What class can use the Katanas?

07-31-2002, 12:34 PM	#8
Kerneth The Magister Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 103	RPishly, there are no good dual wield options for a katana and a light offhand. Rapier looks pretty cool as an offhand though.

07-31-2002, 05:19 PM	#10
Willard Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Vermont Age: 33 Posts: 1,752	What is the best katana in the game? The only one I've come across is the Sword Saint Katana, it rocks against evil creatures. Not so great against good and neutral dudes though. __________________

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