Kenshi Weapons

Falling Sun

Cut

1.38

Blunt

1

Reach

25

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A ridiculously unwieldy weapon sometimes used by Skeletons. Requiring both dexterity and strength to use properly, they are widely known as "Suicide Blades", because they often get their users killed.

Nodachi

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1.38

Blunt

0

Reach

25

Atk / Def

+4 / -4

An extended katana variant with increased reach and damage.

Foreign Sabre

Cut

1.38

Blunt

0.15

Reach

20

Atk / Def

-4 / +8

A pretty exotic weapon, thought to have originated from the Black Desert. Not very popular for some reason and people will probably laugh at you in bars, but is actually a defensive masterpiece and shouldn't be underestimated.

Ringed Sabre

Cut

1.38

Blunt

0.25

Reach

20

Atk / Def

-2 / +4

A classic hard-hitting blade used by many legendary swordsmen, including Arc himself. The rings are pretty noisy and mainly designed to distract and annoy the hell out of your opponent. Beak Things hate it, but it tends to just make them more vicious.

Topper

Cut

1.27

Blunt

0.1

Reach

25

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A hybrid between katana and sabre, it has a top-heavy balance that feels odd to a katana user, hence the name. It's fast and has a similar reach to a Nodachi. A mostly forgotten weapon in modern times, it was once popular among mercenaries of the old empire.

Desert Sabre

Cut

1.27

Blunt

0.25

Reach

22

Atk / Def

0 / +2

An unusual weapon design that supposedly came from the deserts. Usually hard to find, but they have a distinct ability to gut spiders really well, making them popular with certain specialists.

Guardless Katana

Cut

1.15

Blunt

0

Reach

21

Atk / Def

+6 / -6

An uncommon katana modification sacrificing defence by removing the guard. It's more a psychological advantage than a physical one, knowing subconsciously that attack is your best defence promotes a more aggressive combat style. Gang bosses and Jonin tend to use them to equip their underlings because it makes trouble-makers on both sides more reluctant.

Katana

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1.15

Blunt

0

Reach

21

Atk / Def

+4 / -4

A standard katana, one of the fastest, lightest weapons around. They rely on skill and dexterity rather than brute strength. Quality is more important than it is with other types of blade, so they tend to be more expensive.

Holed Sabre

Cut

1.15

Blunt

0.25

Reach

18

Atk / Def

-4 / +6

A portion of metal cut out of the far end of the blade makes it slightly faster and more manoeuvrable. Most swordsmen can't notice the difference, others swear by it.

Horse Chopper

Cut

1.15

Blunt

0.25

Reach

18

Atk / Def

-4 / +4

The classic sabre. Does more damage than a regular katana, at the cost of extra weight. The heavier blade is better for defending, but still curved for cutting damage. They're very common, so can usually be found cheaper than other weapons of similar quality.

Longsword

Cut

1.15

Blunt

0.15

Reach

20

Atk / Def

-2 / +2

Very light for a sabre, but too straight and heavy to classify as a katana. They are popular among nobles as a status symbol in the empire.

Wakizashi

Cut

1.04

Blunt

0

Reach

16

Atk / Def

+2 / -2

Smaller and lighter, usually used as a sidearm for backup. It's worth noting that although short, it has a major advantage when fighting indoors against longer weapons.

Naginata Katana

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0.98

Blunt

0.2

Reach

26

Atk / Def

+4 / 0

A katana-polearm hybrid that mitigates the disadvantages of using a naginata, but still too long to be comfortable indoors.

Long Cleaver

Cut

0.92

Blunt

0.8

Reach

25

Atk / Def

0 / -2

Close to being classed as a heavy weapon, it's the heaviest cleaver you will find.

Paladin's Cross

Cut

0.92

Blunt

0.8

Reach

23

Atk / Def

0 / +2

The Cross is the revered holy weapon and symbol of the Paladins. With it they have been slaying skeletons and people they think might be skeletons for centuries.

Plank

Cut

0.92

Blunt

1.2

Reach

30

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A hefty hacking weapon, with a good reach. A nice balance for those who find fragment axes too clumsy and blunt, the plank retains some of the extra deadly traits of a regular sword, while still remaining ridiculously crude.

Ninja Blade

Cut

0.92

Blunt

0

Reach

21

Atk / Def

+2 / -4

A smaller, lighter katana with a straight blade that is easier to produce. Popular with ninjas because they're better for stabbing people in the back with, but not the best for toe-to-toe combat.

Naginata

Cut

0.92

Blunt

0.2

Reach

28

Atk / Def

+6 / 0

A samurai hunter's weapon that can be deceptively fast and hard to defend against. Too long to use effectively in cramped environments, but good against animals.

Combat Cleaver

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0.86

Blunt

0.7

Reach

19

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A sword-cleaver hybrid, it's lighter and more suited to normal combat.

Moon Cleaver

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0.81

Blunt

0.8

Reach

18

Atk / Def

0 / -2

Most blades, like katanas and sabres, use their curvature to "slide" off the target, increasing the amount of cut damage. The reverse curvature of a Moon Cleaver does the opposite, catching limbs and necks, keeping the force of the blow driving inwards.

Short-Cleaver

Cut

0.81

Blunt

0.7

Reach

17

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A lightweight version of the combat cleaver that can be worn on the hip.

Heavy Polearm

Cut

0.81

Blunt

0.4

Reach

26

Atk / Def

+4 / 0

An unusual sabre-polearm hybrid that mitigates the disadvantages of using a polearm.

Flesh Cleaver

Cut

0.69

Blunt

0.6

Reach

16

Atk / Def

0 / -2

A nasty weapon, designed for hacking through meat. The crude bluntness of the weapon means victims don't bleed to death so often, they just get hacked and maimed.

Polearm

Cut

0.58

Blunt

0.5

Reach

28

Atk / Def

+6 / 0

Unusual weapons that are sometimes used by hunters as their reach makes them good for taking down animals. Due to their cumbersome length however they are at a serious disadvantage when used indoors.

Spiked Club

Cut

0.35

Blunt

1

Reach

18

Atk / Def

-2 / 0

A nasty weapon that causes bleeding in addition to crushing damage.

Fragment Axe

Cut

0.35

Blunt

1.8

Reach

32

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A huge axe built to work like a sword. Stupidly heavy, but it impresses the ladies. Shek ladies mostly.

Mercenary Club

Cut

0.23

Blunt

1

Reach

18

Atk / Def

-2 / 0

A hefty club used by wealthier bandit types.

Iron Club

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0.12

Blunt

0.85

Reach

18

Atk / Def

0 / 0

A basic iron stick with a wrapped handle.

Iron Stick

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0.12

Blunt

0.7

Reach

18

Atk / Def

-2 / -2

An iron stick, used to hit things.

Staff

Cut

0.06

Blunt

0.8

Reach

23

Atk / Def

+8 / 0

Popular with poor farmers, pacifists and drifters. It's usually seen as a weapon for those who can't afford a blade, but sometimes can make a fool of a good swordsman.

Heavy Jitte

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0

Blunt

1.3

Reach

21

Atk / Def

0 / +8

A professional law-enforcement weapon. Designed for non-lethal takedowns, it has a sword-catcher guard that gives an advantage when defending.

Jitte

Cut

0

Blunt

0.9

Reach

18

Atk / Def

0 / +8

A professional law-enforcement weapon. Designed for non-lethal takedowns, it has a sword-catcher guard that gives an advantage when defending. The smaller 1-handed version makes a good sidearm and has an advantage in tight indoor situations.