Remnant 2 Best Katanas [Top 4]

Katanas are one of the fan-favorite weapons in the game. This is due to their elegant designs and their sleek outlook. Thus, this Remnant 2 Best Katana guide will tell you about all the katanas in the game and which one reigns supreme among them.

1. Edge of the Forest

Best DPS Katana

The Katana known as the “Edge of the Forest” stands out as one of the best Katanas in Remnant 2, in my opinion, thanks to its impressive stats:

• Base Damage: 59
• Critical Hit Chance: 9%
• Weak Spot Damage: +105%
• Stagger Modifier: -15%

These stats make it a deadly weapon, particularly effective in skilled hands. Its lightweight nature grants agility and fluidity in battles, enhancing your combat prowess. The unique design, inspired by nature, adds to its appeal.

To acquire this Katana, head to the imperial gardens near the world stone checkpoint. Follow the left wall from the checkpoint, bypassing enemies until you find it.

If the base damage doesn’t grab your attention, I suggest scaling its potential through the upgrade table below.

Upgrade Level	Crafting Materials Required	Damage Dealt
Level 1	200 Scrap 4 Iron	64.9
Level 2	220 Scrap 4 Iron	70.8
Level 3	240 Scrap 4 Iron	76.7
Level 4	260 Scrap 4 Iron	82.6
Level 5	280 Scrap 12 Iron	88.5
Level 6	300 Scrap 4 Forged Iron	94.4
Level 7	320 Scrap 6 Forged Iron	100.3
Level 8	340 Scrap 8 Forged Iron	106.2
Level 9	360 Scrap 8 Forged Iron	112.1
Level 10	380 Scrap 8 Forged Iron	118
Level 11	400 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	123.9
Level 12	420 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	129.8
Level 13	440 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	135.7
Level 14	460 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	141.6
Level 15	480 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	147.5
Level 16	500 Scrap 4 Hardened Iron	153.4
Level 17	520 Scrap 4 Hardened Iron	159.3
Level 18	560 Scrap 4 Hardened Iron	165.2
Level 19	580 Scrap 4 Hardened Iron	171.1
Level 20	600 Scrap 1 Simulcrum	177

With the Edge of the Forest Katana fully upgraded, the damage ramps up to 177, which hits like a truck. Furthermore, the weapon’s additional effects are potent in fights and can help turn the tide.

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2. Steel Katana

Best Katana in Early Game.

Next up on my Remnant 2 Best Katanas guide, I have the Steel Katana.  The Katana is very rough looking, with it being a piece of metal with serrated edges that enable you to land focused attacks and have dexterity. The weapon’s stats include:

• 56 Base Damage
• 10% Critical Strike Chance
• +105% Weak Spot Damage
• -10% Stagger Modifier

The thing I like about it is that it’s readily available if you want. Firstly, if you haven’t selected your archetype yet, you can go with the invader archetype, which will give you this weapon.

However, if you have already passed this stage and selected a different archetype, you can go for either of the following options. You can find the weapon in the Root Earth near the Ashen Wasteland Checkpoint.

This will not only give you this weapon but also the Dendroid Set. Moreover, if you don’t want to spend time finding it, you can buy it from Brabus at Ward 13. If these stats aren’t enough to convince you, you can look at the upgrade table for this weapon below.

Upgrade Level	Crafting Materials Required	Damage Dealt
Level 1	200 Scrap 4 Iron	61.6
Level 2	220 Scrap 6 Iron	67.2
Level 3	240 Scrap 8 Iron	72.8
Level 4	260 Scrap 10 Iron	78.4
Level 5	280 Scrap 12 Iron	84
Level 6	300 Scrap 4 Forged Iron	89.6
Level 7	320 Scrap 6 Forged Iron	95.2
Level 8	340 Scrap 8 Forged Iron	100.8
Level 9	360 Scrap 10 Forged Iron	106.4
Level 10	380 Scrap 12 Forged Iron	112
Level 11	400 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	117.6
Level 12	420 Scrap 6 Galvanized Iron	123.2
Level 13	440 Scrap 8 Galvanized Iron	128.2
Level 14	460 Scrap 10 Galvanized Iron	134.4
Level 15	480 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	140
Level 16	500 Scrap 6 Hardened Iron	145.6
Level 17	520 Scrap 8 Hardened Iron	151.2
Level 18	540 Scrap 10 Hardened Iron	156.8
Level 19	560 Scrap 12 Hardened Iron	162.4
Level 20	580 Scrap 1 Simulcrum	168

With these upgrades, the weapon rivals even the most potent weapons in the game and can be influential in tight situations. This is definitely in the conversation for being the Remnant 2 Best Katanas.

3. Spectral Blade

Best Katana with AOE Damage.

The Spectral Blade lives up to its name as a super-heated laser sword, slicing through obstacles with ease. Its striking blue hue adds to its visual appeal, and its stats are as follows:

• Base Damage: 53
• Critical Strike Chance: 8%
• Weak Spot Damage: +105%
• Stagger Modifier: -25%

For me, what sets this weapon apart is its built-in mod called Whirlwind. It allows your neutral backdash charge to release a flurry of attacks targeting enemies within an eight-meter radius, dealing 75 damage with each hit.

To obtain the Spectral Blade, you’ll need to craft it. Gather the necessary materials: 650 Scrap, 7 Lumenite Crystals, and 1 Eldolon Shard. Visit the McCabe Store to craft this exceptional weapon.

For a view of how it scales in the late game, refer to the Upgrade Table below.

Upgrade Level	Crafting Materials Required	Damage Dealt
Level 1	450 Scrap 5 Iron 2 Lumenite Crystal	58.3
Level 2	525 Scrap 10 Iron 2 Lumenite Crystal	63.6
Level 3	600 Scrap 15 Iron 2 Lumenite Crystal	57.2
Level 4	675 Scrap 15 Forged Iron 2 Lumenite Crystal	62.4
Level 5	750 Scrap 20 Forged Iron 3 Lumenite Crystal	79.5
Level 6	825 Scrap 15 Galvanized Iron 3 Lumenite Crystal	84.8
Level 7	900 Scrap 20 Galvanized Iron 3 Lumenite Crystal	90.1
Level 8	975 Scrap 15 Hardened Iron 4 Lumenite Crystal	95.4
Level 9	1050 Scrap 20 Hardened Iron 4 Lumenite Crystal	100.7
Level 10	1125 Scrap 5 Lumenite Crystal 1 Simulacrum	106

With all upgrades, the weapon reaches up to 106 damage per hit. The damage isn’t too shabby. However, crafting materials can be pretty costly compared to the rest, especially because of the damage gap between them.

4. Ornate Blade

Best Katana with Highest Crit Chance.

Our last Katana for this guide is Ornate Blade. The ornate blade has risen to popularity due to its mesmerizing design.

With its elongated shape, the weapon gives the holder a bit more reach and agility. In my experience, it’s suitable for short trades and can become a devilish weapon in the right hands. The weapon stats include:

• 52 Base Damage
• 11% Critical Hit Chance
• +105% Weak Spot Damage
• -5% Stagger Modifier

The weapon has the lowest base damage from the bunch, but it also has the least stagger modifier, hence why it’s so low on the list. However, if this weapon piques your interest, you can obtain it by figuring out the correct conspirator during the Fae Council event in the Losomn Council Chamber. I advise going for it only if you like its aesthetics; performance-wise, better options are available.

Furthermore, you can see the upgrade table for the weapon’s true potential.

Upgrade Level	Crafting Materials Required	Damage Dealt
Level 1	200 Scrap 4 Iron	61.6
Level 2	220 Scrap 6 Iron	67.2
Level 3	240 Scrap 8 Iron	67.5
Level 4	260 Scrap 10 Iron	72.8
Level 5	280 Scrap 12 Iron	78
Level 6	300 Scrap 4 Forged Iron	83.2
Level 7	320 Scrap 6 Forged Iron	88.4
Level 8	340 Scrap 8 Forged Iron	93.6
Level 9	360 Scrap 10 Forged Iron	98.8
Level 10	380 Scrap 12 Forged Iron	104
Level 11	400 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	109.2
Level 12	420 Scrap 6 Galvanized Iron	114.4
Level 13	440 Scrap 8 Galvanized Iron	119.6
Level 14	460 Scrap 10 Galvanized Iron	124.8
Level 15	480 Scrap 4 Galvanized Iron	130
Level 16	500 Scrap 6 Hardened Iron	135.2
Level 17	520 Scrap 8 Hardened Iron	140.4
Level 18	540 Scrap 10 Hardened Iron	145.6
Level 19	560 Scrap 12 Hardened Iron	150.8
Level 20	580 Scrap 1 Simulcrum	156

The reason for it being on this list is due to how well it scales. Other than the edge of the Forst Katana, this Katana can reach the highest damage along with the highest chance for a critical strike.

Hence, it was a must-have in my guide. If you can manage the early game with the damage it has at the start, this is the Katana for you.

My Choice For The Best Katana

If you are going for a max damage build, I recommend going for the Edge of the Forest Katana, but if you are going for a different kind of build, look at the rest to see how well they will fare in your build. Personally, I like Edge of the Forest due to its charming and elegant design and the fact that it’s the most damaging katana.

That concludes my Remnant 2 Best Katanas guide. Let us know how you are enjoying the game so far, and go check out my other guides, such as Remnant 2 Best Pistols and Remnant 2 All Armor Sets.