The black rusted katana is a melee weapon in Fallout: New California.
Background[]
This katana is one of many used by the members of the Nanjima Clan. One was carried by a former comrade of Kieva Nanjima, who was killed prior to reaching the Euripides Power Relay Station.
Characteristics[]
It has a blackened blade partially covered in rust, as well as a full black hilt with black cloth strips wrapped around it. Ornate dragons are etched on the blade guard.
The weapon has a very fast attack speed, a long reach, and does extra damage to limbs.
In VATS, it is capable of the "Back Slash" special attack, dealing 70% of its normal damage at a quicker speed.
Durability[]
The weapon can successfully strike about 245 times from full condition before breaking.
Variants[]
- Rusted leather-wrapped katana - Non-unique variant with identical stats.
- Kieva's katana - Unique variant used by Kieva Nanjima.
- Shen's miaodao - Unique variant used by Miss Shen.
- White rusted katana - Non-unique variant with identical stats.
Locations[]
- May be carried by Shi and elite Shi raiders.
- One is given, in full condition, by Kieva Nanjima during the quest A More Perfect Union if the player character compliments her katana.