The Nagakiba is a Strength and Dexterity Based Katana in Elden Ring. It has a bleed passive and is significantly longer than all other Katanas in the game. Its Ash of War is able to be changed, also allowing players to change the weapon’s Affinity.
Cons
- Players will have to wait until late in the game if they decide to finish Yura’s quest
- Many other Katana options if range is not a main priority
- Has high attribute requirements compared to other Katana: 18 Strength, 22 Dexterity
Nagakiba Stats
Weapon Type
Katana
Weight: 7.0
Attack Power
The Nagakiba inflicts Physical damage. However, its damage type can be changed while changing the Ash of War.
Physical 281
Guarded Damage Negation
Although players can guard with the Nagakiba while using two-handed, it does not absorb much damage.
Physical 49.0
Magic 33.0
Fire 33.0
Lightning 33.0
Holy 33.0
Guard Boost 39
Nagakiba Attribute Scaling
Attribute scaling can be changed when the Ash of War is changed.
Str D
Dex B
Minimum Attributes Required
Str 18
Dex 22
Nagakiba Upgrade Requirements
The Nagakiba is upgraded with Smithing Stones.
+1: Smithing Stone [1] x 2
+2: Smithing Stone [1] x 4
+3: Smithing Stone [1] x 6
+4: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+5: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+6: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+7: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+8: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+9: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+10: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+11: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+12: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+13: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+14: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+15: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+16: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+17: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+18: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+19: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+20: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+21: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+22: Smithing Stone [2] x 2
+23: Smithing Stone [4] x 4
+24: Smithing Stone [6] x 6
+25: Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x 1
Ash of War: Unsheathe
FP Cost: 10 Light Attack, 15 Heavy Attack
Game Description
Skill of swordsmen from the Land of Reeds. Sheathe blade, holding it at the hip in a composed stance. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to perform a swift slash.
Hold the Skill (L2 or L. Trigger) to sheathe the katana. Then press Attack (R1 or RB) for a horizontal attack or Strong Attack (R2 or R. Trigger) for an overhead attack.
The Unsheathe Ash of War is unique to Katanas.
The Ash of War can be changed to another that can be equipped on Katanas.
Nagakiba Drop Location
The Nagakiba Katana is dropped by Yura. He is first seen at the location in the map above. Players can choose to kill him immediately for the Nagakiba or wait by accepting and finishing his questline.
Choosing to finish Yura’s quest line will reward the player with other items but the Nagakiba won’t be dropped until much later in the playthrough.