Katana Location Overview
The Katana in Sons of the Forest is located on the second floor of the Residential Bunker, found on the eastern side of the island. To obtain it, you will first need several key items to access this dangerous facility, including the Zipline Rope Gun, Rebreather, Shovel, Carl Planter Maintenance Keycard, and the Arnold Crand Guest Keycard.
The Katana is a highly sought-after melee weapon known for its fast attack speed and high damage output, making it effective for quickly dispatching smaller enemies and dismembering opponents. It can be upgraded with Solafite Plating to enhance both its visual appearance and damage.
Prerequisites and Bunker Access
Before you can acquire the Katana, a specific sequence of item collection is required to gain entry to the Residential Bunker. This bunker is a significant late-game area, and reaching it involves several steps:
- Zipline Rope Gun and Rebreather: These are foundational tools needed to access areas containing subsequent key items.
- Shovel: Once you have the Rope Gun and Rebreather, you can obtain the Shovel.
- Carl Planter Maintenance Keycard: With the Shovel, you must dig up this keycard from Maintenance A.
- Arnold Crand Guest Keycard: The Maintenance Keycard allows you to retrieve the Guest Keycard from the Recreational Bunker.
Once you possess the Arnold Crand Guest Keycard, you will finally be able to open the security doors of the Residential Bunker, where the Katana resides. The entrance to this bunker is marked on your GPS Tracker as a dark purple waypoint with a bed icon, situated east of the snowy mountain and near the eastern lake shore. You will find a helicopter outside, with a cannibal spinning on its blades. Near the helicopter, you can collect the Camouflage Suit. The bunker entrance itself is a crack in a rock formation next to a dirt path and an ivy-covered tree, close to a lake.
Navigating the Residential Bunker to the Katana
Entering the Residential Bunker is a dangerous endeavor, so it is highly recommended to bring ample resources, consumables, weapons, and ammunition. The Shotgun, obtainable after getting the Shovel, is particularly useful here.
Upon entering the crack in the rock, proceed through a short cave until you reach a hole in the ground with metal edges. Descend through this hole into the facility. Inside, you will find two sets of stairs. Take the yellow stairs on the left, marked with an ‘X’ on the wall, and continue downwards until you reach a security door. Use your Arnold Crand Guest Keycard to unlock this door.
Beyond this door, squeeze past a body and go down the stairs to the right. You will arrive at a gold-colored door with a red light and a yellow paint splatter. Before entering, ensure your character’s thirst, hunger, and sleep meters are optimal. It is advisable to move resource boxes and build a tent to save your game and rest if playing in single-player.
Upon entering the gold door, a cutscene will play involving Timmy LeBlanc, his father, and Jianyu. After the cutscene, you will be on Level 1 of the facility. The door you entered through will be blocked by a Sluggy. Head through the door opposite the Sluggy. This area is heavily populated with mutants. Consider building Fly Swatter Traps in this room, leaving space to lure mutants into them. Traps can be reset, making them a valuable resource for conserving ammo and managing enemy encounters. The Katana is located on the second floor of this bunker.
Katana Upgrades and Statistics
The Katana is a top-tier melee weapon in Sons of the Forest, prized for its offensive capabilities.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Melee |
| Attack Type | Melee |
| Distance | Medium |
| Speed | Fast |
| Standard Damage | 30 |
| Charged Downward Damage | 45 |
| Charged Slice Damage | 60 |
| Equippable | ✓ |
| Upgradable | ✓ |
The Katana’s fast attack speed allows for rapid strikes, making it excellent for chaining attacks and dismembering enemies quickly. While its blocking capabilities are not its strong suit, its high damage output and speed compensate, especially when paired with evasive tactics like dodging. A well-timed parry followed by a heavy attack can be devastating. Heavy attacks can perform either a forward slice or a downward stab, both capable of severing limbs.
Upgrades: The Katana can be upgraded with Solafite Plating. This upgrade enhances both the visual appearance of the weapon and its damage output, further solidifying its status as one of the best melee options in the game. As of the full 1.0 release, each level in strength also increases melee damage by 1%.
FAQ
Where is the Katana located in Sons of the Forest? The Katana is found on the second floor of the Residential Bunker, which is located on the eastern side of the island.
What items do I need to get the Katana? You need the Zipline Rope Gun, Rebreather, Shovel, Carl Planter Maintenance Keycard, and the Arnold Crand Guest Keycard to access the Residential Bunker.
Can the Katana be upgraded? Yes, the Katana can be upgraded with Solafite Plating to improve its damage and appearance.
Is the Katana a good weapon? Yes, the Katana is considered one of the best melee weapons in Sons of the Forest due to its fast attack speed, high damage, and ability to dismember enemies quickly.