Palworld Guide: Tips for Acquiring the Katana

In the vibrant world of Palworld, players are equipped with a wide array of weapons, from basic to advanced options, to engage with both hostile Pals and human adversaries. Ranged weapons provide the advantage of engaging foes from a distance; however, they necessitate ammunition, which can require significant resource gathering. This makes melee weapons, particularly the Katana, a compelling and practical choice during the mid-game. In the following guide, you will discover effective strategies for acquiring the Katana in Palworld.

Acquiring the Katana in Palworld

Using Katana in Palworld — Image by Prima Games

Katana Technology Tree — Image by Prima Games

To craft the Katana, you must first achieve level 29 and unlock its blueprint within the Technology Tree.

Unlocking the Katana blueprint requires the allocation of two Technology points, so ensure you have these available. You’ll also need access to one of the following crafting benches to proceed with crafting the Katana:

Weapon Workbench
High-Quality Workbench
Production Assembly Line
Weapon Assembly Line
Production Assembly Line II
Weapon Assembly Line II

Crafting Katana in Palworld — Image by Prima Games

In addition to having the appropriate crafting bench, gather the following resources to craft at least one Katana:

Wood x20
Stone x20
Ingot x30

Obtaining Wood

Lumbering in Palworld — Image by Prima Games

Wood is one of the most readily available materials in Palworld. New players should consider acquiring an axe first, then use it on trees for easy wood collection.

As you advance and capture Pals with Lumbering abilities—such as the Lifmunk—these helpful allies can automatically gather wood for you after you establish a Logging Site on your base.

Collecting Stone

Mining Stone in Palworld — Image by Prima Games

Stone is another easily obtainable resource early in the game. To gather stone, you will need a pickaxe; alternatively, you can collect it manually, but using tools will yield better results.

Once you reach level 7, unlock the Stone Pit in the Technology Tree and construct it at your base to start automating stone collection. However, it’s essential to have at least one mining pal, such as Digtoise or Cattiva, available to operate the Stone Pit.

Producing Ingots

Refining Ingots in Palworld — Image by Prima Games

To craft ingots, start by mining ore, which appears as shiny brown boulders. Then, reach level 10 in the Technology Tree to construct a Primitive Furnace.

Next, capture a fire-type pal with Kindling capabilities; Foxsparks is an excellent early-game choice for this role. When you interact with the Primitive Furnace and initiate a crafting order for ingots, your fire-type pal will handle the rest.

Katana Specifications

Katana stats in Palworld — Image by Prima Games

Attribute	Value
Weight	10
Damage	525
Durability	500
Rarity	Common
Category	Melee

Katana melee weapon specifications in Palworld

Though the Katana is classified as a Common rarity melee weapon, its damage output of 525 is exceptionally powerful for its tier, often defeating opponents in a single blow. In comparison, the Meowmere sword, a Legendary status weapon from Terraria, inflicts only 200 damage, highlighting the Katana’s superiority.

While the Katana has lower durability at 500 compared to Meowmere’s 2222, its high damage makes it a favored choice among players.

For further tips and strategies in Palworld, explore our guides on How to Acquire Predator Cores, How to Obtain Ancient Civilization Cores, and How to Find Dark Fragments.

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