Yes, you can smith katanas in Skyrim, though this capability is typically introduced through specific in-game additions like creations or mods. These additions integrate katanas into the game's crafting system, allowing you to forge them like other weapons once certain conditions are met.
How to Smith Katanas
To smith katanas, you'll need to utilize a forge, just like with any other craftable weapon in Skyrim. The process involves collecting the necessary raw materials and possessing the appropriate smithing perks for the desired material type.
Required Materials and Perks
Katanas can be crafted from a variety of common Skyrim smithing materials, ranging from early-game options to advanced ones. For each material, you must have unlocked the corresponding perk in the Smithing skill tree.
The materials you can use to craft katanas include:
- Steel
- Dwarven
- Elven
- Orcish
- Nordic
- Glass
- Ebony
- Stalhrim
- Daedric
- Dragonbone
Having the relevant perk, such as "Dwarven Smithing" or "Dragon Armor," is crucial to see and craft katanas of that specific type at the forge.
Katana Characteristics in Skyrim
When you smith a katana, it behaves similarly to a one-handed sword but with distinct statistical differences, primarily in speed and base damage.
Katanas offer a quicker attack speed compared to standard one-handed swords. However, this increased speed comes at a slight trade-off in raw damage output.
| Characteristic | Katana | Regular Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Speed | 1.125 | 1.000 |
| Base Damage | -1 (lower) | Standard |
This makes katanas an excellent choice for players who prioritize faster, more fluid combat and prefer to land multiple quick hits rather than fewer, heavier blows.
For more information on content that enables katana crafting, you can explore additions like the Katana Crafting creation.
