10 Overpowered Weapons That BROKE RPGs
5. Uchigatana - Elden Ring
Full disclaimer: this author always has time for an overpowered katana in an RPG. In a game with a difficulty as notorious as Elden Ring, having a powerful weapon in their arms is an absolute necessity for players.
Thankfully, Uchigatana is available right from the off as the first katana players can pick up in the game. With a Slash and Pierce damage type and Blood Loss (45) passive damage effects, the weapon is an incredibly versatile choice that a player can very easily have equipped for the bulk of their playthrough.
Like with other entry-level items on this list, Uchigatana is a very viable pick for players looking to scale either Dexterity or Strength. When combined with the Keen upgrade, the katana will be granted a +23 scaling for Dexterity, whilst a +23 scaling upgrade for Strength will be applied with a Heavy perk. The weapon can even be infused with Ashes of War, elevating it even further in our OP checklist.
What's more, whilst the Uchigatana is the starting weapon for the Samurai class, any class can pick it up at Deathtouched Catacombs.