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Overview
Katanas are Emma's primary melee weapon in Beast of Reincarnation. The game features multiple katanas that can be discovered through exploration, each with its own stat distribution, combo properties, and visual design. Katana combat is fast-paced and centered on the parry system, where well-timed deflections generate FP for Koo's command menu and trigger Spirit Stone compounding effects.
Combat role
Katana combat forms the real-time half of Beast of Reincarnation's hybrid system. Emma's sword strikes are responsive and fluid, with combo chains that vary depending on the equipped katana. The close-range skill tree enhances katana proficiency, improving damage output, combo length, and parry effectiveness. Players who invest in this path turn Emma into a melee specialist who generates FP rapidly through aggressive parry play.
Each katana has its own feel. Some favor speed with shorter recovery frames between swings, letting the player maintain pressure on enemies. Others hit harder but swing more slowly, rewarding players who commit to fewer, more deliberate strikes. The choice of katana affects not just raw damage numbers but the actual rhythm of combat.
Discovery
Like Charms, katanas are found through exploration rather than a linear upgrade path. The game's districts and zones contain hidden katanas in optional areas accessible through plant abilities. This means the order in which players find katanas varies depending on which areas they explore and how thoroughly they search each zone.
The discovery-based system means that katanas are not a simple better-or-worse progression. A katana found early might suit a particular playstyle better than one found later. The value of each weapon depends on the player's build, their Spirit Stone setup, and their preferred combat approach.
Ranged alternatives
While katanas are Emma's signature weapons, players are not locked into melee combat exclusively. Emma also has access to a bow and crossbow for ranged engagements. The long-range skill tree supports this alternative approach. However, katanas remain the most direct path to FP generation through parrying, making them the natural choice for players who want to maximize their use of Koo's Bloom Arts.