Recording summary · June 2024
The Great Katana： Testing the first GREAT KATANA type weapon in ELDEN RING DLC (INSANE DAMAGE)
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Overview
Daniel introduces the Great Katana from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, detailing its location near a blue lake, upgrade requirements, and a fire-imbued strength and dexterity build.
Daniel tests various Ashes of War on the Great Katana, including Royal Knight's Resolve, Giant Hunt, Lion's Claw, Aspects of the Crucible: Wings, and Flaming Strike, to assess damage outputs and affinities in the Haligtree Prayer Room.
Themes
Obtaining and Upgrading the Great Katana
Equipment, Talismans, and Armor Setup
Affinities and Blood Loss Scaling
Damage Testing with Various Ashes of War
Testing Grounds and Playstyle Preferences
Developments
Daniel upgraded the Great Katana to level 24.
Daniel struck for 3,900 damage with a heavy charged attack utilizing Royal Knight's Resolve.
Daniel inflicted about 6,000 damage after stacking Flame, Grant Me Strength, Golden Vow, a Wondrous Flask, and Royal Knight's Resolve.
Daniel executed a backstab with the Dagger Talisman equipped, dealing approximately 4,000 damage.
Daniel eliminated an enemy in one hit using Giant Hunt.
Daniel dealt around 7,000 damage using Flaming Strike.
An enemy stabbed and interrupted Daniel during the preparation of buffs and Royal Knight's Resolve.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel was unsure why the Flaming Strike follow-up to ignite the sword ceased functioning during testing.
Daniel was uncertain whether the 6,000 damage strike constituted a critical hit or normal base damage.
Daniel was uncertain whether the backstab resulting in lower damage properly registered as a critical attack.