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Cyberpunk 2077provides players with a multitude of ways in which they can tackle the game. Gun-centric builds can mow down enemies with the biggest,baddest assault riflethey can find,Netrunnerscan hack their way to success, and melee fighters can do a no-weapon run with the right build.
Cyberpunk 2077: All Katanas, Ranked
Some Katanas in Cyberpunk 2077 are certainly better than others. Here is every Katana you’re able to find in the game, ranked.
But, forSamurai builds, finding the right Katana and cutting down enemies in half is the name of the game. The Satori Katana is a powerful weapon in the right build, made all the more enticing because of its availability from the very start of the story. Finding it is a matter of looking at the right place at the right time.
Updated by Hamza Haq on August 15, 2025: Alongside the other sweeping changes in 2.0, the Phantom Liberty DLC introduced a new black market vendor selling all iconic weapons in the game. The article has been updated to include how to get to him and buy the Satori Katana after missing it in Konpeki Plaza during ‘The Heist.’
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Where Is The Satori Katana
The Satori Katana isonly available once, very early on in the game, during the mission titled “The Heist.” The only way to get this weapon in the game is to nab it during the course of the mission. Once “The Heist” is over, getting your hand on the Satori Katana is impossible. You’ll either have to mod it in or reload from an earlier save.
How To Get The Heist Sword (Satori Katana)
With this, you’ll have obtained the Satori Katana permanently, and now it’s yours to keep.
How Good Is The Satori Katana
The Satori Katana is an incredibly powerful melee weapon in the right hands. Using it to its full potential requires you to optimize your build around this weapon. By default, this weapon has alow Crit Ratebut insane Crit Damage.
The optimal build for this Katana requires you tostack Crit Rate usingCyberwareas much as possible. With the right build, you can increase its damage numbers to staggering levels.
A common mistake players make when making a build around this Katana is upgrading it to Legendary early. It’s best towait until the late game (around Level 40 at least) to craft a Legendary Satori Katana. This way, you’ll be able to complete an entire playthrough with this Katana as your main weapon.
How To Get The Satori Katana In Phantom Liberty DLC
The Phantom Liberty DLC added aunique vendor in Dogtown who sells all Iconic weapons you might’ve missedin the game so far. The Satori Katana alongside the accompanying knife, Nehan, is on sale at this vendor.
To find him, head over to theEBM Petrochem Stadiumin Dogtown. Find the Underground market and look for thevendor shown in the image. Talk to him and he should have the Satori Katana for sale for some eddies.
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