What Update 12 confirms
- Katanas entered the weapon pool.
- The developer says they were distributed.
- The update shipped alongside the stealth rework and maces.
Build directions worth checking
One-Handed Update 15 seed names include Ronin and Iaido. Those names make the One-Handed and Spellblade paths relevant, but the note alone does not prove weapon restrictions, prerequisites or exact bonuses.
Record a useful katana find
- Exact current item name
- Acquisition method and save age
- Visible skill and equipment text
- Current update and whether the save predates Update 12
Evidence boundary
Exact values, requirements and edge cases stay marked as unverified until they can be checked in the current build.