Nagakiba Samurai — PvP Duels

A-Tier Quality (Str/Dex) Build • PvP Duels Variant

Nagakiba has the longest reach of any katana. In PvP, this range advantage lets you poke from distances opponents can't retaliate.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60
  • Mind: 15
  • Endurance: 28
  • Strength: 18
  • Dexterity: 45
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 22

Equipment Changes

  • Ash of War: Seppuku — Blood buildup boost for bleed pressure at range

Strategy & Tips

  • Running R2 poke is your primary attack — it outranges everything
  • The range makes Nagakiba function like a spear with katana speed
  • Mix running R2 with running R1 slashes for horizontal vs vertical mixups
  • Seppuku adds bleed buildup that procs even with poke-focused play
  • Most opponents struggle to close distance against Nagakiba's reach