- Not to be confused with the Katana.
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| Sword | |
| Real Life Name |
N/A |
| Damage Lvl |
Very High |
| Fire Mode |
Melee |
| Range |
1.5 |
| Attacks Per Second |
0.87 |
| Damage |
170 - 190 |
| Knockback |
8% |
| Accuracy |
99% |
| Noise |
0 |
| Move Penalty |
-5% |
The Sword is an improvised bladed weapon featured in The Last Stand: Dead Zone.
Background[]
Junkyard blacksmithing has reached a surprising level of refinement in producing this savagely-elegant slasher; from the broad double-edged blade to the pointed spikes on the handguard, every part of this weapon is lethal in a scrap.
Can be forged with the right materials and knowledge.
How to obtain[]
- Level 45 Normal variants can be crafted using 5 Long Blades, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes, 1 Tape, 20 Wire and 200
at a Level 12+ Weapons Bench for 22 . Also requires a Level 45+ Engineer and Fighter. - Level 25 Vintage Quality variants can be crafted using a Vintage Sword, 40 Hardened Metal, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes and 1 Tape at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 15 after scavenging the required schematic.
- Level 25 Vintage Balanced Slicing variants can be crafted using a Vintage Sword, 60 Hardened Metal, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes and 1 Tape at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 31 after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 25+ Engineer and Fighter.
- Level 25 Vintage Quality Slicing variants can be crafted using a Vintage Sword, 100 Hardened Metal, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes and 1 Tape at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 43 after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 25+ Engineer and Fighter.
- Level 45 Quality variants can be crafted using a Sword, 40 Hardened Metal, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes and 1 Tape at a Level 14 Weapons Bench for 25 after scavenging the required schematic.
- Level 45 Balanced Slicing variants can be crafted using a Sword, 60 Hardened Metal, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes and 1 Tape at a Level 14+ Weapons Bench for 50 after scavenging the required schematic. Also requires a Level 45+ Engineer and Fighter.
- Level 45 Quality Slicing variants can be crafted using a Sword, 150 Hardened Metal, 2 Weapon Handles, 5 Metal Spikes and 1 Tape at a Level 14 Weapons Bench for 78 after scavenging or purchasing the required schematic from The Store for 1,500 .
Recycling products[]
- Weapon Handle x 1
- Long Blade x 1
Tactics[]
One of the strongest melee weapons available despite its slow swing, it is capable of silently dispatching most infected with a single stroke. However, like all other melee weapons, its wielder must be right next to the target to attack, so caution is advised.
Recommended gear[]
- Shoes to compensate for its move speed penalty.
- Vests increase the wielding survivor's health, allowing them to take more damage.
Pros[]
- Very High Damage
- Very Accurate
- Noiseless
Cons[]
- Short Reach
- Attacks Slowly
- Low Move Speed Penalty
- Can only be obtained through crafting
Trivia[]
- The Sword somewhat resembles World War 1-era trench knives, but on a larger scale.
Gallery[]
A sword in real life.
A survivor wielding the Sword.