The Katzbalger is a one-handed sword that Alucard uses favored by mercenaries in the Castlevania games. It is a short arming sword notable for its sturdy build and distinctive guard. The weapon was called a Broadsword in the North American version of Symphony of the Night and Harmony of Despair, but a Katzbalger in the Japanese versions of these games and in both versions of Grimoire of Souls.
Game specific information[]
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night[]
Though the Broadsword is slightly stronger than the Falchion, it is possible to obtain one considerably earlier in the game if you're lucky or know where to look. It can be dropped by the challenging Spectral Sword in the Royal Chapel. If you manage to get one from it, you will be able to pass up on many of the other weaker swords may encounter later on (Scimitar, Cutlass, Saber, and Falchion). Once you obtain the Leap Stone from the Castle Keep, you will have another chance to try to get one. You could get lucky and take it from the tougher Spectral Sword found in Olrox's Quarters. It would be easier though to break a wall in the lower right portion of the room the Spectral Sword is in and get one automatically, along with several other goodies. This sword can later be replaced with a Bekatowa once you have the Form of Bat and fly to the previously unreachable ledge above the Skull Lords in the Clock Tower.
Item Data[]
| Item Data: Katzbalger | ||||||||
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Simple mercenary's sword A simple sword used by mercenaries
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Attrib: Cut |
ATT +12 |
Find: Olrox's Quarters (hidden) Drop: Spectral Sword |
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| A simple sword, often used by mercenaries. | Attrib: Slash #hands: 1 |
ATK +9 Sell: $1,075 |
Rarity: ** Buy: $4,300 Find: Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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| A short arming sword notable for its sturdy build and distinctive guard. | Attrib: Fire, Clotho |
ATK +178/3005, CRIT +0/804, Fire +150/602 (Initial/Max upgrades) |
Rarity: ★★★ |
Effect: Flame Providence: FLA Fixed Up Special: Flame Pain I Evolve: Resistances (Fire) I, Weapon Skill Damage Rate Up I | ||||
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Trivia[]
- A Katzbalger is a short Renaissance arming sword, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard. Measuring 70–80 cm long and weighing 0.8-1.5 kg, it was the signature blade of the Landsknecht.
- The katzbalger is a side-arm, often used by pikemen, archers, and crossbowmen as a last resort if the enemy were to draw too close for bows or pikes to be effective.
External links[]
- Katzbalger at Wikipedia
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