Common Melee
Patch OB55Updated 10/14/2026Free Fire
Katana
66
Strike Damage
N/A
Firearm RPM
4 Hits
Hits to Eliminate
Standard
Swing Speed
Melee Sweep
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Accuracy
88
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Movement
Point-Blank
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Range
N/A
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Reload
1x
☠️
HS Multi
Unlimited
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Magazine Size
N/A
⏱️
Reload Time
0.8s
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Attack Interval
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point-Blank Reach (0-2m) | 1.00x | 66 | 100% |
| Close Range (3-10m) | 0.00x | 0 | 0% |
| Medium Range (10-30m) | 0.00x | 0 | 0% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
The Katana is a dedicated close-quarters melee weapon delivering 66 base damage per strike, requiring 4 hits to eliminate an opponent. Lightning-fast time-to-kill at close range.
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Pro Strategy
📍 **Warning**: Damage drops by 100% at long range. NEVER take fights past 30m with this weapon; close the distance first.
✅ Strengths
- • Lightning-fast time-to-kill at close range
- • High mobility allowing fast rotations
⚠️ Weaknesses
- • Below-average DPS output
- • Significant damage drop-off at range
- • Low headshot bonus limits skill ceiling
- • Small magazine limits sustained fire
- • Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
- • Poor accuracy requires getting close
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Close-range spray fights
Strategic Analysis: Katana in Free Fire
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Last Updated: October 2026
In the current meta, the Katana serves as a dedicated close-quarters melee weapon. It delivers 66 base damage per strike, requiring 4 direct hits to eliminate a full-health opponent at point-blank range. As a melee armament, it operates without ammunition consumption or reload cycles, providing reliable continuous strikes in close-range skirmishes.
With a movement speed rating of 88, players should prioritize aggressive flanking and cover transitions to close distance against ranged opponents. Its effective combat envelope is strictly limited to point-blank engagements, rewarding ambush positioning and high-mobility loadouts.