The Split Soul Katana is one of the most iconic weapons in Heian—known for its powerful crits, flashy style, and its history as one of the most broken weapons in the game (before it got nerfed). If you’re looking to get your hands on it, here’s everything you need to know about how to get the Split Soul Katana.
Step 1: Head to the Tundra Biome
To start your journey, you need to teleport to the Tundra biome. This area is snowy, cold, and packed with high-level content, including the boss who drops the katana.
Note: If you’re unfamiliar with the Tundra, it’s one of the core locations in the game, often visited for progression and trainer quests.
Step 2: Navigate to Eternal Rest Runestone
Once you’re in the Tundra:
- Head toward Tundstone, a known landmark in the biome.
- Continue walking until you reach a section of frozen water.
- Move up the nearby hill. This area is also home to trainers like Yuki (Ice Trainer).
- Follow the path until you come across a large glowing Runestone called Eternal Rest.
The best part? You can teleport directly to Eternal Rest Runestone in future runs, which saves a ton of travel time.
Step 3: Locate and Fight the Ogre Boss
The Ogre is the only boss in the game that drops the Split Soul Katana.
- He spawns right near the Eternal Rest Runestone, making him easy to find.
- This boss is notoriously difficult due to his unpredictable attack animations and fast combos.
- Prepare to die a few times, especially if you’re under-leveled or unfamiliar with his patterns.
Bring strong healing items or party up with other players if possible. Blocking his attacks is tough, so mobility is key.
About the Split Soul Katana
Once you defeat the Ogre, there’s a chance he will drop the Split Soul Katana.
Weapon Highlights:
- Unique Crit 1: A precise forward slash with great reach.
- Air Crit 2: Aerial version with strong knockback and burst.
- The weapon was nerfed multiple times, but it’s still a solid choice for many builds.
- It’s also tied to a progression quest, making it important beyond just combat.
While the Ogre fight isn’t easy, the reward is well worth the grind—Split Soul Katana offers both style and damage, with clean animations and satisfying effects.
To recap:
- Teleport to Tundra biome.
- Reach the Eternal Rest Runestone.
- Defeat the Ogre boss.
- Claim your Split Soul Katana drop.
If you’re a collector, meta-chaser, or just looking to slice through your enemies with flair, this katana deserves a spot in your arsenal.