Wakizashi

Statistics

Cost 35 gp Weight 2 lbs.
Damage 1d4 (small), 1d6 (medium), 1d8 (large); Critical 18-20/x2; Ranged —; Type piercing or slashing; Special deadly
Category light; Proficiency advanced
Weapon Groups blades, light; feudal

Description

These short, slender blades are between 1 to 2 feet long. They are primarily used as back-up weapons, to decapitate defeated enemies. These blades are specifically worn by samurai and are intended to be paired with a katana. Together, this set of blades is referred to as a daisho.