Acquiring Satori During ‘The Heist’
The Satori Katana is an iconic, rare weapon that is highly missable during the main job “The Heist” in Act 1 of Cyberpunk 2077. This weapon is found on Saburo Arasaka’s flying limo, which is located on the roof of the hotel.
To obtain the Satori Katana during “The Heist”:
- Progress through “The Heist” mission until you reach the point where you are in Yorinobu Arasaka’s room.
- Listen to the conversation between Yorinobu and Saburo.
- After Yorinobu kills Saburo, T-Bug will open the locks on the windows. Instead of exiting through the window as T-Bug instructs, look for a newly unlocked door that leads to the stairs.
- Take these stairs up to the roof, which is the AV landing pad.
- On the roof, you will encounter two guards near Saburo’s AV. Defeat them.
- Open Saburo’s AV to find and retrieve the Satori Katana inside.
It is crucial to collect the Satori during this mission, as it is easily missed if you proceed directly with the mission objectives after T-Bug opens the windows.
Alternative Acquisition Post-Phantom Liberty
With the release of the Phantom Liberty DLC, players who missed the Satori Katana during “The Heist” now have an alternative method to acquire it. The DLC introduced a unique vendor located in Dogtown who sells iconic weapons that players might have previously missed.
To get the Satori Katana through this alternative method:
- Travel to the EBM Petrochem Stadium in Dogtown.
- Locate the underground market within the stadium.
- Speak with the vendor found there. This vendor offers a selection of iconic weapons, including the Satori Katana.
This provides an opportunity for players to obtain the Satori even if they overlooked it during the early stages of the game.
Satori Katana Attributes
The Satori is an antique Katana, described as a property of Saburo Arasaka, forged in the first half of the 10th century. It retains its sharpness, having “not dulled a day.”
Key attributes of the Satori Katana:
- Rarity: Rare (can be crafted into Epic and Legendary versions).
- Type: Katana (Blade, Melee Class).
- Mod Slots: 1 (for the Rare version).
- Attachments: 0.
- Weapon Attributes: Reduces base damage but significantly increases Crit Damage by 500%.
- Sell Price: $104.
- Weight: 4.5.
- Damage: 268 (DPS variability High).
- Attacks Per Second: 5.
- Crit Chance: +48.78%.
- Crit Damage: +599.9%.
- Physical Damage: +179-219.
- Bleeding Chance: +20%.
- Stamina Cost Reduction: -24.97.
The Satori’s high Crit Damage bonus makes it a powerful weapon, especially when paired with builds that focus on increasing Crit Rate. The Rare version of the Satori can also be used to unlock crafting specs for Epic and Legendary versions.
FAQ
When can I get the Satori Katana? You can primarily get the Satori Katana during “The Heist” main job in Act 1. Alternatively, after installing the Phantom Liberty DLC, you can purchase it from a unique vendor in Dogtown.
Is the Satori Katana missable? Yes, the Satori Katana is an extremely missable weapon if you do not actively seek it out during “The Heist” mission.
Where exactly is the Satori Katana located during “The Heist”? It is located inside Saburo Arasaka’s flying limo on the roof of the hotel, accessible via stairs after T-Bug unlocks the windows.
Can I craft the Satori Katana? Yes, the Satori can be crafted after obtaining its crafting specs. Obtaining the Rare version during “The Heist” can automatically unlock crafting specs for Epic and Legendary versions.
What are the main benefits of using the Satori Katana? The Satori Katana offers a significant 500% increase in Crit Damage, making it highly effective for builds focused on critical hits.