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* The weapon attribute is a reference to the legend of {{W|Muramasa}}, a famous Japanese swordsmith, who is said to have forged swords that, once drawn, could not be sheathed again until the blade had drawn blood.
 
* The weapon attribute is a reference to the legend of {{W|Muramasa}}, a famous Japanese swordsmith, who is said to have forged swords that, once drawn, could not be sheathed again until the blade had drawn blood.
 
* The weapon's description is written in {{w|haiku}}, a form of Japanese poetry. However, the second line requires a flourished pronunciation of the word duel (''doo-ell'') to fit its characteristic seven syllables.
 
* The weapon's description is written in {{w|haiku}}, a form of Japanese poetry. However, the second line requires a flourished pronunciation of the word duel (''doo-ell'') to fit its characteristic seven syllables.
* The Demoman version of the Half-Zatoichi does not possess the longer attack range attribute, as seen on the [[Eyelander]], the [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]], the [[Horseless Headless Horseman's Headtaker]] and the [[Claidheamh Mor]].
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* The Demoman version of the Half-Zatoichi does not possess the longer attack range attribute, as experienced on the [[Eyelander]], the [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]], the [[Horseless Headless Horseman's Headtaker]] and the [[Claidheamh Mor]].
  
 
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Revision as of 05:04, 16 March 2011

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The Soldier

The Half-Zatoichi is a melee weapon for the Soldier and Demoman. It appears as a samurai's katana with a circular guard with rounded notches and brown hilt wrapping.

Once active, the Half-Zatoichi cannot be switched to another weapon until a kill is made. Upon killing, the player's health is restored in full and the Half-Zatoichi will become decorated with the blood of one's now fallen target. Anyone wielding a Half-Zatoichi can instantly slay any enemy actively brandishing a Half-Zatoichi of their own. Should the player then change to a different active weapon, the Half-Zatoichi will require another kill to be made upon reselection.

The Half-Zatoichi, released with the Shogun Pack, was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-purchased Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam before March 15, 2011. It is also available through crafting, item drops, or purchase from the Mann Co. Store.

People who crafted this weapon before March 15, 2011 had their weapon upgraded to a Vintage variation.

Taunting with the Half-Zatoichi will perform the Demoman's Decapitation kill taunt. Doing so with the Soldier will play the Tarzan taunt, the same taunt as the Direct Hit.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Point blank 59-72
Critical 195/Instant
Mini-crit 88
Healing
Self-healing 100%
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Effect duration
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Eyelander Reclaimed Metal Half-Zatoichi
Item icon Eyelander.pngx2 + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Half-Zatoichi.png


[[Soldier Token|Template:Dictionary/items/soldier token]] [[Melee Token|Template:Dictionary/items/melee token]] Scrap Metal Possible Results
Token soldier large.png + Token melee large.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Equalizer.png Item icon Pain Train.png Item icon Half-Zatoichi.png


[[Demoman Token|Template:Dictionary/items/demoman token]] [[Melee Token|Template:Dictionary/items/melee token]] Scrap Metal Possible Results
Token demo large.png + Token melee large.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Eyelander.png Item icon Scotsman's Skullcutter.png Item icon Pain Train.png Item icon Ullapool Caber.png
Item icon Claidheamh Mòr.png Item icon Half-Zatoichi.png

Notes:

  • The second blueprint simply makes a Soldier's melee weapon; there is still a chance of getting the Equalizer or Pain Train instead. There will be approximately a 33.33% chance of crafting this item using the first blueprint.
  • The third blueprint simply makes a Demoman's melee weapon; there is still a chance of getting the Eyelander, Scotsman's Skullcutter, Pain Train, Ullapool Caber, or Claidheamh Mòr instead. There will be approximately a 16.67% chance of crafting this item using the second blueprint.

Related Achievements

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

Beat Me Up, Scotty
Beat Me Up, Scotty
Use a critical swing with the Eyelander to kill 5 enemy players.


Brainspotting
Brainspotting
Decapitate 50 enemy players.


Left 4 Heads
Left 4 Heads
Decapitate 4 players with only 10 seconds between each kill.


Shorn Connery
Shorn Connery
Decapitate a cloaked Spy.
Slammy Slayvis Woundya
Slammy Slayvis Woundya
Decapitate an enemy Soldier who is brandishing the Equalizer.


The Scottish Play
The Scottish Play
Get a melee kill while sticky jumping.


There Can Be Only One
There Can Be Only One
Decapitate your nemesis.

Update history

March 10, 2011 Patch

  • The item was added to the game.

March 11, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed players getting a health bonus based on the weapon they're currently holding instead of the weapon that dealt the killing blow.

March 15, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed a server crash caused by using the Half-Zatoichi to hit someone not holding a weapon.
  • Fixed the Soldier/Demoman taunts not working correctly when the Half-Zatoichi is the active weapon.
  • Fixed a bug where players could switch weapons after deploying the Half-Zatoichi before they killed someone with it.
  • The item became tradeable.
  • Added Decapitation kill taunt.
  • [Undocumented] The item was given a unique crafting recipe.

Bugs

  • The Soldier's thumb clips through the crossguard in third person view.
  • Both the Soldier and Demoman do not fully grip the sword in first person view. This is due to reusing the hand position of the Shovel and Eyelander respectively.
  • The weapon uses the Demoman and Soldier's RED sleeves in first person view, regardless of their team.
  • If the user has the "Remember last weapon between lives" option enabled, they can spawn with the weapon out and be unable to put it away. The only recourse is to change loadout, disable that setting, or switch weapons before the draw animation ends.
  • Upon death, the dropped Half-Zatoichi will appear bloody even if the player had not acquired a kill.
  • The swinging animation may not play in some cases.
  • Players are able to switch between the Half-Zatoichi and other weapons if done so before the draw animation ends and the idle animation begins. It is unknown if this is a bug or intended.


Trivia

  • Template:W is a fictional character who appears in many Japanese films. He is a very able swordsman, even though he is blind. The "half" part of the name comes from the fact that the Soldier and Demoman are visually impaired but not fully blind, due to an ill-fitting hat and a missing eye, respectively.
  • The weapon attribute is a reference to the legend of Template:W, a famous Japanese swordsmith, who is said to have forged swords that, once drawn, could not be sheathed again until the blade had drawn blood.
  • The weapon's description is written in Template:W, a form of Japanese poetry. However, the second line requires a flourished pronunciation of the word duel (doo-ell) to fit its characteristic seven syllables.
  • The Demoman version of the Half-Zatoichi does not possess the longer attack range attribute, as experienced on the Eyelander, the Scotsman's Skullcutter, the Horseless Headless Horseman's Headtaker and the Claidheamh Mor.

Gallery