Useful Ninja Blades
UPDATE: The blueprint and the weapon have both been given their proper name, Ninjato. Not "ninja blade." You don’t still call a Katana a "Samurai Sword," do you?
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Did you read the description of this weapon and expect that they really would be "good for stabbing people in the back" somehow? Turns out in game mechanics it’s just a weaker Wakizashi.
This mod aims to find a niche use for the neglected Ninjato.
There is no "backstab" mechanic in Kenshi, so instead, I have altered the stats to simulate a backstab-style opening attack that will let you get some good shots in if you attack first, but is weak on defense if you don’t finish them off quickly. You’re a Ninja not a duelist 😉
– Armor Pen: Penalty reduced to 10%
– Base damage nudged up slightly
– Bonus of +15% damage vs. humanoids
– Attack Mod of +10 and a Defense Mod of -8. My idea is that you are making a powerful opening strike, but do not want it to turn into a long fight.
– Indoor Modifier of +2 This means that indoors, the attack "alpha strike" bonus is +12, and your defensive penality is -6. The open battlefield is not where you use this blade; it’s a stab in the dark 😉
