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{{Need3D|3D model of the bloodied version}}
 
 
{{Item infobox
 
{{Item infobox
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| type             = weapon
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| type               = weapon
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| image           = Half_Zatoichi.png
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| image             = Half Zatoichi.png
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| kill-icon-2     = decapitation
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| 3d-alt            = yes
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| kill-tooltip-2   = Demoman Taunting Only
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| view1name          = Default
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| used-by         = [[Soldier]], [[Demoman]]
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| view2name          = Bloody
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| slot             = melee
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| kill-icon-2       = barbarian swing
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| weapon-script   = tf_weapon_katana
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| kill-tooltip-2     = Demoman Taunting Only
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| contributed-by   = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993552969|263120121}}
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| used-by           = {{used by|Soldier|Demoman}}
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| released         = {{Patch name|3|10|2011}}<br>([[Shogun Pack]])
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| slot               = melee
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| availability     = {{avail|Promotional|drop|craft|purchase|Crate31-strange|collectors}}
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| weapon-script     = tf_weapon_katana
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| trade           = yes
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| contributed-by     = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993552969|263120121}}
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| marketable       = yes
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| released           = {{Patch name|3|10|2011}}
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| numbered         = no
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| released-major    = Shogun Pack
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| loadout         = Yes
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| availability       = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|promotional-expired|crate31-strange|collectors}}
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   | item-kind     = Katana
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| trade             = yes
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   | item-level     = 5
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| marketable         = yes
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   | att-1-neutral = This weapon has a large melee range and deploys and holsters slower
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| numbered           = no
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   | att-2-positive = Gain 50% of base health on kill
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| loadout           = yes
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   | att-3-negative = No random critical hits
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   | item-kind       = {{item kind|Katana}}
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   | att-4-negative = Honorbound: Once drawn sheathing deals 50 damage to yourself unless it kills.
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   | item-level       = 5
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  | att-5-neutral  = Soldiers and Demos<br>Can duel with katanas<br>For a one-hit kill
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  | item-description = {{item description|Half-Zatoichi}}
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   | att-1-neutral   = {{attribute|IsASword}}
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   | att-2-positive   = {{attribute|RestoreHealthOnKill|50}}
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   | att-3-negative   = {{attribute|CritChance_Disabled}}
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   | att-4-negative   = {{attribute|Honorbound}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Quotation|'''Soldier-sensei''' castigating a ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E5%85%B5%E5%8D%92#Japanese heisotsu] (private)''|You have dishonored this entire unit!|sound=Soldier jeers05.wav}}
 
{{Quotation|'''Soldier-sensei''' castigating a ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E5%85%B5%E5%8D%92#Japanese heisotsu] (private)''|You have dishonored this entire unit!|sound=Soldier jeers05.wav}}
  
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The '''Half-Zatoichi''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[melee weapon]] for the [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]. It is a samurai's [[w:katana|katana]] with a circular cross-guard with rounded notches, adorned with brown grip wrapping.
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The '''Half-Zatoichi''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#soldiermelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]. It is a [[w:Katana|katana]] with a circular [[w:Japanese sword mountings#Tsuba|crossguard]] with rounded notches, adorned with brown grip wrapping.
  
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Upon slaying an enemy with the Half-Zatoichi, the blade becomes decorated in blood, and the wielder's [[health]] is instantly filled by 50% of the player's max health, which can also grant [[overheal]] to the player (100 Health for the [[Soldier]], 110 Health to a [[Soldier]] with the [[Battalion's Backup]] equipped, 88 Health to a [[Demoman]], and 100 Health to a [[Demoman]] with the [[Bootlegger]] or the [[Ali Baba's Wee Booties]] equipped). Like its description suggests, the player can also instantly kill another Soldier or Demoman who's wielding another Half-Zatoichi in one hit, and vice-versa. However, the weapon is Honorbound: if the player attempts to switch away from the sword without killing another player, 50 health will be deducted from the player's current health. If the player is below 50 health points, the weapon can not be holstered until the player gets a kill or they get more health. The Half-Zatoichi is also unable to roll for random [[critical hits]].
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Upon killing an enemy, the blade becomes blood-stained and the wielder's [[health]] increases by 50% of their max health, potentially granting [[overheal]] (100 HP is granted to the [[Soldier]], 110 HP to a Soldier with the [[Battalion's Backup]] equipped, 88 HP to a [[Demoman]], and 100 HP to a Demoman with the [[Bootlegger]] or the [[Ali Baba's Wee Booties]] equipped). Like its description suggests, Soldiers and Demomen wielding a Half-Zatoichi can instantly kill each other in one hit. However, the weapon is Honorbound: attempting to switch away from the sword (when completely deployed) without killing another player results in a loss of 50 health. If the player's health falls and becomes less than or equal to 50 HP, the weapon cannot be holstered until the player gets a kill or recovers enough health. The Half-Zatoichi is also unable to deal random [[Critical hits]].
  
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As it is considered a sword, the Half-Zatoichi has extended melee range and a longer draw and sheath time, like the other swords for the [[Demoman]]. This makes it the Soldier's only weapon with extended melee range other than the [[Disciplinary Action]].
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The Half-Zatoichi has a 50% larger melee range and a 75% longer deploy/holster time, like the other swords for the Demoman. This makes it the Soldier's only weapon with extended melee range other than the [[Disciplinary Action]].
  
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[[Taunts|Taunting]] as a Demoman with the Half-Zatoichi equipped will perform the [[Decapitation]] kill taunt. Successfully killing someone with the taunt will allow the Demoman to sheath the weapon without taking damage.
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[[Taunts|Taunting]] as a Demoman with the Half-Zatoichi equipped results in the [[Barbarian Swing]] kill taunt. Successfully killing someone with the taunt grants the healing, and allows the Demoman to sheath the weapon without taking damage.
  
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This item was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-purchased ''[[Total War: Shogun 2]]'' on Steam before March 15, 2011.
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This item was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-purchased ''[[Total War: Shogun 2]]'' on [[Steam]] before March 15, 2011.
  
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
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== Strange variant ==
 
== Strange variant ==
 
{{Strange item info
 
{{Strange item info
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  | item-type = Katana
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  | item-type = {{item kind|Katana}}
 
  | rankson = kills
 
  | rankson = kills
 
  | can deal taunt damage = yes
 
  | can deal taunt damage = yes
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   | att-1-neutral    = This weapon has a large melee range and deploys and holsters slower
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  | item-description = {{item description|Half-Zatoichi}}
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   | att-2-positive  = Gain 50% of base health on kill
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   | att-1-neutral    = {{attribute|IsASword}}
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   | att-3-negative  = No random critical hits
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   | att-2-positive  = {{attribute|RestoreHealthOnKill|50}}
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   | att-4-negative  = Honorbound: Once drawn sheathing deals 50 damage to yourself unless it kills.
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   | att-3-negative  = {{attribute|CritChance_Disabled}}
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  | att-5-neutral    = Soldiers and Demos<br>Can duel with katanas<br>For a one-hit kill
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   | att-4-negative  = {{attribute|Honorbound}}
 
  | can be equipped by soldier or demo = yes
 
  | can be equipped by soldier or demo = yes
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Related achievements ==
 
== Related achievements ==
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==={{Class link|Soldier}}===
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=== {{Class link|Soldier}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Soldier|Trench Warfare}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Soldier|Trench Warfare}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==={{Class link|Demoman}}===
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=== {{Class link|Demoman}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Demoman|Brainspotting}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Demoman|Brainspotting}}
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
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{{Update history | '''{{Patch name|3|10|2011}}''' ([[Shogun Pack]])
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'''{{Patch name|3|10|2011}}''' ([[Shogun Pack]])
 
 
* The Half-Zatoichi was added to the game.
 
* The Half-Zatoichi was added to the game.
  
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* The item became [[Trading|tradeable]].
 
* The item became [[Trading|tradeable]].
 
* All Half-Zatoichis crafted before this patch have been upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality.
 
* All Half-Zatoichis crafted before this patch have been upgraded to [[Vintage]] quality.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Half-Zatoichi was given a unique crafting recipe.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Half-Zatoichi was given a unique [[crafting]] recipe.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|3|21|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|21|2011}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
 
* Fixed taunt kills made with a Katana not counting towards honorbound kills.
 
* Fixed taunt kills made with a Katana not counting towards honorbound kills.
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* Fixed a bug where killing a Katana wielder with a Katana was incorrectly causing an increased [[crit]] chance.
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* Fixed a bug where killing a Katana wielder with a Katana was incorrectly causing an increased Crit chance.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|3|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|6|3|2011}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|6|23|2011}}''' ([[Über Update]])
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* {{undocumented}} Half-Zatoichi was added to the [[Persian Persuader]] blueprint.
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* {{Undocumented}} Half-Zatoichi was added to the [[Persian Persuader]] blueprint.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|7|7|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|7|7|2011}}'''
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* Fixed the Half-Zatoichi using the wrong animations for the [[Customize items#Loadout|Loadout]] screen and the [[Heads-up display|HUD]] 3D Character.
 
* Fixed the Half-Zatoichi using the wrong animations for the [[Customize items#Loadout|Loadout]] screen and the [[Heads-up display|HUD]] 3D Character.
  
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'''February 7, 2014 Patch #2'''
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'''{{Patch name|2|7|2014|no-link=yes}} #2'''
 
* Reverted the changes to the Half-Zatoichi until the effects on the Soldier can be investigated.
 
* Reverted the changes to the Half-Zatoichi until the effects on the Soldier can be investigated.
  
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** Honorbound changed. Deals 50 self-damage on holster if no kill was made. Cannot be holstered if player is below 50 life and no kill was made.
 
** Honorbound changed. Deals 50 self-damage on holster if no kill was made. Cannot be holstered if player is below 50 life and no kill was made.
 
** 100% life restore on kill changed to 50% health gain on kill that can result in overheal.
 
** 100% life restore on kill changed to 50% health gain on kill that can result in overheal.
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** No random crits.
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** No random Crits.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|12|18|2015}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|12|18|2015}}'''
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* Fixed the Half-Zatoichi giving more [[Healing#Overheal|overheal]] then{{sic}} intended. Max overheal is 1.5x base health.
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* Fixed the Half-Zatoichi giving more [[Healing#Overheal|overheal]] then{{sic}} intended. Max overheal is 1.5x base health.}}
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}}
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== Unused content ==
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* An unused kill icon exists for Half-Zatoichi duel kills.
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
* The loadout screen shows the Demoman wielding the Half-Zatoichi with one hand instead of with both hands. A [[Spy]] disguised as a Demoman wields the Half-Zatoichi one-handed as well. It may also appear invisible when selected as the active weapon wielded by a Spy disguised as a Soldier or Demoman.
 
* The loadout screen shows the Demoman wielding the Half-Zatoichi with one hand instead of with both hands. A [[Spy]] disguised as a Demoman wields the Half-Zatoichi one-handed as well. It may also appear invisible when selected as the active weapon wielded by a Spy disguised as a Soldier or Demoman.
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* In [[Mannpower]], using the [[Grappling Hook]] via the action key when the player is below 50 Health will kill the player instead of not letting them use the grappling hook.
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* In [[Mannpower]], the [[Grappling Hook]] can be used via the action key when below 50 Health, killing the player.
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* Taunting with [[Shred Alert]], [[Fresh Brewed Victory]], [[Rocket Jockey]], or [[Spent Well Spirits]] while using the bloodied Half-Zatoichi will taunt with the RED version of the equipment, regardless of the team.
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* Taunting with [[Shred Alert]], [[Fresh Brewed Victory]], [[Rocket Jockey]], or [[Spent Well Spirits]] while using the bloodied Half-Zatoichi taunts with the RED version of the weapon, irrespective of the player's team.
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* When switching from the [[Concheror]] to the Half-zatoichi the unsheathe sound will not play and instead default to the shovels sound
 
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== Unused content ==
 
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* An unused kill icon exists for Half-Zatoichi duel kills.
 
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
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* [[w:Zatoichi|Zatoichi]] is a fictional blind swordsman who appears in many Japanese films. The term "Half-Zatoichi" is a reference to the Demoman having only one eye, and the Soldier having his helmet over his eyes as opposed to being completely blind.
 
* [[w:Zatoichi|Zatoichi]] is a fictional blind swordsman who appears in many Japanese films. The term "Half-Zatoichi" is a reference to the Demoman having only one eye, and the Soldier having his helmet over his eyes as opposed to being completely blind.
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* The weapon attribute is a reference to the legend of [[w:Muramasa|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.
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* When performing the Barbarian Swing taunt kill as Demoman, the swing that decapitates the victim is performed with the dull side of the sword.
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* When performing the [[Decapitation]] taunt kill as Demoman, the swing that decapitates the victim is performed with the dull side of the sword.
 
 
* In the censored version of ''Team Fortress 2'', the weapon is not bloodied after a kill.
 
* In the censored version of ''Team Fortress 2'', the weapon is not bloodied after a kill.
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* Even though the [[w:katana|katana]] is a two-handed weapon, the Soldier wields it with only one hand.
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* Even though the [[w:Katana|katana]] is a two-handed weapon, the Soldier wields it with only one hand.
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* The design of the Half-Zatoichi seems to most resemble the ''[[Wikipedia:Ōdachi|ōdachi (大太刀)]]'' in its length and curvature, one of the many types of "katana" and Japanese swords in general. The ''ōdachi'' in particular can be considered the Japanese equivalent of the [[w:greatsword|greatsword]] or [[w:claymore|claymore]].
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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{{Tabs
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| noalign = 1
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| width = 90%
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| title = {{common string|Gallery}}
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| orientation = horizontal
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| icon1 = {{class name|Soldier}}
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| icon2 = {{class name|Demoman}}
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| icon3 = {{common string|Other}}
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| content1 = <nowiki></nowiki>
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<gallery>
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File:Half-Zatoichi Soldier 1st person.png|First-person view.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Soldier 1st person blood.png|First-person view covered with blood.
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</gallery>
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| content2 = <nowiki></nowiki>
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Half-Zatoichi Soldier 1st person.png|Soldier first-person view.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman 1st person.png|First-person view.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Soldier 1st person blood.png|Soldier first-person view covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman 1st person blood.png|First-person view covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman 1st person.png|Demoman first-person view.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Chargin' Targe 1st person.png|First-person view with [[Chargin' Targe]].
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman 1st person blood.png|Demoman first-person view covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Chargin' Targe 1st person blood.png|First-person view with Chargin' Targe covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Chargin' Targe 1st person.png|Demoman first-person view with [[Chargin' Targe]].
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe RED First Person.png|First-person view with [[RED]] [[Festive weapons|Festive]] Chargin' Targe.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Chargin' Targe 1st person blood.png|Demoman first-person view with Chargin' Targe covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe BLU First Person.png|First-person view with [[BLU]] Festive Chargin' Targe.
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe RED First Person.png|Demoman first-person view with [[RED]] [[Festive weapons|Festive]] Chargin' Targe.
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe RED First Person Blood.png|First-person view with RED Festive Chargin' Targe covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe BLU First Person.png|Demoman first-person view with [[BLU]] Festive Chargin' Targe.
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe BLU First Person Blood.png|First-person view with BLU Festive Chargin' Targe covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe RED First Person Blood.png|Demoman first-person view with RED Festive Chargin' Targe covered with blood.
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen 1st person.png|First-person view with [[Splendid Screen]] (Classic [[Styles|Style]]).
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File:Half-Zatoichi with Festive Chargin' Targe BLU First Person Blood.png|Demoman first-person view with BLU Festive Chargin' Targe covered with blood.
 
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen 1st person.png|First-person view with Splendid Screen (Classic Style).
 
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen 1st person blood.png|First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Classic Style).
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen 1st person blood.png|First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Classic Style).
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen spike 1st person.png|First-person view with Splendid Screen (Spike Style).
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen spike 1st person.png|First-person view with Splendid Screen (Spike Style).
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File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen all 1st person.png|First-person view with Splendid Screen (Spike and Arrow Style).
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen all 1st person.png|First-person view with Splendid Screen (Spike and Arrow Style).
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen all 1st person blood.png|First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Spike and Arrow Style).
 
File:Half-Zatoichi Demoman with Splendid Screen all 1st person blood.png|First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Spike and Arrow Style).
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File:Tide Turner with Half-Zatoichi First Person.png|Demoman first-person view with [[Tide Turner]].
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File:Tide Turner with Half-Zatoichi First Person.png|First-person view with [[Tide Turner]].
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File:Tide Turner with Half-Zatoichi First Person Blood.png|Demoman first-person view with Tide Turner covered with blood.
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File:Tide Turner with Half-Zatoichi First Person Blood.png|First-person view with Tide Turner covered with blood.
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</gallery>
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| content3 = <nowiki></nowiki>
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<gallery>
 
File:Bloodied Half Zatoichi.png|The bloodied Half-Zatoichi.
 
File:Bloodied Half Zatoichi.png|The bloodied Half-Zatoichi.
 
File:Killicon half-zatoichi duel.png|Unused duel kill icon.
 
File:Killicon half-zatoichi duel.png|Unused duel kill icon.
 
File:KatanaCept.png|Half-Zatoichi concept artwork.
 
File:KatanaCept.png|Half-Zatoichi concept artwork.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* ''[[Total War: SHOGUN 2]]''
 
* ''[[Total War: SHOGUN 2]]''
  
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{{ShogunUpdateNav}}
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{{Shogun Update Nav}}
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{{Promo nav}}
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{{Promo Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Allweapons Nav}}
 
{{Soldier Nav}}
 
{{Soldier Nav}}
 
{{Demoman Nav}}
 
{{Demoman Nav}}
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[[Category:Shogun Pack]]
 
[[Category:Shogun Pack]]

Latest revision as of 17:13, 19 November 2024

“
You have dishonored this entire unit!
Click to listen
— Soldier-sensei castigating a heisotsu (private)
 ”

The Half-Zatoichi is a community-created promotional melee weapon for the Soldier and Demoman. It is a katana with a circular crossguard with rounded notches, adorned with brown grip wrapping.

Upon killing an enemy, the blade becomes blood-stained and the wielder's health increases by 50% of their max health, potentially granting overheal (100 HP is granted to the Soldier, 110 HP to a Soldier with the Battalion's Backup equipped, 88 HP to a Demoman, and 100 HP to a Demoman with the Bootlegger or the Ali Baba's Wee Booties equipped). Like its description suggests, Soldiers and Demomen wielding a Half-Zatoichi can instantly kill each other in one hit. However, the weapon is Honorbound: attempting to switch away from the sword (when completely deployed) without killing another player results in a loss of 50 health. If the player's health falls and becomes less than or equal to 50 HP, the weapon cannot be holstered until the player gets a kill or recovers enough health. The Half-Zatoichi is also unable to deal random Critical hits.

The Half-Zatoichi has a 50% larger melee range and a 75% longer deploy/holster time, like the other swords for the Demoman. This makes it the Soldier's only weapon with extended melee range other than the Disciplinary Action.

Taunting as a Demoman with the Half-Zatoichi equipped results in the Barbarian Swing kill taunt. Successfully killing someone with the taunt grants the healing, and allows the Demoman to sheath the weapon without taking damage.

This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-purchased Total War: Shogun 2 on Steam before March 15, 2011.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 65 / 300%
Critical 195
Mini-crit 88
Healing
Self-healing 50%
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Effect duration ∞
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Eyelander Reclaimed Metal Half-Zatoichi
Item icon Eyelander.pngx2 + Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png = Item icon Half-Zatoichi.png
Class Token - Soldier Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Soldier.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Equalizer.png Item icon Pain Train.png Item icon Half-Zatoichi.png Item icon Disciplinary Action.png
Item icon Market Gardener.png Item icon Escape Plan.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png
Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png Item icon Conscientious Objector.png
Class Token - Demoman Slot Token - Melee Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Demoman.png + Item icon Slot Token - Melee.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Eyelander.png Item icon Scotsman's Skullcutter.png Item icon Ullapool Caber.png Item icon Claidheamh Mòr.png
Item icon Pain Train.png Item icon Half-Zatoichi.png Item icon Persian Persuader.png Item icon Nessie's Nine Iron.png
Item icon Scottish Handshake.png Item icon Freedom Staff.png Item icon Ham Shank.png Item icon Bat Outta Hell.png
Item icon Conscientious Objector.png

As a crafting ingredient

Half-Zatoichi Scrap Metal Persian Persuader
Item icon Half-Zatoichi.pngx2 + Item icon Scrap Metal.png = Item icon Persian Persuader.png

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier

Trench Warfare
 Trench Warfare
Kill your nemesis with a shovel.


Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman

Brainspotting
 Brainspotting
Decapitate 50 enemy players.


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


Scotch Tap
 Scotch Tap
Glory in the slaughter of your enemies using the Eyelander.


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 (Shogun Pack)
  • The Half-Zatoichi 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.
  • All Half-Zatoichis crafted before this patch have been upgraded to Vintage quality.
  • [Undocumented] The Half-Zatoichi was given a unique crafting recipe.

March 21, 2011 Patch

  • Updated honor-bound weapons so that they can be holstered within a second of touching a supply cabinet.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Fixed taunt kills made with a Katana not counting towards honorbound kills.
  • Fixed a bug where killing a Katana wielder with a Katana was incorrectly causing an increased Crit chance.

June 3, 2011 Patch

  • Added community contributed response rules to the Half-Zatoichi.

June 10, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed a problem with honorbound weapons not allowing themselves to be holstered after killing a Spy using the Dead Ringer.

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

July 7, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed a bug with honorbound weapons allowing themselves to be holstered before getting a kill.

July 22, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The honorbound attribute wording was changed from "This weapon is Honorbound and once drawn cannot be sheathed until it kills" to "Honorbound: Once drawn cannot be sheathed until it kills".

October 13, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

December 21, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed missing forces for Demoman swords.

February 14, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed the Half-Zatoichi using the wrong RED team arms skin while on the BLU team.

November 12, 2013 Patch

February 7, 2014 Patch #1

  • Fixed the Half-Zatoichi using the wrong animations for the Loadout screen and the HUD 3D Character.

February 7, 2014 Patch #2

  • Reverted the changes to the Half-Zatoichi until the effects on the Soldier can be investigated.

December 17, 2015 Patch (Tough Break Update)

  • Changed attributes:
    • Now considered a sword (increased holster and deploy time and increased range).
    • Honorbound changed. Deals 50 self-damage on holster if no kill was made. Cannot be holstered if player is below 50 life and no kill was made.
    • 100% life restore on kill changed to 50% health gain on kill that can result in overheal.
    • No random Crits.

December 18, 2015 Patch

  • Fixed the Half-Zatoichi giving more overheal then(sic) intended. Max overheal is 1.5x base health.

Unused content

  • An unused kill icon exists for Half-Zatoichi duel kills.

Bugs

  • The loadout screen shows the Demoman wielding the Half-Zatoichi with one hand instead of with both hands. A Spy disguised as a Demoman wields the Half-Zatoichi one-handed as well. It may also appear invisible when selected as the active weapon wielded by a Spy disguised as a Soldier or Demoman.
  • In Mannpower, the Grappling Hook can be used via the action key when below 50 Health, killing the player.
  • Taunting with Shred Alert, Fresh Brewed Victory, Rocket Jockey, or Spent Well Spirits while using the bloodied Half-Zatoichi taunts with the RED version of the weapon, irrespective of the player's team.

Trivia

  • Zatoichi is a fictional blind swordsman who appears in many Japanese films. The term "Half-Zatoichi" is a reference to the Demoman having only one eye, and the Soldier having his helmet over his eyes as opposed to being completely blind.
  • When performing the Barbarian Swing taunt kill as Demoman, the swing that decapitates the victim is performed with the dull side of the sword.
  • In the censored version of Team Fortress 2, the weapon is not bloodied after a kill.
  • Even though the katana is a two-handed weapon, the Soldier wields it with only one hand.

Gallery

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  • Soldier
  • Demoman
  • Other

  • First-person view.

  • First-person view covered with blood.

  • First-person view.

  • First-person view covered with blood.

  • First-person view with Chargin' Targe.

  • First-person view with Chargin' Targe covered with blood.

  • First-person view with RED Festive Chargin' Targe.

  • First-person view with BLU Festive Chargin' Targe.

  • First-person view with RED Festive Chargin' Targe covered with blood.

  • First-person view with BLU Festive Chargin' Targe covered with blood.

  • First-person view with Splendid Screen (Classic Style).

  • First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Classic Style).

  • First-person view with Splendid Screen (Spike Style).

  • First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Spike Style).

  • First-person view with Splendid Screen (Arrow Style).

  • First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Arrow Style).

  • First-person view with Splendid Screen (Spike and Arrow Style).

  • First-person view with the Splendid Screen covered with blood (Spike and Arrow Style).

  • First-person view with Tide Turner.

  • First-person view with Tide Turner covered with blood.

  • The bloodied Half-Zatoichi.

  • Unused duel kill icon.

  • Half-Zatoichi concept artwork.

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