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| − | * {{W|Zatoichi}} is a fictional character in many Japanese films, who is a very able swordsman even though he is blind. The "half" part of the name is because the [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]] are visually | + | * {{W|Zatoichi}} is a fictional character in many Japanese films, who is a very able swordsman even though he is blind. The "half" part of the name is because the [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]] are visually impared but not fully blind. (Through ill-fitting hats and a missing eye respectivly.) |
* The "duel" attribute to the Half-Zatoichi resembles the "single stroke battle" popularized in Japanese culture, where a battle between two katana-wielding warriors is decided with a single slash of a sword. | * The "duel" attribute to the Half-Zatoichi resembles the "single stroke battle" popularized in Japanese culture, where a battle between two katana-wielding warriors is decided with a single slash of a sword. | ||
* The fact that the Half-Zatoichi cannot be "sheathed" until it makes a kill bears resemblance to the swords forged by {{w|Muramasa Sengo}} — a famous swordsmith in 16th century Japan — which were thought to have an unnatural blood lust, refusing to be sheathed until they drew blood. | * The fact that the Half-Zatoichi cannot be "sheathed" until it makes a kill bears resemblance to the swords forged by {{w|Muramasa Sengo}} — a famous swordsmith in 16th century Japan — which were thought to have an unnatural blood lust, refusing to be sheathed until they drew blood. | ||
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| Half-Zatoichi | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Demoman, Soldier |
| Slot: | Melee |
| Contributed by: | Rob "Larolaro" Laro |
| Released: | Shogun Pack |
| Availability: | Promotional (Genuine), Drop, Craft, Purchase |
| Tradable: | No |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Medieval: | Yes |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Half-Zatoichi |
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| “ | You have dishonored this entire unit!
Click to listen
— The Soldier
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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.
Upon killing, the player's health is restored in full; however, once switched to the Half-Zatoichi, it cannot be switched to another weapon until a kill is made.
The Half-Zatoichi was released with the Shogun Pack, awarded to players who preordered Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam before March 15, 2011, as well as through purchase from the Mann Co. Store, crafting, and item drops. Versions of the item received via the Total War: SHOGUN 2 pre-order promotion have Genuine quality.
Upon killing an enemy, the Half-Zatoichi will become decorated with the blood of your now fallen target.
Anyone wielding a Half-Zatoichi can instantly slay any enemy brandishing a Half-Zatoichi of their own.
Damage and function times
Trivia
- Template:W is a fictional character in many Japanese films, who is a very able swordsman even though he is blind. The "half" part of the name is because the Soldier and Demoman are visually impared but not fully blind. (Through ill-fitting hats and a missing eye respectivly.)
- The "duel" attribute to the Half-Zatoichi resembles the "single stroke battle" popularized in Japanese culture, where a battle between two katana-wielding warriors is decided with a single slash of a sword.
- The fact that the Half-Zatoichi cannot be "sheathed" until it makes a kill bears resemblance to the swords forged by Template:W — a famous swordsmith in 16th century Japan — which were thought to have an unnatural blood lust, refusing to be sheathed until they drew blood.
Gallery
The bloodied Half-Zatoichi
Soldier first-person view.
Soldier first-person view with blood texture.
Demoman first-person view.
Demoman first-person view with blood texture.
Demoman first-person view with Chargin' Targe.
Demoman first-person view with blood texture and Chargin' Targe.
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