What is primary vs secondary Kenshi?

Characters in Kenshi have two weapon slots; Weapon I (primary slot) and Weapon II (secondary slot). All weapons can be equipped in the primary slot, however weapons may only be equipped in the secondary slot if they possess no larger than an Inventory Height of 1 and an Inventory Width of 7.

Why does Kenshi have 2 weapon slots?

It's purely aesthetic. Characters only use the top weapon in the primary slot when there are two equipped there.

What type of sword is best in Kenshi?

The katana is all but ubiquitous in the world of Kenshi and is arguably the game's most iconic weapon. Lightweight, fast, and powerful, the katana is useful whether the player has 10 hours in the game or 1,000.

Why are there no guns in Kenshi?

There are no firearms in Kenshi because it goes against the developers' creative vision. THAT SAID, there is a way it's been somewhat roughly modded into the game, if you know where to look on Steam Workshop... As for rifles without ammo, that was answered by the bayonet.

Are crossbows good Kenshi?

Crossbows can do a decent amount of damage and cause significant bleeding. It is important to note that the size of the target (and its hitbox) plays an important role in the accuracy of crossbows. As such, large animals are easier to hit than humanoids, which are in turn much easier to hit than spiders.

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Are crossbows weaker than bows?

The ballistics of the majority of vertical bows are superior to the majority of crossbows. The mystical ingredient is the power stroke. Even though a crossbow has a heavier draw weight, the power stroke is much shorter.

What is the best ranged in Kenshi?

The Eagle's Cross is undeniably the best-ranged weapon available for characters in the world of Kenshi. It's deadly, has an incredibly long range, and can make players feel almost like they're holding a gun instead of a crossbow.

Are katanas bad in Kenshi?

Katanas are a common weapon, and their quality varies greatly. Most are scavenged goods with a history of owners and barely good for scrap. Masterworks are around however, and their speed and cutting power is un-rivalled by any other blade."

Can Kenshi see with his sword?

Kenshi is a fictional character from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He makes his series debut in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002) as a blind swordsman who possesses telekinetic abilities and serves as an operative for the Special Forces.

Can you be a cannibal in Kenshi?

Cannibal is a Race in Kenshi. This race is only used for characters in the Cannibals faction. Cannibals are a race of humans evolved from the ancients. After mass starvation, a faction started in the Old Empire where humans ate each other.

What is the easiest region in Kenshi?

A low level and low risk area, the Border Zone has a few solid options for players looking to start out their settlement journey in Kenshi. Basically a no-mans-land slotted between the Shek Kingdom and the Holy Nation, the Border Zone is actually the home of several game starts and is therefore quite forgiving.

What is the strongest start in Kenshi?

The best Beginning for a new player is the Wanderer. Starting alone in the Hub, a town of Holy Nation Outlaws within the Border Zone, the Wanderer starts with a 1 in all of their skills. Fortunately, the Hub is a great jumping off point for adventure.

Is katana any good Kenshi?

The Katana is probably the most basic and recognizable weapon in Kenshi. Its speed and power makes it one of the best weapons in the game, especially for new players. Many players equip them as a backup weapon regardless of what weapon type they use, as they are very lightweight and can be useful in certain situations.

What is the most profitable weapon Kenshi?

For players hoping to profit off of Weapon Smithing, Katanas and Foreign Sabres are highly recommended. Of all the standard weapons the player can craft, they have the highest sell price/materials ratio. Keep in mind that Foreign Sabers have a slightly higher cost/sell ratio, but Katanas take up less inventory space.

Do NPCs get stronger Kenshi?

Yes they level up, they level up while fighting you etc... or fighting others. as long as you heal them.

What is the longest reach weapon in Kenshi?

Close to being classed as a heavy weapon, it's the heaviest cleaver you will find. The Long Cleaver is the longest reaching Hacker. Base damage wise, it is identical to the Paladin's Cross.

Do characters age in Kenshi?

If the character is alone, he ages very very slowly. If the character is in a large party, he ages normally, and dies. By the time he dies, there should be another character in the party of equal or superior strength to what your characters was. Sure it's inconsistant.

Can you play Kenshi blind?

Combat Characteristics. Despite his blindness, Kenshi possesses senses that are heightened beyond their normal ability and can fight on par with any other kombatant.

Can NPCs steal Kenshi?

While in an NPC town, this is unlikely, but I do believe possible. In a player town, this is a yes. I have seen bandits steal from stores, so it reasons that they probably can still from players in towns.

Is heavy armor bad in Kenshi?

Heavy Armour offers a lot of protection in exchange for maneuverability. The higher your strength, the better your proficiency with heavy armour will be. Using heavy armour can slow your traveling speed but will also serve as good protection for tank characters which have Taunt mode on and anticipate heavy damage.

What is the best Kenshi armor?

Is Katana man good or evil?

However, he is still an evil man willing to kill innocents and even sacrifices his own men just to reach his objective goal.

Who is strongest in Kenshi?

Can skills go past 100 Kenshi?

Most skills are not restricted to 100 max for calculations, so there will be a lot of work to learn skills past 100, but still doable. Going over 100 breaks many skills, crafting for example 101 will result in worst possible quality. Treating it like 1 skill and not 101.

How difficult is Kenshi?

Kenshi is difficult, but it's also surprisingly forgiving at the same time. The game is permadeath, but it's a good idea to get stuck into battle. If characters get enslaved or imprisoned by different factions, that's a blessing in disguise. Free healing and feeding!