The wakizashi is a small blade which requires one hand to wield with a length of 12 to 24 inches. It deals 1d8 points of piercing damage, has a weight of 3 lbs. and has a speed factor of 3. Like the short sword, this weapon can be wielded by fighters, paladins, rangers, barbarians, thieves and bards. Multi class fighters can also wield it, such as a Fighter Druid. Although a Druid can wield a scimitar, they may not wield a Wakazashi. It requires 5 Strength to wield this weapon. This item appears in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition and can be found in many weapon stores.
In 
Baldur's Gate:
Enhanced Edition (2012)
This icon indicates content from the Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition campaign., Katana, Wakizashi and Ninjatō do not break.
Locations[]
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition[]
- Southwest Baldur's Gate, one is sold in the southernmost General Store.
The Black Pits[]
Sold by[]
- Thardek (×10)
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition[]
Sold by[]
- Ribald Barterman (×3)
Found[]
- Heretic Temple Interior
- Various creature drops in Rasaad's Journey
Description[]
| “ | The wakizashi, or companion sword is extremely important to samurai. It is worn at all times, even indoors, and is near the samurai when he sleeps at night. As finely made as the katana, the wakizashi, a shorter sword with a length between 12 and 24 inches, is a dangerous weapon in the hands of a skilled user. | ” |
External Links[]
- Wakizashi on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.