Wakizashi

For a similar sword, see Katana.

The Wakizashi is a melee weapon featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

"Effective at close-range. Hold Triangle/Y to switch to melee weapon."

— Description

The weapon, referred to as Samurai, was added to Modern Warfare Remastered via an update on March 14^th, 2017.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Wakizashi
Weapon Class	Melee
Unlocked	Multiplayer: With the Combat Knife equipped, execute 2 Finishing Moves in 10 different matches. Zombies: Using a Melee weapon, kill 150 enemies who are distracted by your Decoy or Monkey Bomb.
Used by	NATO Warsaw Pact Requiem
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Consolecodename(s)	melee_wakizashi (Black Ops Cold War) me_t9wakizashi (Warzone)

"Famously known as the companion sword to the Samurai's Katana. Traditionally forged using a folded steel technique. Light to wield, resilient to force, and durable to wear."

— In-game description

The Wakizashi returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. It was added on January 14th, 2021 as part of the Season One content for the game.

Zombies

The Wakizashi can be brought into any map via Create-A-Class, at Loadout rarity. It was added to the Mystery Box and Trials rewards pool as part of the Season Three: Reloaded update.

When upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch Machine, it becomes the Yamikirimaru.

Blueprints

Blueprint	Image	Rarity	How to obtain
Conqueror's Sword		Legendary	Bundle Conqueror
Organ Donor		Legendary	Bundle Disavowed Assassin
Rebellion		Epic	Bundle Rivas Operator Bundle
Snaggletooth		Epic	Bundle Metamorphosis

Gallery

For the weapon with camouflages, see Wakizashi/Camouflage.

The Wakizashi in first person

Inspecting the Wakizashi