Can the weapon properties Versatile and Finesse work together?
For example, from the Dungeon Masters Guild weapons supplement:
Katana damage 1d8 finesse, versatile (d10)
Do you you still use you Dex mod when using it 2 handed, or do you use Str mod then?
Best Answer
Versatile only changes the damage dice you use, and finesse only changes which ability modifier you can use.
Looking at the definitions of finesse and versatile we have:
Nothing in the rules explicitly says that a weapon can't have both properties, and in that case, the rules don't contradict each other.
In effect, such a weapon would allow you to use it with two hands to change the type of damage dice you roll and also allow you to choose between Dexterity or Strength for your static to-hit and damage modifiers.
There is even an example of this kind of weapon in the 5e SRD: The Sun Blade
Even though the Sun Blade is a rare magic item, it proves that the concept of a versatile, finesse weapon is both possible and intended.