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WithNaruto: Shinobi StrikerallowingNarutofans to create theNarutoninja of their dreams, it makes sense for some fans to want to explore the franchise’s worldbuilding in the context of healing jutsu. After all, the likes of Sakura Haruno and Tsunade demonstrate the sheer awesomeness of defending fellow teammates in the face of danger.
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However, forNarutofans who want to create their own take on a healing character inShinobi Striker, just how should they approach their build? Thankfully, understanding some principles and ability combinations could helpShinobi Strikerplayers create a Healer to dominate matches easily.
Standard Heal, Buff Focus
As officiated by the Sannin Tsunade herself, Medical-nin aren’t supposed to enter combat under any situation, and must stay alive as long as possible to keep their teams in top shape. This principle is generally the same inanyNarutogame, with players ofShinobi Strikerweary of any healer as they know their potential to turn the tide of combat.
The main focus of this build is spamming Healing Seal - Type 2 (Ninja Tool) and Cellular Extraction to keep the team in the match for as long as possible. Alongside these techniques is Earth Style: Super Lightened Boulder, a nifty buff that can secure damage numbers for the rest of the team’s numbers. Healers on the more aggressive side can take advantage of Shadow Clone Jutsu to get the jump on enemies, whereas opponents who like to charge in can be dismantled with Feather Illusion’s sleep effect.
Helpless Aggression
Only Sannin Tsunade andSakura Haruno of theNarutoanimeare “permitted” to break the four clauses of Medical-nin, where their mastery of the Strength of a Hundred Technique allows them to bypass rules that delegate healing ninja to the sidelines. In theShinobi Strikergame, healers don’t have this caveat but still suffer from their lack ofaggression with Ninja Tools. However, they’re quite encouraged to enter combat if they have the means to debiliate the enemy’s defenses, regardless of the speed of theirNarutocharacters. This particular build emphasizes on the Infinite Tsukuyomi, capable of not only stunning enemies for five seconds (first input), but may also drain their health to 1HP (second input).
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Despite the rather overpowered nature of this technique, a lot of ninjutsu are still capable of countering Infinite Tsukuyomi. This is where the rest of the build comes in. Aside from Clay Clone Jutsu that can knockdown oppnonents when hit, Yasaka Beads gives players a nigh-unavoidable set of long-ranged attacks. If players do get damaged while they build upon their Infinite Tsukuyomi finish, they can heal themselves and their allies via Cellular Extraction.
Close-Ranged Anti-Ultimate
Attack, heathy recovery, decrease speed, defense, reverse controls. Regardless of how strong a ninja’s signature attacks are, they become useless in anyNarutogame if the opposing side knows how to block them. Players can take things further inShinobi Striker, as certain builds specialize in precisely stopping enemies from dishing out their Ultimates. This build takes advantage of the Byakugan, allowing players to not just see the outlines of players and the HP + Ultimate gauges of the enemy, but also gives them faster attack recovery and a damage boost.
The buffs thatthe Byakugan ofNaruto’s Hinata Hyugagives is perfect for the rest of the build, all of which relying on close-range combat to debuff the enemy. Thanks to Shadow Clone Jutsu, players can quickly rush towards opponents who try to run away. They can then use Heavy Boulder Jutsu to slow enemies down while boosting the player’s defenses. Likewise, Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists dishes decent damage while depleting the enemy’s Ultimate gauge.
Mind Transfer Devastation
One of the most surprisingmembers ofNaruto’s cast is Ino Yamanaka, particularly with her clan’s special Mind Transfer Jutsu that can have her “switch places” with opponents, always to their disadvantage. Thankfully, players ofShinobi Strikercan use the same technique to debiliate the enemy team, banking on the Mind Transfer Clone Jutsu for maximum chaos. After all, this two-input move not only stuns opponents but also removes some of their Ultimate, and then ending with a self-paper bomb detonation for sweet damage.
When used properly, Mind Transfer on enemies clustered together can stack the paper bomb damage, making this Ultimate extremely aggressive. Players can use the rest of the kit to build upon this moment - both Yasaka Beads and Clay Clone Explosion can knockdown opponents with enough hits, whereas Cellular Extraction can heal the rest of the team while enemies are stunned.
Uninterrupted Support
One of the most annoying things to happen in any team-based game are supports being primary targets of enemies, forcing allies to step in on theirdefense through specialNarutotechniquesinstead of focusing on the objective. This is more serious in aNarutogame, where not getting to the support shinobi on time can spell their demise. Thankfully, healers inShinobi Strikermay be able to have aces up their sleeve when it comes to securing their defenses. This kit heavily relies on Water Style: Water Pillar, essentially sealing off their immediate vicinity away from foes.
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This works well when meshed with other attacks that throw enemies away whenever they attempt to interrupt the healer’s work. Clay Clone Explosion, for instance, can knock down opponents through a Substitution explosion. Likewise, using Earth Style: Super Weighted Boulder on enemies can decrease movement speed, attack tracking and evasion distance while prolonging cooldowns. Lastly, Insect Jamming Technique not only ruins the enemy’s HUD for a time but also lowers their overall attack and defense.
Stun Spam Debilitation
Fans ofanyNarutogameknow that getting stunned is a death sentence, as this leaves players open to nasty follow-ups from opponents. This principle is generally the same inShinobi Strikergameplay, as not recovering fast enough from a knockdown can cost the match. Players can take advantage of this stuns through this build, banking on both Heavy Boulder and Shadow Style: Thunder Blast to respectively slow and stun enemies for the team’s convenience.
While this kit is extremely useful for players to paralyze the enemies for their attackers to finish, healers who want to go on the offensive can very well use the rest of the build to dish out damage. These include Time Space Hop for limited invulnerability while getting into position, as well as the buffed damage from Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists.
Particle Destruction
TheParticle Style is one of the most dangerous Nature Transformations in theNarutoseries, as it allows shinobi such as Ohnoki to manipulate the very matter around him. This makes the Particle Style such a dangerous thing to mess with inShinobi Striker, with Particle Destruction: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu serving not only as a mere insta-kill, but an insta-kill with tracking properties. And if it doesn’t find its prey, it still releases a devastating attack to everyone around it.
Maximizing this Ultimate means getting opponents close enough and knocked down to avoid dodging it. This condition makes techniques such as the knock-down Shadow Clone Explosion and the stunning Sage Art: Shadow Style: Thunder Blast such effective means of debilitating the enemy’s movements. And while enemies run away from the Particle Style Ultimate, players can use Cellular Extraction to heal allies.
Naruto To Boruto: Ninja Strikerwas released on June 14, 2025, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
