Ninja

Ninja

Master of Execute & Evasion

High dodge potential, melee focused.

A-TierHigh Skill CeilingScale 4/5
  • Role: Evasion / Melee
  • Starter Weapon: Katana
  • Passive Skill: Execute
  • Unlock: Complete Desert Tier 1 and obtain Katana

Passive Skill

Execute

Instantly kills enemies when their attacks are evaded.

  • Type: Passive
  • Activation: Triggered upon successful evasion of an enemy attack.

Weapon Overview

Katana

A sharp blade that targets and slashes enemies.

  • Type: Melee
  • Damage: High
  • Range: Short
  • Effect: Single-target slashes; upgrades increase projectile count and range.

Unlock Requirements

  • Overview

    Obtain Katana (5% from Desert Tumbleweed)

  • Prerequisite

    Complete Desert Tier 1 and obtain Katana

  • Cost

    60 Silver Coins

  • Estimated Time

    30-120 minutes

  • Notes

    Requires precise evasion timing and completion of specific challenges.

Stat Highlights

  • Health

    10

  • Armor

    0

  • Shield

    0

  • Move Speed

    1.1

  • Jump Height

    1

  • Fall Damage Reduction

    0

  • Evasiveness

    0.5

  • Luck

    0

  • Pickup Distance

    1

Signature Builds

  • Evasion Mastery Build

    Focus on maximizing evasion to trigger Execute frequently.

    Focus

    • Leveling Evasion stat
    • Upgrading Katana's projectile count and range
    • Stacking Evasion and Luck tomes

    Avoid

    • Neglecting movement speed
    • Ignoring health and armor upgrades
  • Hit-and-Run Assassin Build

    Utilize speed and agility to strike and retreat swiftly.

    Focus

    • Enhancing movement speed
    • Upgrading Katana for faster attacks
    • Using items that boost evasion and cooldown reduction

    Avoid

    • Engaging in prolonged close combat
    • Overlooking cooldown management

Recommended Tomes

  • Evasion Tome

    Increases evasion chance, enhancing the Execute passive.

  • Damage Tome

    Boosts attack damage, making each strike more lethal.

  • Cooldown Tome

    Reduces ability cooldowns, allowing more frequent use of evasive maneuvers.

  • Luck Tome

    Increases the chance of critical hits and item drops.

Recommended Items

  • Slippery Ring

    Enhances evasion, making it harder for enemies to land hits.

  • Phantom Shroud

    Grants temporary invisibility, aiding in escapes and surprise attacks.

  • Backpack

    Increases item pickup range, facilitating easier collection of resources.

  • Clover

    Boosts luck, improving critical hit chances and item drop rates.

  • Forbidden Juice

    Temporarily increases damage output at the cost of health.

Pro Tips

  1. Mastering evasion timing is crucial for maximizing the Execute passive.
  2. Upgrading Katana's projectile count allows for multiple enemies to be hit simultaneously.
  3. Utilize Phantom Shroud to reposition and plan your next attack strategy.
  4. Combine high evasion with Luck and Damage tomes for optimal performance.
  5. Regularly practice evasion techniques to improve reaction times during combat.

Performance Benchmarks

  • Beginner

    Survive 15+ minutes, basic evasion practice

  • Intermediate

    30+ minutes, effective use of Execute passive

  • Advanced

    45+ minutes, mastery of evasion and positioning

  • Master

    Defeat final boss using only evasion and Execute

Community Resources

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Community Achievements

  • Ninja holds records for longest evasion streaks.
  • Multiple players have achieved 60+ minute runs with optimal builds.
  • Considered the best character for the 'Evasion Master' challenge.