Master ninjutsu techniques to control the flow of any battle!
Description
The Ninja is an Expert Job in Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, available after unlocking the corresponding nodes in the Thief and Samurai Job Trees. In addition, it is available to Jed after clearing the "Ebon Memories: The Power-Hungry" side mission.
Ninja is a versatile Speed-type job that specializes in debilitating enemies through status ailments and agile attacks. True to tradition, this job serves as an evolution of the Thief job through its quick attack style that clears break gauges and the usage of the daggers and knuckles and the Samurai with the katana's slow but heavy-hitting combos and greater MP recovery from normal attacks. The passives they receive further rewards a sneaky playstyle with increased damage and break damage on Afflicted enemies and faster ailment accumulation on enemies.
Unleash a chosen ninjutsu ability with various effects. Ninja tools will be expended on activation. *Ninja tools can be restocked at cubes. Tools consist of Shuriken, Fuma Shuriken, Utsusemi, Kanashibari, Katon, Suiton, Doton, and Huton.
[Any Link] Can be set to any link ability slot.
What separates this job from others is the "Ninjutsu" job action. This action forsakes the usual MP usage in favor of "Ninja Tools", which uses a similar spell wheel to the Mage's job action, and consist of elemental spells such as Katon and Suiton, in addition to utility tools such as Utsusemi and Kanashibari, which allows the player to absorb three attacks and paralyze enemies respectively.
Deals moderate wind-elemental damage to a single enemy.
Command Ability[]
Ability
Job Points
MP Cost
Required Ability to Unlock
Description
Movie
Jubaku
4
1
Ninja Affinity +15%
Temporarily extends the duration of enemy's status ailments and debuffs with every attack.
The Ninja obtains the Jubaku support ability which extends any status ailment or debuff inflicted on the enemy by one tick for each hit. On its own, Jubaku yields poor results in keeping up status ailments. However, when paired with the daggers or knuckles, and the use of the Barrage support ability, it can keep status ailments such as Poison or Paralysis active for almost twice as long.
Combo Abilities[]
Ability
Type
Job Points
MP Cost
Required Ability to Unlock
Description
Movie
Ichijin
Katana Combo
3
100
Ninja Affinity +15%
[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Agility] Lunge forward and slash at your enemy.
Increases accumulation of status ailments on enemy.
The Ninja employs the use of katanas, daggers, knuckles, and guns, each weapon benefitting greatly from the innate Agility and Intellect of the Ninja with their own set of status ailments. The job's combo effects focus on accumulating said ailments and refilling the break gauge.
Unlocks the Ultima Class for Ninja, Shadowmaster. Only available in the Trials of the Dragon King DLC
Class Trees[]
Introduced in the Trials of the Dragon King DLC, These classes are unlocked after visiting Bahamut's Cave and completing the "A Token of Courage and Strength" conversation with Bahamut and the abilities thereof can be bought by using Rat Tails which are accumulated by completing missions on the Bahamut difficulty onward and purchasing them from the Bahamut Exchange Shop via Dragon Treasures:
Fuma Ninja[]
Ability
Type
Required Ability to Unlock
Description
Movie
Youton Ninjutsu
Job Action
All Ninja tree abilities
Ninjutsu + [Class Change Effect: Evocation] Hitting an enemy with a ninjutsu ability of an element (Katon, Suiton, Doton, or Huton) that it is vulnerable to will trigger an additional attack.
Increases accumulation of status ailments on enemy.
HP +192
Passive
6
Status Ailment Resistance +18.0%
Increases HP by 192.
Ninja Master Points +3
Passive
15
HP +192
Increases ninja master points acquired.
Job Affinity bonuses[]
Most weapons and items of clothing have a certain percentage of Job Affinity for a certain job. By combining them together and raising this percentage, the character may not only gain extra EXP to that Job, but also unlock abilities and bonuses to their stats. The bonuses for the Ninja Job Affinity are:
Name
Job Ability Percentages
Description
Ninja's Wisdom I
20%
Increases the corresponding stat(s). Agility+1
Ninja's Wisdom II
30%
Increases the corresponding stat(s). Intellect+1 Agility+1
Afflicted Enemy Bonus I
50%
When an enemy is afflicted with a status ailment, increases MP recovery from normal attacks by 10.1%.
Ninja's Wisdom III
80%
Increases the corresponding stat(s). Strength+1 Intellect+1 Spirit+1 Agility+2
Afflicted Enemy Bonus II
120%
When an enemy is afflicted with a status ailment, increases MP recovery from normal attacks by 16.9%.
Ninja's Wisdom IV
160%
Increases the corresponding stat(s). Strength+1 Intellect+2 Spirit+2 Agility+3
Fatal Blow
250%
Critical hits will reduce the enemy's max break gauge.
Way of the Ninja
400%
All ability attacks will temporarily decrease enemy break gauge recovery.
After evading an enemy attack with evade invincibility, restores MP. Also enhances the effects of Ninja's Wisdom.
Ninja's Essence
800%
Enhances the effects of Ninja's Wisdom, and also boosts stats based on your affinity.
Gameplay[]
Similar to Final Fantasy XI, Ninja was originally designed to be an enfeebling and direct damage job, Ninja has developed into one of the two major tanking jobs. Where a Liberator relies on damage reduction based on high HP and Stamina, a Ninja's ability to tank relies almost entirely upon never getting hit. This form of tanking is often called Blink Tanking because it relies on Utsusemi, a Ninjutsu form of the spell Blink.
Strengths[]
An excellent means of tanking through the Utsusemi Ninja Tool, making it a great subjob for any job
Can easily inflict status ailments onto enemies, and when paired with Absolute Dominion, can land critical hits at all times.
MP-Efficient. Ninja will use less MP bars than any other job by nature of its job action.
Weaknesses[]
Very low Stamina. If caught without Utsusemi, the character will not survive any physical attacks.
Limited tools. Unless the Shadowmaster class is being used, they will run out quickly.
Their damage-dealing Ninjutsus are not very powerful.
Stats[]
The Ninja receives a stat bonus in both Agility and Intellect, providing increased break damage on critical hits, increased magical damage, and increased MP recovery.
Dragoon is an excellent support job for the Ninja, especially for its Jump ability which is helpful to evade attacks and deal powerful blows scaling from Agility. This can also aid in MP management with its innate Soul Shielding: MP Recovery and Lightbringer Duration.
Similar to Hunter, Tyrant is a good support job for any job, especially those that deal in Intellect. The Tyrant's Enchantments help to add elemental attributes to your attacks for the Ninja's normal attack and fill in for any elements the Ninja tools do not cover, leading to more elemental ailments and afflicted damage.
Monk probably remains the most popular support job for Ninjas at any level. The Monk's stats compliment Ninjas well and provide a moderate boost in total HP and means of quick attacks. Also, the Monk's Focus ability is useful for total damage output and damage mitigation.
Assassin is a good support job for the Ninja for its critical damage and MP recovery through Assassinate. When paired with the Absolute Dominion affinity or the Sniper Eye along with the Ravager class, it can lead to clearing break gauges easily.
[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Agility/Strength] Deliver two lightning-fast iai-giri slashes to savage your enemy. For a brief moment as you unleash your attacks, you will also guard against attacks.
[Attack Type: Pierce][Element: Water] [Stat Bonus: Intellect] Place a magic orb at long range from which currents of water flow and attack enemies. Hold [Ability] for successive attacks.
[Attack Type: Slash][Element: Fire] [Stat Bonus: Agility/Intellect] Whirl so fast that you draw nearby enemies towards you, then savage them with a slashing flame.
The Carnage Attire, similar to the FF1 Ninja sprite
Etymology[]
[view·edit·purge]A ninja was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan who specialized in unorthodox warfare. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, and open combat in certain situations.
Shuriken, 
Fuma Shuriken, 
Utsusemi, 
Kanashibari, 
Katon, 
Suiton, 
Doton, and 
Huton.
Ninjutsu Toolset[]
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Strength/
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Strike]
Water]
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Pierce]
Wind]
Dark]
Lightning]
Spirit]
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