Ninjas

Overview

Ninjas is a standard power set that is a primary set for Masterminds.

"You are known by many names... Sensei, Shogun, Kage, Lord. What you are is a Master of the most deadly assassins the world has ever seen... You are a Ninja Master. Command your Ninja Henchmen and even train them in new weapons and techniques. Ninjas have superior reflexes and can even super leap. Their training makes them highly resistant to Confusion. Ninja Henchmen cannot be resurrected."

Possible Bows Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

Ninjas is available as a primary set for Masterminds. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

	Power	Level	Effect
	Snap Shot	1	Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal)
	Call Genin	1	Summon Genin
	Aimed Shot	2	Ranged, Moderate Damage (Lethal)
	Train Ninjas	6	Ranged, Train Ninja Henchman
	Fistful of Arrows	8	Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage (Lethal)
	Call Jounin	12	Summon Jounin
	Smoke Flash	18	Hide Ninja
	Oni	26	Summon Oni
	Kuji In Zen	32	Ranged, Enlighten Ninja Henchman

Powers

Aimed Shot

Though it takes longer to execute, your Aimed Shot deals greater damage than Snap Shot.

Damage	Moderate(Lethal)
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	2 (Mastermind)
Effects	Ranged
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage

Call Genin

Calls forth one to three Genin Ninja (depending on your level) to do your bidding. Genin have good reflexes and jumping skill, but they are still the lowest rank Ninja and only possess the most rudimentary skills. However, they can be trained in more advance techniques and weapons. You may only have 3 Genin under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call Genin, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Genin
Basic Powers	Thunder Kick (Melee, minor Smashing damage, Disorient)
	Shuriken (Ranged, minor Lethal damage)
Train Powers	Shuriken (Ranged, minor Lethal damage)
	Storm Kick (Melee, moderate Smashing damage)
Zen Powers	Explosive Shuriken (Targeted Area of Effect, moderate Lethal damage)
	Crane Kick (Melee, heavy Smashing damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Running Speed
	Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories	Pet Damage
	Knockback

Call Jounin

You can summon one to two highly skilled Jounin Ninja (depending on your level). Jounin are master assassins and expert swordsmen. They possess superior reflexes and jumping skill. Like all Henchmen, Jounin can be trained in even deadlier Ninjitsu techniques and weapons. You may only have 2 Jounin under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Jounin, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Jounin
Basic Powers	Gambler's Cut (Melee, minor Lethal damage, ?-Defense)
	Sting of the Wasp (Melee, moderate Lethal damage, ?-Defense)
	Caltrops (Location Area of Effect, minor Lethal damage over time, -Speed)
Train Powers	Soaring Dragon (heavy Lethal damage, KnockUp)
	Poison Dart (Lethal/Toxic damage, -Regeneration)
	Placate (Foe -Perception, Self Hide)
Zen Powers	Golden Dragonfly (Cone Melee, extreme Lethal damage, KnockUp, -Defense)
	Blinding Powder (Sleep -ToHit Confuse)
	Hide (Self Hide, +Defense)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Confusion Duration
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Running Speed
	Enhance Sleep Duration
	Enhance Slow
	Enhance Disorient Duration
	Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories	Pet Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	ToHit Debuff

Fistful of Arrows

You fire a fistful of arrows at foes in a cone in front of your. Good at close range.

Damage	Moderate(Lethal)
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	8 (Mastermind)
Effects	Ranged (Cone)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage

Kuji In Zen

Kuji In Zen will permanently bestow the most advanced techniques and powers to all of your Ninja Henchmen. The Enlightened Ninja will gain new abilities, powers and weapons. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the target Ninja Henchman that is Enlightened. This power only works on your Ninja Henchmen and you can only Enlighten your Ninja Henchman once with this power.

Recharge	Medium
Minimum Level	32 (Mastermind)
Effects	Ranged
	Enlighten Ninja Henchman
Genin:
Visual Change:	Metal headband, face mask
Powers added:	Explosive Shuriken (Targeted Area of Effect, moderate Lethal damage)
	Crane Kick (Melee, heavy Smashing damage, Knockback)
Jounin:
Visual Change:	Metal headband, shoulder pads
Powers added:	Golden Dragonfly (Cone Melee, extreme Lethal damage, KnockUp, -Defense)
	Blinding Powder (Foe -To Hit, Sleep, Confuse)
	Hide (Self Hide, +Defense)
Oni:
Visual Change:	Fiery eye aura
Powers added:	Char (Ranged moderate Fire damage over time, Hold)
	Rain of Fire (Area of effect, minor Fire damage over time)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	None

Oni

Summons an ancient and powerful Oni. An Oni is a powerful human-like demon warrior. The Oni is a formidable creature who possesses the skill of a warrior and the powers of wind and fire. You may only have 1 Oni under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Oni, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Oni
Basic Powers	Fire Sword Slash (Melee, moderate Lethal/Fire damage)
	Fire Blast (Ranged, moderate Fire damage)
Train Powers	Fire Sword Hack (Melee, moderate Lethal/Fire damage)
	Ring of Fire (Ranged, moderate Fire damage over time, Immobilize)
	Fire Breath (Cone Ranged, moderate Fire damage over time)
Zen Powers	Char (Ranged, moderate Fire damage over time, Hold)
	Rain of Fire (Area of Effect, minor Fire damage over time)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Hold Duration
	Enhance Immobilization Duration
	Enhance Knockback Distance
Set Categories	Pet Damage
	Knockback

Smoke Flash

You can command one of your Ninja Henchmen to throw down a Smoke Bomb. The Smoke Flash will allow the Ninja to Placate his nearby foes, and thus unable to target the Ninja. The Smoke Flash also makes the Ninja stealthy and hidden for about 10 seconds, enabling him to perform critical hits with his next few attacks. You can only use this power on a Ninja Henchmen.

Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	18 (Mastermind)
Effects	Hide Ninja
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	None

Snap Shot

A quick attack that fires an arrow at your foe after only minimal aiming. Fast, but little damage.

Damage	Minor(Lethal)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Ranged
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage

Train Ninjas

Train your Ninja Henchmen with more advanced techniques and weaponry. This power permanently bestows new powers and abilities to all of your Ninja Henchmen. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the type of Ninja Henchman. This power only works on your Ninja Henchmen and you can only Train your Ninja Henchmen once with this power.

Recharge	Medium
Minimum Level	6 (Mastermind)
Effects	Ranged
	Train Ninja Henchman
Genin:
Visual Change:	None
Powers added:	Shuriken (Ranged, minor Lethal damage)
	Storm Kick (Melee, moderate Smashing damage)
Jounin:
Visual Change:	Second sword, wrist crossbow
Powers added:	Soaring Dragon (Melee, heavy Lethal damage, KnockUp)
	Poison Dart (Ranged, Lethal/Toxic damage, -Regeneration)
	Placate (Foe -Perception, Self Hide)
Oni:
Visual Change:	Fiery body aura
Powers added:	Fire Sword Hack (Melee, moderate Lethal/Fire damage)
	Ring of Fire (Ranged, moderate Fire damage over time, Immobilize)
	Fire Breath (Cone Ranged, moderate Fire damage)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	None

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set was added to the game with the original release of Masterminds in Issue 6.

External Links

• Ninjas for Masterminds at Titan Network's RedTomax