Ninja is a formidable warrior and was a game-changing Champion when he first arrived in RAID: Shadow Legends. Even today, he remains a staple in top-tier teams, delivering powerful debuffs that disrupt enemies while boosting his already impressive damage output. His unique skill set allows him to control fights effectively, making him a valuable asset in many battle scenarios.
With a mix of high burst damage and crowd-control abilities, Ninja excels as both a primary damage dealer and a reliable debuff applier. His kit synergizes well in PvE and PvP, ensuring he remains relevant across different game modes. Whether it’s shredding bosses or locking down enemy teams, Ninja’s presence often shifts the tide of battle in his team’s favor.
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Ninja’s Shatterbolt (A1) applies a Decrease Defense debuff, making enemies more vulnerable to damage from your team. This is particularly effective in boss fights, where maximizing damage output is key—especially against bosses like Clan Boss, which lack additional minions.
His Cyan Slash (A3) is a powerful crowd-control skill that freezes all enemies, giving your team time to recover or reposition. This AoE Freeze is especially useful in Bommal the Dreadhorn fights, as it significantly reduces the explosive damage from Dreadbombs. However, Ninja’s true game-changer is Hailburn (A2). This ability not only applies HP Burn but also instantly triggers the damage. Against tanky enemies, this can lead to devastating single-target nukes, making him an exceptional boss killer.
His Escalation (Passive) further enhances his potential, rewarding players who use his skills strategically. When Ninja cycles through his A1, A2, and A3 on the same target, his Attack, Critical Rate, and Critical Damage increase significantly. This stacking effect makes him one of the most effective champions for boss fights, as he continuously builds up his power while maintaining high damage output.
What makes Ninja truly unique is how Escalation interacts with his Hailburn (A2). Against bosses, this skill doesn’t just apply HP Burn—it activates it instantly while leaving the debuff in place. This results in triple HP Burn procs on single-target bosses, allowing Ninja to deal massive burst damage while still benefiting from the ongoing burn. Additionally, once his passive is fully stacked—after using all three abilities five times on a boss—he retains the stat boost for the entire fight. This flexibility allows players to build him defensively without sacrificing damage or go full offense for record-breaking numbers.
Ninja Skills
Shatterbolt [A1]
Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 45% chance of placing a 60% [Decrease DEF] debuff for 2 turns.
Also fills this Champion’s Turn Meter by 15% when used against Bosses.
Damage based on: [ATK]
- Level 2: Damage +5%
- Level 3: Damage +5%
- Level 4: Buff/Debuff Chance +5%
- Level 5: Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
- Damage Multiplier: 3.7 ATK
Hailburn [A2]
Attacks 3 times at random. Each hit has a 75% chance of placing [HP Burn] debuff for 3 turns. Also places a [Perfect Veil] buff on this Champion for 2 turns.
When used against Bosses, will instantly activate any [HP Burn] debuffs, including [HP Burn] debuffs placed by this Skill.
Damage based on: [ATK]
Cooldown: 4 turns
- Level 2: Damage +5%
- Level 3: Damage +10%
- Level 4: Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
- Level 5: Buff/Debuff Chance +15%
- Level 6: Cooldown -1
- Damage Multiplier: 2 ATK
Cyan Slash [A3]
Attacks all enemies. Has a 75% chance of placing a [Freeze] debuff for 1 turn.
When targetting a Boss, will only attack the Boss (not all enemies) and will ignore 50% of the target’s DEF.
Will also decrease the cooldown of the Hailburn skill by 1 turn.
Damage based on: [ATK]
Cooldown: 5 turns
- Level 2: Damage +15%
- Level 3: Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
- Level 4: Buff/Debuff Chance +15%
- Level 5: Cooldown -1
- Damage Multiplier: 3 ATK, 3.95 ATK (Boss)
Escalation [Passive]
Increases Ninja’s ATK by 10% (up to 100%) and C.DMG% by 5% (up to 25%) each time a single enemy is hit by all three of Ninja’s Active Skills in a single Round. This effect can occur multiple times against the same enemy.
When fighting Bosses, will increase Ninja’s ATK by 20% (up to 100%) and C.DMG by 10% (up to 25%) instead.
Aura
This champion has no Aura.
Ninja Best Gear
Since Ninja primarily serves as a damage dealer, equipping him with Savage and Cruel Artifacts is the ideal choice to ignore enemy defenses and maximize his burst potential. This setup ensures that his Hailburn (A2) and basic attacks hit as hard as possible, making him an elite boss slayer and arena threat.
However, if you plan to use Ninja for his debuff application, investing in Accuracy is essential to ensure his Decrease Defense (A1) and HP Burn (A2) land consistently. Additionally, Speed plays a key role in maximizing his turn efficiency, allowing him to cycle through his skills faster.
For a balanced approach, the Perception Set is a strong alternative, as it boosts both Accuracy and Speed, making it easier to land debuffs while maintaining high uptime on his abilities. Alternatively, Accuracy and Speed Sets can be used separately if you need to fine-tune his stats further.
Regardless of the gear choice, Ninja’s stat priorities should focus on Attack, Critical Damage, at least 100% Critical Rate, Accuracy, and Speed. This balance ensures he remains a high-impact champion in both PvE and PvP, excelling as a hybrid damage dealer and debuff specialist.
Recommended Artifact Sets:
| PvE | Lethal, Savage, Cruel, Bloodthirst, Lifesteal, Perception, Divine Speed, Speed, Accuracy |
| PvP | Stoneskin, Protection, Divine Speed, Speed, Perception, Accuracy, Zeal |
| All Contents | Lethal, Savage, Cruel, Perception, Divine Speed, Speed, Accuracy, Bloodthirst, Lifesteal, Critical Damage, Regeneration, Immortal, Killstroke, Merciless, Fatal, Fortitude, Righteous, Resistance, Instinct |
Stat Prioritization:
| Artifacts & Accessories | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Weapon | ATK |
| Helmet | HP |
| Shield | DEF |
| Gauntlet | C.DMG, C.RATE, ATK% |
| Chestplate | ATK%, ACC |
| Boots | SPD, ATK% |
| Ring | ATK |
| Amulet | C.DMG, ATK |
| Banner | ACC, ATK |
Ninja Masteries
As an Attack-type Champion, Ninja thrives with the Offense Mastery Tree, which enhances his damage potential. Depending on whether you’re focusing on PvP or PvE, your mastery selection should align with your strategy. For a PvP-focused Ninja, skills like Shield Breaker, Single Out, and Helmsmasher are key to ensuring he delivers consistent and devastating hits, especially against other champions. For PvE content, Ninja benefits from Lifedrinker, Bring It Down, and Warmaster, which help him sustain himself in longer fights while maximizing his damage output against bosses.
Ninja’s diverse debuffs—Freeze, HP Burn, and Decrease DEF—make him highly versatile, but to truly make the most of them, you’ll want to focus on increasing his Accuracy. This ensures his debuffs land reliably during battle.
To boost his debuff application, head down the Support Mastery Tree. Start with Pinpoint Accuracy and Charged Focus, which improve his accuracy early on. Then, as you progress, focus on Swarm Smiter and Sniper to further enhance his ability to land those critical debuffs, ensuring his effectiveness in both PvP and PvE battles.
| OFFENSE | SUPPORT |
|---|---|
| Deadly Precision | Pinpoint Accuracy |
| Keen Strike | Charged Focus |
| Grim Resolve | Swarm Smiter |
| Single Out | Lore of Steel |
| Ruthless Ambush | Cycle of Magic |
| Bring It Down | Master Hexer |
| Methodical | |
| Kill Streak | |
| Warmaster |
Ninja Blessings
To maximize Ninja’s effectiveness as a damage dealer, consider using either the Brimstone or Phantom Touch Blessing. Both options offer distinct advantages for multiple game modes, including PvE and PvP.
How to Get Ninja
Ninja was a time-limited Legendary Shadowkin Champion, originally available through the Ninja Hunt event, which ran from July 16, 2021, to October 15, 2021. Players could obtain him for free by logging in on seven different days during the event. Since the event has long ended, there has been no other way to acquire Ninja—until now.
From July 18 to August 20, 2024, new players have another chance to claim Ninja! Simply use the promo code “NINJARETURNS” to unlock this powerful Shadowkin fighter, along with valuable in-game rewards.