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Ninja Time Jutsus & Skill Slots

Jutsus are the named abilities you slot into the Z, X, C, V, R and T keys. They come from your current Element and Clan, so a reroll is the only way to access a different line.

This page explains how the slots work, lists every jutsu we have data for, and shows the combos most players should learn before their first raid or PvP duel.

What jutsus are

A jutsu is a named ability tied to a slot and an element. Element jutsu come from your rolled element (Fire, Ice, Lightning, Scorch, Iron Sand, Black Flames, etc.) while clan jutsu come from your clan (Universal Pull, Demonic Statue, Thousand Hand Slam, Totsuka Blade).

Most juts cost chakra to cast. Light jutsu on Z drain very little; heavy ultimates on V and T can cost 50%+ of a full bar.

Watch guide video: Best Ninja Time jutsu combos and keybinds

How to unlock jutsus

Press M to open the menu, open Skill Tree and unlock jutsu nodes for your current element. Stat points are the cost — reset a tree from the same menu if you make a mistake.

  • Spend your first points on a fast Z-slot jutsu and a heavy V-slot ultimate.
  • Make sure you have at least one clan jutsu equipped so Purple Eyes or Red Eyes passives kick in.
  • Bind R to a sub-weapon (shuriken, kunai, sand senbon) so it stays useful when you switch elements.

Skill slots & keybinds

Slots are fixed: Z, X, C, V, R, T. Swapping elements always maps back to the same keys, so muscle memory carries over between builds.

KeyAction
ZMain spammable jutsu (fast cooldown)
XCombo extender / mid-range poke
CHeavy elemental strike
VGenkai ultimate or signature clan move
RThrowable sub-weapon (Shuriken, Kunai, Sand Senbon)
TClan ultimate (Demonic Statue, Totsuka Blade, etc.)

Best jutsus (August 2026)

Tier S jutsu in the table below are the abilities worth chasing. They include Universal Pull and Demonic Statue (Purple Eyes), Thousand Hand Slam (Thousand Hands), Totsuka Blade and Yata Mirror (Raven / August weapons batch), and the Ice combo used by every Thousand Hands farmer.

TierNameElementKeyCooldownEffect
B Fireball Jutsu Fire Z 6 sec Mid-range AoE burn; perfect starter for Fire clan kits.
A Fire Dragon Fire X 12 sec Long linear breath that melts bosses and groups alike.
S Entei Burst Fire C 18 sec Heavy meteor strike; the Fire ultimate.
A Scorch Wave Scorch Z 7 sec Wide burn sweep with strong damage-over-time.
A Ice Needles Ice Z 5 sec Fast stun locks; core of every Thousand Hands farming route.
S Ice Prison Ice X 14 sec Area freeze that immobilises world bosses.
A Frozen Mirror Ice C 20 sec Reflects projectiles while you charge chakra.
A Lightning Blade Lightning Z 4 sec Fastest single-target dash in the game.
S Chidori Lightning X 10 sec High burst single target; pairs with Yellow Thunder mode.
S Thunder Storm Lightning C 22 sec Lightning ultimate that drops on a large radius.
B Wind Blade Wind Z 5 sec Quick ranged poke that resets M1 chains.
A Typhoon Vortex Typhoon X 13 sec Pulls enemies into a tornado; great for combos.
B Earth Wall Earth Z 8 sec Defensive wall that blocks projectiles.
B Water Prison Water X 12 sec Holds a single target in place for follow-up damage.
S Black Flames Black Flames C 18 sec Burn pressure; synergises with Curse Mark Black Flames boss.
S Amaterasu Black Flames V 24 sec Persistent black flames; ultimate burst option.
A Explosion Palm Explosion X 9 sec Sticky explosion that detonates after a short delay.
A Boil Blast Boil C 17 sec Damage-over-time pressure in a wide arc.
S Wood Dragon Wood V 20 sec Highest AoE DPS line; required for Wood clan farming.
S Crystal Lance Crystal X 11 sec Mid-range spike with extra range and damage.
A Iron Sand Cube Iron Sand Z 7 sec Magnet-shaped control; core Sand Village jutsu.
A Gold Dust Blade Gold Dust X 12 sec Wide-zone denial with high burst.
B Sand Senbon Iron Sand R 3 sec Fast throwable that applies poison; pre-Sand Weapons staple.
B Snowball Barrage Snow Z 6 sec Multi-hit ranged poke with minor slow.
A Avalanche Snow C 18 sec Wide-area slow + knockback; matches Thousand Hands.
S Universal Pull Purple Eyes V 30 sec Tractor beam that groups mobs for AoE combos.
S Demonic Statue Purple Eyes T 45 sec Purple Eyes ultimate summon that tanks and AoEs.
S Thousand Hand Slam Thousand Hands T 40 sec Massive AoE finisher; the namesake combo.
S Totsuka Blade Raven R 60 sec Susanoo sealing blade from the August 2026 batch.
S Yata Mirror Raven T 60 sec Defensive counter to enemy ultimates; pairs with Totsuka.

Common questions about jutsu slots, combos and chakra costs.

How do I get a new jutsu?
Press M to open the menu, go to the Skill Tree and unlock jutsu nodes for your current Element and Clan. Each unlock costs stat points; reset your tree from the same menu if you make a mistake.
Can I use jutsu from another element?
No. Jutsu come from your currently equipped element and clan. Spinning for a new element is the only way to access its jutsu line, so plan rerolls around the kits you want.
Why does my jutsu cost no chakra?
Light jutsu on the Z slot are tuned to drain very little chakra when you hold B first. Heavy ultimates on V and T always cost a large chunk — charge chakra fully before committing them in a fight.
What is the best jutsu combo right now?
Ice Needles (Z) into Frozen Mirror (X) and finishing with Ice Prison (C) is the strongest Thousand Hands sequence. Purple Eyes players run Universal Pull (V) into Demonic Statue (T) for boss windows.
Can I save keybinds for jutsu slots?
Slots are fixed: Z, X, C, V, R, T. Use Settings → Keybinds only for movement, target lock and meditation. Swapping jutsu between elements always maps back to the same six slots.