Ranking Every Character in Naruto Shinobi Striker

Overview

The video ranks all 69 Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker characters based only on their ninjutsu and secret techniques—not their weapons, substitutions, or ninja tools. The creator evaluates each kit by:

• Usability: Strength in the current meta, versatility, and usefulness across game modes.
• Originality: How distinctive the techniques are.
• Fun: How enjoyable the techniques are to use.

The video focuses on character abilities, rankings, and practical matchups, with no storyline discussion.

Character Rankings

These are the creator’s placements, not an objective or universal tier list.

S Tier

Minato; Shisui; Naruto (Last Battle, low S); Boruto (Karma); Naruto (Baryon Mode); Isshiki (low S); Itachi (Reanimation, low S); Boruto (Karma Progression); Kawaki (Karma Progression); Sasuke (Young Version); Kakuzu; Naruto (Sage Mode).

A Tier

Sakura; Rock Lee; Deidara (low A); Pain; Konan; Hiruzen; Obito; Hashirama (high A); Madara; Naruto (Adult); Sasuke (Adult); Mei; Haku; Zabuza; Neji; Sakura (Last Battle); Nagato; Sasuke (Last Battle); Kawaki; Madara (Six Paths, high A); Temari; Minato (Reanimation); Obito (Ten Tails Jinchuriki, low A); Kaguya (mid-to-low A); Gaara (Young Version); Sasori (low A); Shisui (Perfect Susanoo, high A); Hidan; Momoshiki (low A); Kimimaro.

B Tier

Naruto; Sasuke; Sai; Kakashi (high B); Shikamaru; Choji; Gaara; Itachi; Mitsuki; Orochimaru (low B); Killer Bee; Might Guy (high B); Naruto (Young Version); Jiraiya (Sage Mode).

C Tier

Hinata; Kisame; Kabuto; Boruto; Sarada; Tsunade; Tobirama; Konohamaru.

D Tier

Yamato; Jiraiya; Ino; Kakashi (Double Mangekyo Sharingan).

F Tier

Onoki.

Gameplay Highlights and Practical Points

• Match mode matters. Some techniques excel in objective modes but are less valuable in ordinary fights. Earth Dragon Bullet is particularly useful for controlling bases or flags, while Kisame’s Subterranean Voyage can help with flag movement or health recovery.
• Use defenses and counters at the right moment. Obito’s Flame Formation can protect teammates from incoming attacks. Kawaki’s absorption can counter projectiles and remove certain defenses. Minato’s Flying Raijin marker offers escape, repositioning, and utility in flag battles.
• Look for ways to secure team-fight value. Large-area techniques such as Konan’s ultimate, Hashirama’s ultimate, and Madara’s Infinite Tsukuyomi can swing a crowded fight. Their value increases when opponents are grouped and teammates coordinate follow-up attacks.
• Consider map layout. Close-range attacks such as Sakura’s Cherry Blossom Clash and Tsunade’s Heavenly Foot of Pain can be difficult to land on vertical maps. Deidara’s tracking projectiles and some other ranged attacks are more forgiving against moving enemies.
• Cooldown and reliability can outweigh raw power. Minato’s short-cooldown teleportation and Boruto’s quick Vanishing Rasengan are valued for their repeated utility. A powerful ultimate may be less useful if it charges slowly, is easy to dodge, or misses inconsistently.
• Healing and support can decide team modes. Sakura’s Cellular Extraction and team-wide healing techniques are valued for dependable recovery. Ino’s healing can restore a lot of health, but the creator ranks her low because it requires staying out of the fight and her offensive setup is easy to interrupt.
• Some abilities reward a specific build or setup. Shikamaru can excel in one-on-one fights when his techniques are chained properly, but they are vulnerable to interruption. Haku’s trap is especially useful for swap-based builds, while Rock Lee’s boosts suit a full taijutsu setup.
• Reliability and originality are major factors. Yamato’s techniques are criticized for feeling too similar to existing options, while Onoki’s two debuff/buff techniques are described as repetitive. Several characters also rank lower because their attacks or ultimates are difficult to land consistently.

Featured Creator

BlizzoAG is the video’s narrator. No other gamers or external sources are identified.