Character Moves and Combos

Master Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 with our comprehensive guide to character moves, combos, secret techniques, awakenings, and linked secret techniques.

This section details the combos and moves for all characters in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Base game characters are listed first, followed by DLC characters. Characters with altered move sets in story mode will be found at the bottom. Unlike many fighting games, Naruto Storm games feature a simple combo system primarily relying on the B (or Circle) button. Many characters share similar combos with minor variations in name and effect, simplifying the learning process. Secret Techniques and Linked Secret Techniques are described by their names, as their visual execution is self-explanatory. All commands are listed using Xbox terminology. UPL means tilting the Left Stick up, DOWNL means tilting it down, and TILTL means tilting the Left Stick left.

Characters can use Ninja Tools via the D-pad. Outside of adventure mode, these tools are preset, with some exceptions. The Up direction on the D-pad typically performs a guard break. During awakenings, Ninja Tools cannot be used, though some awakenings allow their use in special attacks. Ninja Tools have limited uses, noted next to the tool's name.

Some characters have multiple Ninjutsu options selectable at the character select screen.

Secret Techniques are powerful, cutscene-based attacks that deal significant damage when the initial action (Y+B+B) connects. When an enemy's HP is low enough, a unique finishing cut-in scene may play, featuring character-specific dialogue. These cutscenes are not described in detail but are named.

Awakening occurs when a character's HP drops to a certain point, activated by holding Y for approximately 5 seconds. Awakenings can alter a character's appearance, sometimes transforming them into different or giant forms. Awakened characters often gain new combos or moves, though some retain their previous ones with minor changes. All awakened combos deal increased damage, are slightly faster, produce a small shockwave on each hit, and inflict more 'costume damage' (damage to the opponent's outfit).

Linked Secret Techniques are team-based attacks usable when the Storm Gauge is full. Input Y+Y+Y+B to initiate. Both support characters rush the enemy, followed by the player's character. If successful, a cutscene plays where supports perform combos, culminating in the leader's Secret Technique. With a two-character team, fewer characters rush, and the leader performs a combo before their Secret Technique. Specific character combinations unlock unique Linked Secret Techniques with their own finishing cut-ins. An example is the 'Six Paths Almighty Scream' using Sage Mode Naruto and Rinnegan Sasuke.

When a character's awakened combos are identical to their normal ones, it will be noted as "same combos as when normal except for those below." Awakened characters cannot use Ninja Tools or Secret Techniques. Some Ninjutsu (Y+B) may be altered in awakening, dealing more damage or landing more hits, but these are not detailed separately if the core description remains the same.

Note: Unarmed attacks refer to punches and kicks.

Some Linked Secret Techniques are exclusive to specific DLC packs and are listed separately with their corresponding DLC.