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Ultimate Ninja Time Elements Guide and Tier List [RELEASED]

Author : Ryan Mar 18,2025

In Ninja Time, mastering the Elements is crucial for unlocking your ninja's full potential. Each Element bestows unique and powerful abilities; wield Fire for devastating attacks or harness Wind for lightning-fast maneuvers. This Ninja Time Elements guide and tier list will help you choose your preferred Element.

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Ninja Time Elements Tier List


Ninja Time Elements Tier List
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Ice and Fire are considered the top-tier, most versatile Elements in Ninja Time. Ice offers near-limitless crowd control, while Fire delivers intense ranged damage. For new players, Earth and Lightning are recommended due to their ease of use and consistent damage output.

Ninja Time Elements List


ElementsDescription
Ice Element from Ninja TimeIceAn extremely strong element specializing in crowd control and burst damage.
Fire Element from Ninja TimeFireA very strong element focused on high-damage ranged attacks.
Lightning Element from Ninja TimeLightningA very strong element emphasizing high speed and crowd control.
Wind Element from Ninja TimeWindA strong element ideal for ranged attacks and escaping enemies.
Earth Element from Ninja TimeEarthA strong element providing crowd control, high defense, and substantial health.
Water Element from Ninja TimeWaterAn element specializing in crowd control and evading enemies.

While all Elements possess strengths, Ice stands out as a unique, higher-rarity (5%) element with superior stats. For beginners, Lightning or Fire are excellent starting points due to their damage and utility.

Element Abilities in Ninja Time


Below is a detailed breakdown of each Elemental Ability, outlining their unique powers and effects:

Ice Element from Ninja Time Ice Element

AbilityDescription
Ice 1Requirement: Ninjutsu: 1
Damage: Base Damage: 10 per needle, +1 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Ice)
Cooldown: 6 seconds
Chakra Cost: 15 Chakra
Ice 2Requirement: Ninjutsu: 3
Damage: Base Damage: 20, +6 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Ice), +1 second of freeze
Cooldown: 13 seconds
Chakra Cost: 45 Chakra
Ice 3Requirement: Ninjutsu: 6
Damage: Base Damage: 25, +8 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Ice), +3 seconds of freeze, Defense Break
Cooldown: 18 seconds
Chakra Cost: 35 Chakra
Ice 4Requirement: Ninjutsu: 10
Damage: Base Damage: 30, +10 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Ice), +2 seconds of freeze
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Chakra Cost: 50 Chakra
Ice 5Requirement: Ninjutsu: 15
Damage: Base Damage: 65, +8 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Ice), +2 seconds of freeze
Cooldown: 25 seconds
Chakra Cost: 75 Chakra
Ice 6Requirement: Ninjutsu: 20
Damage: Base Damage: 3 per hit, +0.8 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Ice)
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Chakra Cost: 100 Chakra

Fire Element from Ninja Time Fire Element

AbilityDescription
Fire 1Requirement: Ninjutsu: 1
Damage: Base Damage: 7 per shuriken, +1 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +1 second of fire damage
Cooldown: 8 seconds
Chakra Cost: 15 Chakra
Fire 2Requirement: Ninjutsu: 2
Damage: Base Damage: 12, +3 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +1 second of fire damage per second
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Chakra Cost: 25 Chakra
Fire 3Requirement: Ninjutsu: 4
Damage: Base Damage: 7 per fireball, +3 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +3 seconds of fire damage
Cooldown: 18 seconds
Chakra Cost: 45 Chakra
Fire 4Requirement: Ninjutsu: 4
Damage: Base Damage: 20, +4 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +3 seconds of fire damage
Cooldown: 12 seconds
Chakra Cost: 45 Chakra
Fire 5Requirement: Ninjutsu: 8
Damage: Base Damage: 12 per hit, +1 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +1 second of fire damage per second
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Chakra Cost: 0 Chakra +5 per second
Fire 6Requirement: Ninjutsu: 12
Damage: Base Damage: 30, +3 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +1 second of fire damage per second
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 30 Chakra
Fire 7Requirement: Ninjutsu: 16
Damage: Base Damage: 65, +8 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +2 seconds of fire damage
Cooldown: 25 seconds
Chakra Cost: 75 Chakra
Fire 8Requirement: Ninjutsu: 15
Damage: Base Damage: 120, +20 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Fire), +5 seconds of fire damage
Cooldown: 40 seconds
Chakra Cost: 175 Chakra

Lightning Element from Ninja Time Lightning Element

AbilityDescription
Lightning 1Requirement: Ninjutsu: 1
Damage: Base Damage: 4 per hit, +0.7 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), +2 seconds of electrify
Cooldown: 8 seconds
Chakra Cost: 15 Chakra
Lightning 2Requirement: Ninjutsu: 2
Damage: Base Damage: 3 per hit, +0.6 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), Stuns
Cooldown: 17 seconds
Chakra Cost: 25 Chakra +5 per second
Lightning 3Requirement: Ninjutsu: 4
Damage: Base Damage: 25, +4 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), Defense Break, +4 seconds of electrify
Cooldown: 12 seconds
Chakra Cost: 45 Chakra
Lightning 4Requirement: Ninjutsu: 6
Damage: Base Damage: 2 per hit, +1.4 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), Stuns
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 0 Chakra +5 per second
Lightning 5Requirement: Ninjutsu: 8
Damage: Base Damage: 0, (+1.5x move speed)
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Chakra Cost: 0 Chakra +5 per second
Lightning 6Requirement: Ninjutsu: 6
Damage: Base Damage: 2 per hit, +1.4 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), stuns enemies
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 0 Chakra +5 per second
Lightning 7Requirement: Ninjutsu: 16
Damage: Base Damage: 55, +9 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), +4 seconds of electrify
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 85 Chakra
Lightning 8Requirement: Ninjutsu: 20
Damage: Base Damage: 290, +28 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Lightning), +6 seconds of electrify, Defense Break
Cooldown: 60 seconds
Chakra Cost: 200 Chakra
Wind Element from Ninja Time Wind Element
AbilityDescription
Wind 1Requirement: Ninjutsu: 1
Damage: Base Damage: 19, +2.5 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind)
Cooldown: 7 seconds
Chakra Cost: 15 Chakra
Wind 2Requirement: Ninjutsu: 2
Damage: Base Damage: 0, Dash
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Chakra Cost: 35 Chakra
Wind 3Requirement: Ninjutsu: 4
Damage: Base Damage: 17, +4 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind)
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Chakra Cost: 40 Chakra
Wind 4Requirement: Ninjutsu: 6
Damage: Base Damage: 18, +8 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind), Defense Break
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Chakra Cost: 50 Chakra
Wind 5Requirement: Ninjutsu: 8
Damage: Base Damage: 35, +6 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind), Defense Break
Cooldown: 12 seconds
Chakra Cost: 65 Chakra
Wind 6Requirement: Ninjutsu: 12
Damage: Base Damage: 5 per hit, +0.75 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind)
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 80 Chakra
Wind 7Requirement: Ninjutsu: 16
Damage: Base Damage: 70 per second, +10 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind)
Cooldown: 18 seconds
Chakra Cost: 85 Chakra
Wind 8Requirement: Ninjutsu: 20
Damage: Base Damage: 25 per hit, +2 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Wind), Defense Break
Cooldown: 40 seconds
Chakra Cost: 100 Chakra

Earth Element from Ninja Time Earth Element

AbilityDescription
Earth 1Requirement: Ninjutsu: 1
Damage: Base Damage: 3 per hit, +0.5 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Earth)
Cooldown: 9 seconds
Chakra Cost: 20 Chakra
Earth 2Requirement: Ninjutsu: 2
Damage: Base Damage: 0
Cooldown: 11 seconds
Chakra Cost: 25 Chakra +5 per second
Earth 3Requirement: Ninjutsu: 4
Damage: Base Damage: 15, +12 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Earth)
Cooldown: 13 seconds
Chakra Cost: 45 Chakra
Earth 4Requirement: Ninjutsu: 6
Damage: Base Damage: 0
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Chakra Cost: 55 Chakra +5 per second
Earth 5Requirement: Ninjutsu: 8
Damage: Base Damage: 0, (slow: 50%)
Cooldown: 18 seconds
Chakra Cost: 50 Chakra
Earth 6Requirement: Ninjutsu: 12
Damage: Base Damage: 32, +3.5 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Earth), Defense Break
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Chakra Cost: 45 Chakra
Earth 7Requirement: Ninjutsu: 16
Damage: Base Damage: 0, Drain 50 Chakra per second from enemies
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 80 Chakra +5 per second
Earth 8Requirement: Ninjutsu: 20
Damage: Base Damage: 1 per hit, +1 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Earth)
Cooldown: 40 seconds
Chakra Cost: 150 Chakra

Water Element from Ninja Time Water Element

AbilityDescription
Water 1Requirement: Ninjutsu: 1
Damage: Base Damage: 17, +3 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), +2 seconds of 25% slow
Cooldown: 8 seconds
Chakra Cost: 20 Chakra
Water 2Requirement: Ninjutsu: 2
Damage: Base Damage: 24, +4 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), Block projectiles and push enemies
Cooldown: 12 seconds
Chakra Cost: 25 Chakra
Water 3Requirement: Ninjutsu: 4
Damage: Base Damage: 22, +5 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), +2 seconds of 25% slow
Cooldown: 13 seconds
Chakra Cost: 35 Chakra
Water 4Requirement: Ninjutsu: 6
Damage: Base Damage: 5 per hit, +1.5 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), Defense Break, Stuns
Cooldown: 16 seconds
Chakra Cost: 50 Chakra
Water 5Requirement: Ninjutsu: 8
Damage: Base Damage: 5 per hit, +1.5 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), Defense Break, Stuns
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Chakra Cost: 65 Chakra
Water 6Requirement: Ninjutsu: 12
Damage: Base Damage: 65, +8 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), +2 seconds of 25% slow
Cooldown: 25 seconds
Chakra Cost: 85 Chakra
Water 7Requirement: Ninjutsu: 16
Damage: Base Damage: 40 per water pillar, +14 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water)
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Chakra Cost: 95 Chakra
Water 8Requirement: Ninjutsu: 20
Damage: Base Damage: 100, +16 per mastery level (Ninjutsu/Water), Defense Break
Cooldown: 40 seconds
Chakra Cost: 150 Chakra

How to Reroll Elements in Ninja Time


A screen showing the reroll screen in Ninja Time
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To reroll Elements in Ninja Time, select the ‘Spin’ button on the main menu. This will take you to a slot machine-style screen where you can reroll your Elements, Family, and Clans. Use your spins wisely, as they are limited and difficult to obtain.

This Ninja Time Elements guide and tier list covers everything you need to know about Elements. For more helpful information, check out our Ninja Time Families and Clans guides.