Naruto Arena

OK, here we go!

Nerfs: Sasori
Boosts: Lee (S), Neji (S), Kakashi (S), and Zabuza
Rework/Boosts: Kisame Body Double

Luapman

I hope you are all enjoying your latest batch of characters, especially after we lowered their rankings to better fit your needs!  Also, we're currently working on designs for newer characters in the future, so stay tuned for that.

Either way, as most of you forum goers might have already realized there was a promised 'surprise' by our former Head Global Moderator Spirit_in_Black to happen on this date.  Well, this is it; he resigned from his position and has been promoted to Admin rank. Congratulations on your promotion Spirit_in_Black!

I would also like to use this occasion to thank him for all the work he’s done. You’ve done a great job Spirit, keep it up! And this goes for all you other forum moderators too; keep it up guys, we wouldn’t be here without you! (Luapman concurs with the above statements.)

Mark

8/21 Balance Update to New Characters:
Nerfs: Sasori
Boosts: Kakashi (S) and Kisame Body Double.

The Ninja Rank requirements for the missions of these 4 characters has been lowered one level.

Luapman

 

I don't know how we forgot to say anything but, YAY! Happy Late Two Year Birthday to N-A!

 

I know the characters in this batch are perhaps the most awaited ones, so enjoy!

Neji (S)
The only one of the original genins to make it to the level of jounin, Neji has greatly increased his ability with both byakugan and gentle fist taijustu.

 

Kakashi (S)
Kakashi has used the last couple years to improve upon his sharingan, giving him access to a new deadly but costly ability.

 

Kisame Body Double (S)
By using one of Pein's techniques a Sand Nin spy for Akatsuki is changed to look like Kisame. The body double is controlled by Kisame but only has a third of his chakra.

 

Sasori (S)
Sasori (S) is a senior Akatsuki member and a legendary puppet master. He is even rumored to have defeated an entire nation with puppets alone.

 

 
Luapman and the N-A Staff.

Balance Update 7/30:
Boosts/Rework-Boost: Itachi Body Double (S), Maito Gai (S), Uzumaki Naruto (S), Deidara (S)

Luapman

Balance Update 7/23:
Nerfs: Tenten (S), Itachi Body Double (S), Temari (minor), Zaku (minor).
Boosts: Deidara (S)

Luapman

Today there have been numerous balance changes and some are pretty substantial. The following characters saw either a boost or nerf to one or more skills.

Nerfs:
Itachi Body Double
Tenten (S)
Shodai Hokage
Hoshigaki Kisame
Kin Tsuchi
Deidara (S)

Boosts:
Zaku Abumi
Temari
Momochi Zabuza
Dosu Kinuta
Chiyo (S)
Haruno Sakura (S)

Please check their respective character page or the balance changes section of the forums for in-depth information.

Luapman

The next batch of Shippuden characters and their missions are here!

Sakura (S)
With her extensive training under Tsunade, the Godaime, for the last two and a half years, Sakura's healing and combat abilities have both greatly improved.

 

Tenten (S)
After nearly three years Tenten is now a chuunin. In this time she has improved the diversity and strength of her ranged arsenal.

 

Chiyo (S)
The grandmother of Sasori and elder ninja of the Sand Village, Chiyo is a well known and accomplished puppet master and builder.

 

Itachi Body Double (S)
By using one of Pein's techniques a Sand Nin spy for Akatsuki is changed to look like Itachi. The body double is controlled by Itachi but only has a third of his chakra.

 

 
Have fun and enjoy the new characters!

Luapman and the N-A Staff.