Shinobi Storm Guide: Basic controls
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OverviewShinobi Storm is a Naruto-themed competitive fighting game on Roblox where you battle other players using jutsu, punches, and dashes. This guide walks you through the controls, how to earn points, how to unlock new content, and how to improve in fights.
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Basic controls
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Every action in Shinobi Storm comes from a small set of inputs. Shift-lock keeps the camera centered on your character and makes tracking enemies much easier.
- Mouse 1 throw a basic punch.
- Keys 1 through 6 activate one of your jutsu slots.
- Q + WASD dash to move quickly in any direction.
- Shift-lock enable this in settings so the camera follows your character automatically.
How points and pages work
StepEvery battle you play earns you points, and those points are spent to unlock pages. Pages gate new jutsu and character options. You earn points even when you lose, though winning earns more.
- Join a battle points come in whether you win or lose, so just keep playing.
- Reach 400 points spend them to unlock Page 3.
- Reach 800 points unlock Page 4 with your accumulated total.
- Reach 1200 points unlock Page 5, the final page.
Unlocking characters from the Shop
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Characters are bought from the Shop using wins rather than points.
| Character | Wins required |
|---|---|
| Kakashi Hatake [Gaiden] | 5 |
| Obito Uchiha [Gaiden] | 5 |
| Sasuke Uchiha [Black Suit] | 8 |
| Omoi & Karui | 8 |
| Guren | 8 |
| Pakura | 10 |
| Shisui Uchiha | 15 |
| Fuue | 15 |
| Boruto Uzumaki [Karma] | 15 |
| Obito Uchiha [RAMPAGE] | 15 |
| Kushina Uzumaki [Manga] | 15 |
What to do when you keep losing
WarnBefore changing your whole approach, run through this short checklist to find the real problem.
Staying up to date
SummaryThe developers post update news and previews on their Discord server.
- Discord where the developers post all updates and early previews.
- Sneak peeks new jutsu and balance changes are previewed before release.
- Community other players share tips and strategies in the same server.
- Bug reports you can contact the developers directly if something breaks.
Glossary
Glossary- Jutsu
- Special attacks assigned to keys 1 through 6, each with its own range and cooldown.
- Points
- Currency earned through battles, used to unlock pages.
- Page
- A content tier unlocked by spending points; higher pages give access to more jutsu and character options.
- Dash
- A fast movement action performed by holding Q and pressing a WASD direction key.
- Shift-lock
- A camera setting that keeps your character at the center of the screen, making it easier to track enemies during fights.
- Cooldown
- The waiting period after using a jutsu before you can use that same jutsu again.
- Wins
- A separate counter from points, used specifically to purchase characters from the Shop.
Common questions
FAQDo I need to win battles to earn points?
No — you earn points just by participating in a battle. Winning does give you more points, though, so improving your skills will speed up your page unlocks noticeably.
Can I unlock everything without spending Robux?
Yes. Pages 3 through 5 are unlocked entirely with points earned in battle.
Is the game playable on a controller?
Yes, Shinobi Storm supports console controllers.
Game updates can change what is on this page. If you spot something, get in touch and let us know.
