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Rank Guideline. Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:24 pm
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93In general, the power of a shinobi is represented on a letter rank scale, ranging from E to S called Ninja Rank. A character's Ninja rank always begins at either E or D, and can be advanced by completing the requirements listed below. Characters are limited to utilizing items and techniques only one rank higher than their Ninja Rank at all times, making Ninja Rank the primary way by which a shinobi acquires new powers. In addition to Ninja Rank, characters have a Secondary Rank which represents a given shinobi's military rank within their village, or the general experience they have as a ninja, these are represented by Genin, being the default Secondary Rank, Chunin, Jonin, and Sannin, with each providing their own benefits once achieved.
The requirements for raising Ninja Rank are as follows, unless specified otherwise, the number of techniques above a shinobi's Ninja Rank available to them is 10.
Ninja Rank Requirements
E-rank / Academy Student
Serving as an optional starting rank for all characters, beginning at E-rank is literally starting from the bottom. With E-rank stats, 250 chakra, and access to only 5 D-rank starting jutsu, Academy Students must earn the right to be called shinobi. Ranking up from E to D-rank costs 500 ryo. Those who rank up from E to D-rank are granted the Genin Secondary rank and a unique Hitai-ate -
- Hitai-ate:
Classification: Light Armor.
Rank: Varies.
Elemental Alignment: /
Quantity: Unique.
Primary function:
Max Basic Protection -
Strikes of three ranks lower or below are negligible. Strikes of equal rank or below have their damage reduced by one rank.
Additionally, this item's rank is equal to the Ninja Rank of its original owner.
Ability slot: This Hitai-ate, given upon advancing into the world of shinobi, grants its wearer a 10% word count reduction toward the completion of missions when worn.
Appearance: A sheet of metal attached to a length of cloth, usually depicting the symbol of a Hidden Village or clan.
History: Traditional ninja apparel common throughout the shinobi world.
- Code:
[b]Name:[/b] Forehead Protector
[b]Classification:[/b] Light Armor.
[b]Rank:[/b] Varies.
[b]Elemental Alignment:[/b] /
[b]Quantity:[/b] Unique.
[b]Primary function:[/b]
Max Basic Protection -
Strikes of three ranks lower or below are negligible. Strikes of equal rank or below have their damage reduced by one rank.
Additionally, this item's rank is equal to the Ninja Rank of its original owner.
[b]Ability slot:[/b] This Hitai-ate, given upon advancing into the world of shinobi, grants its wearer a 10% word count reduction toward the completion of missions when worn.
[b]Appearance:[/b] A sheet of metal attached to a length of cloth, usually depicting the symbol of a Hidden Village or clan.
[b]History:[/b] Traditional ninja apparel common throughout the shinobi world.
D-rank
The default starting rank for characters on Saga, unless a character has advanced from the Academy Student optional rank, there are no rank up rewards for D-rank. A D-rank ninja has 250 chakra.
The requirements to rank up from D-rank to C-rank are as follows -
- Pay 1500 ryo
- D-rank or higher in at least 3 stats.
- At least 2 C-rank or higher jutsu trained, in addition to free jutsu.
C-rank
Rank-up Rewards -
- 5 EP.
- Free B-rank jutsu.
- Cosmetic Ninja Ability (see Jutsu Guideline)
A C-rank ninja has 300 chakra. The requirements to rank up from C-rank to B-rank are as follows -
- Pay 4000 ryo
- C-rank or higher in at least 3 stats.
- At least 3 B-rank or higher jutsu trained, in addition to free jutsu.
B-rank
Rank-up Rewards -
- 5 EP.
- Free A-rank jutsu.
- 20% word count reduction (single subject, single thread).
A B-rank ninja has 350 chakra. The requirements to rank up from B-rank to A-rank are as follows -
- Pay 8000 ryo
- B-rank or higher in at least 3 stats.
- At least 4 A-rank or higher jutsu trained, in addition to free jutsu.
A-rank
Rank-up Rewards -
- 15 EP.
- Three free A-rank jutsu.
- Ninja Ability (see Jutsu Guideline)
An A-rank ninja has 400 chakra. A-rank characters have access to 3 S-rank jutsu, instead of the usual 10 above their rank, and finally, they also get access to 1 legendary ranked jutsu. The requirements to rank up from A-rank to S-rank are as follows -
- Pay 15000 ryo
- A-rank or higher in at least 3 stats.
- All available S-rank jutsu trained.
S-rank
Rank-up Rewards -
- 20 EP.
- Five free A-rank jutsu.
- Custom User Title.
An S-rank ninja has 450 chakra. S-rank characters have access to all 5 S-rank jutsu slots by default.
Secondary Rank Requirements
Secondary Rank is independent of a character's Ninja Rank, and their requirements are separate, optional ranks which represent a character's general experience and military expertise. Secondary Rank may sometimes be a requirement for joining village or event-specific groups or attaining special ranks such as ANBU. It is important to note that the Secondary ranks are in general completely up to the Kage of the village to bestow on its members. This means, that even if you fit the bare minimum required below, that rank up to that rank might still be denied.
Genin
By default, all characters begin with Genin as their secondary rank, or it is automatically acquired upon ranking up from the Academy Student rank. This Secondary Rank provides no benefits.
Chūnin
Requirements -
- Ninja Rank of at least C-rank.
- Five tiers of stats trained above Ninja Rank.
- Can be granted as part of a Chūnin Exams.
Chūnin are experienced shinobi who can be trusted to lead squads in combat situations and on dangerous missions.
Jōnin
Requirements -
- Chūnin rank.
- Ninja Rank of at least B-rank.
- Six tiers of stats trained above Ninja Rank.
Jōnin are village leaders and military veterans, teachers and high ranking individuals in a Hidden Village, or seasoned mercenaries and dangerous criminals.
Jōnin receive the Signature Jutsu Special Characteristic -
- Signature Jutsu:
Type: Positive (unique).
Linked Technique: (what is your character's Signature Jutsu?)
Description: This shinobi has mastered a technique and its variants through experience and training, reducing the activation cost of such techniques by 5 chakra. The special effect of this Special Characteristic is that this chakra reduction effect may stack with other chakra reduction effects (chakra costs may not be reduced below 5).
- Code:
[b]Name:[/b] Signature Jutsu.
[b]Type:[/b] Positive (unique).
[b]Linked Technique:[/b] (what is your character's Signature Jutsu?)
[b]Description:[/b] This shinobi has mastered a technique and its variants through experience and training, reducing the activation cost of such techniques by 5 chakra. The special effect of this Special Characteristic is that this chakra reduction effect may stack with other chakra reduction effects (chakra costs may not be reduced below 5).
Sannin
Requirements -
- Jōnin rank.
- Ninja Rank of S-rank.
- All available tiers of stats trained above Ninja Rank.
Sannin are legendary shinobi who have reached the pinnacle of their craft, some Kage could not even be called Sannin. Sannin are granted access to an additional 50 chakra, and the ability to choose a single Legendary Stat (see Stat Guideline).
Due to their pinnacle status, it's only ever possible for 3 Sannin to exist in a village at a time. The slots are up to the Kage's to distribute and revoke. If a character has been inactive for 3 months they will retain their Sannin status as long as no one else comes in to claim the spot. Note: Wanderers and Missing-nin share 3 slots together.
Hokage: 
Kazekage: 
Raikage: 
Tsuchikage: 
Mizukage: 