D&D Class3.5e Classic
Ninja
The ninja is a master of the unseen. Trained in stealth, deception, and unconventional tools, they move through shadows, strike from nowhere, and control information better than anyone. To the ninja, knowledge and surprise are the deadliest weapons.
Core Traits
- Silent movement and infiltration
- Deception and misdirection
- Mastery of unconventional tools
- Information as a weapon
Famous Archetypes
A shadow who guards a lord from within the dark
A saboteur who topples empires unseen
A scout who knows every secret passage
Recommended 5e Subclasses
In 5e, the ninja has no direct subclass — its style maps to the Way of Shadow monk.
Monk: Way of ShadowRogue: AssassinMonk: Way of the Kensei
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