Hanzo's Shadows

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Basic Unit Statistics (can be modified by difficulty level, arts, skills, traits and retainers)

Recruitment Cost 1300
Upkeep Cost 275
Melee Attack 25 71%
Charge Bonus 30 60%
Bonus vs Cavalry 0 0%
Range 50 7%
Accuracy 50 50%
Reloading Skill 70 70%
Ammunition 11 13%
Melee Defence 15 42%
Armour 6 40%
Morale 40 80%

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Excellent at hiding.
  • Can climb walls very fast.
  • Devastating ranged attack but very limited ammunition.

Abilities

  • Stealth - This unit can become extremely stealthy for a short period of time, remaining hidden even when running.
  • Blinding Grenades - This unit can use blinding grenades to disorientate the enemy, affecting their speed, combat ability and missile accuracy.
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Requires

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Description

Masters of stealth, ninja heroes are dealers of swift and silent death.

The true ninja is swifter than the wind and as silent as a mountain glade. Able to move about the battlefield unseen, they can appear from nowhere launch an assault on an enemy general and vanish without trace. Their skills are the product of a lifetime of intensive training, cunning and the clever use of misdirection. This is thanks in part to their blinding grenades that can be used to disorientate their enemy, leaving them free to use their throwing knives for the killing blow. The use of subterfuge and disguises has long been associated with the ninja and is a theme often seen in the myths and legends of Japan. The tale of Yamato Takeru tells of his clever use of disguises to gain entry into an enemy stronghold. Dressed as a maid servant, he snuck into the palace of two brothers who had displeased his father, the Emperor Keiko, and murdered both in quick succession. As the second brother lay dying he named Yamato Takeru, "Brave one of the Yamato," even though he was wearing a kimono at the time.