Sailor Piece
S+ Tier

Strongest Shinobi Fighting Style

Ranked #10 of 23 in Melee Specs

A top S+ melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026).

A top S+ melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Formerly known as "Madara" in pre-release previews. Located on Ninja Island and purchased from the Strongest Shinobi Seller NPC.

Last Updated: 2026-03-26

At a Glance

Quick Overview

Strongest Shinobi

S+ Tier

A top S+ melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026).

Tier Position

#10
of 23 in Melee Specs

Tier Distribution

S+
11
S
4
A
2
B
2
C
3
D
1

Strongest Shinobi is in S+ Tier

Abilities

#Ability
1
Fast multi-hit melee comboRapid strikes with high hit count
2
Shadow ClonesCreates clones to extend AoE and confuse enemies
3
SusanooLarge AoE ability dealing massive burst damage (V move)
4
F MovePowerful finisher; requires Battlefield Warlord Title item + Eternal Cores + Battle Sigils

Stats & Build Priority

Stat PriorityMelee

Recommended Stat Allocation

Invest primarily into Melee stat. Each Melee point directly increases this style's ability damage. Most endgame players allocate all free stat points to Melee when using this style.

Fighting Style Synergies

Best Pairings & Synergies

Best Fruits to Pair

Dragon Fruit

S+

S+ tier fruit

Fiend Fruit

S+

S+ tier fruit

Kitsune Fruit

S+

S+ tier fruit

Light Fruit

S

S tier fruit

Best Races to Pair

SwordBlessed

S+

PvP race

Galevorn

S+

Melee race bonus

Servant

S+

Melee race bonus

Slime

S+

PvP race

Recommended Builds

Warlord + Strongest Shinobi

Endgame

Current Best Combat Build

SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh

PvP

SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh PvP Build

Galevorn + Anos

Endgame

Galevorn + Anos Pure Melee Endgame

Leviathan / Servant

Endgame

Leviathan / Servant Boss Tank Build

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • S+ tier — top-tier melee spec
  • High-hit-count combos with shadow clone AoE
  • Susanoo V move is large-area burst damage

Cons

  • F Move requires expensive materials (Battlefield Warlord Title item + Eternal Cores + Battle Sigils)
  • Specific ability names still being confirmed by guides

Tips & Tricks

  • 1Prioritize Melee stat investment — every point scales this style's ability damage directly.
  • 2You keep all previously unlocked fighting styles. Return to the NPC to swap between styles at any time without losing progress.
  • 3Pair this style with the Havoc or Wrath rune for maximum melee damage output. Fortune Rune is recommended if your main goal is farming boss drops.

Patch History

Massive Update

2026-03-25
  • New Melee Spec: Strongest Shinobi (formerly Madara)
  • New Islands: Ninja Island, Lawless Island, Tower Island