Ninjutsu Ninjutsu , also known as Ninja Magic or Ninja , is a recurring ability and class of spells in the " Final Fantasy " series . It is a separate school of magic , used by Ninja . Ninjutsu is a separate school of magic entirely . It includes healing spells , elemental spells , and status inflicting spells . The differences between Ninjutsu and magic ; the spells are all non - Reflectable and in most cases targets all opponents . Other than this , Ninjutsu is no different to the other types of magic schools . Appearances . " Final Fantasy IV " . Ninjutsu , also known as Ninja and Ninja Magic in other translations , is Edge ' s special magic in the game . It combines aspects of White and Black Magic , but focuses primarily on Black Magic . The Ninjutsu command ' s Charge Time varies , and its charge time is taken from the spell the player selects to cast . In the Nintendo DS version Edge learns three new Ninjutsu : Tremor , an Earth - elemental attack , Frost , an Ice - elemental attack , and Gale , a Wind - elemental attack . Edge learns new Ninjutsu techniques as he level s up , with the exception of Flood and Blitz , which he learns after going into a rage at Rubicante after his parents had died at the hands of Dr . Lugae . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Ninjutsu returns in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " , and its Edge exclusive ability . It has the same spells as those found in the prequel and functions the same way . Ninjutsu spells return in " Final Fantasy IV : The After Years " . Ninjutsu works in the same way as in the original " Final Fantasy IV " . The Ninjutsu command ' s Charge Time varies , and its charge time is taken from the spell the player selects to cast . The new characters Izayoi , Gekkou , Zangetsu , and Tsukinowa can now use Ninjutsu in addition to Edge . There are also new , more powerful spells and new healing spells that have been added to the Ninjutsu arsenal . Each of the five Ninja has his or her own individual Ninjutsu spell list , with some spells being available or unavailable to certain characters . " Final Fantasy XI " . Ninjutsu is only available to Ninja or those who set Ninja as their subjob . Instead of using MP , Ninjutsu functions by consuming Ninja Tools which must be kept in a player ' s inventory . Ninjutsu comes in three different forms , enfeebling , enhancing , and offensive , although unlike White and Black magic , the form of Ninjutsu has no significance : they all are based on a single magic skill called Ninjutsu skill . The most commonly used Ninjutsu are and , which allow a ninja to absorb a number of attacks equal to the number of copy images . Utsusemi forms the basis of a ninja tank . While not appearing as an actual skillset , two Ninjutsu abilities , Flame and Flood , appear as locked abilities for the garb which is available through a in Luxerion . While both abilities share the same animations with Firaga and Blizzaga respectively , they deal physical damage and Flood deals ice - attribute damage instead of water - elemental since the element only appeared in " Final Fantasy XIII " . Another two Ninjutsu abilities , Lightning and Wind Slash , appear as locked abilities for the garb . While both abilities share the same animations with Thundaga and Aeroga respectively , they deal physical damage . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Ninjutsu appears as a unique type of skill available to the Ninja job . Players will be able to cast various types of Ninjutsu by weaving together sequences of s in different combinations . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Ninja uses an action ability called Ninja Tech , which includes Throw and a variety of elemental status - inflicting " Veil " attacks . There are five veil spells , each corresponding to one of the traditional Chinese elements ( Fire , Water , Metal , Wood , and Earth ) . The Ninja makes another appearance . This time , the class ability is named Ninjutsu . It uses the same moves as in " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . " Bravely Default " . Ninjutsu is the fixed command of the Ninja job . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Ninjutsu is the default skillset of the Ninja class , though for any other class to use it the player must level the class up to level 1 . It requires 2 slots to equip and use , and allows access to various elemental and status abilities . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Ninjutsu is Onion Knight ' s EX Burst as a Ninja . He attacks an enemy with Shuriken , then uses Back Attack ! . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . Ninjutsu is Onion Knight ' s exclusive Level 40 ability . During BMS , whenever a boss enters the stage , the ability activates and physically damages them , doing more damage the higher Onion Knight ' s HP and Agility are . Ninjutsu costs 18 CP to equip . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Bahamut Lagoon " . Ninjutsu is the Assassin ' s command that consist of elemental spells and a select few status inflicting spells .