Weather

There are 7 main types of weather in the world. The first and most prominent type, "Clear", is the default, and thus is active for the majority of the time. Weather can affect many things in the world, including ninjutsu weakness / strength, available missions, and world events. Weather can be changed depending on the amount of heat in the atmosphere, and some ninjutsu are only available to launch during heavy weather. Each type of weather has a different chance of happening, however a certain type of weather can evolve into a heavier stage, for example Light Rain can evolve into Moderate Rain after a time period.

## Weather Types

### Clear

Clear is the default weather type and thus the most active. Nothing prominent happens with this weather type.

### Light Rain

Light rain is the most common type of weather in game, and can last anywhere from 4 to 10 minutes. The longer the light rain lasts, the higher chance it has of turning into moderate rain. Nothing else prominent happens with this weather type.

### Moderate Rain

Moderate rain is the second most common type of weather, and can last anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes. The longer the moderate rain lasts, the greater chance it has of turning into a thunderstorm. In Moderate rain, players outdoors will have their screen impeded by droplets of water. Water Release ninjutsu will also gain slight damage (and depending on the ninjutsu) speed buffs.

Moderate Rain will spawn the "Drowning Water" C rank mission, whereas players will have to excavate water from the village using buckets in areas that were soaked by the rain.

### Morning Fog

Morning fog is the third most active type of weather, and will last until the sun has fully risen. When morning fog rises, it becomes harder to see without visual assistance. The Hiding in Mist ninjutsu is increased in length and size during this type of weather.

### Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are the penultimate most common type of weather, and will last from 10 to 12 minutes. During thunderstorms, players outdoors will have their screens impended by droplets of water, and will also gain an aura of rain hitting their character. Water Release ninjutsu and certain Lightning Release ninjutsu will also gain slight damage and speed buffs. Gale Release is also considerably amped during Thunderstorms. Lightning is also a frequent occurrence during thunderstorms, and will spawn randomly around the map. Being hit by lightning will instantly kill the player, and will grip a knocked player.

* Note: Being hit by lightning is a requirement for the Lightning Chakra Mode Quest. Parrying a bolt of lightning is also a part of the Chidori: 1000 Birds Quest.

Thunderstorms will spawn the "Drowning Water" C Rank mission, with considerably more puddles than Moderate Rain. Forest fires can be started by lightning hitting tall vegetation, which will in turn spawn the "Save the Forest" B Rank mission, whereas the player has to extinguish a rapidly spreading forest fire either with water release or buckets of water.

### Godstorms

Godstorms are the final type of weather in game, and will last from 10 to 20 minutes. The most dangerous storm in the game, is said to be a result of Eon's wrath themselves. Godstorms will give all players a warning in prior to their occurrence, advising them to seek shelter. During Godstorms, players outdoors will have their screens impended by droplets of water, and will also gain an aura of rain hitting their character. Using Wind or Lightning Release during a Godstorm will cause the effect of the ninjutsu to reflect on the player. As opposed to the typical electric blue lightning, lightning during Godstorms is a pure white. The danger of Godstorms comes from both the deadly winds and perilous lightning.

When knocked outdoors in a Godstorm, white lightning will strike the player and wipe them instantly. Rampant wind will strike players from all sides, pushing them towards cliff ends.

Godstorms will spawn the "Drowning Water" C Rank mission, with considerably more puddles than a Thunderstorm. Forest fires can be started by lightning hitting tall vegetation, which will in turn spawn the "Save the Forest" B Rank mission, whereas the player has to extinguish a rapidly spreading forest fire either with water release or buckets of water.

* Godstorms are required the "Lightning in a Bottle" Special Rank mission, whereas the player has to capture a bolt of lightning in an open jar to complete a Quest.