Ninja Gaiden 4 - Skills

The core techniques and power states of Ninja Gaiden 4, including the gauge-based trance systems of both protagonists, weapon transformation, and the series' signature finishers.
of 6 entries · updated 2026-09-15
Name Type Description Tree Cost Prerequisite
Bloodraven Special Skill Yakumo's Devil-Trigger-like trance state. Yakumo / Blood Gauge Filled Blood Gauge Fill the Blood Gauge through combat
Blood Ninjutsu Special Skill The blood-empowered magical techniques available to Yakumo while in his empowered state, used to unleash elemental and blood-based projectiles and area attacks that complement his melee onslaught. Yakumo / Blood Gauge Blood Gauge charge Unlocked within Yakumo's Blood Gauge suite
Gleam Special Skill Ryu Hayabusa's equivalent trance state, channeled from the Divine Dragon after he turned to it against the Dark Dragon. Ryu Hayabusa / Divine Power Gleam Gauge charge Unlocked as Ryu's power state
Weapon Transformation Passive / System The defining combat system of Ninja Gaiden 4. Yakumo / Combat System 0 Built into Yakumo's weapons
Ultimate Technique Special Skill The series-staple charged finishing attacks. Shared / Combat System Charged UT meter / Essence Charge and hold the attack input
Obliteration Technique Passive The signature finisher of the series. After slicing off a limb or staggering a weak enemy, a cinematic Obliteration Technique instantly executes the target, rewarding aggressive, surgical offense. Shared / Combat System 0 Triggered on dismembered or staggered foes
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