Players who loveNarutocan finally build their dream teams across the franchise’s characters throughNaruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage. In this mobile game,Narutofans get to manage their own version of Konoha and create teams to finish missions. However, perhaps the main appeal ofNaruto X Boruto Ninja Voltagehas less to do with creating teams and more about its customization component, where fans don’t just collect characters across the franchise but even modify the kinds of abilities they use.
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In a game with hundreds of characters and even more signature Jutsus attached to them,Ninja Voltageis a fan’s dream come true for creating custom-tailoredNarutocharacters. However, for newcomers to the game, just what are the best early-game teams forNinja Voltage?
One of the best starting teams in theNarutogame would easily have to be theShippudenOG - the newSquad 7. Frontlining the team would beNaruto Uzumaki (Attacker), whose attacks offer quite a lot of versatility in the game. Unlocking Ultimates such as “A Rampaging Power!”, “The Final Gamble!!”, and “Naruto vs Pain” can give players a lot of options as to how Naruto can pummel his foes.
Backing him up isSakura Haruno (Assist), arguably one of the best supports in theNarutogame with persistent healing at low level (Disciple Of The Fifth Hokage!) and decent attacks. Offering more versatility areKakashi Hatake (Utility)with his attacks that cause status effects, andYamatowho can offer consistent AOE and crowd control. Fans ofKakashi, who possess a lot of unique techniques, would delight in having him on a team.
When the Fourth Great Ninja War ends with renewed peace, it’s up to Naruto’s son Boruto and his friends to keep the world from falling into a new age of chaos. In theNarutosequel, this is reflected in a renewed Squad 7 led by Naruto’s apprentice Konohamaru. Interestingly enough,Ninja Voltagealso has a version of this team, namedSquad 7 Reborn. This is headlined byBoruto Uzumaki (Genin, Utility), whose more diverse toolkit opposes Naruto’s aggressive style with more access to debuffs such as Confusion and Paralysis.
Boruto is aided by Sakura and Sasuke’s daughterSarada Uchiha (Genin, Assist), whose mother’s strength and father’s technical acuity combines into a high-damage toolkit with slow and stun effects. Meanwhile, Orochimaru’s secret childMitsuki (Skill)enters the fray with a wide range of AOE attacks, with newcomerKawaki (Utility)boasting an aggressive toolkit with massive attacks.
If there’s a team to rival Squad 7 in terms of popularity inNarutolore, it’s probablySquad 3. InNinja Voltage, this is one of the rare teams with an actual mentor as part of the team composition, with Squad 3 headlined byMight Guy (Attack)who can pummel foes with quick knockback attacks. Ever-doting apprenticeRock Lee (Defense)is appropriately his defensive half, with attacks that continuously boost his evasion and speed (Green Wild Beast’s All-Out Kick!, Hidden Leaf’s Green Wild Beast).
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Supporting the two (2) would beNeji Hyuga (Skill), who can inflict burst damage to opponents who might take advantage of Guy and Lee’s single-target focus. Lastly, weapon specialistTenten (Utility)can continuously inflict debuffs on opponents to leave them more vulnerable for her team. Fans of Might Guy, who is one of thestrongest Jonin in the series, would have a lot of fun with his straightforward fighting style.
One of the most unique ideas introduced inNarutolore would be the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, wherein the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans almost always have their children team up together. This almost always results in some of the most powerful shinobi teams in existence, evidenced bySquad 10inNinja Voltage. Headlined by defender and mentorAsuma Sarutobi (Defense), his attacks that can decrease enemy defense (Chakra Nature Change) leaves enemies much weaker for his team to finish.
GracefulIno Yamanaka (Assist)has her Confusion-inducing attacks (Mind Transfer Jutsu, Alright!) that can debilitate enemy performance. Meanwhile, geniusShikamaru Nara (Utility)relies on various debuffs to further incapacitate their foes. Lastly,Choji Akimichi (Attack)is built like a tank, armed with various powerfully-damaging attacks to finish enemies.
Due to how multiple iterations of characters exist as different units in theNarutogame,Ninja Voltagecan theoretically allow players to spam as many characters in a team. In this instance, iconicSquad 8gets a slight makeover for the more customizable RPG. This is primarily noticed whenHinata Hyuga (Summer Break, Skill)offers decent crowd control abilities (Captivating Young Lady, Full-On Summer) in tandem withHinata Hyuga (Assist)that takes advantage of them with her AOE attacks.
Aiding them in the front lines would beKiba Inuzuka (Attack)that offers a vicious heavy-damage finisher with paralysis (You Can’t Escape Our Noses), andShino Aburame (Assist)that provides additional firepower through his burst-AOE specialization.
3Sand Siblings: Gaara, Gaara (Allied Shinobi Forces Commander), Kankuro, Temari
Of all villains inNarutohistory, it’s Gaara fromthe Hidden Sand Villagethat made a mark in the hearts of fans as someone Naruto truly resonated with as well as being someone utterly terrifying. This is especially during his initial appearance with theSand Siblings, as they make for a trio that offers no mercy in matches. This is reflected in the same team composition inNinja Voltage, headlined byGaara (Defense)who can tank damage (The Incarnation of Sand Intercepts) and dish it back (I’ll Seal You), and the massive defensive buffs ofGaara (Allied Shinobi Forces Commander, Defense)with team invincibility (A Mother’s Love).
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This pairs well with the utility toolkit ofKankuro (Skill)who can inflict debuffs and give substantial buffs to the entire team. Lastly,Temari (Attack)capitalizes on her team’s defensive potential with powerful attacks. This team is a dream come true for tanking fans who love to dish out damage without even breaking a sweat.
2Legendary Sannin Lineage: Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Sakura Haruno (Great Ninja War)
ThroughoutNaruto’shistory, perhaps none have been both revered and feared than the Legendary Sannin. And while all of them have aged through the years, theNarutoseries showed they were also the ones to train Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke to become their apprentices, ushering a new version of the Sannin in the dawn of a new era. InNinja Voltage, the relationships of these six (6) members are reflected inLegendary Sannin Lineage, withSakura Haruno (Great Ninja War, Assist)being the most accessible for newcomers due to her familiar toolkit and balance of attack and healing. This is an interesting team choice, as this team is comprised ofNaruto’s most dangerous Shinobiin the lore.
Accompanying her is defensiveJiraiya (Defense), whose skills rely on huge burst attacks to ensure enemies can’t get near his allies. Likewise,Orochimaru (Utility)boasts a Poison-inflicting kit, ensuring enemies suffer via damage over time. Lastly,Tsunade (Assist)ensures the team’s survival with her potent healing and damaging arsenal.
1Snake Followers: Orochimaruu, Jugo, Karin, Suigetsu Hozuki
It’s no surprise that avillain thirsty for knowledge and immortality like Orochimaruwould do drastic measures to achieve his goals. In theNarutoseries, Orochimaru experimented with various individuals to the point of granting them enhanced abilities, which players can now take advantage of inNinja VoltageviaSnake Followers. This team is headlined byOrochimaru (Utility), who boasts a deadly toolkit with extremely lethal Poison damage-over-time skills.
This team is solidified withJugo (Defense), whose Cursed Mark allows him to do immense damage while buffing himself to ensure the team’s survival. SwordsmanSuigetsu Hozuki (Attack)is a frontline aggressor, relying on straightforward damage to debilitate enemy forces. Lastly,Karin (Assist)has a decent defensive toolkit dedicated to protecting her team with buffs and healing.
Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltagewas released in 2017 and is currently available for Android and iOS.
