Welcome to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, the definitive anime arena fighter from CyberConnect2. This game throws you headfirst into the Fourth Shinobi World War, letting you relive iconic battles and master the Jutsu of your favorite Leaf Village ninja. You'll be jumping between story missions, honing your combat skills, and unleashing devastating ultimate jutsus in a variety of modes.
This guide is here to help you conquer every challenge the game throws at you. We'll cover navigating the story missions, mastering combat techniques, and achieving your full potential across all game modes, ensuring you don't miss a single collectible or struggle with tough boss fights.
Controls and Xbox to Play station translation.
Confused by Xbox button prompts in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4? This guide translates every Xbox control to PlayStation, ensuring you master every fight and adventure mode action.
Hey there! If you're playing Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and you've noticed that most guides, including this one, use Xbox button prompts, don't sweat it. This section is just a quick cheat sheet to help you map those Xbox controls over to your PlayStation controller. We'll break down exactly what each button does, both in the heat of battle and when you're just exploring the world.
Think of it like this: the game's actions are the same, just the button names are different between the two consoles. We've got you covered so you can focus on the ninja action!
Quick Button Translation:
| Playstation | Xbox | Use in fights | Use outside of fights |
| Circle | B | Basic attack command | Cancel or exit; punch to break objects in adventure mode |
| Triangle | Y | Chakra load/charge | Access option in game mode select; Access map in adventure mode |
| Square | X | Throw shuriken or other throwable weapon | Display Recap in story mode |
| X | A | Jump/Ninja movement | Confirm |
| R1 | RB | Support 2 (if 2 support chars otherwise Support 1) | Open event details in adventure mode |
| R2 | RT | Guard | None |
| R3 | R3 | Switch with support (left for support 1 and right for support 2) | Camera angles in adventure mode |
| L1 | LB | Support 1 | Change costume when selecting char for fight |
| L2 | LT | Substitution | Change costume when selecting char for fight |
| L3 | L3 | Movement | Movement/scrolling etc |
| Start | Start | Open fight menu | Open menu in adventure mode; save at game mode select; item list in story mode |
| Select | Back | None | Tutorial in story mode; return to game mode select in adventure mode |
| Directional Buttons | Directional Buttons | Use ninja tools | Scrolling etc |
If you're new to fighting games and feeling a bit lost on how to actually throw down, don't worry! The game has a super helpful 'Battle Practice' mode tucked away in the 'Practice' section of the 'Free Battle' menu. It's the perfect place to get a feel for the controls and try out different combos without any pressure. We'll dive deeper into that later, but for now, just know that practice makes perfect!
Trophies/Achievements guide
Complete Trophies/Achievements guide for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Unlock all 50 Trophies across Story, Adventure, Free Battle, and Fight modes.
There are 50 Trophies in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, divided into four main groups: Story, Adventure, Free Battle, and Fight. The Platinum trophy is awarded after all other trophies are earned.
Story Trophies (30)
These trophies are unlocked by completing story mode with an S rank in each fight.
Adventure Trophies (2)
These are unlocked by completing both main and sub events in adventure mode (Naruto's Story only).
Free Battle Trophies (7)
These are unlocked by completing a set of fights in various modes within free battle mode, such as survival and leagues.
Fight Trophies (10)
These are the easiest to obtain, as most will be unlocked naturally by the time you finish story and adventure modes.
Below is a list of all trophies in the order they are presented:
- A chain of battles — Complete the Creation chapter.
- Differing paths — Finished the chapter of Two Unparalleled Warriors.
- A never ending threat — Complete chapter of the United Front.
- Sealing the violent goddess — Cleared the chapter of the Final Showdown.
- Bonds rebound — Cleared the chapter of New Life.
- To the bitter end — Completed Death Match of Creation with an S rank.
- Identity revealed — Completed Behind the Mask with an S rank.
- Team Minato's struggle — Completed The Boys' Battlefield with an S rank.
- An unstoppable duo — Completed The Boys' Battlefield with an S rank.
- Awakening in the darkness — Completed In Hell with an S rank.
- Surpassing one's master — Completed The side story A Pitch Black World.
- Conqueror of a violent battle — Completed The Battle Intensifies with an S rank.
- Orochimaru surpassed — Completed The Taka Flies Again with an S rank.
- The Showdown's victor — Completed Those Who Know All with an S rank.
- The Taka flies — Completed To the Battlefield with an S rank.
- A puppet with ten tails — Completed Roar of the Ten Tails with an S rank.
- The three way deadlock unleashed — Completed Team 7 United with an S rank.
- A lightning blade pierces a friend — Completed A Battle Across Time and Space with an S rank.
- Standing up to the threat — Completed The Ten Tails Jinchuriki with an S rank.
- Agony and the future — Completed Side story Battle of Ancestors with an S rank.
- Reaching the light — Completed Filling a Hole in the Heart with an S rank.
- A fist towards evil — Completed Madara's Pulse with an S rank.
- The ultimate combo — Completed Two with an S rank.
- The burning roar of a hot blooded beast — Completed The Crimson Beast with an S rank.
- Incredible skill inherited — Completed The Taka Soars Ahead with an S rank.
- Beyond the cycle of reincarnation — Completed Side story The Man Named Kabuto with an S rank.
- Madara pulverized — Completed Wind Rages Thunder Race with an S rank.
- Farewell Obito — Completed Kaguya The Violent Goddess Part 2 with an S rank.
- Surpassing a goddess — Completed Kaguya The Violent Goddess Part 1 with an S rank.
- The last man standing — Completed Naruto and Sasuke with an S rank.
- Trial of the gale expert — Completed all of the main events in Trial of the Gale.
- Trial of the gale master — Completed all of the sub events in Trial of the Gale.
- 30 wins in ultimate survival! — Got past 30 opponents in Ultimate Survival.
- Beginner ability cap survival complete! — Completed all of the beginner level of Ability Cap Survival.
- Intermediate ability cap survival complete! — Completed all of the medium level of Ability Cap Survival.
- Advanced ability cap survival complete! — Completed all of the advanced level of Ability Cap Survival.
- Yeah! beginner challenge league beaten! — You completed all of the beginner level Challenge League.
- Wow! intermediate challenge league beaten! — You completed all of the intermediate level Challenge League.
- Excellent! Advanced challenge league beaten! — You completed all of the advanced level Challenge League.
- Personal Strength, released — Finished with your own personal finish cut-in.
- Dancing to the same beat — Performed a finish cut-in with a combination or linked secret technique.
- Attacking is a great defense — Completed a 50 hit combo.
- Masterful timing — Connected a counterattack.
- Forbidden power released — Finished off an opponent while awakened.
- Full power teamwork! — Finished off an opponent during a linked awakening.
- Personal strengths, maxed out — Landed a hit with each team member's secret technique.
- Unscathed — Won a battle without suffering any costume damage.
- Perfect Win — Won a 3 round battle without losing a single round.
- The possibilities of the next strike — Changed leader during a combo.
- The perfect storm — Acquired all trophies.
Character Moves and Combos
Master Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 with our comprehensive guide to character moves, combos, secret techniques, awakenings, and linked secret techniques.
This section details the combos and moves for all characters in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Base game characters are listed first, followed by DLC characters. Characters with altered move sets in story mode will be found at the bottom. Unlike many fighting games, Naruto Storm games feature a simple combo system primarily relying on the B (or Circle) button. Many characters share similar combos with minor variations in name and effect, simplifying the learning process. Secret Techniques and Linked Secret Techniques are described by their names, as their visual execution is self-explanatory. All commands are listed using Xbox terminology. UPL means tilting the Left Stick up, DOWNL means tilting it down, and TILTL means tilting the Left Stick left.
Characters can use Ninja Tools via the D-pad. Outside of adventure mode, these tools are preset, with some exceptions. The Up direction on the D-pad typically performs a guard break. During awakenings, Ninja Tools cannot be used, though some awakenings allow their use in special attacks. Ninja Tools have limited uses, noted next to the tool's name.
Some characters have multiple Ninjutsu options selectable at the character select screen.
Secret Techniques are powerful, cutscene-based attacks that deal significant damage when the initial action (Y+B+B) connects. When an enemy's HP is low enough, a unique finishing cut-in scene may play, featuring character-specific dialogue. These cutscenes are not described in detail but are named.
Awakening occurs when a character's HP drops to a certain point, activated by holding Y for approximately 5 seconds. Awakenings can alter a character's appearance, sometimes transforming them into different or giant forms. Awakened characters often gain new combos or moves, though some retain their previous ones with minor changes. All awakened combos deal increased damage, are slightly faster, produce a small shockwave on each hit, and inflict more 'costume damage' (damage to the opponent's outfit).
Linked Secret Techniques are team-based attacks usable when the Storm Gauge is full. Input Y+Y+Y+B to initiate. Both support characters rush the enemy, followed by the player's character. If successful, a cutscene plays where supports perform combos, culminating in the leader's Secret Technique. With a two-character team, fewer characters rush, and the leader performs a combo before their Secret Technique. Specific character combinations unlock unique Linked Secret Techniques with their own finishing cut-ins. An example is the 'Six Paths Almighty Scream' using Sage Mode Naruto and Rinnegan Sasuke.
When a character's awakened combos are identical to their normal ones, it will be noted as "same combos as when normal except for those below." Awakened characters cannot use Ninja Tools or Secret Techniques. Some Ninjutsu (Y+B) may be altered in awakening, dealing more damage or landing more hits, but these are not detailed separately if the core description remains the same.
Note: Unarmed attacks refer to punches and kicks.
Some Linked Secret Techniques are exclusive to specific DLC packs and are listed separately with their corresponding DLC.
Base Game Characters (Normal Battles)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 character guide detailing combos and jutsu for Naruto Uzumaki (Sage of Six Paths Mode), Naruto Uzumaki (Kurama Link Mode), and Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode).
Naruto Uzumaki (Sage of the Six Paths Mode)
Combos:
- B+B+B+B+B+B: Six Paths Tailed Beast Strike - Naruto attacks with a combo that ends with a mini Tailed Beast Bomb.
- B+B+B+B+UPL+B+B: Comet Attack - Naruto attacks with a combo ending with a powerful uppercut.
- B+B+B+B+DOWNL+B+B: Super Tailed Beast Rasen Shuriken - Naruto attacks with a combo that ends with him firing several Rasen Shuriken, each with a different element, at the enemy.
- B+B+B+B in midair: Dive Bomb Rasengan - Naruto uses a combo mid-air ending with attacking the enemy with an aerial Rasengan barrage.
- TiltL+B: Truth Seeking Kick - The truth seeking orbs behind Naruto's back combine into a larger orb which he kicks at the enemy with limited range.
- Guard (RT)+B: True Naruto Uzumaki Barrage - Naruto unleashes a beat down on his enemy using shadow clones for a new version of his Naruto Uzumaki barrage.
Ninjutsu (Y+B):
- Rasengan: Naruto attacks the enemy with a normal or massive Rasengan (one-handed). (Hold down B to perform massive Rasengan one-handed).
- Tailed Beast Bomb Rasenshuriken: Naruto throws a Tailed Beast Bomb Rasenshuriken straight ahead or downwards if in mid-air. (Can be used in mid-air).
Special Techniques:
- Secret Technique (Y+Y+B): Tailed Beast Planetary RasenShuriken
- Six Paths: Massive RasenShuriken
- Linked Secret Technique (Y+Y+Y+B): Gentle Step Tailed Beast Twin Lion Fists (with Hinata), Tailed Beast Barrage (with Minato), Six Paths: Almighty Scream (with Sasuke Rinnegan), New Summoning Three Way Deadlock (with Sakura and Sasuke either Rinnegan or Eternal Mangekyo), Arcane Technique: Wind, Lightning and Cherry Blossoms Formation (with Sakura and Rinnegan Sasuke), Sexy Reverse Harem Jutsu (with Rinnegan Sasuke and Sai), True Taikyoku Rasengan (with Minato and Kushina).
Tools:
- Up: Guard Break
- Down: Food Pill (Attack Up Item)
- Left: Defense Lowering Tag (Defense Down Item)
- Right: Exploding Ball
Awakened: Tailed Beast Mode
- B+B+B+B: Tailed Beast Bomb - Kurama unleashes a ferocious combo ending with a fully sized Tailed Beast Bomb.
- TiltL+B: Great Roar - Kurama unleashes a mighty roar which damages the enemy.
- Guard (RT)+B: Great Possession - Kurama bites the enemy sending them tumbling away.
- Y+B: Massive Tailed Beast Bomb Rasen Shuriken - Kurama throws a larger version of Naruto's TBB Rasenshuriken.
Naruto Uzumaki (Kurama Link Mode)
Combos:
- B+B+B+B+B+B: Wind Style Repeated RasenShuriken - Naruto attacks with a combo that ends with him throwing two Wind Style Rasenshurikens at the enemy.
- B+B+B+B+UPL+B+B: Giant Claw - Naruto attacks with a combo ending with a tail whip sending the enemy up before attacking them with a giant chakra claw/arm.
- B+B+B+B+DOWNL+B+B: Kurama Great Palm - Naruto attacks with a combo that ends with him using shadow clones to knock the enemy down, after which he briefly calls on Kurama to punch them into the ground.
- B+B+B in midair: Giant Hammer - Naruto uses a combo mid-air ending with him attacking the enemy from behind with a large chakra arm, knocking them downwards.
- TiltL+B: The Yellow Flash of the Leaf - Naruto almost instantly teleports behind the enemy.
- Guard (RT)+B: Kurama Bite - Naruto grabs the enemy and summons Kurama to bite them.
Ninjutsu (Y+B):
- Rasengan: Naruto rushes at the enemy with a normal or massive Rasengan (one-handed). (Hold down B to perform massive Rasengan one-handed).
- Super Mini Tailed Beast Bomb: Naruto rushes at the enemy with a SMTBB.
Special Techniques:
- Secret Technique (Y+Y+B): Tailed Beast Planetary RasenShuriken
- Linked Secret Technique: Gentle Step Tailed Beast Twin Lion Fists (with Hinata), Full Tailed Beast Charge (with any other two Jinchuriki - Note: Gaara must be of 4th Great War variant to use this if used for it), Rasen Twin Lion Fists (with Hinata), Tailed Beast Barrage (with Minato), Wind and Lightning Style: Hurricane Lightning (with any Sasuke except Rinnegan), New Summoning Three Way Deadlock (with Sakura and Sasuke either Rinnegan or Eternal Mangekyo), Problem Child of the Ninja Academy (with Konohamaru and Iruka), True Taikyoku Rasengan (with Minato and Kushina).
Tools:
- Up: Guard Break
- Down: Food Pill (Attack Up Item)
- Left: Defense Lowering Tag (Defense Down Item)
- Right: Exploding Ball
Awakened: Tailed Beast Mode
- B+B+B+B: Tailed Beast Bomb - Kurama unleashes a ferocious combo ending with a fully sized Tailed Beast Bomb.
- TiltL+B: Great Roar - Kurama unleashes a mighty roar which damages the enemy.
- Guard (RT)+B: Great Possession - Kurama bites the enemy sending them tumbling away.
- Y+B: Tailed Beast Bomb Barrage - Kurama fires a barrage of TBBs at the enemy.
Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode, All Costumes)
Combos:
- B+B+B+B+B+B: Frog Sparring Roaring Attack - Naruto attacks with a combo that ends with him punching the enemy with invisible sage chakra (without physical need to hit them) and sends them flying back.
- B+B+B+B+UPL+B+B: Frog Sparring Return to Heaven - Naruto attacks with a combo ending with him using shadow clones and sage chakra and kicks the enemy sending them vertically upwards.
- B+B+B+B+DOWNL+B+B: Overwhelm: Rasengan - Naruto attacks with a combo that ends with him using shadow clones to attack the enemy with an aerial Rasengan.
- B+B+B in midair: Rasengan - Naruto uses a combo mid-air ending with him attacking the enemy with an aerial Rasengan.
- TiltL+B+B+B: Violent Pincer: Rasengan - Naruto using shadow clones surround the enemy on both sides and attack from both sides with Rasengan.
- Guard (RT)+B: Violent Crush Rasengan - Using a shadow clone Naruto tackles and holds down the enemy while he attacks them from above with a Rasengan.
Ninjutsu (Y+B):
- Rasengan: Naruto rushes at the enemy with a normal or giant Rasengan. (Hold down B to perform giant Rasengan).
- Rasengan Barrage: Naruto rushes at the enemy with Rasengan in both hands or if in mid-air will propel himself downward towards the enemy with the same effect. (Can also be done in mid-air).
Special Techniques:
- Secret Technique (Y+Y+B): True Wind Style: RasenShuriken
- Linked Secret Technique: Wind and Lightning Style: Hurricane Lightning (with any Sasuke).
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