Master Ninja Gear
Master the wall, dash through danger, and vanish like a shadow
The Master Ninja Gear is a Hardmode , post- Plantera accessory that combines the abilities of the Black Belt , the Tabi , and the Tiger Climbing Gear . It allows the player to cling to and slide down vertical walls, quickly dash short distances by double-tapping either the ◀ Left or ▶ Right key, and offers a 1/10 (10%) chance to automatically dodge enemy attacks. There is a one-second cooldown period between dashes. - Internal Item ID : 984 - 1 Crafting 1.1 Recipes - 1.2 Crafting tree - 2 Notes - 3 Tips - 4 Trivia - 5 History
- Type
- Accessory
- Tooltip
- Allows the ability to climb walls and dash Gives a chance to dodge attacks
- Rarity
- 08*
- Sell
- 10 GC
- Research
- 1 required
Lore & Background
The true power lies in its defensive mystique. With a mere ten percent chance, the gear allows the bearer to instinctively dodge enemy attacks, leaving behind a wisp of smoke as the foe strikes empty air. While the dash itself offers no protective shield like the Shield of Cthulhu, it provides unmatched mobility, propelling the user twice as far in a blink. It is a tool for those who refuse to stand still, turning the battlefield into a playground where walls are paths and danger is met with fleeting shadows.
In Their Own Story
Another strike came, but your body moved before your mind could command it. The dodge triggered automatically, the enemy's claw passing harmlessly through where you had stood moments ago. You saw the opening—a gap between two charging enemies—and seized it. Your dash carried you twice as far as any shield could, a blur of motion that left the monsters confused. You were not fighting them; you were dancing above their reach, using the walls as your allies until the threat was nothing but dust in your wake.
Reader's Guide
Mastering this gear requires timing and spatial awareness. The one-second cooldown between dashes means you cannot spam the ability; use it strategically to reposition or escape lethal attacks. Remember that the dodge chance does not stack with the Black Belt, so wearing both is redundant. Use the wall-climbing feature to traverse difficult terrain quickly, and rely on the smoke trail of your dodges to confuse enemies while you strike from an unexpected angle.
Did You Know?
- The dash distance is approximately twice as far as that of the Shield of Cthulhu.
- Any dye applied affects the smoke particles of a dodge but has no effect on the dash itself.
- In the Nintendo 3DS version, pressing A while moving the circle pad can perform a dash if a Grappling Hook is in inventory.
- The item's abilities are based on mythical legends of ninjas who could scale walls and vanish from danger.