Kankuro | Selected characters - hints Naruto Shippuden: UNS 3 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Kankuro is represents a specific type of warriors - the puppeteers.

He uses the help of his puppets in combat - sends his dolls to fight for him at both short and long distances. To make a fight successful, he should stay away from an enemy and harass him with his basic attacks.

Remember that if the opponent manages to get through, the dolls will not get back to you immediately. Instead they will be laying where the enemy has left them or start returning to you slowly. To summon them back instantly, press the block button.

When you perform double-jump, you will move along with your puppets. If you want to send only the dolls to fight, perform chakra dash.

Kankuro's ninjutsus are very useful in combat, as they affect a large area and are as quick as Ultimate.

The character's biggest weakness is revealed when an opponent gets through to him - before the dolls get back he can take quite a pounding. Their endurance is yet another issue. When hit by an enemy, they fall on the ground and stay inactive for a while, thus making you defenseless.

Awakening is another useful thing, as it completely modifies the gameplay. The character mounts a giant puppet, which increases his damage, while decreasing his speed significantly. He also gets more effective at close quarters, so you need to dash to the enemy in order to harm them. The only way to do this is by wasting the energy on chakra dash.