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Smoke Bomb

Vanish in the mist and turn chaos into opportunity with this essential ninja tool.

The Smoke Bomb is a Prosthetic Tool used by the One-Armed Wolf. It fills the air with thick, obscuring clouds, serving as a critical instrument for both stealth infiltration and combat evasion. Unlike weapons that deal direct damage, this device manipulates visibility, allowing the shinobi to vanish from enemy perception or break line-of-sight during engagements.

User
Wolf (The Protagonist)
Type
Prosthetic Tool
Primary Function
Visual Obscuration & Stealth
Damage Output
None
Upgrade Path
Increases Charge Capacity
Acquisition
Blueprint from Sculptor's Tools

Lore & Background

The source does not provide specific lore or story details about the Smoke Bomb. It only states that the tool is used by the One-Armed Wolf and functions as a stealth and evasion device.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide a specific story or narrative moment involving the Smoke Bomb.

Reader's Guide

Players unlock this utility by purchasing its Blueprint from the Sculptor using Sen or acquiring it through exploration in Ashina Castle. It functions primarily as a stealth aid; throwing it before an engagement allows for instant assassination opportunities without triggering alarms. In open combat, the Smoke Bomb is vital for resetting enemy aggression. When overwhelmed by multiple foes or a powerful boss attack, deploying smoke breaks their lock-on and grants a momentary window to reposition or heal safely. It does not inflict damage but creates space where none existed before. Upgrading the tool at the Sculptor's Tools increases the number of charges available per use, ensuring you are never caught without an escape route.

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