The Shinobi is one of the fastest and most satisfying classes to play in SpiritVale. Instead of relying on long skill rotations, this build focuses on something much simpler: attack incredibly fast, trigger Double Attacks constantly, sustain yourself through Life Steal and Health on Hit, and melt enemies before they can fight back.
If you’re mainly playing solo, farming materials, or pushing through PvE content, this Auto Attack/Critical Melee Shinobi build is currently one of the strongest options available in Version 0.20.1.
Rather than chasing huge burst combos, you’ll be attacking almost nonstop while healing yourself with every hit, making it an excellent choice for long grinding sessions.
SpiritVale Shinobi Build Guide (v0.20.1) – Best Crit Melee Build
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| PvE Farming | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Solo Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Boss Damage | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| Survivability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| Beginner Friendly | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| PvP | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ |
This build is designed primarily for PvE grinding and solo progression.
Attribute Distribution
Your stat allocation is extremely straightforward.
| Attribute | Points |
|---|---|
| AGI | 100 |
| STR | 40 |
| VIT | 1 |
| DEX | 1 |
| INT | 1 |
| LUK | 1 |
Everything this build does revolves around attack speed.
Higher AGI provides:
- Faster basic attacks
- More Double Attack triggers
- Better mobility
- Higher DPS over time
Since most of your damage comes from repeated attacks rather than single heavy abilities, AGI gives the highest overall value.
Why 40 STR?
Strength provides enough raw attack power to noticeably increase your damage without sacrificing attack speed.
It’s the perfect secondary stat once AGI is maxed.
Equipment Build
Weapon
Abyss Shard
The centerpiece of the build.
Key Bonuses
- +20 ATK (+2 per refine)
- +10 MATK (+1 per refine)
- +50% Double Attack
- Shadow Step Damage +15%
- Shadow Step Cooldown -1 second
- Two Card Slots
The huge Double Attack bonus alone makes this weapon one of the best choices for Auto Attack Shinobi.
Off-Hand
Hunting Knife
Another outstanding weapon for attack-speed builds.
Bonuses
- +20 ATK
- +50% Double Attack
- Additional Hit
- Additional Flee
- Three Card Slots
Combined with Abyss Shard, you’ll trigger Double Attacks incredibly frequently.
Headgear
Ghostly Hat
Provides:
- AGI
- Flee
- Perfect Dodge
- Universal Resistance
Since survivability is one of the few weaknesses of Shinobi, these defensive bonuses are surprisingly valuable.
Face
Death’s Grin
One simple but powerful bonus:
- Health restored every hit
Considering how quickly this build attacks, those small heals add up incredibly fast.
Chest Armor
Stoneguard
One of the best all-around armor choices.
Provides:
- +15% HP
- +5 VIT
- Melee Damage Bonus
- High Defense
It gives just enough survivability without sacrificing offense.
Legwear
Bloodbound
Excellent sustain gear.
Bonuses include:
- HP Regeneration
- MP Regeneration
- Health on Hit
Perfect for long farming sessions.
Shoes
Ashwalker Shoes
Probably one of the most important mobility pieces.
Provides:
- Attack Speed
- Movement Speed
- Flee
These stats fit perfectly with Shinobi’s fast-paced playstyle.
Utility
Dualblade Sheath
Simple but effective.
Main bonus:
- +5% Attack Speed
Exactly what this build wants.
Accessories
2× Nightfang Stud
Each accessory provides:
- Health on Hit
- Small Defense increase
Running two of them significantly improves your sustain while farming.
Best Card Setup
Cards contribute a huge portion of this build’s performance.
Weapon Cards
5× Egglet Cards
Each card grants:
- +10% Attack Speed
- +1 AGI
This is one of the biggest reasons the build attacks so quickly.
Dragon Spark Cards
Used in:
- Headgear
- Face
- Utility
Each provides:
- +4% Attack
Simple, reliable damage increases.
Treant Tree Evergreen Card
Placed in the chest armor.
Bonus:
- +20% HP
An easy way to improve survivability.
Fish Man Yellow Card
Provides:
- +5 Critical
- +5% Critical Damage
Excellent for increasing overall DPS.
Razor Robot Card
Adds:
- Attack Speed
- Movement Speed
Both stats perfectly complement Shinobi.
Mosquito Bug Cards
Used in both accessories.
Each grants:
- +5 Health on Hit
Combined with your attack speed, this creates surprisingly strong self-healing.
Artifacts
All four artifact slots use Corporeal.
Each one provides:
- +3% Poison Damage
- +3% Shadow Damage
- +3% Holy Damage
- +3% Undead Damage
- +1 to All Stats
Stacking four of them gives a noticeable increase to both damage and overall stats.
Best Gems
Life Drain Gem
Increases:
- Life Drain Damage
Perfect for improving sustain.
Fan of Knives Gem
Boosts:
- Fan of Knives Damage
Useful whenever you need extra AoE damage.
Bloodfang Gem
Adds additional:
- Health on Hit
Makes farming much safer.
Flash Step Gem
Improves:
- Flash Step Damage
A nice bonus for mobility-focused combat.