Ninjutsu (Doton/Raiton; Requires Craft (visual arts) 15 ranks) [Deidara Kinjutsu, Earth, Lightning]
Rank: 13 (S-Class);
Learn DC: 29, 7 success;
Perform requirements: 17 ranks (DC 33);
Time: 1 attack action;
Components: C, S, X;
Range: 5 feet; Effect: One sculpture;
Duration: 1 round/level (or until discharged);
Saving Throws: Reflex negate (see text);
Chakra Resistance: Yes;
Chakra Cost: (see text).
Created by the master sculptor and shinobi Deidara, this technique allows the user to use
the finesse and depth of his art to create tiny animated Clay figures. The sculptures can
take upon any form, from a bird to a spider, and always carry a nasty surprise in explosive
form. To create the sculpture, the user needs 3 pounds of clay per size category above
Tiny (minimum 3 pounds, maximum Medium-sized) and costs 2 point of Chakra per d8
of the explosion.
Each size has the following limitations:
- Tiny (3 pounds): A tiny sculpture must occupy the square of a creature to deal any
damage, as it deal up to 7d8 point of explosion damage in a 5-ft. radius burst. The tiny sculpture
has a +15 bonus to Hide and Move Silently checks, a Chakra Pool equal to 2 times the
number of d8 it carries in its explosion, a defense of 17 and 6 hit points.
- Small (6 pounds): A small sculpture can carry up to 50 pounds of material and may deal
up to 9d8 point of explosion damage in a 10-ft.-radius burst. It has a +9 bonus to Hide and
Move Silently checks, a chakra pool equal to two times the number of d8 it carries in its
explosion, a defense of 14 and 9 hit points.
- Medium-sized (9 pounds): A Medium-sized sculpture can carry up to 300 pounds of
material and may deal up to 11d8 point of explosion damage in a 20-ft-radius burst. It has a +4
bonus to Hide and Move Silently checks, a chakra pool equal to two times the number of
d8 it carries in its explosion, a defense of 11 and 17 hit points.
All damage suffered by the explosions can be halved with a successful Reflex save. Each
sculpture moves at a speed of 30 feet per round and acts on the user's mental directions
only. It cannot be taken over or affected by any mind-affecting effects, and is immune to
all conditions, as well as sneak attacks and critical hits. By spending three times the
required amount of clay, the user can create a flying sculpture that can move at a flying
speed of 30 feet, with a clumsy maneuverability. The user may set off the explosion of the
sculpture, as long as it remains within sight, as a free action. Once destroyed or when the
duration expires, the sculpture reverts back to inanimate, harmless clay.
Expendable Components: A mass of clay of the specified weight to create the sculpture.