Are Shadow Clones weaker than the original?

Duplicating oneself through an ability (and not genetic cloning or time travel*) then each clone is roughly 50\% weaker than the original and each addition clone brings that down further.

How long does Naruto’s shadow clone last?

The clone apparently lasted indefinitely since the ruse was never discovered. Sasuke Uchiha views Naruto’s extensive use of shadow clones as a symbolic way to avoid loneliness. In Naruto episode 129, Sasuke claims that the Sharingan can distinguish clones from the original.

Are wood clones better than shadow clones?

Wood clones are more durable than shadow clones, able to constantly communicate with the jutsu user, and has a link with the user that allows them to act according to how the user wants them to.

What makes Naruto’s shadow clones different?

The difference between shadow clones and a normal clone is that shadow clones are physical copies while normal clones (water clone, earth clone, etc.) are illusions and would disperse if struck with relatively small but sufficient amount of force.

How do shadow clones work in Naruto?

Because they have their own chakra, shadow clones can perform other jutsu, including making more shadow clones. Shadow clones usually disperse once they are struck hard enough, but they have been shown capable of enduring injuries for a time. When a clone’s task is completed, it can disperse itself or be dispersed by its user.

How much endurance does a shadow clone have?

The basic shadow clone has 25\% of the user’s endurance. An additional feat can be added to the shadow clone to augment it and make it more durable with 50\% of the user’s endurance. All clones require a minimum of 50 CP upon creation.

How many clones can Naruto make at once?

It really depends on what you mean by “thousands of clones” and in what time span. Specifically, Naruto can make many clones with “Kagebunshin no Jutsu”. By the end of the series, he acquires “Tajuu Kagebunshin no Jutsu”, which multiplies the amount of clones he can make tenfold.

Does Naruto ever run out of Chakra?

By the end of the series, he acquires “Tajuu Kagebunshin no Jutsu”, which multiplies the amount of clones he can make tenfold. However, Naruto can still run out of chakra, thus leading to his sometimes making a few clones.

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