Understanding modes

Modes are special states or ability sets reached through bloodline-specific progression. Their requirements vary; a generic level or a single universal awakening method should not be assumed.

Documented mode families

FamilyAssociated abilities
SharinganOcular information and passive effects across stages.
ByakuganPerception, rotation and palm techniques.
KetsuryuganBlood-based attacks and draining effects in the mode directory.
Itachi MangekyoAmaterasu and Susanoo.
Obito MangekyoKamui and intangibility.

Other bloodline progressions

For the Shark transformation, Butterfly Mode and Inner Gates, follow the corresponding Hoshigaki, Akimichi and Lee entries. Mode names here are references, not a claim that every listed form is immediately obtainable.

Detailed progression guides

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