The effectiveness of the ninjutsu "Utsusemi" now relies on the type of attack that is being used on the caster. When attacked, the following five outcomes can occur:
Caster evades attack and one "copy image" is lost.
This normally occurs when the caster is hit with a single physical or magical attack.
The number of lost copy images varies.
This normally occurs when the caster is hit with an area attack such as Whirl of Rage. The number of copy images lost (and extra damage taken) is calculated by taking into account the potency of the attack as well as the caster's current ninjutsu skill level.
All copy images are lost and the caster takes damage.
This normally occurs when the caster is hit with an area attack spell such as Firega.
The caster takes damage without losing any of his/her copy images.
This normally occurs when the caster is hit with breath, or self-destruct type attacks.
The caster is enfeebled without losing any of his/her copy images. This normally occurs when the caster is hit with an enfeebling spell that does not inflict damage, such as Silence.
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All enemy attacks fall into one of the above categories.
The copy images created by the spells Blink and Aerial Armor can also be removed in the same manner as that explained under "the number of lost copy images varies" (above).
When area attacks which applies as the outcome, "The number of lost copy images varies," are used against target with "Blink" or "Aerial Armor," all copy images will be lost, thus dealing damage to the target.