Editing Ninja (section)

===[[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons#AD&D 2nd Edition|2nd Edition]]===
They're introduced into the 2nd edition through the Complete Ninja's Handbook, which suddenly flips the above policy around: ''all'' ninjas are single-class only, no multi- or dual-classing allowed. They also [[Fail|lose most of the really cool shit detailed above]], being mostly just your regular sort of thieves with a bit better sneaking and more weapon options. At least they can detect noises and pick pockets now (though they're still worse at them than thieves). On the bright side, there's kits: Stealer-In is the basic package, Shadow Warrior is better at fighting but worse at thievery (and imposes onto you a racist accent and compulsion for dick jokes), Intruder is the sneaky spy that's never off-duty, Consort is the seductive charmer, Pathfinder all alone and aloof in the wilds, Lone Wolf even lonelier and usually hunted down by either his old clan or whatever enemy wiped them all out, and Spirit Warrior does magic. The other classes also get some quasi-ninja kits of their own.