1 definition by H-o-G
The act of nerfing something without any forewarning.
While most nerfs are announced that they will happen before they actually happen, a ninja nerf is simply done, leaving the players to discover, usually being completely screwed over at the same time due to being surprised.
While most nerfs are announced that they will happen before they actually happen, a ninja nerf is simply done, leaving the players to discover, usually being completely screwed over at the same time due to being surprised.
Player A: C'mon, let's go kill that boss. I'll get my shifter tank.
Player B: Ok, let's go. Those shifter tanks get like 2000 hp, so we should be fine.
*Player A and B get to the Boss*
Player A: omfg Wtf!? I've only got 800 hp!? *dies*
Player B: Oh Fuck... *dies*
Player A: Well wtf... I had 2000 hp yesterday... I didn't see anything about a nerf on the forums, did you?
Player B: Nope. Must have been a ninja nerf.
Player B: Ok, let's go. Those shifter tanks get like 2000 hp, so we should be fine.
*Player A and B get to the Boss*
Player A: omfg Wtf!? I've only got 800 hp!? *dies*
Player B: Oh Fuck... *dies*
Player A: Well wtf... I had 2000 hp yesterday... I didn't see anything about a nerf on the forums, did you?
Player B: Nope. Must have been a ninja nerf.
by H-o-G August 11, 2006