arena takes base stats of your ninja at level 100, + 10% of your initiative

ultimately, arena fights are only slightly affected by your power outside that particular mode, and the outcome depends more on your ninjas and initiative and active gameplay. it doesnt "buff" weaker players or "weaken" stronger players, since this is a totally different game mode. your stats are different within arena mode.

all arena players are equal, but some are more equal than others :>

yea ninja stars should count