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The Nest of Evil                           [wa17]
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

The Nest of Evil [wa17]

Master the Nest of Evil bonus dungeon in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Learn strategies to defeat bosses like Balore, Gergoth, Zephyr, and Aguni.

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Master the Nest of Evil bonus dungeon in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Learn strategies to defeat bosses like Balore, Gergoth, Zephyr, and Aguni.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Complete Wind's quest 'The Nest of Evil'.
  2. 2
    Return to the bridge outside Dracula's Castle.
  3. 3
    Drop down the gap.
  4. 4
    Activate the warp point and save room on your right.
  5. 5
    Head left at the very bottom to find a portrait.
  6. 6
    Enter the portrait to access The Nest of Evil.
  7. 7
    Navigate through seven levels, defeating enemies to open locked doors.
  8. 8
    Defeat the boss at the end of each level.
  9. 9
    After defeating a boss, warp back to the beginning, use the save room to heal, and warp back to continue.

Boss Battles:

  • Balore
    • HP: 3000
    • SP: 40
    • Weak Against: Slash
    • Strategy: Equip the Shuriken and Vampire Killer. Jump on Balore's hand to attack. Dash backward to avoid his downward hand movement (uppercut). Crouch on the floor to avoid his glowing-eye beam attack. Jump near him to avoid his hand swings, then quickly jump into the air to avoid another. Continue attacking with Vampire Killer and Shuriken while dodging.
  • Gergoth
    • HP: 3800
    • SP: 50
    • Weak Against: Slash, Whip, Fire
    • Strategy: Stand close to Gergoth and crouch to avoid its laser attack. Run as far left as possible to avoid its gas attack. Use the 1,000 Blades dual crush skill twice, then attack with the Vampire Killer.
  • Zephyr
    • HP: 3210
    • SP: 60
    • Weak Against: Slash, Whip, Fire
    • Strategy: If the screen flashes, jump over Zephyr as he dashes. If he climbs the ceiling, jump over him as he shoots himself towards you. Watch his body on the ground for quick knife throws and jump to dodge them.
  • Aguni
    • HP: 4000
    • SP: 70
    • Weak Against: Ice
    • Strategy: Jump to avoid flames when Aguni flies up and drops down. Slide under his hand when he smashes the floor. Weave between flames to avoid his rapid flame attacks. The Bible and Vampire Killer are recommended weapons.
Tips
  • Bring potions for healing.
  • There are no hidden items or secret rooms in The Nest of Evil.
  • You can replay levels before the boss to farm enemies if desired.

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