Enemies Encountered: N/A

Navigate the early castle and Royal Chapel in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. Learn enemy types and find key items like Heart Max Up and Aquamarine.

Alright, so we're kicking things off in the early stages of Dracula's castle. You know how it is – right after death strips you of your gear, you gotta start from scratch. Don't worry, though, we'll get you back in fighting shape!

The first thing you'll want to do is walk over that switch. It'll activate a platform, and right there you can grab a Heart Max Up. Snag that, and then head through the now-clear barrier. Keep going up and then left into the next room. It's a good spot to save your progress, so make sure to do that.

Next up, we're aiming for the Royal Chapel. This means we need to backtrack a bit, heading back through the Alchemist Laboratory. Remember that green/blue door on the left side from when you fought Slogra and Gaibon? That's our target. You'll find the path to it in that big, long vertical room. Look for the top-left area, opposite where you entered from the Slogra and Gaibon fight. If you pull up your map (press Select), it should be the only section you've explored on the top-left. Once you're in the hallway with that door, push left to enter. You'll trigger a cutscene with Maria, and then it's through the red door into the Royal Chapel.

Royal Chapel Details:

• Suggested Level: 13
• Items Found: Aquamarine, Goggles, Knight Shield, Life Max Up, Str. Potion, Silver Plate, Zircon, potion, cutlass.
• Enemies You'll Face: Bone Pillar, Corner Guard, Spectral Sword, Skelerang, Black Crow, Winged Guard, Hunting Girl, Blue Raven, Bat, Bone Halberd.