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Part 12
Ninja Gaiden 4

Part 12

Navigate Ninja Gaiden 4 Part 12, detailing encounters with Arioct Fiends and Knightmares, and finding the LIVES OF THE THOUSAND GODS.

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Navigate Ninja Gaiden 4 Part 12, detailing encounters with Arioct Fiends and Knightmares, and finding the LIVES OF THE THOUSAND GODS.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the initial cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (non-interactive story sequence), collect an Elixir from a dead body in the Valley of the Shadows.
  2. 2
    Defeat the two ninjas that appear from either side.
  3. 3
    Locate and open a chest at the end of the mountain ledge where the second ninja appeared.
  4. 4
    Continue up the hill towards the fortress, ignoring the large closed doorway for now.
  5. 5
    Traverse the rocky ledges to the top, jumping over an open gap to find Ayane's first Kunai scroll.
  6. 6
    Grab a ledge by running against the wall, shimmy right, and climb up.
  7. 7
    Open a nearby chest for an item.
  8. 8
    Climb the next wall, jump up, and ascend the large tree bark to a ledge where two more enemies await.
  9. 9
    Defeat these enemies and use a Wall Run to reach the next ledge.
  10. 10
    Open the chest on this ledge to receive a new item.
  11. 11
    Jump towards a branch, swing, and jump to the next ledge.
  12. 12
    Use a Bird Flip (a special jump maneuver) to reach the upper ledge and prepare for battle as three more enemies emerge from a cave pathway. You can defeat them or use a Bird Flip to escape the cave.
  13. 13
    Enter the Ninja Fortress and defeat two more enemies in the entrance area.
  14. 14
    In the first room (brown room), eliminate three enemies and open a chest.
  15. 15
    Proceed to the Yellow Room, where 6-8 enemies will drop from the ceiling. Use evasive maneuvers and combos to defeat them.
  16. 16
    Exit the Yellow Room through the newly opened doorway to the Storage Hall.
  17. 17
    In the Storage Hall, defeat three enemies waiting on the right side.
  18. 18
    Before exiting, locate a large Samurai statue holding a Key Item on the opposite side of the room. Collect the Elixirs next to it.
  19. 19
    Exit the hall through the opposite doorway to the Tatami Room.
  20. 20
    In the Tatami Room, open the chest next to the door to find LIVES OF THE THOUSAND GODS #1, which increases your health bar.
  21. 21
    Proceed further into the room and prepare for more enemies to drop from the ceiling. Use the On-Land Charge move (a charging attack) on them.
  22. 22
    Once the room is cleared, open the chest to obtain a FLYING SWALLOW Scroll.
  23. 23
    Exit the room by interacting with the scroll on the wall next to a large pot.
  24. 24
    Enter the Dojo Room, avoiding the large trapdoor in the center for now.
Tips
  • To farm essence (currency) quickly, you can net close to 10,000 essence in one encounter with Large Dung Beetles or Large Green Fish and repeat.
  • For Large Dung Beetles, equip the Dabilahro and perform a downward wall strike to kill a couple. Then, use the On-Land Charge for an Ultimate Technique, rolling and jumping rapidly from one end of the room to the other.
  • For Large Green Fish, avoid swimming in front of them. You can also kill them using APFSDS Cores (if standing above them on dry ground) or with the Spear Gun.
  • For Arioct Fiends (crab enemies), use the Flying Swallow (a rapid aerial attack) and mid-air Explosive Arrows.
  • For Knightmares (Vigoorian Berserker enemies), equip a Level-3 Dabilahro. Let the Knightmare attack you, and exploit the fact that Ryu's block does not break their guard (except for the second combo hit) by using Counterattack frequently.
  • Some enemies mentioned, like Large Dung Beetles, Large Green Fish, Arioct Fiends, and Knightmares, typically appear in harder modes or Mission Mode, but may appear in earlier sections on Hard, Very Hard, or Master Ninja Mode.
  • The walkthrough for Part 12 is detailed for Ninja Dog/Normal Mode and includes locations for all Power-Ups and 50 Golden Scarabs.

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