Unlock the full potential of Ninja Gaiden Black's arsenal. Detailed guides for the Scythe, Falcon Talons, Tonfas, and Kusari-Gama, including combos and ultimate techniques.
This section details the various weapons available in Ninja Gaiden Black, focusing on their unique combos and ultimate techniques.
Scythe
The Scythe is a versatile weapon with good mid-range reach and a powerful aerial combo. It's particularly effective against larger enemies like mechs and werewolves.
Level 1 Combos
- PIERCING MOON: XXXXX
- SHADOW BANISHER: XXXX, X (HOLD BUTTON)
- MIST SLASH: XXXXY
- CORPSE SWEEP: XXY
- DEMON'S JAW: XYY
- ROUND HAZE: --> XXX
- FLYING HEADS: YY
- SERPENT'S CURSE: PRESS AND HOLD Y
- SOUL IMPALE: --> Y
- HUNTED CHIMERA: --> YY
Level 2 Combos
- DEATH'S GATE: XXX --> XXX
- DEMON PROCESSION: XXXXYYY
- DEATH'S CHARIOT: XXXY
- REVERSED WATERFALL: --> XYYYYY
- CRIES OF ARES: YYY
- GRAVEYARD SPIN: ROTATE 360, Y
Level 3 Combos
- DEATH'S PILLAR: XXX --> XXY
- RIVER STYX DROP: XXX --> XX, Y (HOLD BUTTON)
- REVERSED TSUNAMI: --> XXXXX
Ultimate Technique
- UNDERWORLD ERUPTION: PRESS AND HOLD Y + ESSENCE
- EMPIRE DESTROYER: PRESS AND HOLD Y + MAX ESSENCE
- MASSACRE SWEEP: ROTATE 360, PRESS AND HOLD Y + ESSENCE
- EXTERMINATION SWEEP: ROTATE 360, PRESS AND HOLD Y + MAX ESSENCE
Falcon Talons
The Falcon Talons excel at rapid, close-range attacks. Mastering their counterattack is key to unleashing devastating combos and Obliterations.
Level 1 Combos
- LION'S ROAR: XXXXX
- PANTHER TAIL KICK: XXX --> XXX
- TIGER'S CRUSHING JAW: XX --> X
- FLYING TIGER'S CLAW: XYX
- WHITE TIGER FLURRY: --> XXX
- WHITE TIGER GOUGE: --> XXXY
- BARED LION'S FANG: --> XXX, Y (HOLD BUTTON)
- BEAR STRIKE: YY
- FURIOUS TIGER CLAW: YY --> Y
- KING OF BEASTS: PRESS AND HOLD Y
- THUNDEROUS EARTH: --> Y
Level 2 Combos
- HEAVENY WOLF: XXXYYY
- RAVENOUS THROW: XXX, PRESS AND HOLD Y (HOLD BUTTON)
- RUNNING FLAME: XXYY
- VERMILION BIRD STRIKE: XX --> YYY
- PIERCING WOLF'S FANG: XYYY
- THUNDEROUS LION'S ROAR: --> XXXXXX
- CHARGING BOAR: YYY
- FURIOUS TIGER KICK: YY --> YY
- CRY OF THE PHOENIX: --> YY
Level 3 Combos
- CRUSHING VERMILION BIRD STRIKE: XX --> XXXXXX
- IZUNA DROP: XX --> XXXXXY
- WINGS OF THE PHANTOM ROC: XX --> XXYY
- WINGS OF THE VERMILION BIRD: XX --> XYYYY
Ultimate Technique
- CLAW OF A HUNDRED BEASTS: PRESS AND HOLD Y + ESSENCE
- FURY OF THE DIVINE BEASTS: PRESS AND HOLD Y + MAX ESSENCE
Tonfa
The Tonfas offer a faster attack speed and medium range, making them a good alternative to the Falcon Talons. Their Ultimate Technique can hit multiple enemies effectively.
Level 1 Combos
- GREAT EDGE: XXXXX
- IVORY FLOWER: XXXYX
- BLOOMING IRIS: XX --> XX
- CYPRESS COLUMN: XX --> XY
- CRADLED MOON: XY
- CRIMSON EDGE: X, PRESS AND HOLD Y, Y
- DEMONS' STAVES: --> X
- DEMON DEVOURER: --> XYY
- IRON WHEEL: YY
- VERMILION FAN: PRESS AND HOLD Y
- FLEETING BLOSSOMS: --> YY
Level 2 Combos
- FALLING PETALS FLOWING WATER: XXXYXXXX
- IZUNA DROP: XXXYXXXY
- FLUTTERING PEACOCK: XX --> Y
- FLOWER GARLAND DROP: XX --> XY
- DEMONS' DIAMONDS: --> XX
- STORM OF THE FOUR WINDS: YYY
- OVERLAPPING STORMS: ROTATE 360, Y
Level 3 Combos
- ONE THOUSAND BLOSSOMS: XXYYY
- DEMON TEARS KICK: --> XXXXX
Ultimate Technique
- SPRING WIND: PRESS AND HOLD Y + ESSENCE
- UNCONTROLLABLE BLOOM: PRESS AND HOLD Y + MAX ESSENCE
Kusari-Gama
The Kusari-Gama is a weapon with mixed ranges, effective against smaller enemies like ninjas and fish-like fiends. It can be somewhat unruly but offers unique attack patterns.
Level 1 Combos
- FACE STRIKE: XXXXX
- SKULL SHATTERER: XXYY
- HUNTING HEAVENS: XY
- ONE HUNDRED FEET: --> XX
- SPIRAL ATTACK: YY
- STORM OF SIX FLOWERS: PRESS AND HOLD Y
- SWEEPING CLOUDS: --> Y
- FLOWING SPIN: ROTATE 360, Y
Level 2 Combos
- GREAT SWEEP: XXXXY
- EAR SLICER: XXXYYY
- SERPENT SWING: XXXYY --> Y
- MIDNIGHT BLADE: XXX --> X
- SHRIKE DROP: XXX --> X (HOLD BUTTON)
- FLYING VINE: XX --> Y
- DEMON CUTTER: XX --> Y (HOLD BUTTON)
- FALLING SNOW: XYYYX
- TEMPLE BELL DROP: XYYYY
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