Defeat Genshin & Find Wind Blades in Ninja Gaiden II Part 12

Q: How to defeat Genshin in Ninja Gaiden II?

This section covers the boss battle against Genshin and the acquisition of the Art of the Wind Blades Ninpo scroll. It also details navigating the Castle Rooftop, Castle Penthouse, and Times Square South areas.

Q: Where to find Art of the Wind Blades in Ninja Gaiden II?

This section covers the boss battle against Genshin and the acquisition of the Art of the Wind Blades Ninpo scroll. It also details navigating the Castle Rooftop, Castle Penthouse, and Times Square South areas.

Q: How to beat Van Gelf in Ninja Gaiden II?

This section covers the boss battle against Genshin and the acquisition of the Art of the Wind Blades Ninpo scroll. It also details navigating the Castle Rooftop, Castle Penthouse, and Times Square South areas.

Q: Ninja Gaiden II Crystal Skull locations?

This section covers the boss battle against Genshin and the acquisition of the Art of the Wind Blades Ninpo scroll. It also details navigating the Castle Rooftop, Castle Penthouse, and Times Square South areas.

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Walkthrough

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After emerging from the dragon's mouth, you'll be ambushed by Warlocks on the Castle Rooftop - Upper. Defeat them and ascend to the upper roofs.
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In the Castle Penthouse, you'll face Archers and ninjas. Clear the area.
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Open the chest to find a Lives of the Thousand Gods. Equip it.
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Go up the stairs and approach the dead body to find a Life of the Gods.
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Go back downstairs and drop down the mini-trapdoor near the chest to find the Save Statue.
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Climb the stairs and open the doorway for the boss battle.
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BOSS BATTLE: GENSHIN
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Genshin's attacks are painful; focus on defense and aggression. Always block.
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When Genshin uses Shadow Rush or misses the Flying Swallow attack, evade or block, then counter with an X, Y, Y combo. Repeat this tactic.
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Defeat Genshin to complete the mission.
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After the mission, you'll be in Times Square South. Your objective is to find the Art of the Wind Blades scroll.
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You can choose to fight enemies first or proceed directly. To fight, move to the middle of the area to encounter Van Gelfs.
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Van Gelfs are aggressive; use close-combat counters. Stick to close-range combat.
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After clearing the area, explore for chests.
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Go to the street corner where you started the chapter and approach the dead body to retrieve the Art of the Wind Blades Scroll.
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Proceed to the Maintenance Hallway. Archers and ninjas will ambush you. Try out the Wind Blades Ninpo.
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Eliminate the enemies and approach the stairway. More enemies, including Archers and Warlocks, will appear on the upper level. Clear them out.
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Go back to the stairway and take it to the top to find Crystal Skull #5 behind an enclosed gate.
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Continue back down to the area where you encountered the ninjas and approach the Save Statue to save your game.
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Use a Bird Flip at the nearby shaft to emerge on the rooftop. You will encounter Mini-Dragons.
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Equip the Fiend's Bane Bow and shoot the Mini-Dragons twice to kill them.
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In the next Rooftop area, you will face archers from a distance. Approach the dead body on the right for arrows.

Tips

For Genshin, prioritize blocking and countering with the X, Y, Y combo when he is vulnerable.
Use the Wind Blades Ninpo against the Archers and ninjas in the Maintenance Hallway.
The Fiend's Bane Bow is effective against the Mini-Dragons.

Lives of the Thousand Gods
Life of the Gods
Art of the Wind Blades Scroll
Crystal Skull #5

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