Part 3

Unlock the full potential of Ninja Gaiden II's arsenal. Master the Scythe, Falcon Talons, Tonfa, and Kusari-Gama with detailed combo lists and strategy guides.

This section details the various weapons available in Ninja Gaiden II, providing their combo lists and strategic uses.

Scythe
The Scythe offers mid-range attacks and a powerful aerial combo, effective against larger enemies like mechs and werewolves.

• Level 1 Combos: PIERCING MOON (XXXXX), SHADOW BANISHER (XXXX, X HOLD), MIST SLASH (XXXXY), CORPSE SWEEP (XXY), DEMON'S JAW (XYY), ROUND HAZE (--> XXX), FLYING HEADS (YY), SERPENT'S CURSE (Y HOLD), 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 (360, Y)
• Level 3 Combos: DEATH'S PILLAR (XXX --> XXY), RIVER STYX DROP (XXX --> XX, Y HOLD), REVERSED TSUNAMI (--> XXXXX)
• Ultimate Techniques: UNDERWORLD ERUPTION (Y + ESSENCE), EMPIRE DESTROYER (Y + MAX ESSENCE), MASSACRE SWEEP (360, Y + ESSENCE), EXTERMINATION SWEEP (360, Y + MAX ESSENCE)

Falcon Talons
These claws excel at lethal close-range combat. Mastering counterattacks is key to maximizing their effectiveness, leading to Obliterations and Ultimates.

• 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), BEAR STRIKE (YY), FURIOUS TIGER CLAW (YY --> Y), KING OF BEASTS (Y HOLD), THUNDEROUS EARTH (--> Y)
• Level 2 Combos: HEAVENY WOLF (XXXYYYY), RAVENOUS THROW (XXX, Y HOLD), 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 Techniques: CLAW OF A HUNDRED BEASTS (Y + ESSENCE), FURY OF THE DIVINE BEASTS (Y + MAX ESSENCE)

Tonfa
Faster and with a medium range, the Tonfas are a strong alternative to the Falcon Talons. Their Ultimate Technique can hit multiple enemies.

• Level 1 Combos: GREAT EDGE (XXXXX), IVORY FLOWER (XXXYX), BLOOMING IRIS (XX --> XX), CYPRESS COLUMN (XX --> XY), CRADLED MOON (XY), CRIMSON EDGE (X, Y HOLD, Y), DEMONS' STAVES (--> X), DEMON DEVOURER (--> XYY), IRON WHEEL (YY), VERMILION FAN (Y HOLD), 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 (360, Y)
• Level 3 Combos: ONE THOUSAND BLOSSOMS (XXYYY), DEMON TEARS KICK (--> XXXXX)
• Ultimate Techniques: SPRING WIND (Y + ESSENCE), UNCONTROLLABLE BLOOM (Y + MAX ESSENCE)

Kusari-Gama
This weapon has a short to wide range, making it versatile but sometimes unruly. It's effective against smaller enemies like ninjas, fish, and Gaja.

• Level 1 Combos: FACE STRIKE (XXXXX), SKULL SHATTERER (XXYY), HUNTING HEAVENS (XY), ONE HUNDRED FEET (--> XX), SPIRAL ATTACK (YY), STORM OF SIX FLOWERS (Y HOLD), SWEEPING CLOUDS (--> Y), FLOWING SPIN (360, Y)
• Level 2 Combos: GREAT SWEEP (XXXXY), EAR SLICER (XXXYYY), SERPENT SWING (XXXYY --> Y), MIDNIGHT BLADE (XXX --> X), SHRIKE DROP (XXX --> X HOLD), FLYING VINE (XX --> Y), DEMON CUTTER (XX --> Y HOLD), FALLING SNOW (XYYYX), TEMPLE BELL DROP (XYYYY)