Part 4

Master the Vigoorian Flails, Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang, and other weapons in Ninja Gaiden II. Learn ultimate techniques, combos, and find essential items in Part 4 of our guide.

Walkthrough:

Vigoorian Flails

Level 1 Combos

1. Dragon and Phoenix: XXXXXX
2. Fire Pit: XXY
3. Looming Fog: XYX
4. Grasping the Moon: XYY
5. Flowing Waves: XX
6. Horn of the Chimera: XXY
7. Flame Wheel: YY
8. Erupting Flame: Y
9. Nine Heavens: Rotate 360, Y

Level 2 Combos

1. Dragon Slaughter: XXX --> XXXXXX
2. Opened Path: XXXXXY
3. Wandering Destruction: XXXY
4. Pale Light: XXXY
5. Foe Destroyer: XXYY
6. Furious Strike: XYXXXX
7. Izuna Drop: XYXXXY
8. Insane Raven: XYYY
9. Insane Devil: XXXXX
10. Interrupted River: XXXY
11. Shining Heavens: YYY

Level 3 Combos

1. Furious Strike: XXX --> XXXXXYXXX
2. Izuna Drop: XXX --> XXXXXYXXY
3. Piercing Mountain: XXX --> XXXXXYYYYYY
4. Rising Serpent: YY

Ultimate Technique

1. Golden Dragon: Press and hold Y + Essence
2. Dancing Phoenix: Press and hold Y + Max Essence

UT Note: Tap the Y button repeatedly for additional strikes.

Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang

Level 1 Combos

1. Falling Flowers: XXXXX
2. Mahayana Blade: XXXYY
3. Double Lightning Strike: XX --> XX
4. Falling Dragon: XXX --> X
5. Double Zhong Kui Slash: XYX
6. Fire Dragon Spinning Descent: XYY
7. Purgatory Slash: X, Press and hold Y
8. Twin Continuous Slash: XX
9. Flying Dragon: XY
10. Swooping Dragon Fang: YYYY
11. Rolling Haze Slash: Press and hold Y
12. Rising Earth Blade: Y
13. Purgatory Slash: Press and hold Y

Level 2 Combos

1. Blade of Nirvana: XXXXXY
2. Blade of Dharma's Way: XYY
3. Lightning Pierce: XX --> XXX
4. King Slayer: XX --> Y
5. Mighty Zhong Kui: XYXXXX
6. Zhong Kui Izuna: XYXXXY
7. Zhong Kui Heavenly Sparrow: XYXXX, Y (Button Delay)
8. Falling Zhong Kui: XYXXY
9. Wind and Clouds: X, Press and hold Y, Y
10. Twin Cross Cut: XXX
11. Descending Dragon: XYY
12. Rise to Heaven: Rotate 360, Y

Level 3 Combos

1. Penetrating Lightning: XX --> XXX
2. Bladed Wind: XX --> XY
3. Emperor Slayer: XX --> YY
4. Spinning Zhong Kui: XYXXXXY
5. Zhong Kui Whirlwind: XYXXYY
6. Spinning Fire Dragon: XYYY
7. Divine Blade: X, Press and hold Y, YY
8. Great Chasm: YY, Y

Level 4 Combos (Blade of the Archfiend Only)

1. Underworld Drop: XX --> YYYY
2. Blade of the Mind: XX --> YYYYY

Ultimate Technique

1. Path of the Demon Dragons: Press and hold Y + Essence
2. Eight Heavenly Dragons: Press and hold Y + Max Essence

Dual Katana Note: After Ryu defeats Genshin in Chapter 14, he acquires the Blade of the Archfiend. When he equips this weapon, he combines it with the True Dragon Sword, which replaces the Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang.

Secondary Weapons/Projectiles

• Shuriken
• Windmill Shuriken
• Incendiary Shuriken
• Gatling Gun
• Fiend's Bane Bow

Muramasa Reloaded

Muramasa's shop returns with high prices. Collecting Crystal Skulls does not unlock special items but grants Achievement Points and a special unlockable.

Health Items & Enhancements

• Herbs of Spiritual Life: $3000
• Grains of Spiritual Life: $5000