Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! stage, including enemy strategies, collectible locations, and boss fight tips.
Walkthrough
- 1Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken to complete a challenge. Climb the wall to reach platforms, then use fireballs to cross to a Golden Scarab.
- 2Continue right, defeating Red Ninjas and Fuma Shields. Reach Shrine #2 and meet Muramasa, the merchant.
- 3Enter the cave, carefully cross spike traps, and defeat Skulls. Destroy a fake wall to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
- 4Exit the cave and climb using fireballs. Near the top, use Guillotine Boost on fireballs to reach Shrine #3 and a Golden Scarab.
- 5Continue left, defeat a Fuma Shield, and grab the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
- 6Navigate a large pit area, defeating Red Ninjas and Jet Ninjas. Climb walls to reach Shrine #4.
- 7In the next pit area, find the first Crystal Skull above. Continue left, defeating Jet Ninjas and Fuma Shields. Defeat an elite Red Ninja to get the second Crystal Skull.
- 8Climb upwards, avoiding bamboo spikes, and enter a cave for Shrine #5.
- 9Defeat a Ronin, then Gurthka burns the bridge. Run right, avoid a Ronin, and hang off the ledge to get the final Crystal Skull.
- 10Cross another pit area using Jet Ninjas to bounce off. Defeat a Fuma Shield with an elite Jet Ninja.
- 11Navigate a tunnel with spikes, using fireballs to reach a ceiling and proceed to Shrine #6.
- 12Climb a shaft outside. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Red Ninja. Destroy a turret and defeat a Drone. Avoid a land mine and meet a CIA Agent.
- 13Enter the cave behind the agent for Shrine #7.
- 14Proceed to the gate for the boss fight against Gurthka.
Boss Fight: Gurthka
- Gurthka has 4 main attacks: a ground slam with fireballs, a flying claw swipe with returning fireballs, a wide fire breath, and a ground eruption creating fire pillars.
- He also summons an elite skull with a blue aura for free damage.
- The arena now has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side and attack when he approaches.
- Dodge his attacks by learning their patterns and distances. His fire breath can be avoided by moving to the opposite side of the room.
- This fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the main difference being the arena's fire hazard.
Tips
- To deflect 10 enemy projectiles for a challenge, stay near the first Red Ninja and let him repeatedly throw shuriken at you.
- When fighting Fuma Shields, be aware of the returning fuma shuriken.
- Use the Guillotine Boost on fireballs to reach higher platforms.
- The Triple Scarab is crucial for currency.
- When crossing pit areas, use enemies like Jet Ninjas to bounce across.
- Destroy turrets before proceeding.
- The CIA Agent provides a brief interaction before the final boss.
- The fire in the center of the arena during the Gurthka fight is a significant obstacle; adapt your strategy accordingly.
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