Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Stage 1-3 After The Demons!, including collectibles, challenges, and boss fight strategies against Gurthka.
Walkthrough
- 1Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken to complete a challenge. Collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down platforms.
- 2Encounter Fuma Shields; defeat them and any elite enemies. Continue right to Shrine #2.
- 3Meet Muramasa, the merchant. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
- 4Proceed into the cave, avoiding spikes. Destroy a fake wall to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
- 5Climb upwards using fireballs and avoid enemies. Collect a Golden Scarab near the top.
- 6Reach Shrine #3. Defeat Gurthka's shuriken attack. Collect the Triple Golden Scarab.
- 7Navigate a pit area with Red Ninjas. Climb upwards, defeating Jet Ninjas. Reach Shrine #4.
- 8In the pit area, find the first Crystal Skull. Defeat an elite Fuma Shield to get the second Crystal Skull.
- 9Climb upwards, avoid spikes, and reach Shrine #5.
- 10Defeat a Ronin. Gurthka burns the bridge; run right, jump over a Ronin, and hang off the ledge to get the last Crystal Skull.
- 11Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas. Defeat a Fuma Shield with an elite Jet Ninja. Bounce off a fireball to reach Shrine #6.
- 12Climb a shaft. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Jet Ninja. Avoid a turret and a Drone. Meet a CIA Agent.
- 13Enter the cave behind the agent to find Shrine #7.
- 14Approach the gate for the boss fight.
Boss Fight: Gurthka
- Gurthka has 4 main attacks: a ground slam with fireballs, a flying dash with claw swipe and fireballs, a wide fire breath, and ground pillars.
- He also summons a blue aura skull for free damage.
- The arena now has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side and attack when safe.
- Dodge his attacks, learning their patterns and safe zones. His fire breath can be avoided by moving to the opposite side of the arena.
- The fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the added arena hazard being the main difference.
Tips
- To deflect 10 enemy projectiles, lure a Red Ninja and have him repeatedly throw shuriken at you.
- The secret room containing the Scroll is behind a breakable wall in the cave before Shrine #2.
- The Triple Golden Scarab is found after Gurthka burns the bridge.
- Use the elite enemies (those with a blue aura) to your advantage to defeat tougher foes like Fuma Shields.
- When Gurthka uses his fire breath, move to the opposite side of the arena to avoid it.
- For his ground slam attack, dodge between the fireballs and attack him during his recovery.
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