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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

1-1 Ryu's Test

Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! stage, including enemy strategies, collectible locations, and boss fight tips.

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! stage, including enemy strategies, collectible locations, and boss fight tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading right into the forest. Deflect shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete a challenge.
  2. 2
    Continue right, climb a wall, and use fireballs to cross platforms to find a Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Encounter Fuma Shields; be wary of their returning shuriken. Defeat elite enemies with blue auras.
  4. 4
    Proceed right, drop down, and defeat a Ronin and another Fuma Shield.
  5. 5
    Reach Shrine #2 and meet the merchant Muramasa. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
  6. 6
    Enter the cave, navigate spike traps, and defeat Skulls and a Flame Thrower.
  7. 7
    Destroy a fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
  8. 8
    Return and climb using fireballs. Near the top, use Guillotine Boost on fire-spitting faces. Find a Golden Scarab near Shrine #3.
  9. 9
    Continue left, defeat a Fuma Shield using Gurthka's shuriken.
  10. 10
    Find the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
  11. 11
    Navigate a large pit area with Red Ninjas. Lure them to attack.
  12. 12
    Continue left, climb walls, and defeat Jet Ninjas. Find Shrine #4.
  13. 13
    In the next pit area, kill a Red Ninja to find the first Crystal Skull above.
  14. 14
    Defeat Jet Ninjas and a Fuma Shield guarded by an elite Red Ninja to get the second Crystal Skull.
  15. 15
    Climb up, avoid bamboo spikes, and enter a cave for Shrine #5.
  16. 16
    Defeat a Ronin. Gurthka burns the bridge; run right, jump over a Ronin, and hang off the ledge to get the last Crystal Skull.
  17. 17
    Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas. Use an elite Jet Ninja to defeat a Fuma Shield.
  18. 18
    Navigate a tunnel with spikes, bouncing off fireballs to reach a ceiling. Go right to Shrine #6.
  19. 19
    Climb a shaft. Use an elite Red Ninja to defeat a Fuma Shield. Destroy a turret.
  20. 20
    Defeat a Drone and avoid a land mine. Meet a CIA Agent.
  21. 21
    Enter the cave behind the agent for Shrine #7.
  22. 22
    Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

  • Phase 1: Gurthka jumps, slams down, releasing 4 fireballs. Dodge between them and attack.
  • Phase 2: Gurthka flies low, swipes with a claw, and releases 3 fireballs. Dodge the claw, get close, and attack.
  • Phase 3: Gurthka breathes fire across most of the room. Move to the opposite side.
  • Phase 4: Gurthka slams the ground, creating 6 fire pillars. Stay between them.
  • Summon: Gurthka summons an elite skull with a blue aura for free damage.
  • Strategy: The arena has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side (e.g., left) and attack when Gurthka approaches. Dodge his attacks, especially the fire breath by moving to the opposite side. The fight is similar to the previous encounter.
Tips
  • Deflect 10 enemy projectiles (shuriken/kunai) for a challenge.
  • Avoid falling into pits to complete another challenge.
  • Use the environment and enemy attacks to your advantage, especially for collectibles and challenges.
  • The Triple Scarab is a significant find for currency.
  • Pay attention to enemy attack patterns to learn safe zones and attack windows.

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