Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! stage, including collectibles, challenges, and boss fight strategy against Gurthka.
- 1Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete a challenge. Collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down using fireballs.
- 2Continue right, defeating Fuma Shields. After the next shrine, enter the cave and destroy a fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room containing the Scroll collectible.
- 3Continue upwards, using fireballs to ascend. Collect a Golden Scarab near the top.
- 4Proceed left, collect the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs). Navigate a pit area, defeating Red Ninjas and Jet Ninjas.
- 5Ascend using walls to find the first Crystal Skull above a Red Ninja. Continue left, defeat Jet Ninjas and a Fuma Shield guarded by an elite enemy to find the second Crystal Skull.
- 6Ascend further, avoiding spikes, and enter a cave for the next shrine.
- 7Kill a Ronin and proceed across a burning bridge. Hang off the ledge to collect the final Crystal Skull. Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas and defeat a Fuma Shield.
- 8Navigate a spiked tunnel using fireballs. Climb a shaft to reach an outdoor area. Defeat enemies and a turret.
- 9Meet a CIA Agent and enter the cave behind him for the final shrine.
- 10Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka.
Boss Fight: Gurthka
Gurthka has 4 main attacks:
- He slams down, releasing 4 fireballs that curve. Dodge between them and attack.
- He flies low, swipes with his claw, and releases 3 fireballs. Dodge his claw and attack.
- A large fire breath attack covering most of the arena. Move to the opposite side.
- He creates 6 fire pillars from the ground. Stay in the safe zones between them.
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 him when he approaches. His flamethrower attack has a larger safe zone due to the arena size.
- To complete the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge, find a Red Ninja and have him repeatedly throw shuriken at you.
- For the 'Avoid falling into pits' challenge, be cautious in all pit areas, especially the later ones with wider gaps.
- Consider buying the 'Blood Frenzy' talisman from Muramasa.
- Use the Guillotine Boost to bounce off fireballs from below near the top of the second ascent.
- Use elite enemies (blue aura) to defeat other enemies, especially the Fuma Shields.
Completion of the stage leads to Act 2 and the next stage, 2-1 Midnight Assault.
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