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Retrieve the Dragon Sword
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Retrieve the Dragon Sword

Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 'Retrieve the Dragon Sword' mission. Includes enemy strategies, collectible locations, and boss fight tips.

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 'Retrieve the Dragon Sword' mission. Includes 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 the wall, and use platforms to reach higher ground. Use fireballs to cross to a platform containing the first Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Proceed right, defeating Fuma Shields and Ronin. Reach Shrine #2 and meet the merchant, Muramasa. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
  4. 4
    Enter the cave, navigate spike traps, and defeat Skulls and a Flame Thrower. Destroy a fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
  5. 5
    Exit the cave and climb upwards using fireballs. Reach Shrine #3 and a Golden Scarab.
  6. 6
    Continue left, defeat Gurthka (who burns the bridge), and grab the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
  7. 7
    Navigate a large pit area, dealing with Red Ninjas. Climb walls to reach higher platforms and defeat Jet Ninjas. Reach Shrine #4.
  8. 8
    In the next pit area, find the first Crystal Skull above. Continue left, defeating Jet Ninjas and Fuma Shields. The second Crystal Skull is guarded by an elite Fuma Shield.
  9. 9
    Climb upwards, avoiding bamboo spikes. Enter a cave and reach Shrine #5.
  10. 10
    Defeat a Ronin and Gurthka (who burns another bridge). Run right, jump over a Ronin, and hang off the ledge to get the third Crystal Skull.
  11. 11
    Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas, then defeat a Fuma Shield. Navigate a spiked tunnel by bouncing off fireballs to the ceiling. Reach Shrine #6.
  12. 12
    Climb a shaft to the outside. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Jet Ninja. Destroy a turret and a Drone. Meet a CIA Agent.
  13. 13
    Enter the cave behind the agent to find Shrine #7.
  14. 14
    Proceed to the gate for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

  1. Gurthka has four main attacks: a ground slam with curving fireballs, a flying claw swipe with small fireballs, a wide fire breath attack, and a ground eruption creating fire pillars.
  2. He also summons a skull with a blue aura, which is a free damage opportunity.
  3. The arena now has fire in the center, restricting movement. Stay on one side (e.g., the left) and attack when he approaches.
  4. Dodge his attacks by learning their patterns and distances. His fire breath attack has a large range, so position yourself on the opposite side of the arena.
  5. This fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the main difference being the central fire hazard.
Tips
  • To complete the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge, find a safe spot with a Red Ninja and repeatedly deflect its shuriken.
  • Be mindful of falling into pits, especially in the larger pit areas.
  • Use the elite enemies (those with a blue aura) to your advantage for extra damage or to defeat specific tougher enemies.
  • Muramasa's talismans can provide useful buffs; consider the Blood Frenzy talisman.
  • Completion of Act 1, Chapter 3.
  • Progression to Act 2, Stage 2-1 Midnight Assault.
  • Potential for high rank based on time, kills, chain, and challenges completed.

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