Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - Muramasa's Trials Guide

Walkthrough

1
Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete the challenge. Collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down platforms.
2
Encounter Fuma Shields; defeat them and any elite enemies. Proceed to Shrine #2.
3
Meet Muramasa, the merchant. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
4
Enter the cave, avoid spikes and Skulls. Destroy the fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room with a Scroll collectible.
5
Navigate upward using fireballs and wall climbs. Collect a Golden Scarab at the top.
6
Continue left, defeat Gurthka, and collect the Triple Scarab.
7
Carefully traverse the pit area with Red Ninjas. Ascend using walls to find the first Crystal Skull.
8
Defeat Jet Ninjas and Fuma Shields. A Red Ninja with a blue aura guards the second Crystal Skull.
9
Climb upwards, avoid spikes, and enter a cave for Shrine #5.
10
Kill a Ronin, then Gurthka burns the bridge. Jump over a Ronin and hang off the ledge to get the final Crystal Skull.
11
Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas. Defeat a Fuma Shield with a blue-aura enemy. Navigate a spiked tunnel.
12
Climb a shaft to Shrine #6. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Drone. Avoid a landmine.
13
Meet a CIA Agent. Head into the cave behind for Shrine #7.
14
Proceed to the gate for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

Phase 1: Gurthka attacks by jumping, slamming the ground to release fireballs. Dodge between fireballs and attack.
Phase 2: Gurthka flies low, swipes with a claw, and releases 3 fireballs. Dodge roll, get close, and attack.
Phase 3: Gurthka uses a large fire breath attack. Move to the opposite side of the room.
Phase 4: Gurthka slams the ground, creating 6 fire pillars. Stay between the pillars.
Special: Gurthka summons a blue aura skull for free damage.
Strategy: The arena has fire in the center. Stay on one side (e.g., left) and attack when Gurthka approaches. His attacks have predictable patterns.

Tips

Deflect 10 enemy projectiles (shuriken/kunai) for a challenge.
Avoid falling into pits to complete another challenge.
The secret room with the Scroll is behind a destructible wall in the cave after Shrine #2.
The Triple Scarab is located after defeating Gurthka the first time in this stage.
Be cautious in pit areas and when crossing platforms.
Use the blue aura enemies to defeat elite enemies like Fuma Shields.

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