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S-4 Back in the Caves
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

S-4 Back in the Caves

Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 'S-4 Back in the Caves' level, detailing all collectibles, challenges, and boss strategies.

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 'S-4 Back in the Caves' level, detailing all collectibles, challenges, and boss strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading right through the forest. Deflect shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete a challenge.
  2. 2
    Climb a wall to reach platforms, use fireballs to cross, and collect your first Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Continue right, defeating Red Ninjas and Fuma Shields.
  4. 4
    At Shrine #2, meet the merchant Muramasa. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
  5. 5
    Proceed into the cave, avoiding spikes and defeating Skulls. Destroy a fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
  6. 6
    Climb upwards using fireballs. Near the top, use Guillotine Boost on fire-spitting faces to reach a platform with another Golden Scarab.
  7. 7
    At Shrine #3, Gurthka burns a bridge. Defeat a Fuma Shield. Collect the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
  8. 8
    Navigate a large pit area, dealing with Red Ninjas. Climb walls to reach higher platforms and defeat Jet Ninjas.
  9. 9
    At Shrine #4, find the first Crystal Skull above a pit. Continue left, defeat Jet Ninjas and Fuma Shields. A Red Ninja with a blue aura guards the second Crystal Skull.
  10. 10
    Enter a cave and find Shrine #5. Defeat a Ronin. Gurthka 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 to bounce off. Defeat a Fuma Shield. Use fireballs to cross a tunnel with spikes, leading to Shrine #6.
  12. 12
    Climb a shaft outside. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Jet Ninja with a blue aura. Destroy a turret and defeat a Drone. A land mine is present.
  13. 13
    Meet a CIA Agent. Head into the cave behind for Shrine #7.
  14. 14
    Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

  1. Gurthka has several attacks: a ground slam with fireballs, a flying claw swipe with fireballs, a wide fire breath, and a ground eruption creating fire pillars.
  2. He also summons a skull with a blue aura for free damage.
  3. The arena now has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side and attack when safe.
  4. Dodge his attacks, learning their patterns and safe zones. The flamethrower attack has a large range but can be avoided by staying on the opposite side of the arena.
Tips
  • To easily get the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge, stay near the start with a single Red Ninja and deflect his shuriken repeatedly.
  • Avoid falling into pits throughout the stage.
  • The Fuma Shield's returning shuriken is dangerous; watch its path carefully.
  • When fighting Gurthka, utilize the limited safe zones created by the arena's fire to your advantage.
  • The Triple Scarab is a significant find, providing 3 Golden Scarabs at once.

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