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S-5 Secret Castle
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

S-5 Secret Castle

Complete walkthrough for S-5 Secret Castle in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, including enemy strategies, collectible locations (Crystal Skulls, Golden Scarabs, Scrolls), and boss fight tips against Gurthka.

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Complete walkthrough for S-5 Secret Castle in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, including enemy strategies, collectible locations (Crystal Skulls, Golden Scarabs, Scrolls), and boss fight tips against Gurthka.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading right, following the path. Deflect shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete a challenge.
  2. 2
    Climb the wall on the right, use platforms to reach higher ground, and use fireballs to cross to find the first Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Continue right, defeating Fuma Shields and Ronin. Reach the second shrine.
  4. 4
    Meet Muramasa, the merchant. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
  5. 5
    Proceed into the cave, avoiding spikes and defeating Skulls. Destroy a fake wall in the bottom right to find a secret room containing the Scroll collectible.
  6. 6
    Exit the cave and climb upwards, using fireballs. Near the top, use Guillotine Boost on fire-spitting faces. Reach the next shrine and a Golden Scarab.
  7. 7
    Continue left, defeat a Fuma Shield, and grab the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
  8. 8
    Navigate a large pit area, dealing with Red Ninjas. Continue left and climb walls to reach higher platforms. Defeat Jet Ninjas. Reach the next shrine.
  9. 9
    In the next pit area, defeat a Red Ninja to find the first Crystal Skull above.
  10. 10
    Continue left, defeating Jet Ninjas and Red Ninjas. Defeat an elite Red Ninja to get the second Crystal Skull.
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    Go up, use walls to avoid bamboo spikes, and enter a cave to find the next shrine.
  12. 12
    Kill a Ronin. On the wooden bridge, Gurthka burns it. Jump over a Ronin and hang off the ledge to get the third Crystal Skull.
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    Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas to reach platforms. Use an elite Jet Ninja to defeat a Fuma Shield.
  14. 14
    Enter a tunnel with spikes, bounce off fireballs to grab the ceiling, and proceed right to the next shrine.
  15. 15
    Climb a shaft outside. Defeat a Fuma Shield using a Red Ninja's blue aura. Avoid a turret and a Drone.
  16. 16
    After a scene with a CIA Agent, enter the cave behind for the final shrine.
  17. 17
    Proceed to the gate for the boss fight.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

  1. Gurthka has 4 main attacks: a ground slam with fireballs, a flying claw swipe with fireballs, a wide fire breath, and ground pillars.
  2. He also summons an elite enemy with a blue aura for free damage.
  3. The arena now has fire in the center, restricting movement. Stay on one side (e.g., left) and attack when safe.
  4. Dodge his attacks carefully, learning the patterns and safe zones. His fire breath can be avoided by moving to the opposite side of the room.
  5. The fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the main difference being the arena's central fire hazard.
Tips
  • Deflect 10 enemy projectiles: Stay near a Red Ninja and let him throw shuriken repeatedly.
  • Avoid falling into pits: Be cautious when crossing large gaps and pit areas.
  • Secret Room: Look for a fake wall in the bottom right of the cave after Shrine #2 to find the Scroll.
  • Collectibles: Keep an eye out for Golden Scarabs, Crystal Skulls, and the Scroll as indicated in the walkthrough.
  • Muramasa's Shop: Use Golden Scarabs to purchase useful talismans.

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