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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's '1-3 After The Demons!' stage, including collectibles, challenges, and boss fight strategy against Gurthka.

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's '1-3 After The Demons!' stage, including collectibles, challenges, and boss fight strategy against Gurthka.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken to complete the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge. Climb the wall to reach platforms, use fireballs to cross, and collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down.
  2. 2
    Continue right, defeating Fuma Shields. After Shrine #1, proceed into the cave, avoiding spikes and Skulls. Destroy a fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room containing the Scroll collectible.
  3. 3
    Climb upwards using fireballs. Near the top, use fireballs to ascend. After Shrine #2, continue left, defeat Gurthka, and collect the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
  4. 4
    Navigate the pit area carefully, dealing with Red Ninjas. Climb upwards to find Shrine #4.
  5. 5
    In the next pit area, use Jet Ninjas to cross. After Shrine #5, proceed through the cave with spikes, bouncing off fireballs to reach the ceiling and continue right.
  6. 6
    Climb the shaft to emerge outside. Defeat enemies and a turret. After a scene with a CIA Agent, enter the cave for Shrine #7.
  7. 7
    Proceed to the gate for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Challenges:

  • Time: 6 minutes
  • Kills: 75
  • Chain: 15
  • Find the secret room: Destroy the fake wall in the cave after Shrine #1.
  • Deflect 10 enemy projectiles: Deflect shuriken thrown by Red Ninjas.
  • Avoid falling into pits: Be cautious in areas with large drops.

Collectibles:

  • Crystal Skulls: 3 (One after Shrine #4, one guarded by an elite enemy after Shrine #4, and one below the wooden bridge after Shrine #5).
  • Golden Scarab: 5 (One after the initial platforms, one after Shrine #2, one Triple Scarab after Shrine #3, and two more throughout the stage).
  • Scroll: 1 (Found in the secret room after Shrine #1).

Boss Fight: Gurthka

  • Phases: Gurthka has multiple attacks including a ground slam with fireballs, a flying claw swipe with fireballs, a wide fire breath attack, and a ground slam creating fire pillars. He also summons a blue aura skull for free damage.
  • Strategy: The arena now has fire in the center, restricting movement. Stay on one side and attack when Gurthka approaches. Dodge his fire breath by moving to the opposite side. The fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the added environmental hazard.

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