Master Ninja Gaiden Part 3 with a comprehensive guide to controls, Ryu's armory including the Dragon Sword, and essential gameplay mechanics. Learn combat techniques and button mappings.
This section covers the gameplay aspects and Ryu's armory in Ninja Gaiden. It details button mappings, combat techniques, and weapon specifics, primarily focusing on the Dragon Sword.
Controls:
- X Button: Jump
- Circle Button: Secondary/Projectile Weapon
- Square Button: Regular Attack
- Triangle Button: Hard Attack/Hold for Ultimate Technique
- Start Button: Menu Screen
- Select Button: Map
- L1 Button: Block
- L2 Button: Karma Score
- R1 Button: Re-center Camera
- R2 Button: Map Button
- D-Pad Left/Right: Choose Healing/Restore Item
- D-Pad Up: Remove Inventory Screen
- D-Pad Down: Use Healing/Restore Item
- L3 Button: Not Used
- R3 Button: Toggle First-Person/Third-Person Camera
Movement & Combat Techniques:
- Wind Run: X + Square
- Ninpo: Circle + Triangle (Shake Sixaxis for more power)
- Counterattack: Press Triangle or Square while blocking
- Reverse Wind: Move analog stick in any direction while blocking
- Ryu can shoot Arrows in mid-air.
- Ryu can automatically run on water.
- When an enemy breaks your guard, it will make a "CLANG" sound.
- The Dragon Sword does not need to be upgraded to use the Flying Swallow.
- Ryu can absorb Essence for an On-Land Charge while blocking.
Ryu's Armory - Dragon Sword:
The Dragon Sword is Ryu's default weapon. Mastering it is key to learning other weapons.
Level 1:
- Crimson Slash: Square, Square, Square
- Tiger Roar: Square, Square, Triangle
- Fiend Bane's Kick: Square, Square, Push Analog Stick Forward
- Early Winter Rain: Square, Square, Push Analog Stick Forward, Triangle
- Windmill Slash: Push Analog Stick Forward, Square
- Blade of the Undefeatable: Triangle
- Haze Straight Slash: Press & Hold Triangle
- Azure Dragon: Push Analog Stick Forward, Triangle
- Scarlet Dragon: Push Analog Stick Forward, Press & Hold Triangle
- Violent Wind: Square while running
- Thunderclap Kick: Triangle while running
- Blade of Empty Air: Jump straight up, Triangle
- Air Destruction Slash: Jump forward, Square
- Falling Dragon Blade: Jump forward, Triangle
- Cicada Slash: Run against wall, Square or Triangle
- Divine Cicada Slash: Square or Triangle during Bird Flip
Level 2:
- Fang of the Wolf: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle
- Blade of Nirrti: Square, Triangle, Square, Square, Square
- Violent Gale: Square, Square while running
- Flying Crane: Rotate Left Analog Stick 360 degrees, Triangle
Level 3:
- Blade of the Dragon's Tail: Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle
- Gleaming Blade: Rotate Left Analog Stick 360 degrees, Press & Hold Triangle
Level 4:
- Dragon Tear: Square, Square, Square, Triangle
- Blade of the Twin Dragons: Push Analog Stick Forward, Press & Hold Triangle, Triangle, Triangle
Ultimate Techniques:
- Extinction Straight Slash: Triangle + Essence
- Storm of the Heavenly Dragon: Triangle + Max Essence
- Roaring Gleam: Rotate Left Analog Stick 360 degrees, Press & Hold Triangle + Essence
- True Dragon Gleam: Rotate Left Analog Stick 360 degrees, Press & Hold Triangle + Max Essence
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