Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden Part 56, covering the Peristyle Passage, Outer Sanctuary, Underground Sanctuary, and the Paz Zu boss battle. Includes collectibles and strategies.
Walkthrough
- 1After the previous area, re-enter Peristyle Passage to trigger an Enemy Ambush.
- 2After the ambush, go between the pillars near the entrance and use continuous Bird Flips to reach the top for Golden Scarab #33.
- 3Approach the large statue at the end of the Peristyle Passage and perform a continuous Bird Flip followed by a downward strike on the step button to unlock the exit door.
- 4Enter the Outer Sanctuary, defeat the swarming bats using Flails or Shurikens.
- 5Before exiting the Outer Sanctuary, look for a high ledge above. Use a continuous Wall-to-Wall Run from the left side to reach it and open the chest for Life of the Gods #27.
- 6Exit the Outer Sanctuary through the large double doors.
- 7Enter the Underground Sanctuary, kill the appearing fiends, and enter the open doorway on the left.
- 8Inside this room, pick up Arrows and Golden Scarab #34 from a dead body.
- 9To reach the top of the Underground Sanctuary, use a continuous Wall-to-Wall Run from the right side of the entrance.
- 10On the top ledge, equip the Strongbow and shoot the shining medallion on the opposite ledge to lower a chained wall.
- 11Use a Wall Run on the chained wall to reach the ledge, take the stairs to the upper ledge, open the chest, and proceed.
- 12Jump towards the branch and swing to the next ledge.
- 13Approach the glowing mantle and grab the Brand of Valor.
- 14Use the Save Point to save your game.
- 15Golden Scarab #35 is located right behind the Save Point.
- 16Jump down and place the Brand of Valor on the engraving in the middle of the Sanctuary to trigger a boss battle.
- 17Defeat the boss, Paz Zu. (HARD MODE NOTE: Paz will have pink shadow fiends assisting him).
- 18After the boss battle, Mission Complete.
- 19Begin Chapter 13: Path to Zarkhan in the Underground Sanctuary Moats. Approach the Save Point and SAVE your game.
- 20Open the nearby chests for a Map and a goodie.
- 21Eliminate the Stinkfish and Green Fish enemies in the water. Use projectile weapons on Stinkfish and evade their attacks with Reverse Wind rolls. Counter with Windmill Shuriken or use Water Run with Explosive Arrows if they are far.
- 22After clearing the area, swim under the large gateway next to the Save Point to find Golden Scarab #36 in an open gap.
- 23Swim through the broken metal bars, swim up, and destroy the Copters.
- 24Dive down and swim through the underwater tunnel, avoiding spikes.
- 25Emerge from the water, climb up, and approach Muramasa's Statue to restock if needed.
- 26Next to the statue, grab the Spear Gun weapon from a dead body.
- 27Swim out of the cavern through the next underwater tunnel.
- 28Emerging from the spike-infested tunnel, use Windmill Shuriken while running on the water to destroy the Laser Copters.
- 29Look above the next waterway tunnel to find Golden Scarab #37.
- 30Swim through the next tunnel and emerge to find a Save Point in the Medallion Altar Area.
- 31Destroy the Pink Fiends and Dung Beetles in the room.
- 32Open one of the chests near the Save Point to find Life of the Gods #28.
- 33Approach the Save Point and SAVE your game.
Tips
- When Paz Zu activates Ninpo, stay defensive.
- For Stinkfish, avoid approaching them and use projectile weapons. Evade their Waterball attacks with Reverse Wind rolls.
- Use Water Run with mid-jump Explosive Arrow attacks for distant Stinkfish.
- When facing Laser Copters, use Windmill Shuriken while running on water.
- Jewel of the Demon Seal (after defeating Paz Zu).
- Map and a goodie (Chapter 13 start).
- Spear Gun weapon.
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