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Part 65
Ninja Gaiden

Part 65

Complete walkthrough for Part 65 of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, including strategies for Samurai Horsemen, Masakado, and Doku. Find all hidden items and collectibles.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 65 of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, including strategies for Samurai Horsemen, Masakado, and Doku. Find all hidden items and collectibles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Use your Bow and Arrows on enemies, grabbing nearby arrows from a dead body.
  2. 2
    After clearing the initial area, shoot the three bull's-eye targets above the wooden fence using First Person view to reveal Essence.
  3. 3
    Continue shooting targets until Essence runs out. Save your game before proceeding.
  4. 4
    Prepare for the Samurai Horsemen sub-boss battle. On Very Hard Mode, there are 8 total, with up to three circling at once.
  5. 5
    After the sub-bosses, a new Save Point appears. Jump over rubble to find an Elixir near a dead body.
  6. 6
    Replenish your stock at Muramasa's Statue. Save your game at the new Save Point.
  7. 7
    Enter the doorway towards the Central Bridge for the Masakado boss battle.
  8. 8
    Masakado - Part 1: This is the first half of the battle, with Masakado on his horse. No changes for Very Hard Mode.
  9. 9
    Masakado - Part 2: When Masakado falls off his horse, jump away and perform an On-Land Charge. Unleash a UT (Ultimate Technique) when he approaches. If he blocks, follow up with a Dragon Roar combo ([] [] /\) to break his guard. Repeat this strategy, focusing on breaking his guard to defeat him quickly.
  10. 10
    After defeating Masakado, grab the Life of the Gods #3 prize. Exit the area and save at the next Save Point.
  11. 11
    Enter the Clan Leader's Residence. Clear out Samurais and Warlocks.
  12. 12
    Enter the small alley on the left side of the house to find a chest with an item.
  13. 13
    Head inside the house, slice open burning walls to reveal more Samurais. Evade them and prioritize killing Warlocks, being careful of the inferno in the center.
  14. 14
    Find a hidden chest with a Life of the Gods #4 item in the back left of the burning house through a small gap and down a hall.
  15. 15
    Save your game at the Save Point.
  16. 16
    Exit the burning house through the other end to the backyard.
  17. 17
    Prepare for the Doku boss battle. Defeating Doku unlocks Master Ninja Mode. A strategy video is available for all difficulties.
  18. 18
    Mission Complete.
  19. 19
    Chapter 3: Skies of Vengeance begins.
  20. 20
    Area: Ryu's Cabin: Grab the Elixir and use the Save Point. Exit to the hallway.
  21. 21
    Area: Living Quarters: Objective is to obtain the Counterattack.
Tips
  • Keep shooting the bull's-eye targets until the Essence runs out to maximize your Essence gain.
  • Save your game frequently, especially before difficult boss battles.
  • For Masakado, focus on breaking his guard with UT and Dragon Roar combos for a quick victory.
  • Prioritize Warlocks over Samurais in the Clan Leader's Residence.
  • Be aware of the environmental hazards like the inferno in the house.
  • The strategy for Doku works on all difficulties.
  • Life of the Gods #3 after defeating Masakado.
  • Life of the Gods #4 found in the Clan Leader's Residence.
  • Defeating Doku unlocks Master Ninja Mode.

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