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Part 85
Ninja Gaiden

Part 85

Master the boss battles against Ishtaros and Marbus in Ninja Gaiden. Learn strategies to counter Ishtaros's attacks and prepare for the final encounters.

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Master the boss battles against Ishtaros and Marbus in Ninja Gaiden. Learn strategies to counter Ishtaros's attacks and prepare for the final encounters.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Boss Battle: Ishtaros
    Ishtaros is a fast and dangerous boss with attacks from all ranges. Avoid aerial attacks and focus on close-up combat. When standing next to her, evade her melee attacks and perform combos like the Blade Of The Dragon's Tail. If she jumps into the air to lasso the arena, wait for her to complete a spin, then charge the True Dragon Sword for a Gleaming Blade attack just as she uses her homing kick. Repeat this tactic to defeat her.
  2. 2
    Boss Battle: Marbus
    After defeating Ishtaros, enter the portal to face Marbus. On Very Hard Mode, Marbus is assisted by white pincer fiends.
  3. 3
    Area: The Imperial Palace Core
    After defeating Marbus, obtain the DEMON DEITY statue. Return to The Imperial Palace Core and place the statue on the mantle across the Save Point to open the doors above. Save your game and prepare for the upcoming challenges. This is your last chance to restock at Muramasa's Shop or complete missed Enemy Ambushes.
  4. 4
    Boss Battle: The Emperor (Forms 1 & 2)
    Proceed through the doors above the Core. A cutscene will trigger, leading to battles against The Emperor in two forms. No changes are noted for Very Hard Mode.
  5. 5
    Chapter 19: The Dark Dragon Blade
    After The Emperor, the path leads to obtaining the Dark Dragon Blade.
  6. 6
    Boss Battle: Dark Murai
    The next encounter is with Dark Murai.
  7. 7
    Mission and Game Completed
    Upon defeating Dark Murai, the game is completed. Congratulations are offered for finishing Very Hard Mode.
  8. 8
    Master Ninja Mode Walkthrough Introduction
    This section introduces the Master Ninja Mode walkthrough, which will focus on enemy changes, boss battle alterations, enemy ambushes, and power-ups for each chapter, referencing the standard walkthrough for general progression.
Tips
  • For the Ishtaros fight, prioritize close-range combat and avoid aerial attacks.
  • If the Azure Dragon Helm is unlocked, equip it for increased damage output, especially for the Murai battle.
  • Before entering the doors above The Imperial Palace Core, ensure all necessary preparations like saving, restocking, and completing side objectives are done, as there is no turning back.
  • Defeating Marbus yields the DEMON DEITY statue.
  • Completion of the game.

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