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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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A detailed walkthrough for the Chapel area in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, covering item locations, enemy strategies, and the Manticore boss fight.

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A detailed walkthrough for the Chapel area in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, covering item locations, enemy strategies, and the Manticore boss fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the Chapel area. Collect the $100 on the ledge to the left of the initial broken staircase.
  2. 2
    Ascend the room, heading right. Encounter and potentially acquire the BONE PILLAR soul (Radiates flame).
  3. 3
    Continue upwards and right, using bells to reach the ceiling and collect a Mind Up.
  4. 4
    Head left, then down, sticking to the left wall. Use bells to glide left and collect the Bamboo Sword on a ramp. Below this is a good spot to farm Bone Pillars.
  5. 5
    Proceed right into the next room. Encounter and potentially acquire the GIANT GHOST soul (Provides a protective barrier).
  6. 6
    Continue through the area, ascending the spiral staircase. Collect $100 on the right side near the ceiling.
  7. 7
    Ascend to the room above. On the left stairs, find and potentially acquire the DURGA soul (Throws katanas).
  8. 8
    Reach the top-right of the room to find a Rapier.
  9. 9
    Return to the previous room and descend through the south exit. Enter the bottom-left door. Encounter and potentially acquire the UNE soul (Buries land mines).
  10. 10
    Proceed to the BOSS DOOR on the left.

Boss Battle - Manticore:

  1. The Manticore is in an arena with rotating spike blocks and climbable stairs.
  2. Attacks:
    • Fireball: A quick attack that cannot be ducked; requires jumping. The Manticore can chain these.
    • Sting: A tail whip that can poison Soma, lowering attack power. Backdash to avoid.
  3. Strategy: Use the environment to your advantage. Avoid the fireball by jumping and the sting with a backdash. Wait out poison if necessary.

After defeating the Manticore:

  1. Go up the right platforms and through the upper-right exit.
  2. Defeat the skeleton knight to obtain the Silk Robe.
  3. Stand on the upper-left blocks and use an overhead weapon or skill to break the ceiling.
  4. Collect $1000 inside the hidden area.

Items Checklist:

  • $100 (x2)
  • Bamboo Sword
  • Rapier
  • Mind Up
  • Silk Robe
  • $1000

Enemies with Souls:

  • BONE PILLAR: Radiates flame.
  • GIANT GHOST: Provides a protective barrier.
  • DURGA: Throws katanas.
  • UNE: Buries land mines throughout its turf.

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