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Level 8 – Devil Castle: The Main Hall
Castlevania: Bloodlines

Level 8 – Devil Castle: The Main Hall

Complete walkthrough for Level 8 of Castlevania: Bloodlines, "Devil Castle: The Main Hall." Includes strategies for the Grim Reaper boss fight and tips for navigating the level.

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Complete walkthrough for Level 8 of Castlevania: Bloodlines, "Devil Castle: The Main Hall." Includes strategies for the Grim Reaper boss fight and tips for navigating the level.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by heading down the hallway, defeating Zombies and Bats. Be mindful of the third candle, which contains a Dagger.
  2. 2
    Ascend the stairs on the right, dealing with two Axe Guards. Alucard can fly to the upper platform, or you can carefully climb and fight them.
  3. 3
    In the next room, defeat Spiders and Headless Hunters while avoiding projectiles. Use sub-weapons to push forward.
  4. 4
    Enter the next block (BLK 8-02). Deal with Slimes and Skeletons throwing bones from above. An Axe is available in a candle near small stairs.
  5. 5
    To the far right, after defeating a Whip Skeleton and Slime, find Leg of Werewolf in the wall.
  6. 6
    Head up the stairs, defeating enemies and outrunning a Red Skeleton. Continue upwards, encountering more Slimes and Skeletons.
  7. 7
    Ascend more stairs, facing Slimes and Axe Guards. Wait for Axe Guards to retreat before attacking. A candle higher up contains Sacred Water, and the far left candle holds a big Heart.
  8. 8
    Proceed up the stairs to the next block (BLK 8-03), the final screen.
  9. 9
    To the left, whip blocks for a big Heart. Upstairs, find sub-weapons and a Banshee Boomerang to the left of upper blocks. This is a recommended weapon.
  10. 10
    Be aware that the blocks to the right will fall. Hurry through this area, as stopping for sub-weapons like the Pocket Watch or big Hearts can be deadly.
  11. 11
    Defeat or jump over the Knight blocking the path.
  12. 12
    Continue forward to face the boss.

Boss: Grim Reaper

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • The Grim Reaper is a recurring boss, appearing near the end of the game.
  • He attacks by spawning random scythes that float and home in on the player.

Phases:

  1. Phase 1: The Grim Reaper floats and spawns scythes.
  2. Phase 2: The Grim Reaper transforms into a large, rotating skull that moves slowly left, wrapping around the screen. It occasionally stops to shoot a single scythe.

Strategy:

  • Overpowered Strategies:
    • Sypha's Lightning Orb is highly effective, damaging the boss and scythes.
    • Alucard's spread attack offers good range.
    • The Banshee Boomerang, especially with Double or Triple Threat icons, can damage the boss and clear scythes.
    • Sacred Water can stun-lock the Grim Reaper if used effectively on the ground.
  • General Tactics:
    • Use the blocks on either side of the screen for movement to evade scythes. Falling from or jumping to higher blocks can disrupt scythe tracking.
    • In Phase 1, focus on damaging the Grim Reaper while destroying or dodging scythes.
    • In Phase 2, position yourself on the middle block on the right. Hit the boss (its mouth) twice, then drop off to the right.
    • Follow the rotating skull slowly, attacking when possible. Sypha is particularly effective here.
    • When the boss is on your right in Phase 2, run underneath it to stay safe.
Tips
  • The music in this stage is reminiscent of the original Castlevania.
  • Restore Points are helpful for this challenging stage.
  • Be quick in BLK 8-03 as the blocks will fall.
  • The Banshee Boomerang is a highly recommended weapon for this stage and boss fight.

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