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Underground Route: Level 5 – Alucard's Cave
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

Underground Route: Level 5 – Alucard's Cave

Navigate Alucard's Cave in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, defeat Alucard, and find items like the Pocket Watch.

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Navigate Alucard's Cave in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, defeat Alucard, and find items like the Pocket Watch.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Block 5-01, defeat the Big Eye enemy by attacking it before it drops fireballs.
  2. 2
    Notice the acidic water dripping from the ceiling; it damages you and destroys blocks, potentially opening new paths.
  3. 3
    Head upwards and right to a split path. The high ground leads to Mummies that throw bandages; defeating them allows you to continue up for a candle containing a Pocket Watch.
  4. 4
    The lower path has Fireman enemies. If you skipped the Pocket Watch, take the higher path, defeat the right Mummy, then drop down. Quickly kill the Firemen, grab the candle to the right for a big Heart, and proceed left to the stairs. Wait for the Fireman's fire to extinguish before descending the stairs.
  5. 5
    Grab the candles and head right, avoiding disintegrating blocks, to another split path with two doors. The upper path is recommended, but waiting for acid to clear the lower path is also an option. Both paths converge later.
  6. 6
    In Block 5-02, if you took the upper path, fight Slimes by whipping them rapidly. The third candle contains a Dagger.
  7. 7
    If you took the lower path in Block 5-02, avoid the Fuzz Buster enemies, which cannot be killed. The candles on this route contain big Hearts. Continue to the next block.
  8. 8
    In Block 5-03, if you took the lower path, you must wait for acid to break through blocks. If you took the upper path, you can proceed to the upper door or wait for the lower door. Both paths merge in the next block.
  9. 9
    In Block 5-04, kill Firemen. A vertically-moving platform is to the right. Be cautious when jumping on and off.
  10. 10
    Choose one of the two doors to the right. The upper path has a Fireman and a candle with a Money Bag. The lower path has a Fuzz Buster and Hearts. Both paths converge.
  11. 11
    Block 5-05 features spike beds. The upper path is slightly easier for jumping over spikes.
  12. 12
    Carefully jump over three spike traps. For the downward-moving spike traps, wait for them to descend, jump on the second one, and walk off to drop down safely. Proceed up the stairs.
  13. 13
    Navigate platforms with Fuzz Busters, being careful when jumping from the first platform. You can retreat and whip Fuzz Busters to line them up better. Drop down and head right, then up the stairs. The final candle contains an Axe.
  14. 14
    Use the platform to reach the upper screen. Defeat the Big Eye enemy by walking left immediately upon entering. Collect the candles for Hearts and head right to the boss arena.

BOSS: Alucard

Alucard transforms into a swarm of bats and reappears to launch three fireballs. He can appear anywhere, but typically on the ground floor.

Tips
  • If using a horizontal weapon like a Banshee Boomerang or Dagger, aim for Alucard's head height, which aligns with the blocks above the door on the right.
  • The Axe is effective if you time your spacing correctly.
  • You can defeat Alucard with just the whip: jump and whip his head, fall, kneel, and whip the fireballs.
  • Alucard's fireballs always appear in threes and spread out. He can also fire them upwards, so avoid being directly above him.
  • Patience and good timing are key to defeating Alucard with this strategy.
  • Consider using Double Trouble or Triple Threat blocks if available.

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