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Underground Route: Level 6X – Underground Catacombs
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

Underground Route: Level 6X – Underground Catacombs

Navigate the treacherous Underground Catacombs in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. This walkthrough covers Level 6X, detailing enemy encounters, platforming challenges, and the boss fight against Frankenstein.

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Navigate the treacherous Underground Catacombs in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. This walkthrough covers Level 6X, detailing enemy encounters, platforming challenges, and the boss fight against Frankenstein.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin in a water hazard. A secret big Heart is in the left block ahead. Head left, killing Bats and collecting a Pocket Watch from a candle. Beware of Fishmen jumping out randomly in the water; use sub-weapons or Alucard's bat form (Down + Jump) to cross the two moving platforms safely.
  2. 2
    Head up the stairs. You'll need to double-back across a less tricky water section, still mindful of Bats and Fishmen. Proceed up the stairs to the next screen.
  3. 3
    In the final screen of this block, kill the Whip Skeleton. Head left and drop down to the floor to defeat two Slimes. Collect the large Heart and Money Bag from nearby candles.
  4. 4
    In the open area ahead, you'll be ambushed by two groups of Mummies. Use the Banshee Boomerang or Sacred Water if available, or Alucard's bat form to fly over them. The door to the next block is to the left.
  5. 5
    In Block 6-02, defeat the Big Eye above and the Red Whip Skeleton below. Continue left, dealing with a Skeleton and the pursuing Big Eye.
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    Navigate a room with moving platforms. Bats spawn frequently. Collect large Hearts from candles above the first platform.
  7. 7
    Ride the first platform to a Knight. On the next set of moving platforms, you must duck to avoid being knocked down by the ceiling. Face backward to kill any Bats.
  8. 8
    Drop down to kill another Knight. Jump right, and be ready for an Axe Knight Guard who blocks the path; duck and whip as needed.
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    Proceed up a series of stairs. The far-right candle has a big Heart, but it's tricky to get. Collect the upper candle before heading to the final screen.
  10. 10
    On the final screen, kill the jumping Skeleton and collect nearby candles. Face a Bone Pillar in a difficult spot. Use Trevor to line up shots from the stairs, then quickly get close, duck, and whip it.
  11. 11
    Drop down to face the boss.

Boss Fight: Frankenstein (The Creature)

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Weak Spot: Head

Strategy:

  • Frankenstein has two main attacks: stomping the ground to make blocks fall from the ceiling, and throwing a block at you.
  • Blocks will not fall on the far right of the arena.
  • The thrown block moves like an axe; you can often approach him to have it miss or retreat.
  • Use the Double Trouble or Triple Threat item if available, aiming for his head.
  • Trevor is the preferred character. Avoid his attacks and aim for the head.
Tips
  • Alucard can use his bat form (Down + Jump) to fly over difficult sections and enemies, especially Mummies and the water hazard.
  • Save before the water crossing section with the Fishmen if possible.
  • When facing the Bone Pillar, use Trevor's whip from the stairs to attack safely before closing in.

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