Navigate the Statue of Liberty in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Part 16. Discover items, overcome the Test of Valor, and prepare for the boss battle against Alexei.
- 1In the Museum, use Izuna Drops and Ultimates to clear enemies. Destroy glass displays for Incendiary Shurikens and dual Katanas. Grab the Katanas and test them. Find a scroll behind glass and slash wooden blinds to reveal a Silver Xbox, which replenishes health. Save your game at the Save Statue.
- 2Enter the portal for Test Of Valor #2. Defeat the numerous Van Gelfs using a level 3 weapon and Ultimate Techniques. Use Obliterations sparingly and ensure you have at least 2 Herbs Of Spiritual Life. The prize is the Talisman of Rebirth.
- 3In the Statue of Liberty - Torch of Liberty Room, approach and eliminate the Warlocks first, then use Ultimates to clear the remaining enemies.
- 4The doorway is blocked. Climb the stairs and use Wall Runs to reach a window. Grab the item from the dead body before approaching the window.
- 5A Van Gelf will jump in as you reach the window. Kill it with combos, then jump out and use Ultimates on other enemies that appear with leftover Essence. Clear the area and ascend the stairs.
- 6Fight up two flights of stairs and balconies filled with Van Gelfs and mini-dragons. Use combos on the enemies and arrows on the mini-dragons.
- 7At the main base of the statue, eliminate the final set of Van Gelfs to clear the area. Enter the doorway to the next section.
- 8In the Statue of Liberty - Inner Stairway & Elevator, clear the bottom area of archers and ninjas using combos and Obliterations. Ascend the stairway to find a Save Statue.
- 9Across from the Save Statue, use a Wall Run near the bottom of the stairs to land on one of the three large metal beams. Jump to the farthest beam to grab Crystal Skull #9.
- 10Enter the elevator shaft and use a Bird Flip to reach the top. Clear the ninjas waiting there and go up the stairs.
- 11On an open balcony, find a chest containing a Life of the Gods. Mini-dragons will spawn; quickly grab the item and return inside.
- 12Continue up the stairs to Muramasa's Statue. Stock up on items. Ascend the spiral stairs to a dead end.
- 13At the dead end, jump down the gap. From the landing area, use a Bird Flip to reach the top of the spiral stairs.
Boss Battle: Alexei
Alexei's attacks are extremely fast and mostly unblockable, including Whirlwind, Face Grab, Electric Fireballs, and Lightning Strike. The Face Grab cannot be blocked but can be evaded with fast evasion. Use constant Reverse Winds to get through his Whirlwind attack. His projectiles are also difficult to block. To defeat him, be extremely aggressive with your combos to inflict damage quickly, limiting his opportunities to attack.
- Use Izuna Drops and Ultimates to clear the Museum efficiently.
- Be ready with a level 3 weapon and Ultimate Techniques for Test of Valor #2.
- Use Obliterations sparingly during Test of Valor #2 and ensure you have at least 2 Herbs Of Spiritual Life.
- Prioritize eliminating Warlocks first in the Torch of Liberty Room.
- Use Wall Runs to navigate to the window in the Torch of Liberty Room.
- Use combos on enemies and arrows on mini-dragons on the base stairways.
- Use Bird Flips to ascend elevator shafts and reach higher areas.
- Be aggressive with combos against Alexei to damage him quickly.
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