Part 4

Unlock the full potential of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black's weapons! This guide details advanced combos for the Vigoorian Flails and Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang.

Walkthrough:

This section details advanced and ultimate techniques for the Vigoorian Flails and Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang weapons in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black.

Vigoorian Flails

The Vigoorian Flails are ideal for button mashing. BUTTON MASH AWAY!

Level 1 Combos

• Dragon and Phoenix: XXXXXX
• Fire Pit: XXY
• Looming Fog: XYX
• Grasping the Moon: XYY
• Flowing Waves: XX
• Horn of the Chimera: XXY
• Flame Wheel: YY
• Erupting Flame: Y
• Nine Heavens: ROTATE 360, Y

Level 2 Combos

• Dragon Slaughter: XXX --> XXXXXX
• Opened Path: XXXXXY
• Wandering Destruction: XXXXXY
• Pale Light: XXXY
• Foe Destroyer: XXYY
• Furious Strike: XYXXXX
• Izuna Drop: XYXXXY
• Insane Raven: XYYY
• Insane Devil: XXXXX
• Interrupted River: XXXY
• Shining Heavens: YYY

Level 3 Combos

• Furious Strike: XXX --> XXXXXYXXX
• Izuna Drop: XXX --> XXXXXYXXY
• Piercing Mountain: XXX --> XXXXXYYYYYY
• Rising Serpent: YY

Ultimate Technique

• Golden Dragon: PRESS AND HOLD Y + ESSENCE
• Dancing Phoenix: PRESS AND HOLD Y + MAX ESSENCE
• UT Note: TAP THE Y BUTTON REPEATEDLY FOR ADDITIONAL STRIKES

Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang

These dual-Katana weapons debuted in Ninja Gaiden Sigma and are powerful and deadly in NG2. Combos are fast and deal 1.5% more damage than the Dragon Sword.

Level 1 Combos

• Falling Flowers: XXXXX
• Mahayana Blade: XXXYY
• Double Lightning Strike: XX --> XX
• Falling Dragon: XXX --> X
• Double Zhong Kui Slash: XYX
• Fire Dragon Spinning Descent: XYY
• Purgatory Slash: X, PRESS AND HOLD Y
• Twin Continuous Slash: XX
• Flying Dragon: XY
• Swooping Dragon Fang: YYYY
• Rolling Haze Slash: PRESS AND HOLD Y
• Rising Earth Blade: Y
• Purgatory Slash: PRESS AND HOLD Y

Level 2 Combos

• Blade of Nirvana: XXXY
• Blade of Dharma's Way: XYY
• Lightning Pierce: XX --> XXX
• King Slayer: XX --> Y
• Mighty Zhong Kui: XYXXXX
• Zhong Kui Izuna: XYXXXY
• Zhong Kui Heavenly Sparrow: XYXXX, Y (BUTTON DELAY)
• Falling Zhong Kui: XYXXY
• Wind and Clouds: X, PRESS AND HOLD Y, Y
• Twin Cross Cut: XXX
• Descending Dragon: XYY
• Rise to Heaven: ROTATE 360, Y

Level 3 Combos

• Penetrating Lightning: XX --> XXX
• Bladed Wind: XX --> XY
• Emperor Slayer: XX --> YY
• Spinning Zhong Kui: XYXXXXY
• Zhong Kui Whirlwind: XYXXYY
• Spinning Fire Dragon: XYYY
• Divine Blade: X, PRESS AND HOLD Y, YY
• Great Chasm: YY, Y

Level 4 Combos (Blade of the Archfiend Only)

• Underworld Drop: XX --> YYYY
• Blade of the Mind: XX --> YYYYY

Ultimate Technique

• Path of the Demon Dragons: PRESS AND HOLD Y + ESSENCE
• Eight Heavenly Dragons: PRESS AND HOLD Y + MAX ESSENCE

Dual Katana Note: After defeating Genshin in Chapter 14, Ryu acquires the Blade of the Archfiend, which replaces the Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang when equipped, combining with the True Dragon Sword.