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Ninja Gaiden 4

Part 5

Explore the Dabilahro, Kitetsu, War Hammer, and Wooden Sword in Ninja Gaiden 4. Learn their combos, Ultimate Techniques, and when to use them for maximum effectiveness.

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Explore the Dabilahro, Kitetsu, War Hammer, and Wooden Sword in Ninja Gaiden 4. Learn their combos, Ultimate Techniques, and when to use them for maximum effectiveness.

This section details the various weapons available in Ninja Gaiden 4, focusing on their unique combos, special moves, and Ultimate Techniques. Mastering these weapons is key to overcoming the game's challenges.

Dabilahro

The Dabilahro is a powerful, albeit slow, large weapon. Its counterattack is effective against smaller enemies, while the counterattack and Flaming Hell Slash are recommended for larger foes. It's also excellent for farming Karma points due to its long-range Ultimate Technique.

Level 1 Combos

  • Destroyer of Armies: [][][][]
  • Flaming Hell Slash 1: [][][][]/ ollowed by /utton
  • Gleam of Heaven & Earth: []/ ollowed by /utton
  • Inferno Slash: /utton
  • Purgatory Slash: Press and hold /utton
  • Flaming Inferno: --> []button
  • Flaming Whirlwind: --> /utton
  • Hundred Man Slash: Rotate 360 degrees, then /utton
  • Corpse Crusher: /utton next to a downed enemy
  • Fool Crusher: [] OR /utton while jumping
  • Thunderuous Blade: Run against a wall, then [] OR /utton
  • Raging Thunderous Blade: [] OR /utton during a Bird Flip

Level 3 Combos

  • Whirling Empire Blade: [][][][][]
  • Flaming Hell Slash 2: [][][][][]/ ollowed by /utton

Ultimate Techniques

  • Hundred Demon's Blade: Press and hold /utton + Essence
  • Asura Slash: Press and hold /utton + Maximum Essence

Kitetsu

The Kitetsu is a dual katana that functions similarly to the Dragon Sword. It features life-sucking animations that grant temporary invulnerability and boasts the second coolest Ultimate Technique, Bassara. It's recommended for fun until the True Dragon Sword is obtained.

Level 1 Combos

  • Dark Rain: [][][]
  • Stab of Overpowering Evil: [][]/ ollowed by /utton
  • Crazed Bones Slash: [][] --> []button
  • Dead Soul Bind: [][] --> [][]
  • Soul Eraser 1: [][] --> []/ ollowed by /utton
  • Soul Eraser 1.1: /utton during Dead Soul Bind
  • Beheaded Demon: [][] while running

Level 3 Combos

  • Soul Eraser 3: [][] --> []/ ollowed by []/ ollowed by /utton
  • Soul Eraser 3.1: /utton during Dead Soul Bind

Ultimate Techniques

  • Extinction Straight Slash: Press and hold /utton + Essence
  • Bassara: Press and hold /utton + Maximum Essence

War Hammer

The War Hammer has fewer combos and less damage output compared to the Dabilahro, even when used by Rachel. It's primarily for completing Ryu's armory or for players who wish to experiment with it.

Level 1 Combos

  • Ram's Head Drop: []button
  • Horse Head Crush: [][]
  • Gleam of Heaven & Earth: []/ ollowed by /utton
  • Surging Wave: /utton
  • Thunder Tremor: Press and hold /utton
  • Steel Severe: --> []button
  • Flaming Whirlwind: --> /utton
  • Corpse Crusher: /utton next to a downed enemy
  • Avalanche Drop: [] OR /utton while jumping
  • Rolling Thunder: Run against a wall, then [] OR /utton
  • Raging Thunder: [] OR /utton during a Bird Flip

Level 2 Combos

  • Flaming Torrent: / ollowed by /utton
  • Six Paths Spin: Rotate 360 degrees, then /utton

Ultimate Techniques

  • Rage Tremor: Press and hold /utton + Essence
  • Tremor of the Heavens: Press and hold /utton + Maximum Essence

Wooden Sword / Unlabored Flawlessness

The Wooden Sword starts with low attack power but has seven upgrade slots. Fully upgraded, it becomes the Unlabored Flawlessness, a powerful paddle-like weapon with immense strength.

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