Walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden 4, Chapter 17: Vengeful Spirit. Learn how to solve the Pyramid puzzle, defeat Knightmares, find the Griffon Key, Lion Key, and Lioness Key.
Walkthrough
- 1Solve the Pyramid Puzzle: Equip the Dabilahro. Approach the temple and smash the crack to enter. Descend the stairs to face three Knightmares. Use the Dabilahro's counterattack strategy: block their aggressive attacks (they won't break your guard) and counter. After defeating all three, collect the SERPENT DIETY statue and exit the Pyramid.
- 2Find the Griffon Key: Head down the grassy path towards the GRIFFON DOOR. It's locked, so go to the other doorway with a Save Point. Save your game and visit Muramasa's Statue if needed. Enter the glowing portal to the HELLISH DEPTHS.
- 3Hellish Depths: Defeat the wave of Arioch Crabs, Zombie Soldiers, and Pincer Fiends in this arena. A chest will appear containing the GRIFFON KEY. Grab it and teleport back. Use the Griffon Key to unlock the GRIFFON DOOR.
- 4The Labyrinth 1: Enter the first area of the Labyrinth and face Ghost Fish. Equip the Flails and use a jump attack followed by a continuous combo upon landing. After clearing the Ghost Fish, enter the alcove between the walls to find LIFE OF THE GODS #41. Continue down the path.
- 5Find the Lion Key: Continue down the path, equip the Flails. A lone chest is ahead, but Ghost Fish will attack from behind. Defeat them. Then, a group of Catwomen will ambush you. Use Explosive Arrows while evading to defeat them. They drop the LION KEY. As you leave, another ambush occurs with Catwomen and Arioch Crabs. Use Explosive Arrows and your weapons to defeat them. Use the Lion Key to unlock the LION DOOR.
- 6The Labyrinth 2: Upon entering the LION DOOR, turn left and go to the end of the path to find GOLDEN SCARAB #48. Return and go the other way. Go up the stairs and use the Save Point. To the left of the Save Point, an alcove contains a chest with LIFE OF THE GODS #42. Continue down the next path.
- 7Avoid the Lioness Door: Do not enter the open area with the LIONESS DOOR yet, as you don't have the key. Take the long path to the right. Defeat more Ghost Fish along this path.
- 8Find the Lioness Key: Continue to the very end of the path. Enter the large alcove across from Muramasa's Statue to find GOLDEN SCARAB #49. Behind this location is another alcove with a chest. Proceed to the final alley with Ghost Fish, defeat them, and open the chest at the end to find the LIONESS KEY.
- 9Return and Prepare: Make your way back to the Save Point. Defeat the Ghost Fish in the way. Approach the wide open area with the LIONESS DOOR. Upon entering, you'll be ambushed by Ghost Fish, Arioch Crabs, and Red Dinos. Use aerial combos with the Flails for Fish, UT's for Crabs, and mid-air Explosive Arrows for Crabs and Dinos. Save your game at the nearby Save Point to avoid repeating this fight.
- 10Boss Battle: Use the LIONESS KEY to enter the next area for the boss battle against SPECTRAL DOKU.
Tips
- The Dabilahro's counterattack is crucial against Knightmares. Their regular attacks won't break Ryu's guard.
- Explosive Arrows are effective against Catwomen and good for crowd control against multiple enemy types.
- Aerial combos with the Flails are effective against Ghost Fish.
- Utilize Ultimate Techniques (UTs) against tougher enemies like Arioch Crabs.
- Save your game frequently, especially before challenging areas or boss fights.
- SERPENT DIETY statue (after Pyramid puzzle)
- GRIFFON KEY
- LIFE OF THE GODS #41
- LION KEY
- GOLDEN SCARAB #48
- LIFE OF THE GODS #42
- GOLDEN SCARAB #49
- LIONESS KEY
- Boss Battle: SPECTRAL DOKU
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