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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Kenji Mozu

Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's '1-3 After The Demons!' stage, including enemy strategies, collectible locations, and boss fight tips against Gurthka.

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's '1-3 After The Demons!' stage, including enemy strategies, collectible locations, and boss fight tips against Gurthka.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by following the path right into the forest. Deflect shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete a challenge.
  2. 2
    Climb the wall on the right, use platforms to go up, and time your jumps with fireballs to reach a Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Continue right, defeating Fuma Shields and Ronin.
  4. 4
    Reach Shrine #2 and meet the merchant Muramasa. Purchase a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy).
  5. 5
    Proceed into the cave, carefully crossing spike traps. Destroy a fake wall in the bottom right to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
  6. 6
    Return outside and climb upwards, using fireballs and flame-spitting faces. Find a Golden Scarab near the top.
  7. 7
    Reach Shrine #3 and defeat a Fuma Shield. Collect the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs).
  8. 8
    Navigate a large pit area with Red Ninjas and Jet Ninjas. Climb walls to reach higher platforms.
  9. 9
    Find the first Crystal Skull above a Red Ninja.
  10. 10
    Continue left, defeating Jet Ninjas and Red Ninjas. Defeat an elite Red Ninja to get the second Crystal Skull.
  11. 11
    Climb upwards, avoiding bamboo spikes, and enter a cave for Shrine #5.
  12. 12
    Kill a Ronin and Gurthka. Jump over a Ronin on a burning bridge and hang off the ledge to get the final Crystal Skull.
  13. 13
    Cross another pit using Jet Ninjas and defeat a Fuma Shield.
  14. 14
    Navigate a spiked tunnel by bouncing off fireballs to reach a ceiling and proceed to Shrine #6.
  15. 15
    Climb a shaft outside. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Jet Ninja with a blue aura. Destroy a turret.
  16. 16
    Avoid a land mine and trigger a scene with a CIA Agent.
  17. 17
    Enter the cave behind the agent for Shrine #7.
  18. 18
    Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Gurthka is a recurring boss, making this fight more manageable.
  • The arena now has fire in the center, restricting movement.

Phases:

  1. Ground Slam: Gurthka jumps high, slams down, releasing 4 curving fireballs. Dodge between them and attack.
  2. Flying Claw Swipe: Gurthka flies low, swipes with his claw, then turns and releases 3 small fireballs. Dodge the claw, get close, and attack.
  3. Fire Breath: Gurthka unleashes a wide fire breath attack. Move to the opposite side of the room to avoid.
  4. Pillar Eruption: Gurthka slams the ground, creating 6 fire pillars. Stay in the safe zones between them.
  5. Summoned Skull: Gurthka summons a skull with a blue aura, providing free damage opportunities.

Strategy:

  • Stay on one side of the arena (e.g., the left) to manage the central fire hazard.
  • Wait for Gurthka to come to you, especially during his flying claw swipe attack.
  • For the fire breath attack, position yourself on the opposite side of the room.
  • The fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the main difference being the arena's fire.
  • Completion of the stage, advancing to Act 2 and stage 2-1 Midnight Assault.
Tips
  • To complete the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge, find a Red Ninja and have him repeatedly throw shuriken at you.
  • Be mindful of falling into pits, especially in the larger pit areas.
  • The secret room containing the Scroll is hidden behind a breakable wall in the cave after Shrine #2.
  • The Triple Scarab is located in the area after Shrine #3.
  • The Crystal Skulls are found in later parts of the stage, requiring careful navigation and combat.

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