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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! level, including challenges, collectibles, and boss fight strategy against Gurthka.

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Urban Environments

Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! level, including challenges, collectibles, and boss fight strategy against Gurthka.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading right into the forest. A good spot to complete the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge is by letting a Red Ninja throw shuriken at you.
  2. 2
    Continue right, climb the wall, and use fireballs to reach platforms. Collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down using the indicated buttons.
  3. 3
    Beware of the new 'Fuma Shield' enemy, which is protected by a large shield. Defeat it and any elite enemies that appear.
  4. 4
    Proceed right, drop down, and defeat the Ronin and another Fuma Shield.
  5. 5
    Reach Shrine #2 and meet Muramasa, the merchant. Use Golden Scarabs to buy talismans; the 'Blood Frenzy' is recommended.
  6. 6
    Continue into the cave, carefully crossing spike traps and defeating Skulls and a Flame Thrower.
  7. 7
    Destroy the fake wall in the bottom right corner to find a secret room. Navigate the fireballs and spikes to collect the Scroll.
  8. 8
    Return outside and climb upwards, using fireballs and fire-spitting faces. Collect another Golden Scarab near the top.
  9. 9
    Reach Shrine #3. Continue left and defeat Gurthka's shuriken throw.
  10. 10
    Collect the Triple Scarab (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs) in the next area. Be cautious of the large pit and Red Ninjas.
  11. 11
    Continue left, climb walls, and defeat Jet Ninjas.
  12. 12
    Reach Shrine #4. In the pit area to the left, find the first Crystal Skull above.
  13. 13
    Defeat Jet Ninjas and Red Ninjas. Kill the elite Red Ninja to get the second Crystal Skull.
  14. 14
    Continue upwards, avoiding bamboo spikes, and enter the cave for Shrine #5.
  15. 15
    Defeat the Ronin. Gurthka will burn the bridge; run right, jump over a Ronin, and hang off the ledge to get the last Crystal Skull.
  16. 16
    Cross the next pit area by bouncing off Jet Ninjas. Use the elite Jet Ninja to defeat the Fuma Shield.
  17. 17
    Navigate the spiked tunnel by bouncing off fireballs and grabbing the ceiling. Reach Shrine #6.
  18. 18
    Climb the shaft outside. Defeat the Fuma Shield and a Red Ninja. A turret will appear; destroy it before climbing the wall.
  19. 19
    Deal with a Drone and a land mine. Continue to trigger a scene with a CIA Agent.
  20. 20
    Enter the cave behind the agent for Shrine #7.
  21. 21
    Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka.

BOSS FIGHT: GURTHKA

  • Gurthka has several attacks: a high jump slam creating fireballs, a low flying sweep with claw and fireballs, a large fire breath attack, and a slam creating ground pillars.
  • He also summons a blue-aura skull for free damage.
  • The arena now has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side and attack when safe.
  • Dodge his attacks, learning the patterns and distances. His flamethrower attack has a large range but can be avoided by staying on the opposite side of the arena.
  • This fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the main difference being the arena hazards.
Tips
  • To complete 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles', find a safe spot with a Red Ninja and let him throw shuriken repeatedly.
  • The 'Avoid falling into pits' challenge is self-explanatory; be careful when navigating areas with large drops.
  • The 'secret room' containing the Scroll is hidden behind a destructible wall.
  • When fighting Gurthka, stay mobile and learn the timing of his attacks to dodge effectively.
  • The Triple Scarab is a significant collectible, so prioritize getting it.

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