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3-3 Ancient Pirate Cave
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

3-3 Ancient Pirate Cave

Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! mission. Includes tips for challenges, collectibles, and boss fight strategies.

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Complete walkthrough for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's 1-3 After The Demons! mission. Includes tips for challenges, collectibles, and boss fight strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by following the path right into the forest. Deflect shuriken from Red Ninjas to complete a challenge.
  2. 2
    Cross fireballs to find the first Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Defeat Fuma Shield enemies, noting their shield and returning shuriken.
  4. 4
    Proceed to Shrine #2 and meet the merchant Muramasa. Purchase a talisman.
  5. 5
    Navigate a spiked area, then find a fake wall leading to a secret room with a Scroll collectible.
  6. 6
    Climb using fireballs, reaching Shrine #3 and another Golden Scarab.
  7. 7
    Continue left, defeat Gurthka (who burns a bridge), and grab the Triple Scarab collectible.
  8. 8
    Navigate a pit area with platforms and Jet Ninjas.
  9. 9
    Reach Shrine #4. Find the first Crystal Skull above a pit.
  10. 10
    Defeat an elite Red Ninja to get the second Crystal Skull.
  11. 11
    Continue through a cave to Shrine #5.
  12. 12
    Encounter Gurthka again, who burns a bridge. Grab the last Crystal Skull below the ledge.
  13. 13
    Cross a pit using Jet Ninjas, defeat a Fuma Shield, and navigate a spiked tunnel to Shrine #6.
  14. 14
    Outside, defeat Fuma Shields and Drones. Meet a CIA Agent.
  15. 15
    Enter the cave behind the agent for Shrine #7.
  16. 16
    Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

  1. Gurthka has several attacks: a ground slam with fireballs, a flying claw swipe with fireballs, a wide fire breath, and ground pillars.
  2. He also summons a blue aura skull for free damage.
  3. The arena now has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side and attack when he approaches.
  4. Dodge his attacks, especially the fire breath by moving to the opposite side of the room.
  5. The fight is similar to the previous encounter, with the added arena hazard.
Tips
  • To complete the 'Deflect 10 enemy projectiles' challenge, lure a Red Ninja to repeatedly throw shuriken at you.
  • For the 'Avoid falling into pits' challenge, be cautious when crossing platforms and jumping over gaps.
  • When fighting Fuma Shields, be aware of their returning shuriken.
  • Use the blue aura enemies to your advantage for free damage against elite enemies.
  • In the secret room, use fireballs to navigate spikes and reach the Scroll.
  • During the Gurthka boss fight, learn the patterns of his attacks and the timing of the fireballs and pillars.
  • Utilize the summoned blue aura skull for free damage against Gurthka.

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