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4-6 Into the Shadows
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

4-6 Into the Shadows

Master Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's '4-6 Into the Shadows' with our comprehensive guide. Learn boss strategies, collectible locations, and rank checklists to achieve victory.

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Master Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's '4-6 Into the Shadows' with our comprehensive guide. Learn boss strategies, collectible locations, and rank checklists to achieve victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading right, jumping between rooftops, and being careful not to fall. Ascend a wall and billboard, then proceed right to find a Demon Altar. Complete it to obtain the first Crystal Skull.
  2. 2
    After the altar, go over barbed wire and descend to find the next shrine.
  3. 3
    Continue right, paying close attention to larger pits. Use a zipline to descend onto moving vehicles.
  4. 4
    Navigate the vehicles, avoiding the helicopter's spotlight and the gaps between them. Stay towards the front to encounter demons attacking the helicopter. Jump onto the truck's hood to reach an uphill path and your second Crystal Skull. Use Guillotine Boost to aid in jumps.
  5. 5
    After a scene where the helicopter crashes, you'll be in a vertical shaft with the next shrine.
  6. 6
    Ascend the shaft, avoiding fire on the walls and ground. Mutants will appear, and falling rocks from above must also be dodged.
  7. 7
    Reach the top, continue right to the next area and shrine.
  8. 8
    Proceed right and use the Demon Altar. As Kumori, ascend a vertical shaft. Before going right, go LEFT to find the final Crystal Skull.
  9. 9
    Return right. When you need to descend, stick to the left wall to cut a rope, breaking the floor below.
  10. 10
    As Kenji, head up and right. You'll encounter initial enemies. Drop down to trigger a scene with the CIA Agent.

BOSS FIGHT: KAGAZK

Stats / Weaknesses: The boss's weak point is its exposed heart. It has various attacks including swipes, ground slams that create fire waves, fireballs, fire breath, nail projectiles (some with auras that can be bounced off), a clap attack, and a fire beam attack when its ribs protect the heart.

Phases:

  1. Initial phase: Kagazk attacks with swipes, ground slams, fireballs, and fire breath. Focus on dodging and attacking the exposed heart.
  2. Rib cage phase: Kagazk protects its heart with a rib cage and uses a fire beam. Destroy the ribs to expose the heart again.
  3. Final phase (Kumori): As Kumori, climb ledges and hit the small fireballs with red auras to destroy the rib cage and damage the heart. Return to Kenji.

Strategy:

  • Dodge Kagazk's swipes by jumping and use Guillotine Boost to bounce off its hands.
  • Avoid ground slams by running or wall-grabbing to escape the fire wave.
  • Dodge fireballs by running.
  • Avoid fire breath by staying clear of the immediate area around the heart.
  • Bounce off the aura-infused nails to avoid them and use them to your advantage.
  • Escape the clap attack by bouncing off the boss's hands.
  • For the fire beam, run around the arena.
  • In the rib cage phase, prioritize destroying the ribs to expose the heart.
  • During the Kumori phase, focus on hitting the aura fireballs to break the rib cage.
  • The challenge to kill the boss in under 4 minutes requires precise execution and knowledge of its attack patterns.

Challenges:

  • Kill enemies while airborne: Use jumping slashes or Guillotine Boost.
  • Avoid falling into pits: Be cautious of environmental hazards throughout the stage.
  • Kill boss in less than 4 minutes: Requires efficient combat and quick execution.

Collectibles:

  • Crystal Skulls: 3
  • Golden Scarab: 0
  • Scrolls: 0

Endings:

  • Ending A: Leave Kumori behind, Kenji runs away.
  • Ending B: Leave Kenji behind, Kumori runs away.
  • Good Ending: Trigger Ending B during NG+ (Hard Mode).

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