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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

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

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

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken to complete a challenge. Collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down platforms.
  2. 2
    Continue right, defeating Fuma Shields and Ronin.
  3. 3
    At Shrine #2, meet Muramasa, the merchant. Purchase a talisman.
  4. 4
    Proceed into the cave, destroy a fake wall on the bottom right to find a secret room with the Scroll collectible.
  5. 5
    Navigate spike traps and use fireballs to climb upwards, collecting a Golden Scarab near the top.
  6. 6
    Continue left, defeat Gurthka and a Fuma Shield. Collect the Triple Scarab.
  7. 7
    Carefully traverse the pit area with Red Ninjas and Jet Ninjas.
  8. 8
    At Shrine #4, find the first Crystal Skull above a Red Ninja.
  9. 9
    Continue left, defeat Jet Ninjas and a Fuma Shield guarded by an elite Red Ninja to find the second Crystal Skull.
  10. 10
    Climb upwards, avoiding spikes and turrets.
  11. 11
    At Shrine #5, after Gurthka burns the bridge, carefully collect the final Crystal Skull by hanging off the ledge.
  12. 12
    Cross the pit using Jet Ninjas and defeat a Fuma Shield.
  13. 13
    At Shrine #6, defeat enemies and a turret. Meet the CIA Agent.
  14. 14
    Enter the cave for Shrine #7 and the boss fight.

Boss Fight: Gurthka

Gurthka returns with enhanced attacks. He has a ground slam with fireballs, a flying claw swipe with homing fireballs, a wide fire breath, and a ground eruption attack. He also summons an elite skull for free damage. The arena now has fire in the center, limiting movement. Stay on one side and exploit his predictable attacks, especially the claw swipe.

Tips
  • Deflect 10 enemy projectiles (shuriken/kunai) for a challenge.
  • Avoid falling into pits to complete another challenge.
  • Find the secret room to get the Scroll.
  • Collect 3 Crystal Skulls, 5 Golden Scarabs (including a Triple Scarab).
  • Muramasa sells talismans; the Blood Frenzy is recommended.

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