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How to Beat Rush Mode
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

How to Beat Rush Mode

Master Rush Mode in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound with our comprehensive guide. Learn enemy patterns, boss strategies, and collectible locations to achieve the highest ranks.

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How to Beat Rush Mode

Master Rush Mode in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound with our comprehensive guide. Learn enemy patterns, boss strategies, and collectible locations to achieve the highest ranks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Shrine #1: Follow the path right, deflecting shuriken from Red Ninjas for the challenge. Collect the first Golden Scarab by dropping down after the fireballs. Beware of the new "Fuma Shield" enemy.
  2. 2
    Shrine #2: Meet Muramasa, the merchant. Buy a talisman (e.g., Blood Frenzy). Navigate the spike-filled cave, destroy a fake wall to find the Scroll collectible in the secret room. Climb using fireballs to reach the next shrine and a Golden Scarab.
  3. 3
    Shrine #3: Continue left, defeat Gurthka by bouncing off his shuriken. Collect the "Triple Scarab" (counts as 3 Golden Scarabs). Navigate a pit area with Red Ninjas and Jet Ninjas. Climb to find another shrine.
  4. 4
    Shrine #4: In the next pit area, find the first Crystal Skull above. Continue left, defeat Jet Ninjas and Red Ninjas. The second Crystal Skull is guarded by an elite Red Ninja. Climb and enter the cave for the next shrine.
  5. 5
    Shrine #5: Kill the Ronin. Gurthka burns the bridge; run right, jump over a Ronin, and hang off the ledge to get the last Crystal Skull. Cross a wider pit area using Jet Ninjas, then use a fireball to reach the next shrine.
  6. 6
    Shrine #6: Climb the shaft. Defeat a Fuma Shield and a Red Ninja. Destroy a turret. Dodge a land mine. Meet a CIA Agent. Enter the cave behind for the last shrine.
  7. 7
    Shrine #7 (Boss Fight): Prepare for the boss fight against Gurthka. He has new attacks involving fireballs, a claw swipe, fire breath, and ground pillars. The arena now has fire in the center. Stay on one side and attack when safe.
Tips
  • For the "Deflect 10 enemy projectiles" challenge, repeatedly deflect shuriken from a single Red Ninja.
  • The "secret room" is behind a destructible wall in the spike-filled cave after meeting Muramasa.
  • Use the elite enemies (blue aura) to your advantage for easier kills and to fulfill certain conditions.
  • The Fuma Shield enemy's returning shuriken is dangerous; be mindful of its path.
  • When fighting Gurthka, learn the patterns of his attacks and the safe zones. Staying on one side of the arena is recommended.

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