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Part 48
Ninja Gaiden

Part 48

Defeat the Black Dragon Clone in Ninja Gaiden Part 48. Learn strategies for combos, Ninpo, and finding Golden Scarabs.

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Defeat the Black Dragon Clone in Ninja Gaiden Part 48. Learn strategies for combos, Ninpo, and finding Golden Scarabs.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering the second floor, the door behind you locks, signaling a boss battle.
  2. 2
    The Black Dragon Clone is equipped with the True Dragon Sword and infinite Projectiles. He uses powerful combos and guard breakers.
  3. 3
    He attacks with Incendiary Shurikens, Windmill Shurikens, and regular Shurikens, and can use Inferno and Fire Wheels Ninpo.
  4. 4
    Common combos include Flying Swallow + Gleaming Blade, Dragon Tear Combo, Windmill Slash + Crimson Slash, Uppercut Slash + Projectile + Downward Strike, and Wind Jump + Projectile.
  5. 5
    To defeat him, stay defensive and bait him into attacking.
  6. 6
    When he breaks your guard, roll away and counter with an Izuna Drop or Blade of Nirrti combo. A downward strike can stop him if he blocks. The Izuna Drop can deal about 40% damage.
  7. 7
    Hold the Block Button at all times, as he can throw Projectiles while you are rolling.
  8. 8
    If he uses Inferno Ninpo, use a well-timed Reverse Wind rolling forward to evade.
  9. 9
    If he uses Fire Wheels, run up the stairs until the wheel dissipates.
  10. 10
    The main strategy is BLOCK, EVADE, IZUNA DROP.
  11. 11
    After the battle, go up the stairs and search the Archive Room for Golden Scarab #10, the Right Stone Tablet, and Incendiary Shurikens.
  12. 12
    Equip the Incendiary Shurikens and use a Bird Flip to reach the third floor to find Golden Scarab #11.
  13. 13
    On the third floor, toss an Incendiary Shuriken at the wall to break it open.
  14. 14
    Destroy the Monk Fiends and Catwomen that appear after breaking the wall.
  15. 15
    Exit through the door at the end of the room.
  16. 16
    In the Altar Hall, find Golden Scarab #12 on the right balcony and the Life of the Gods #12 on the left balcony.
  17. 17
    Enter the Monk's Room and read the book on the desk for the safe combination: 2 7 1 2 LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LEFT.
  18. 18
    Unlock the safe by rotating the dial: LEFT to #2, RIGHT to #7, RIGHT to #1, LEFT to #2.
  19. 19
    Grab the BOOK OF EONS from the safe.
  20. 20
    Eliminate all fiends that appear in the Monk's Room.
  21. 21
    Exit back to the Altar Hall and use the Book of Eons on the Altar to open a sarcophagus.
  22. 22
    Jump down into the newly opened cavern.
  23. 23
    In the small cavern, kill the Apparitions, find Golden Scarab #13 on the ground, and open the chest for the Map to the area.
  24. 24
    Use the Save Point to save your game.
  25. 25
    Enter the gate near the Save Point to the Corridor of Doom.
  26. 26
    Use an Incendiary Shuriken on the wall to open a new pathway.
  27. 27
    Run quickly down the corridor as a large boulder will pursue you.
Tips
  • The Black Dragon Clone is not a One-Hit Kill like Chapter 2 Doku.
  • The Izuna Drop is your most powerful combo for this battle.
  • Remember to return to the Monk's Room in Chapters 9 and 13 for more goodies in the safe.
  • Fight off or ignore the Fiends in the Altar Hall before jumping into the cavern.
  • Golden Scarab #10
  • Right Stone Tablet
  • Incendiary Shurikens
  • Golden Scarab #11
  • Golden Scarab #12
  • Life of the Gods #12
  • Book of Eons
  • Golden Scarab #13
  • Map to the area
  • Spirit Of The Devils (from Archive Room ambush on Hard Mode)

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