The third chapter of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, titled Thunderclap of Catastrophe, finds Ryu chasing down Elizebet to New York City. After two extremely linear chapters, the opening of chapter three gives the player slightly more space to explore. Later, we see the result of Elizebet and Genshin getting their hands on the Demon Statue at the end of NG2 Black's second chapter. In this guide, we'll show you how to complete Thunderclap of Catastrophe, as well as provide the location of all collectibles in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black chapter 3.
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Thunderclap of Catastrophe Chapter 3 Walkthrough – Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
CIty Streets – Path to Save Point 1:
Ryu starts this chapter standing on the streets of New York City. There has been a major cataclysmic event and there is a huge amount of destruction all around him. This open area is not too heavily infested with enemies, but you do want to keep your guard up. You'll encounter multiple blade-wielding dogs in the center of the open area.
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There are four chests in this open section before the first save point. The first is found next to the Store statue. It contains a Herb of Spiritual Life. The next is located at the end of the street that goes in the opposite direction from the main path, and it contains red Ki orbs. From the chest, hold RB/R1 and continue along the main path until you find the third chest just before you enter an underground garage. In fact, you have to open the chest before the gate will open.
This chest contains the next weapon, the Vigoorian Flail. Once you've collected the weapon, the gate to the underground lot will open. Head inside and watch out for a mix of claw ninjas, archers, and basic ninjas. Once they are defeated, you'll see stairs that lead up to the next level. Before going up, turn around from the stairs and look for the chest at the end of the corridor against the bars. There, you'll find blue health orbs.
Turn back and head up the stairs. The main path continues before the top of the stairs, but make sure you go to the very top. There you'll find the first Crystal Skull in chapter three. Head back down one set of stairs and follow the main path. Two archers will shoot at you as you make your way along the raised platform.
The main path funnels you between buildings for a brief time, then you'll reach the first Dragon Save Point nestled in a small alcove at the end of the path.
Roof Crossing – Path to Save Point 2:
From the first save point, look for the wall jump section where the ladder to the roof is broken. When you reach the roof, you'll be ambushed by several flame mage ninjas, as well as a mix of basic ninjas.
As soon as you defeat them, flying fiends will pop up from the other side of the railing at the edge of the roof. Use the Fiend's Bane Bow to take them out.
With the fiends defeated, the next step is to use the railing that crosses from roof to roof. However, before you do that, you may want to jump to the lower level and collect the items from two chests.
The first chest is at the very bottom, and is 'guarded' by several claw ninjas. You'll find the first chest at the end of the street, against a metal paneled fence. It contains blue health orbs.
Return to the center of the bottom level, and you'll see a wall-jump alcove that leads to the roof of a small building. Wall-run across a small gap to reach the second chest, which contains either a large yellow essence orb, or a red ki orb if you have any empty slots. Return to the first roof and use the ladder to get back to the rail, then use the rail to cross the large roof gap.
After dropping from the railing, you'll immediately be ambushed. Deal with them, then take out the enemies waiting at ground level. Once all enemies are dealt with, visit Dragon Save Point 2 at the corner of the ground level fence.
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To the Pit – Path to Save Point 3:
From the second save point, turn left, and you'll see a gao in the fence. You'll see there is broken railing beyond the fence where you'll jump down to continue the main path. However, stay left and go to the end of the roof to open the next chest – which contains a Herb of Spiritual Life – before jumping to the lower level.
With the chest collected, you can now head down to the next open area. This space is another open area, with several ninjas that will attack as soon as you hit the ground. Once you clear out the enemies, you can find "The Four Greater Fiends, Part 1" on a dead body against a fence in an unlit alcove. Use the large red sign higher up on the buildings to guide you to it.
Next, look for a smaller white building with 'Welcome to Times Square' written across the side. Behind the building you'll encounter several blade dogs, and a chest containing blue health orbs. Once collected, you can move to the end of the area. Head straight past the chest and make a left on the main street. At the end of the street, turn right into the open area. You'll see a chest against the far wall.
This chest contains a new Ninpo: The Art of the Flame Phoenix. With this equipped, protective flame birds will circle around you, setting enemies on fire and defending Ryu. With the new Ninpo collected, a cutscene will automatically begin, showing a huge pit opening up in the lot.
With the massive pit now open, you'll be cut off from the rest of the level. Large fiends will come up from the sewer. Use your basic attacks to remove limbs from the monsters, then obliterate them. Once they are cleared, jump into the pit. There, you'll find Dragon Save Point 3.
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Chapter 3 Walkthrough Part 2 – Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Through the Sewers – Path to Save Point 4:
The chapter three sewers are a bit tricky, and can be confusing to navigate. When you first leave save point three, you'll be attacked by several blade-dogs. Head down to the end of the path, and you'll come to a T. There is nothing to the left at this level, so make a right. Head towards the red lights on the wall and you'll encounter a dead body carrying the first Jewel of the Demon Seal, which allows you to upgrade a single Ninpo spell.
The red lights also mark the ladder you need to take to the upper level. At the top, look across the channel and you'll see a chest. Wall run across the metal wall to collect the red Ki orbs within. Continue on this side of the channel, then turn left. You'll come to a small gap in the ground, and at that point, turn left and go through the small gap in the gate.
Go down the ladder, and you'll see a chest containing a Herb of Spiritual Life, then jump down the second ladder to reach ground level. Continue down through the tunnel to begin the traversal section.
You'll start with a wall-run-to-rail-swing-to-wall-run across a large gap, but it appears that they expect you to mess up the first attempt and land in the pool of water below. If you make the jump, but want to collect every chest, go ahead and jump into the water below.
It is worth noting that there is nothing beneath the water at any point in Chapter 3. There are several pools of water Ryu will fall into, but there is no treasure waiting for him below the surface.
Water-run to the large chamber that opens up with broken stairs around the outer edge. This area is meant to teach you advanced wall-running techniques. In the center of the chamber you'll find the Technique of Unrivaled Soaring Scroll on a dead body. Use this technique to reach the top of the stairs, where you find a chest containing a large amount of essence. Turn left into the opening, then drop to the lower level, and you'll be back at the start of the traversal section.
Now you can wall-run-rail-swing-wall-run to the platform with several archers. Defeat them, then continue along the corridor. Before you reach the next drop, you'll face two more waves of enemies. Drop to the lower level once complete. You'll end up in an open chamber with a tunnel for an exit. Be careful as you go through the tunnel, as several large fiends will ambush you from behind a corner.
Get rid of the fiends, and you'll encounter Dragon Save Point 4 at the end of the tunnel.
Underground Continued – Path to Save Point 5
From the fourth save point, springboard up the nearby wall and you'll encounter another platform challenge. Wall-run across the first gap, then you'll see a pipe you can hang from to get across the second gap.
About halfway across the pipe, you'll see a platform to the left with a chest. Swing over to the platform to collect a Lives of the Thousand Gods item. This will increase your max health.
Jump back to the pipe, then shimmy the rest of the way and drop to the ledge at the end. If you happen to fall into the water below, run back to the starting end, and you can springboard back up to the start. After dropping from the pipe, use the new wall-running technique to jump from wall to wall and turn the corner. When you land, you'll face a few claw ninjas.
After defeating the claws, look for a small, broken set of concrete stairs. Use this to begin another corner wall-run to reach the platform above you. At the top, you'll encounter a Store right before the exit door.
When you go through the door, you'll enter a chamber with two large fans at either end. Use the bow to shoot the glowing-blue center of each fan, which will destroy them and bring them to a halt. You can now access the areas beyond each fan.
Before doing anything else, stay on the upper platform and head towards the fan on the right side of the chamber. Jump the small gap at the fans, and you'll see the second Crystal Skull on the opposite ledge. Use the wall at the end of the platform to wall-run across to collect the skull.
Now, head back in the opposite direction and move beyond the fan on the left side of the chamber. The path will begin to slope down to a lower area. Make a left when you can and you see another fan you can destroy. If you are facing the fan, you'll need to be on the left platform to move past the fan. There is a gap in the fence on the left side of the fan which you can swing through with a hanging pipe.
After swinging through the opening, you'll drop into a large pool of water. Hold A/X and descend into the pool. There is a large underwater tunnel you can swim through to escape. When you come up for air, you'll see Dragon Save Point 5 in the corner.
Destroyed Subway – Path to Save Point 6:
From the fifth save point, enter the subway car that is standing on its nose. You can wall jump back and forth to reach the top. Perform the corner wall jump, and you'll reach a platform with a chest you can't miss. This chest contains red Ki orbs.
Wall run into the small corridor directly across from the platform with the chest. Head all the way through the corridor until you reach a new chamber that opens up in front of you. Across the chamber, you'll see the final Dragon Save Point, but you cannot yet reach it. Drop to the level below and you'll fight the enemies that appear. There will be a mix of ninjas and dogs.
After the fight, continue though the chamber, then turn left when you get the chance. The area around you will narrow as you climb several ledges. At the top, you'll find the Technique of the Invisible Path Scroll. This simply explains how to jump from wall-run to wall-run on opposite sides of a path. You'll then have to perform the technique to reach the main path.
After the wall run, you'll encounter one final Store. Head past the store and you'll have several ninjas attack you. You'll pass over a natural bridge formation, and on the left you'll have an archer shooting arrows at you. If you pay attention, you'll see a brick wall leading to the platform.
Wall-run over and take out the archer, and you'll find a chest containing the only Life of the Gods in the third chapter.
Jump back to the main path, and you'll see the sixth and final Dragon Save Point.
Path to Death Megalo Flyer:
From save point 6, drop to the area with the wrecked subway cars. Turn right and head down the corridor, and you'll encounter several ninjas. Once they are defeated, look up at the stacked subway cars at the end of the path. You can wall-run along the first car, then jump up into the open door of the second car.
At the end of the car, turn left and drop out the door. Head down the long corridor until you are attacked by multiple large fiends. After you defeat them, continue to the end of the path, and the final boss' cutscene will automatically begin.
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How to Beat Death Megalo Flyer in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Fiend's Bane Bow is Your Friend:
Death Megalo Flyer shows up as a massive worm-like entity, cruising through the subway tunnels and destroying everything in its path. Its body appears to be made entirely of metal – or at least protected by a layer of it. Attacking the DMF with the Dragon Sword seems to have absolutely no effect. We did not attempt any other main melee weapons, because as soon as we were about to, we decided to give one other thing a try: the Fiend's Bane Bow.
With the first shot, we noticed that the bow did a fair amount of damage when we hit it on its giant head. In fact, it seems like it always dealt damage, though some areas seemed to take just slightly less.
Next, we tried our main Ninpo, the Art of the Inferno. Even at Level 1, this Ninpo spell did a massive amount of damage. If you have any Devil's Way Mushroom's, this is the time to use them. Ninpo hits will make short work of this boss.
Death Megalo Flyer Defense:
The DMF has three main attack tactics:
- Silver Projectiles: These projectiles emerge from the DMF's tail and launch at incredibly fast speeds. When you see them emerge from the tail, begin to block immediately, or prepare to dodge if you are good with that skill.
- Electric Projectiles: DMF will come fairly close to Ryu and hurl little orbs of electricity. Not only do they do a lot of damage, they seem to briefly stun Ryu. We can not find a reliable defense against this that works 100% of the time. Dodging sporadically and using Wind Run to avoid as many as possible seemed like the best options.
- Shocking Aura: We use this name to describe the buildup of electricity DMF sometimes has around its body. If you get too close to it when this happens, you'll get shocked and flung backwards in the air.
Ultimately, the goal here is to keep your distance, pay attention to the projectiles, and use your bow and Ninpo as much as possible. This will carry you safely into Chapter 4.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
- Released
- January 23, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.
- Publisher(s)
- Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.
- Number of Players
- 1
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 85.99 GB
