Part 23: Ninja Gaiden Black: Chapter 10

We head back underneath Tairon into a sewer level that actually is not terrible like many, many other sewer levels in games. Well, technically it's an Aquaduct, but you go in it through a manhole on the street, so I say it counts.



Dabilahro Lvl. 3
Moveset
At level 3, the Dabilharo doesn't gain any crazy new moves or things of that nature. Just an extension to the default combos and of course an increase in power, thus making it the most power weapon in our arsenal at this moment, and still one of the more practical to use.


Fiend

Imp Fiend
A step up from the Lesser Imps fought back at the monastery, they fight largely the same and don't have any new or unique moves. The difference primarily is extra resilience and dodging capability, requiring more thought and precision in landing your hits.

Pill Bug
These creatures always come in large groups, and are a prime example of deceptively easy enemies in the game. They're small and slow, but they'll pounce at a much farther distance than you'd realize and just letting them hit Ryu knocks him out of anything he's doing. They're also a great source of Yellow Essence using the Dabilahro's UT, as it's wide shockwave will kill almost every single one in the current wave if they're lined up.

Bosses

Thunderbolt Worm
A pathetic boss in the same vein as the Hydracubus. This one interestingly enough is quite different from how it was fought in the original version of Ninja Gaiden. Due to a difference in core mechanics, UTs originally could only be done if there was essence to be absorbed. In Black and onward, that's no longer the case, so if you want to do these fights fast and easy, just stay in a corner and unleash Dabilahro UTs constantly. Of course, all while dodging out of the way of its electric orb spit, or slamming its body into the ground.


Paz Zuu
This giant bird Xenomorph looking fucker is not a super challenging boss, but not a pushover either. An overview of what this thing has to offer.

• Paz Zuu likes to move around the arena a lot, either dashing from one end to the other, or jumping up onto one of the two perchs on the side. The latter obviously makes it hard to reach him and deal damage.
  
• When at a distance, either on the ground or a perch, Paz Zuu will fire a laser in a forward or horizontal direction. The laser itself is not threatening so much as the erupting flames that follow. It's a cool effect, and easily dodged.
  
• When at its feet, Paz Zuu can do various actions such as trying to stomp with one leg, jump and ground pound, or flap its wings to create a shockwave that causes damage at two points. The boss cycles through these somewhat randomly so it's hard to bait or predict certain moves. Sometimes it'll just dash around the arena instead, causing you to give chase.
  
• Like any major boss, Paz Zuu has a grab move that is triggered by standing in the general space in front of it. So if you're off to the side hugging its legs then it can't reach you with its mouth, but in front you are vulnerable.
  
• Ultimately, Paz Zuu appears to take very little damage as the only parts of its body you can hit reliably are its legs. However, dealing enough hits will cause it to lower its head and be stunned. The head is where you deal most of the damage, and it is actually vulnerable at any point if you're good at airborne combos, or even projectiles. Yes, even if he's up on one of the perches, firing an arrow or shuriken at the head will still deal more damage than if it were to hit anywhere else.
  

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