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While it may come as a surprise to many players, it is important to note that theDragon Swordis actually not the only weapon inNinja Gaiden 2 Black.While it is no doubt the coolest, Ryu’s family sword is, in fact, just one of eleven weapons that can be found throughout the game. Jokes aside, exploring each weapon inNinja Gaiden 2 Blackis one of the best ways to enhance what is already an incredible game. And withnine melee weaponsandtwo ranged weaponsavailable, it is also a great way to increase overall replayability. With this in mind, this guide will show you exactlywhere you can find and unlock every weapon inNinja Gaiden 2 Black.
How to Get All Weapons in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
How to Get the Lunar Staff in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 1
TheLunar Staffis the only weapon you’ll find inNinja Gaiden 2 BlackChapter 1: The Way of the Ninja.
Lunar Staff Location:
You’ll find the Lunar Staff about halfway through the first chapter. You’ll know when you are about to reach it, as you’ll encounter the first fireball-throwing enemies just outside the temple where the staff is found. Once you take out the enemies, a cutscene will play that is meant to show you the staff in the hands of a statue in the temple. To collect the staff, walk up to the statue and take it.
How to Get the Falcon’s Talons in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 2
TheFalcon’s Talonsare the first of two weapons that can be found inNinja Gaiden 2 BlackChapter 2: Castle of the Dragon.
Falcon’s Talons Location:
After running across the water section early in Chapter 2, you’ll reach the level’s first Earth Dragon save point. After this, you’ll walk around a building and enter a courtyard with two structures surrounding it. One of the structures is locked, which is noted when you try to approach it. However, the second structure – which has a dead body and the “Notebook: Ultimate Guidance” collectible in front – is open.
Enter the structure and walk to the rear wall. There, you’ll find theFalcon’s Talons on display. Before you pick up the weapon, make sure you are ready for a fight, as you are attacked directly after.
How to Get the Fiend’s Bane Bow in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 2
TheFiend’s Bane Bowis the second and final weapon you’re able to find inNG2BChapter 2.
Fiend’s Bane Bow Location:
After making your way up the side of the hill to the large temple, you’ll fight several enemies in a large courtyard outside the temple. Once you defeat the enemy group, you’ll climb up a makeshift ramp onto the roof of the temple, then fight another group of enemies. Once complete, you’ll drop through a burning hole in the roof, landing in a small chamber with two more enemies.
Before exiting this chamber, look at the dragon-head statue mounted on the wall to the left of the exit. You’ll find theFiend’s Bane Bowclutched in the mouth of the statue. This weapon cannot be missed, as the door to the next chamber will not open until you collect the bow.
How to Get the Vigoorian Flail in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 3
TheVigoorian Flailis the only weapon found inNinja Gaiden 2 BlackChapter 3: Thunderclap of Catastrophe.
Vigoorian Flail Location:
At the start of Chapter 3, Ryu finds himself in an abandoned portion of New York City. ensure to collect all the chests, then head toward the massive dead end where the road has caved in, and a long trench goes off in the distance. Here, you’ll want to turn left and go to the end of the street. There is a Coffee Shop sign at the desired corner. Make sure you see that, and you’ll know you are turning left at the right spot.
At the end of the street, you’ll find the chest that contains theVigoorian Flail. The area’s exit is found to the right of the chest. It is a small gate that only moves once you open the chest and collect the weapon.
How to Get Enma’s Fang in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 4
Enma’s Fang Location:
You’ll findEnma’s Fang– a massive greatsword – afterdefeating Godomusand reaching the Statue of Liberty. After defeating the fiends on the lawn outside the building, you’ll enter the first main chamber, which features several items behind glass. Near the exit, you should see a massive sword on a stand among the items on display. Approach the sword to take it.
How to Get Dragon’s Claw and Tiger Fang in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 6
Dragon’s Claw and Tiger’s Fang Location:
Thesedual katanasare found quite early inChapter 6: The Aqua Capital. Make your way along the main path until you reach the first Earth Dragon save point. While these weapons are technically missable, they are located in a dead body sitting directly in front of the first save point, so you will not have to go out of your way to find them. Make sure to grab them as you approach the save point, then continue on your mission.
How to Get the Howling Cannon in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Chapter 6
Howling Cannon Location:
About two-thirds of the way through Chapter 6, you’ll encounter an area called theWine Cellar. You’ll know you are about to reach it when you encounter a fog-covered courtyard with multiple slithering, bladed enemies. After defeating them, jump into the opening above the fountain, and you’ll see a long hallway with a chamber on each side. Walk to the end of the hallway, passing through the chamber with the large casks.
You’ll be attacked by two large, winged fiends at the end of the hall where you’re able to only turn right. Once you deal with them, make the right turn, and you should see a dead body at the end of the hall. Head to the body and interact with it to pick up theHowling Cannon.
How to Get the Kusari-gama in Chapter 7 – Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Kusari-gama Location:
After defeating the mid-level bossGogmagogin the massive bone pile, you’ll wall jump up to the skinny dirt path that lines the side of the massive pit. You’ll reach a section where the path turns to wood. There is a missing section that requires a wall-run to pass, and you’ll find the Kusari-gama on a dead body immediately after landing on the other side of the gap.
How to Get the Tonfa in Chapter 7 – Ninga Gaiden 2 Black
Tonfa Location:
After exiting the chamber through the large stairway, you’ll come to a stone-tiled room with a large portrait of Volf on the wall. There are numerous enemies in this chamber, and after they are all defeated, a chest will appear beneath the portrait that contains the Tonfa.
How to Get the Eclipse Scythe in Chapter 7 – Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
To get the Eclipse Scythe, you simply need to defeat Voif, Ruler of Storms during the finale of Chapter 7. Once the boss is defeated, Ryu will automatically pick up the weapon from the ground. Once you’ve obtained the weapon, you’ll find a seemingly endless wave of werewolves until the helicopter arrives to pick you up.
How to Get the True Dragon Sword in Chapter 14 – Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
After you collect the Eye of the Dragon as Ayane in Chapter 11, she will return to Ryu at the start of this chapter. Ryu will automatically use the Eye to turn the Dragon Sword into the True Dragon Sword. This occurs during the chapter’s opening cutscene. You do not have to do anything.
How to Get the Blade of the Archfiend in Chapter 17 – Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
The final weapon you unlock inNinja Gaiden 2 Blackis the Blade of the Archfiend. This weapon is given automatically as a reward for defeating Fiend Genshin in Chapter 17.
