Ninja Gaiden
HP Changes FAQ
Authored by VampireHorde
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INTRODUCTION
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Thanks for clicking the FAQ. SO...you think you're a Ninja Gaiden fan?
Think you know every in and out of the XBOX game? Okay, Mr. Shinobi,
answer this piece of trivia:
-How much did it cost to upgrade the Dragon Sword to Level 3 in
the original game?
-How many Golden Scarabs did Ryu need to obtain the Dabilahro in
the Hurricane Pack?
-What was the prize for the Fiend Challenge in the Fiendish
Depths in the original game?
Well, let's find out here in the HP Changes FAQ. Let's begin!
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--DRAGON SWORD/PLASMA SWORD--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Default, in Ryu's inventory in Chapter 1
HURRICANE PACK - Default, in Ryu's inventory in Chapter 1
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME:
-Level 2    3000 (after Chapter 2)
-Level 3    5000 (after Chapter 6)
HURRICANE PACK:
-Level 2    3000 (after Chapter 2)
-Level 3    20000 (after Chapter 6)
**TRUE DRAGON SWORD obtained the same way in both versions**
--NUNCHAKU--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - On dead body across Pleasure Street entrance in Tairon
HURRICANE PACK - Default, in Ryu's inventory in Chapter 1
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME:
-NONE
HURRICANE PACK:
-NONE
--VIGOORIAN FLAIL--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Chapter 6 Tomb of Eons near Ritual Room
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 15 Golden Scarabs
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME:
-Level 2    5000
HURRICANE PACK:
-Level 2    10000
--WARHAMMER--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Altar Hall after Chapter 7
HURRICANE PACK - Altar Hall after Chapter 7
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME:
-Level 2    5000
HURRICANE PACK:
-Level 2    5000
--DABILAHRO--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Give Muramasa 20 Golden Scarabs
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 25 Golden Scarabs
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME:
-Level 2    10000
-Level 3    20000
HURRICANE PACK:
-Level 2    10000
-Level 3    20000
--SPEAR GUN--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - First hidden alcove in Moats near Muramasa's statue
HURRICANE PACK - First hidden alcove in Moats near Muramasa's statue
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME: NONE
HURRICANE PACK: NONE
--WOODEN SWORD--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Purchase from Muramasa after Chapter 2 for 500
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 5 Golden Scarabs
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME:
-Level 1    500
-Level 2    3000
-Level 3    5000
-Level 4    10000
-Level 5    20000
-Level 6    30000
-Level 7    40000 = Unlabored Flawlessness
HURRICANE PACK:
-Level 1    FREE!!!!
-Level 2    3000
-Level 3    5000
-Level 4    10000
-Level 5    20000
-Level 6    30000
-Level 7    40000 = Unlabored Flawlessness
--UNLABORED FLAWLESSNESS--
When fully obtained:
ORIGINAL GAME - Anytime after Chapter 7
HURRICANE PACK - Anytime after Chapter 7
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME: NONE
HURRICANE PACK: NONE
--KITETSU--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Defeat Doku in Chapter 11
HURRICANE PACK - Defeat Doku in Chapter 11
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME: NONE
HURRICANE PACK: NONE
--DARK DRAGON BLADE--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Chapter 13 in Hayabusa Village on "Successive Play"
file only
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 50 Golden Scarabs
Upgrade costs:
ORIGINAL GAME: NONE
HURRICANE PACK: NONE
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--SHURIKEN--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - Default, in Ryu's inventory in Chapter 1
HURRICANE PACK - Default, in Ryu's inventory in Chapter 1
--INCENDIARY SHURIKEN--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - Archive Room in the Monastery
HURRICANE PACK - Archive Room in the Monastery
--WINDMILL SHURIKEN--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - Hidden alleyway near Han's Bar
HURRICANE PACK - Hidden alleyway near Han's Bar
--BOW--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - Near Muramasa's statue in Hayabusa Village
HURRICANE PACK - Near Muramasa's statue in Hayabusa Village
--STRONGBOW--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - Room with blue-colored window at the Military Gate area
HURRICANE PACK - Room with blue-colored window at the Military Gate
area
--APFSDS CORES--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - In the Supply Warehouse in Chapter 9
HURRICANE PACK - In the Supply Warehouse in Chapter 9
--EXPLOSIVE ARROWS--
WHERE TO FIND:
ORIGINAL GAME - Near the Supply Warehouse entrance
HURRICANE PACK - Near the Supply Warehouse entrance
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--ARMLET OF THE SUN--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Purchase from Muramasa for 5000
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 30 Golden Scarabs
--ARMLET OF THE MOON--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Purchase from Muramasa for 500
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 20 Golden Scarabs
--ARMLET OF BENEDICTION--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Give Muramasa 10 Golden Scarabs
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 35 Golden Scarabs
--ARMLET OF FORTUNE--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Give Muramasa 30 Golden Scarabs
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 10 Golden Scarabs
--ARMLET OF TRANQUILITY--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Give Muramasa 40 Golden Scarabs
HURRICANE PACK - Give Muramasa 45 Golden Scarabs
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--TECHNIQUE SCROLL: COUNTER ATTACKS--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Defeat Chapter 2 boss
HURRICANE PACK - Purchase from Muramasa for 10000
--TECHNIQUE SCROLL: GUILLOTINE THROW--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - On dead body in front of Military Gate in Tairon
HURRICANE PACK - Purchase from Muramasa for 10000
--TECHNIQUE SCROLL: IZUNA DROP--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Purchase from Muramasa for 1000 (after Chapter 2)
HURRICANE PACK - Purchase from Muramasa for 10000 (after Chapter 2)
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--THE ART OF THE FIRE WHEELS--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Altar near Ninja Fortress
HURRICANE PACK - Altar near Ninja Fortress
--THE ART OF THE INFERNO--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Purchase from Muramasa for 1000
HURRICANE PACK - Purchase from Muramasa for 20000
--THE ART OF THE ICE STORM--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - On dead body near Chamber of Everlasting Sleep
HURRICANE PACK - Purchase from Muramasa for 20000
--THE ART OF THE INAZUMA--
Where to find:
ORIGINAL GAME - Defeat the Chapter 10A Electric Worm
HURRICANE PACK - Purchase from Muramasa for 20000
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--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: ARCHIVES--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Scythe-wielding fiends & brown fiends
HURRICANE PACK - Scythe-wielding fiends & catwomen
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - SPIRIT OF THE DEVILS
HURRICANE PACK - SPIRIT OF THE DEVILS
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: RITUAL ROOM--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Zombies and zombie archers
HURRICANE PACK - Zombies and zombie archers
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Lives of the Thousand Gods
HURRICANE PACK - Lives of the Thousand Gods
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: PERISTYLE PASSAGE--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Pink fiends
HURRICANE PACK - Pink fiends
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Lives of the Thousand Gods
HURRICANE PACK - Lives of the Thousand Gods
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: AQUADUCTS 3--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Large dung beetles
HURRICANE PACK - Large dung beetles
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Talisman of Rebirth
HURRICANE PACK - Talisman of Rebirth
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: ZARKHAN STADIUM--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Red dino fiends
HURRICANE PACK - Mace-wielding ogre fiends
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Lives of the Thousand Gods
HURRICANE PACK - Spirit of the Devils
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: STAIRWAY TO THE IMPERIAL PALACE--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Pink & brown fiends
HURRICANE PACK - Pink & brown fiends
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Lives of the Thousand Gods
HURRICANE PACK - Lives of the Thousand Gods
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: CAVERN PASSAGEWAY--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Wasp fiends
HURRICANE PACK - Wasp fiends
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Talisman of Rebirth
HURRICANE PACK - Talisman of Rebirth
--3 FIEND CHALLENGE: DRAWBRIDGE SQUARE--
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Purple zombies
HURRICANE PACK - Mace-wielding ogre fiends
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Talisman of Rebirth
HURRICANE PACK - Talisman of Rebirth
--60 FIEND CHALLENGE: FIENDISH DEPTHS-
Enemies:
ORIGINAL GAME - Pink fiends & Laser crabs
HURRICANE PACK - Red dino fiends & Ogre fiends
Prize:
ORIGINAL GAME - Lives of the Thousand Gods
HURRICANE PACK - Lives of the Thousand Gods
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