Guide Overview

The Ninja Gaiden series has enjoyed a long and successful tenure during the last two console generations. Ninja Gaiden 3 marks the first time the series has graced the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 simultaneously.

It also introduces Clan Battle mode, the first competitive, multiplayer, online experience of the franchise. If you’re new to the series, this guide will help you learn the basics of ninja combat and how to control Ryu Hayabusa as he faces a flurry of enemies.

If you’re a seasoned Ninja Gaiden veteran, you should know that there have been a few changes since Ninja Gaiden II and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. This guide will bring you up to speed on what has changed, what is new, and teach you how to become a master ninja once again.

Guide Overview

The way of the Ninja

The Way of the Ninja covers the basic elements of Ninja Gaiden 3 and how to play as Ryu Hayabusa. Believe it or not, there are still people who have not played Ninja Gaiden before, and this section primarily helps those who are new to the series.

It covers all of the basics from attacking and defending to exploring the world of Ninja Gaiden 3.

Ninja Training

Ninja Training goes over all of the offensive and defensive techniques Hayabusa uses to make his way through the eight days (levels) featured in the game.

It offers insight into how and when to use each technique in combat and how to traverse the world of Ninja Gaiden 3 using new and old ninja tactics.

Ninja Enemies

Ninja Enemies details every enemy Hayabusa comes across in the main story mode and the Ninja Trials mode, excluding boss encounters. Each enemy is separated by class, with vital statistics that will help you learn which techniques to use to make quick work of them.

There’s also useful information such as which days each enemy first appears and which enemies take priority over others. This section also covers Hayabusa’s weapons and Ninpo magic.

Ninja Trials

Ninja Trials covers every mission in the Ninja Trial mode. This includes the type and number of enemies Hayabusa encounters, and the best strategies to progress through each mission. Everything you need to know to be prepared for each mission is included in this section.

Clan Battle

Clan Battle covers the online multiplayer aspects of Ninja Gaiden 3. All three multiplayer stages, as well as the best multiplayer strategies are included.

Path of the Ninja

Path of the Ninja provides a detailed walkthrough of all eight days in the main game. This includes the first appearance of each enemy, where you’ll find save points, how to handle each mob of enemies and even boss strategies.

Boss Battles

Boss Battles takes the boss battle strategies from The Path of the Ninja and puts them in a quick and easy reference chapter. If you’re having trouble with a particular boss, instead of searching through the Path of the Ninja chapter, you can turn to this chapter and get right to the boss battle strategies.

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes includes an exclusive interview with Team NINJA director, Yosuke Hayashi.

Achievements, Trophies and Unlockable Content

Achievements, Trophies, and Unlockable Content details all of the Xbox 360 achievements and PlayStation 3 trophies and how to earn them as you progress through the game.