Crystal Skulls are Key Items in Ninja Gaiden II that increase your Karma points earned. In Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus, and Ninja Gaiden II: Black, they give you a discount at Muramasa's Shop instead.
While absent from Ninja Gaiden 3, they make a return in Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge as the access points to Tests of Valor. They also appear as Collectibles in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.
Details[]
A human skull carved from solid crystal.
It is said that these are scattered throughout the world, waiting
for one worthy enough to find them. Legends say that when
all are gathered together, a fearsome yet wonderful event takes
place, but none know what that event shall be. Some say the
skulls bring unimaginable wealth, while others say they curse
the owner to bear the sins of mankind.[1]
Overview[]
Ninja Gaiden II[]
Obtaining a Crystal Skull increases the Karma points earned in Story Mode by 3%. There are 30 Crystal Skulls throughout the game for a total of a 90% increase. Obtaining all Crystal Skulls also makes the Giant Crystal Skull appear in Chapter 13. The Crystal Skulls obtained carry over different save files.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 — Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus — Ninja Gaiden II: Black[]
Each time 10 Crystal Skulls are acquired a 10% discount is put on the prices at Muramasa's Shop, for a total of a 30% decrease. Does not apply to Chapter Challenge mode. The Giant Crystal Skull has been removed from these versions of the game.
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge[]
- "The crystal skull lights the way to the land of the dead. To all who seeks undying combat, challenge the skull with the strength of your conviction."
Crystal Skulls indicates the entrance to Tests of Valor. There are a total of 10 Crystal Skulls throughout the game, one for each Day. Interact with it to challenge the skull and enter the battleground. The first time ever a Crystal Skull is challenged, you'll automatically receive 5000 Karma points. Challenging all 10 Crystal Skulls unlocks the "Fiend Hayabusa" costume for Ryu and the "Raging God - Nine of Violet" costume for Ayane.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound[]
Unlike Golden Scarabs, Crystal Skulls do not have an use by themselves, but both Collectibles are mandatory to achieve S Ranks. There are a total of 63 Crystal Skulls, but obtaining 60 is enough to unlock the "Biker" costume for Kumori on Normal and the "Penitent One" for Kenji on Hard.
Location[]
- Chapter 1: Sky City Tokyo
- On a balcony after The Art of the Inferno Ninpo is acquired
- On an overpass with a couple of Black Spider Bow Ninja.
- Chapter 2: The Castle of the Dragon
- Underwater below the bridge.
- On a shelf between the location of the Vermilion Jewel and Ultramarine Jewel.
- Chapter 3: Thunderclap of Catastrophe
- On a flight of stairs after The Art of the Wind Blades Ninpo is acquired.
- On a rock platform immediately after The Technique of the Invisible Path Notebook is acquired.
- Chapter 4: A Captive Goddess
- On a catwalk shortly after returning to street level.
- On a balcony after the first set of Gore Van Gelves attack.
- On a ceiling beam inside the base of the Statue of Liberty.
- Chapter 5: The Aqua Capital
- On a boat shortly after obtaining the Kusari-gama.
- On a table immediately following the first Statue of the Earth Dragon.
- Underwater, down a side alley after the first set of Explosive Jellyfish.
- Chapter 6: The Lycanthropes' Castle
- On the roof near the beginning of the chapter.
- Hidden under a guillotine after coming out of the cave.
- Hidden in a bookcase inside the castle.
- Chapter 7: The Flying Fortress Daedalus
- Hidden inside the control panel after the first Statue of the Earth Dragon.
- In rubble approximately halfway through the chapter.
- Chapter 8: Submit, or Die!
- Sitting in the snow just after a series of land mines.
- Next to a candle on a set of stairs.
- Inside the train.
- On a gear in the clock tower
- Chapter 9: Heart of Darkness
- On the far right platform during the lakefront Tactical Ninja assault.
- Next to the Muramasa's Shop after a series of tree branches.
- On the far side of the pond after a multitude of Death Worm Larvae attack.
- Underwater shortly after the Test of Valor.
- Chapter 10: The Temple of Sacrifice
- On an overhead platform immediately after using the Invisible Path technique.
- At the bottom of the stairs, to the left, after a horde of Quetzalcoatl attack.
- Chapter 11: A Tempered Gravestone
- At the end of the alley after replacing the Jizo Statue Head.
- Hidden in a shack on the right after going through an underwater tunnel.
- At the very bottom of the cliff after dropping down the well.
Trivia[]
- Despite their absence from the additional chapters of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus, their discount bonus still applies.
- In Ninja Gaiden II, obtaining 10 Crystal Skulls unlocks the "Karma of the Warrior" Achievement, 20 unlocks "Karma of the Mentor", and 30 plus the Giant Crystal Skull unlocks "Karma of the Master Ninja".
- In Ninja Gaiden II: Black and the Master Collection edition of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, obtaining all 30 Crystal Skulls unlocks the "Crystal Skull" Trophy/Achievement.
- In Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, clearing all Tests of Valor unlocks the "Crystal Skull" Trophy/Achievement.
- In Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, finding a single Crystal Skull unlocks the "A Test of Valor" Trophy/Achievement, and finding all 63 unlocks "The Fate of the Giant".
Links[]
- Visual guide for the thirty small crystal skulls in Ninja Gaiden II found here at "http://wikicheats.gametrailers.com/Ninja_Gaiden_2_-_XB360/Crystal_Skulls".
Gallery[]
References[]
| Characters | Kenji Mozu • Kumori • Muramasa • Jô Hayabusa • CIA Agent • Masked Agent • Ryu Hayabusa • Shrine Maiden • Kumo Obaba • Accountant • Henchman |
|---|---|
| Bosses | Ryu Hayabusa • Gurthka • Rhyvashi • Demon Eels • Obsidrae • Deikrag • Rhyvashi • Ship Defense System • Bio Flamethrower • Bio Titan • Bio Amalgam • Jagäzk |
| Enemies | |
| Locations and stages | Prologue: Legacy: P1 Act 1: Path of the Ninja: 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 |
| Items | Talismans • Secret Arts • Tamashi Kunai • Energy Crystals • Golden Scarabs • Crystal Skulls • Secret Ops |
| Miscellaneous | Walkthrough • Trophies/Achievements |
- ↑ Description found among Ninja Gaiden II's files.