The Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang (巌龍・伐虎) is a Melee Weapon in Ninja Gaiden II.
Upon defeating Fiend Genshin, this weapon will change its name to Blade of the Archfiend.
In-Game Description[]
Two large Japanese swords, wielded as a pair.
It might seem difficult to hold one blade in each hand, but these
swords have been modified to allow them to be wielded together.
The tsuba, or hand guard, of each weapon has holes in it to
reduce the weight close to the sword hand. This design, known
as Musashi-tsuba, was first proposed by legendary swordsman
Miyamoto Musashi. No one knows when the swords were forged,
When the Dragon Sword and the Blade of the Archfiend are
wielded together, the enormity of their combined power
is immeasurable.
Although the cursed Blade of the Archfiend has been described
in legends since antiquity, the circumstances of its origin are
unknown. One prevailing theory suggests that the blade was
forged from the molten remains of an iron meteorite that had
been breathed upon by the Archfiend. When the Archfiend's evil
magic that is trapped inside the sword reacts to the power of the
wielder, sparks run up and down the length of the blade.
The inscription on the blade's surface is written in divine
characters that are incomprehensible to humans. One
interpretation of its meaning reads:
"Praise be the order brought forth from the very edge of chaos."
The Blade of the Archfiend has been passed down through the
generations to the most ruthless and powerful members of the
Black Spider Clan and was the favored weapon of their leader,
Acquisition[]
Ninja Gaiden II
- Chapter 4: A Captive Goddess
In a display cabinet among the "Great Ninja Exhibit" at the Statue of Liberty.
Sigma 2
- Chapter 5: The Aqua Capital
On a ninja corpse shortly before the first Statue of the Earth Dragon.
Upgrades[]
Melee Weapons can be reinforced at any Muramasa Shop through the blacksmith at the cost of Yellow Essence for each level up:
Difficulty | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
---|---|---|---|
Path of the Acolyte | 10000 | 20000 | Defeat Fiend Genshin |
Path of the Warrior | 10000 | 30000 | |
Path of the Mentor | 15000 | 35000 | |
Path of the Master Ninja | 20000 | 40000 |
Much like the Dragon Sword, this weapon will automatically skip to its 4th upgrade level through story progression, specifically upon defeating Fiend Genshin in Chapter 14: Poisoned Blood (corresponding to Chapter 17 in Sigma 2)
Techniques[]
Name | Input | Level |
---|---|---|
Falling Flowers | ||
Blade of Nirvana | ||
Mahayana Blade | ||
Double Lightning Strike | ||
Lightning Pierce | ||
Penetrating Lightning | ||
Bladed Wind | ||
King Slayer | ||
Emperor Slayer | ||
Underworld Drop | ||
Blade of the Mind | ||
Falling Dragon | ||
Double Zhong Kui Slash | ||
Mighty Zhong Kui | ||
Spinning Zhong Kui | ||
Zhong Kui Izuna | ||
Zhong Kui Heavenly Sparrow | ||
Dragon Slaying Sparrow | Hold when hitting wall | |
Falling Dragon Slayer | When hitting wall | |
Spinning Dragon Slayer | When hitting wall | |
Great Dragon Slayer | When hitting wall | |
Bird and Dragon | When hitting wall | |
Falling Zhong Kui | ||
Zhong Kui Whirlwind | ||
Fire Dragon Spinning Descent | ||
Spinning Fire Dragon | ||
Purgatory Slash | ||
Wind and Clouds | ||
Divine Blade | ||
Underworld Drop | ||
Blade of Mind | ||
Twin Continuous Slash | ||
Twin Cross Cut | ||
Flying Dragon | ||
Descending Dragon | ||
Swooping Dragon Fang | ||
Great Chasm | ||
Rolling Haze Slash | ||
Path of the Demon Dragon | ||
Eight Heavenly Dragons | ||
Reverse Wind | ||
Rising Earth Blade | ||
Purgatory Slash | ||
Silent Gale | While running | |
Gale Cross Cut | While running | |
Gale Rising Slash | While running | |
Gale Falling Slash | While running | |
Rise to Heaven | ||
Sokaku's Secret Blade | While blocking | |
Sokaku's Dissecting Slash | While blocking | |
Ground Roll | Next to downed enemy | |
Double Zhong Kui Slash | While jumping | |
Mighty Zhong Kui | While jumping | |
Spinning Zhong Kui | While jumping | |
Zhong Kui Izuna | While jumping | |
Spin Slash | While jumping | |
Whirlwind Slash | While jumping | |
Flying Swallow | While jumping towards enemy | |
Guillotine Throw | While jumping near enemy | |
Divine Hawk Flying Sparrow | While wall running | |
Divine Hawk Twin Blades | On wall | |
Descending Divine Hawk | On wall | |
Spinning Divine Hawk | On wall | |
Divine Hawk Dancing Blades | During Flying Bird Flip | |
Flying Bird Descent | During Flying Bird Flip | |
Flying Bird Spin | During Flying Bird Flip | |
Flying Water | While running on water | |
Aqua Chasm | While running on water | |
Flying Hawk | While running on water | |
Aqua Chasm | At water surface | |
Heavenly Bay | At water surface | |
Root of the Lotus | Underwater | |
Water Dragon Blade | Underwater | |
Wind Path | While jumping near enemy | |
Wind Run | ||
Flying Bird Flip | On wall | |
Calm Water Run | While running on water | |
Calm Water Break | While running on water |