Ninja Gaiden 2 Black – How To Get All Crystal Skulls (Legendary Artifacts)

This article will provide a detailed walkthrough on where to find every Crystal Skull in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black.


Chapter 1

Crystal Skull 1

The first Crystal Skull is found on the roof of a building in plain sight as you progress through Chapter 1.

Crystal Skull 2

The second Crystal Skull is located on a wooden bridge that spans a lengthy stone staircase.

Chapter 2

Crystal Skull 3

You can find this Crystal Skull at the bottom of the riverbed, directly beneath the large wooden bridge.

Crystal Skull 4

In Chapter 2, continue until you reach a room with a large golden dragon statue. Jump to the balcony on the right, go inside, and you’ll find the Crystal Skull on a shelf.

Chapter 3

Crystal Skull 5

This skull is available at the start of chapter 3 on a metal staircase.

Crystal Skull 6

This Crystal Skull is found behind a giant fan in the underground section of the chapter.

Chapter 4

Crystal Skull 7

This Crystal Skull is found near the second save point of the chapter next to a ladder. Go into the alleyway near the save point to find the skull on a balcony.

Crystal Skull 8

Climb the ladder near the save point and walk along the bridge until you find an opening in the blockade on your right. Go through it, then check the other side for a platform where the Crystal Skull is located.

Crystal Skull 9

You can find this Crystal Skull near the end of the chapter, close to a lift. Climb the nearby stairs and look to your left to spot the skull on the catwalks.

Chapter 6

Crystal Skull 10

This Crystal Skull is located early in the chapter. Check the canal near the bridge to find it resting on a boat.

Crystal Skull 11

Open the door next to the first save point in the chapter. Go outside to find the skull on top of a table.

Crystal Skull 12

This Crystal Skull is at the bottom of the canal. Pass through several broken gates until you reach a dead end, then dive underwater to find it.

Chapter 7

Crystal Skull 13

This skull is found near the start of the chapter. Wall jump up the pillars to reach the top of the structure and there you will find a skull.

Crystal Skull 14

This skull is found atop the castle ramparts near the savepoint. Cut the rope of the cutter machine to reveal the skull.

Crystal Skull 15

This skull is hidden in a bookcase in the library.

Chapter 9

Crystal Skull 16

This Crystal Skull is found in the airship control room. Break the console to reveal the skull.

Crystal Skull 17

Go to the save point at the end of the chapter. Open the floor hatch and leave the room. Walk through the hallway to find the Crystal Skull on a pile of rubble.

Chapter 10

Crystal Skull 18

This Crystal Skull is found early in the chapter. Make your way along the snow to find the skull outside a building.

Crystal Skull 19

Go down the stairs in the church’s Bell Room to find the Crystal Skull in an alcove nearby.

Crystal Skull 20

In the train station area, defeat all enemies on the platform to open the waiting train’s doors. The Crystal Skull is inside one of the train compartments.

Crystal Skull 21

This Crystal Skull is in the clocktower room. Climb up the gears to reach it.

Chapter 12

Crystal Skull 22

You can find this Crystal Skull at the start of the chapter, near the base of a watchtower.

Crystal Skull 23

Make your way through the jungle section until you see a rope zipline. Halfway along the rope, swing to the branches on your right, then jump to the nearby platform to find the Crystal Skull.

Crystal Skull 24

This Crystal Skull is found right after the save point in the underground cave. After defeating the enemies, head to the back right corner of the mud to find the skull.

Crystal Skull 25

Near the end of the level, right after the cutscene with Ryu, defeat the enemies that appear. Then, go to where the water ends and look across the riverbank to find the Crystal Skull.

Chapter 13

Crystal Skull 26

After the first fight in the acid pit, wall jump to the top. You’ll find the Crystal Skull on a platform.

Crystal Skull 27

This Crystal Skull is found on the left of the tall stone staircase.

Chapter 14

Crystal Skull 28

After crossing the ornate gate, go inside and enter the alley on the right. You’ll find the Crystal Skull behind the hut.

Crystal Skull 29

The skull is inside a wooden shrine.

Crystal Skull 30

Continue through the chapter until you find a zipline to use it to cross to the other side. Nearby, enter the mineshaft to find the Crystal Skull.

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