Ninja Gaiden 4 features 18 intense Combat Trials that push your skills, timing, and strategy to the limit. Each trial introduces unique conditions—from time constraints to one-hit deaths—testing your mastery of weapons and combat techniques. This guide covers all Combat Trials, their specific challenges, and the rewards you’ll earn for conquering each one.
All 18 Combat Trials
Below is a list of all the combat trials in the game along with their challenge requirements and rewards:
Combat Trial 1
For the first combat trial, you’ll be given a time limit (2 minutes) within which you’ll have to complete the challenge. You’ll have to be quick here, as enemies will be attacking you from all ends. With using the right technique and items, you’ll easily complete the challenge within the given timeframe.
Combat Trial 2
The combat trial might come off as a bit challenging since the conditioning in it makes your health decrease over time. Using the right combo will help you make instant kills and help you achieve your goal with ease.
Combat Trial 3
In this combat trial, the challenge conditions are that you won’t be able to recover your health in it. There are bigger and stronger enemies here so you’ll have to plan your strategy accordingly in order to complete the challenge.
Combat Trial 4
The challenge conditions in this combat trial let you use only the Base Form which makes everything somewhat difficult, add to that the rocky terrain and harsh weather conditions–dealing with the enemies coming at you becomes a real test but being quick with your attacks is a real help here.
Combat Trial 5
For the fifth combat trial, the conditions require Die in one hit. Keep in mind that it’s always Berserk/True Dragon Sword with no Bloodbath Slaughter/True Dragon’s Gleam. The enemies attacking you here use strong attacks so be prepared.
Combat Trial 6
For this combat trial, the conditions are that you won’t be able to recover health and can only use Magatsuhi/Dragon Sword to kill the creepy looking disgusting enemies coming at you amidst the loud music playing in the background.
Combat Trial 7
In the seventh combat trial, your health will decrease overtime and you’re only allowed to use the Takeminakata/Dragon Sword when fighting off the enemies to complete the challenge. Finishing this challenge effectively rewards you with a Cursed Texts, Vol. 2.
Combat Trial 8
For this combat trial you’ll be given the task of defeating all enemies within a fixed timeframe (3.5 minutes) using only the Yatousen/Dragon Sword. This one could be a bit challenging since you have to deal with the huge monster heads as well but with the right strategy, you should easily be able to complete the challenge.
Combat Trial 9
This combat trial has the condition of Die in one hit and you can use only the Kage-Hiruko/Dragon Sword to fight. You also have to deal with two larger sized enemies so be quick in taking action against them as they can pose a real challenge for you. This trial rewards you with Bloody Texts, Vol. 2 upon completion.
Combat Trial 10
In the tenth combat trial, you will have to defeat all enemies within the given time limit (35 seconds) and Bloodbind/Ki Gauge will not fill. This one is really challenging because of the timing restrictions and the size of enemies. Completing this challenge on time rewards you with 15000 NinjaCoins.
Combat Trial 11
As you inch towards the later combat trials, things start to become more difficult but rewarding as well. In the eleventh one, the health will decrease over time and the condition allows Always Berserk/True Dragon Sword but no Bloodbath Slaughter/True Dragon’s Gleam. You’ll have to face different sorts of enemies coming at you in a continuous pattern. The successful completion of this challenge rewards you with 16000 NinjaCoins.
Combat Trial 12
In the twelfth combat trial the conditions are that Health cannot recover and you have to defeat Cetus who is this huge monster with a shark like face. In addition to dealing with Cetus, you’ll also have to deal with different enemies coming at you. This challenge rewards you with 17000 NinjaCoins
Combat Trial 13
For the thirteenth combat trial, the conditioning will require you to kill the enemies within the time limit (2 minutes) and Bloodbind/Ki Gauge fill rate is increased. There are only two enemies that you’ll have to deal with here and one of them is this big robot. Once they’re defeated, you’ll be rewarded with 18000 NinjaCoins.
Combat Trial 14
The fourteenth trial is somewhat tricky since you’re only allowed to use the Base Form and defeat Kagachi. Now, Kagachi isn’t huge in size but he’s on the bigger end and his stealth makes him a real challenge. You have to be quick, use ultimate techniques and the right combo when fighting him. Once he’s defeated, you’ll be rewarded with 19000 NinjaCoins.
Combat Trial 15
This combat trial requires Die in one hit and Always Berserk/True Dragon Sword but no Bloodbath Slaughter/True Dragon’s Gleam. The enemies you face in this challenge are of multiple variants and coming at you from all sides so the right preparation is required before diving in. Successful completion rewards you with 2000 NinjaCoins.
Combat Trial 16
In the sixteenth combat trial, you have to defeat all enemies within the given timeframe (3:15 minutes). Multiple enemies attack you at once here which are of different types so you have to be on your toes at all times. Successfully completing the challenge rewards you with a Medicine God’s Orb.
Combat Trial 17
This one is pretty interesting and challenging at the same time because you will have to defeat Achilles within the given timeframe (4 minutes). Before dealing with Achilles, you will have to deal with the enemies that come attacking at you. Achilles poses a real challenge with his huge hammer like weapon and techniques. Successfully defeating him rewards you with a Shadow God’s Orb.
Combat Trial 18
The last combat trial in the game challenges you to defeat Dark Dragon (Phantom Form) within the given time limit (3 minutes). Since this is the last combat trial, it’s quite difficult with continuous wind, thunder and spawning enemies making things difficult for you. Once the enemy is defeated successfully, you’ll be rewarded with an Opulent Pipe.
