Castlevania 2 Walkthrough: Final part, towards the ruins of Castlevania
Castlevania 2 world map

Dracula's 5 elements (not artifacts) are in your possession: the rib, the heart, the eye, the nail, and the ring. The goal is now to head to the ruins of Castlevania. Note that if you go left, you'll quickly reach the cemetery where you obtained the silver dagger. Be careful, because if you go there, you won't be able to turn back and you'll have to take a VERY long journey. To get to Castlevania from the fifth dungeon (Laruba), head right until you reach a descending staircase that you must take, then continue right to the end. But since I like to include pictures, let's detail all of this.

Here are 3 passwords:

1. The password from my playthrough
2. A super cool password
3. An even cooler password

Simon first crosses a very long marsh that you crossed on the way there. I advise you to use 2 laurels so you don't lose too much health. The marsh gradually dries up, and Simon will encounter skulls and burning men.

Then cross the lake, always making sure the platform is rising so you can jump higher. You'll then pass through the jails again. Many paths are possible to cross them. If you go up a bit, don't forget that the wall at the end can be broken with holy water.

You eventually emerge from the lake you passed under and pass by Bodley Mansion again.

Next, you cross a dismal gray plain also known as the Wicked Ditch. Mummies, carnivorous plants, harpies, and Medusa heads (Gorgons) share the area, but they won't stop you.

A little tourist break in Doina village where even though the priest will heal you, the people won't be very welcoming. Of course, you're going to save the world (or at least Transylvania and yourself), but for now, they'd really like you to get out of their village (anyway, it's small and ugly, so there!). Exiting the village, you'll have to cross a bridge full of holes (as usual). At night, it can be quite dangerous as the fishmen jumping in front of you require 2 whip strikes. During the day, no problem, it's a breeze. You then arrive in the marshy Doina forest (named after the village on the other side of the bridge). Two-headed creatures will vainly try to stop you from passing. One can understand that the inhabitants are not in a good mood and are a bit frightened by the curses. Continue on your way.

You finally reach the famous staircase that you must go down. You then pass through Yomi town. Hardly a soul lives in this sad, entirely gray town. The only occupant will offer for you to stay and live with her, but you don't have time.

One last cemetery to cross, and then only Dracula will remain. Eagles (I would have said vultures) dive at you, while mummies and ghost pirates want your skin. You finally exit to the right.

Break the wall with holy water and cross the long West bridge.

You have arrived at Castlevania. The final battle is close at hand.