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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night / Dark priest

Shaft

Shaft character artwork
Dark priest · Dracula’s castle

Shaft’s manipulation is central to the false explanation of the castle’s leadership. Revealing it opens the route beyond the apparent ending.

  • Story: The Holy Glasses expose the influence that must be attacked during the Richter encounter. His later role belongs to the inverted-castle route.
  • In the game: Investigate before committing to the obvious target. The correct equipment changes what the player can perceive, making the encounter a knowledge and preparation gate as well as a fight.

Story spoilers.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night · PlayStation · 1997 · Original PlayStation Alucard campaign; later ports and Saturn additions can differ. · Picture: Original game character artwork.

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