Castlevania Block 4

Block 4 is the fourth stage in Castlevania.
==Overview==
===Stage 10 (Underground Cave)===
Simon Belmont ends up in this stage after a really long fall down an abyss, and here is where the difficulty spikes. Simon has to cross waters using the floating platforms, while Bats and Fish Men try to knock him off. Later on, the cave ceiling will obstruct process as it dips low in some areas, requiring Simon to crouch in order not to get pushed off the platform. 
;Notes
* To avoid getting knocked off by Bats on the first moving platform, ignore the candles around you and rush to that platform immediately.
* There is a Stopwatch above the second stationary platform. If you die and respawn here, this Stopwatch will be very useful in stopping the Bat from hitting you at an awkward angle, because it freezes the Bat and not the moving platform.
* There is a Holy Water before the moving platform that starts going under stalactites.
===Stage 11 (Collapsed Castle Ruins)===
Simon ascends from the caves to an outside garden (the music changes from Walking Along the Edge to Stalker), which is completely flat and has no candles to whack. However, Eagles will attack in huge numbers by dropping Hunchbacks. The final guardian is a first encounter with the Skele-Dragon (who is unique to this block).
;Notes
* Attack the Hunchbacks as soon as they land on the ground, otherwise they will overwhelm Simon fast. After killing one, don't move immediately after doing so, because there is a chance for the enemy to drop an unwanted sub-weapon right in your path.
* If Simon keeps walking without fear, he can get underneath the first Bone Dragon, where he can't hurt Simon with his fireballs.
===Stage 12 (Narrow Corridor)===
Simon goes back into the castle through a desolate sewer area, a very short stage. There are two more Bone Dragons to fight before the boss. This is also where Simon starts taking 4 units of damage from all attacks.
;Notes
* There is a Dagger above the first tunnel in the background.
* The only block's Pork Chop is hidden inside the wall right after the first Bone Dragon.
* There is a big heart hidden inside the wall after the second Bone Dragon.
===Boss===
Another tag team boss: Frankenstein's Creature and his hunchback comrade Igor. The Creature simply wanders along the lower floor and is the only one who takes damage. Igor does large bounding hops across the room and shoots a fireball at Simon with every jump. Igor is invincible, but can be stunned temporarily with an attack. Simon should always keep Igor's movements in mind, and when he has a break, he can focus of damaging the Creature. The Holy Water can stunlock the Creature before Igor can start jumping, and the Cross helps in doing a lot of damage and covering a large area.
==Enemy Data==
==Gallery==
===Maps===
Castlevania Japanese Map Block 4.JPG|Japanese instruction booklet map showing Block 4 (start from tower in upper left until the boss at the bat symbol).
35th Anniversary NFT Pixel Art Block 4.JPG|Castlevania 35th Anniversary NFT pixel art showing Block 4.
Castlevania Block 4 Stage Rip.png|Stage rip
Castlevania Block 4 Map.gif|In-game map
==Videos==
Castlevania Stage 4
==Related stages==
*Vampire Killer Block 4 - The corresponding stage in Vampire Killer.
*Origins - The map of this downloadable chapter in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is based on the six stages from the original game.
==External links==
*Nintendo Game Atlas
Category:Caves
Category:Castlevania Locations