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  "id": 14607657,
  "title": "How to defeat Medusa in Castlevania Belmont's Curse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/how-to-defeat-medusa-in-castlevania-belmonts-curse",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T04:01:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/castlevania-belmonts-curse-medusa-how-to-defeat-prophetess-location/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Medusa, also called the Prophetess, is one of the initial three adversaries you encounter in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Defeating her is essential to gather the keys for the catacombs' gate. The game doesn't indicate where to locate these foes, compelling players to explore the entire first map for clues guiding them to the boss rooms. This guide, utilizing screenshots from an in-development build, illustrates how to conquer Medusa and where to find her. The Prophetess resides in the Holy Innocents Cemetery region, situated to the left of Paris Streets. To reach the cemetery, head left from the Tomb Masons area in Paris Streets. Within the Holy Innocents Cemetery region, keep going left until you encounter the Fountain of the Lost. Descend into the Serpent's Lair area by plunging into the water. The boss arena of Medusa is the final room on the left, positioned past the Mirror of Life on the right side. The key to defeating Medusa in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse lies in memorizing her attack sequence and mastering the platform swapping in the arena. Overcoming her yields the Prophetess Key and the Petrifying Gaze arcana. Her moveset includes three primary attacks: First, familiarize yourself with these three attacks and how to evade them. Once adept at dodging them, aim to remain on the upper platform nearest to Medusa and seek the openings to strike her. After depleting roughly 25% of her health bar, she will execute her ultimate move. The screen will tremble, her tail will strike both lower platforms multiple times, and Medusa will launch a series of slashes in front of her. As soon as the screen begins shaking, transition to the upper platform on the contrary side of Medusa. Await her tail's return to the water, then locate a substantial rock that has fallen from the arena's ceiling. It will invariably be on the lower platform opposite Medusa. Swiftly hide behind it; otherwise, you won't evade the multiple beams emanating from her hair, and you'll perish. Medusa repeats her ultimate move several times throughout the battle. Although she maintains the same pattern, after the second occurrence, minute rocks will start to fall from the ceiling, potentially harming you. Prioritize evading them, but concentrate on staying behind the large rock.",
  "summary": "Here's a complete rundown on how to beat Medusa in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and where to find her, the Prophetess arcana.",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T07:00:00.000Z"
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "How to kill enemies with a whip attack in Castlevania Belmont's Curse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/how-to-kill-enemies-with-a-whip-attack-in-castlevania-belmonts-curse",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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