Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Walkthrough: First Boss

Paris Streets: Get Your Bearings in the Burning City

The Fallen’s thrown cross is something you can strike out of the air—and learning that interaction makes the opening boss much easier to handle. This Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough takes you through the opening streets, the clues worth remembering, and the abilities that expand your route. Use this Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough to prepare for the fight, then revisit obstacles with the Arcane Whip.

Rose Belmont’s journey begins in Paris in 1499, with monsters overwhelming the city. Trevor investigates the bishop while Rose explores the streets, carrying the tarot cards her mother left behind. Those cards become central to the Arcana system: defeated bosses are sealed into them, granting spells and special actions.

Establish your opening routine

1. Practice your basic movement. Get comfortable jumping, sliding, and attacking before pushing deeper into enemy encounters. Focus on controlling where Rose lands and how much space remains between her and an enemy.
2. Watch your mana when casting. Spells consume mana. Check the resource before committing to repeated casts so you can recognize when you need to rely on weapon attacks.
3. Inspect the map as paths branch. Paris Streets extends through sewers and up to a prison tower. Break exploration into manageable stretches instead of trying to remember every junction.
4. Keep track of inaccessible anchors. The Arcane Whip unlocks after The Fallen. Make a note of obstacles involving grapple points so you have a clear reason to return.

Avoid spending the opening stretch forcing the same inaccessible jump. Continue exploring the routes you can reach, then reassess the obstacle after gaining a new traversal ability.

Opening exploration checklist:

• Read spirit messages when you encounter them.
• Note anchors you cannot use yet.
• Locate a mirror before committing to the boss encounter.
• Track unexplored branches on your map.

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Paris Streets: Follow the Spirit Clues and Use the Mirror

The spirit messages give you practical information about the streets and the creature threatening Paris. One points toward a lever near barrels. Another explains the interaction that matters most against The Fallen: a well-timed weapon strike can shatter its cross.

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This part of the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough is about preparing your route and resources before entering the arena.

Work through the opening clues

1. Read the message about the hidden lever. Search around the barrels mentioned in the clue. Use the environmental detail to narrow your inspection instead of checking unrelated scenery.
2. Remember the warning about the cross. Carry that information into the boss fight. You will have an active answer to the projectile when it approaches.
3. Use the mirror. Mirrors save progress, fully restore health, and replenish your potion supply.
4. Review your route before moving on. Check which branches remain unexplored and which obstacles appear to involve anchors.

Opening feature	What it does	What to do
Spirit message near the barrels	Points toward a hidden lever	Search around the barrels
Warning about the unholy cross	Explains that a precise weapon strike can shatter it	Prepare to attack the incoming projectile
Mirror	Saves progress, restores health, and replenishes potions	Use it before the boss attempt
Inaccessible anchors	Become usable with the Arcane Whip	Note their locations for a return visit

The mirror gives you a dependable preparation point. After taking damage while exploring, return to it before attempting The Fallen. Entering with restored health and replenished potions gives you more room to learn the timing.

Keep preparation focused on mechanics you can practice immediately. Learn your weapon’s reach against ordinary enemies, then carry that sense of spacing into the arena.

Before entering the fight:

• Use the mirror.
• Remember the cross-counter clue.
• Identify the edge of your weapon’s striking range.
• Prepare to disengage after short attack sequences.

Paris Streets: Defeat The Fallen

The Fallen is the first major boss challenge, combining close-range claws with leaps, charges, a thrown cross, and long-reaching whip attacks. It can also swing from arena anchors, changing position quickly before attacking across a wide area.

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The central lesson of this Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough is simple: interrupt the cross, evade the boss’s movement, and attack during recovery.

Read the attack before committing

Attack	What to watch for	How to respond
Thrown Holy Cross	The projectile approaching your weapon’s reach	Time a weapon strike to knock it out of the air
Close-range claws	The boss attacking while you are nearby	Land a few hits, then dodge or backdash away
Leaps and charges	A rapid approach across the arena	Stop attacking, evade, and punish the recovery
Long-range whip	The wind-up before its extended strike	Dodge first, then attack during recovery
Anchor swings	Movement along the arena’s anchors	Keep moving and get beneath horizontal sweeps when possible

Follow this fight sequence

1. Start at mid-range. Give yourself room to read the boss’s movements while staying outside immediate claw range. Keep watching its whip wind-up; distance alone does not remove that threat.
2. Wait for the cross to enter striking distance. Swinging too early can leave Rose committed to an attack while the projectile continues toward her.
3. Break off when the boss leaps or charges. Focus on avoiding the incoming hit. Resume attacking once the movement ends and the recovery creates an opening.
4. Use brief counterattacks. Land two or three safe hits when the opening allows, then disengage. Leave yourself time to react to the next move.
5. Adjust when the boss uses anchors. Follow its position and wait until the movement finishes before approaching for another attack.
6. Repeat the pattern patiently. Keep your attention on the next attack rather than stretching the current opening.

Correct the mistakes that cost health

Attacking the cross too soon: Let it travel closer before striking. Judge the timing by your weapon’s actual reach.

Continuing a combo through the next wind-up: End your attack sequence as soon as the boss prepares another move. A short opening does not justify a full combo.

Backing away without watching the whip: Keep observing the boss even when you have created space. Its reach can still threaten Rose.

Chasing an anchor swing: Stay mobile and watch the sweep. Approach after the movement finishes.

On each attempt, focus on one interaction you can improve. Practice meeting the cross with your weapon, then work on recognizing the recovery after a charge. That keeps your decisions clear during a busy fight.

Paris Streets: Claim the Arcane Whip and Revisit Obstacles

Defeating The Fallen expands both combat and exploration. Rose gains the Holy Cross, the Arcane Whip, and The Fallen’s Key.

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Reward	Function	Your next action
Holy Cross	An Arcana spell that damages enemies along its path and returns after traveling a set distance or hitting a wall	Practice its outward and returning flight
Arcane Whip	Grapples onto enemies and anchors to propel Rose through the environment	Revisit grapple points you passed earlier
The Fallen’s Key	One of three keys required for the sealed Catacombs door	Keep the remaining key requirement in mind

This is the point in the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough where earlier obstacles deserve another look. The Arcane Whip gives you a new way to interact with the environment.

Make a focused return trip

1. Review the anchors you noted earlier. Prioritize places where the new grapple action directly addresses the obstacle.
2. Practice grappling before pushing through unfamiliar terrain. Learn how the action moves Rose between positions.
3. Try the Holy Cross against enemies. Watch its path and return, while keeping its mana cost in mind.
4. Inspect newly accessible branches. Check the map as you go so your return trip leads into fresh exploration.
5. Continue through Paris Streets toward Joan. The region includes encounters with both The Fallen and Joan.

Do not treat The Fallen’s Key as the entire Catacombs requirement. The sealed door needs three keys, and this victory supplies one.

Weapons span seven categories, while Relics can produce offensive and defensive effects. As you discover equipment, consider how its behavior fits the short counterattack windows you have been practicing.

Return-trip checklist:

• Revisit previously inaccessible anchors.
• Explore branches reached with the Arcane Whip.
• Practice the Holy Cross’s returning path.
• Keep track of the Catacombs key requirement.

Holy Innocents’ Cemetery, Roman Baths, and the Route Ahead

After Paris Streets, the route continues through Holy Innocents’ Cemetery, including the Roman Baths beneath it. Keep your newly acquired traversal ability in mind as you explore beyond the opening region.

Use this Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough route overview to organize the areas ahead.

Route order	Area	Exploration focus
1	Paris Streets	Explore the sewers and prison tower; face The Fallen and Joan
2	Holy Innocents’ Cemetery	Explore the cemetery and the Roman Baths beneath it
3	Catacombs of Paris	Work toward opening the sealed entrance requiring three keys
4	Main Hall	Continue the castle route
5	Library	Continue exploring the castle
6	Clock Tower	Continue the later route

Carry your opening habits forward

1. Explore the cemetery’s branching paths. Check your map regularly and keep track of routes you leave unfinished.
2. Include the Roman Baths in your exploration. The cemetery route extends underground.
3. Check anchor-based obstacles with the Arcane Whip. Apply the ability you earned before abandoning an apparently inaccessible path.
4. Track major discoveries. Keep Arcanas, Tarot Deck Clues, and Virgin Mary Statues on your exploration checklist.
5. Review older areas after ability unlocks. Match the new action to an obstacle you remember before making a return trip.

Keep that last habit throughout this Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough: revisit an area with a specific obstacle in mind. An anchor you could not use provides a concrete destination after unlocking the Arcane Whip.

Against later bosses, keep reading wind-ups and looking for recovery windows. Death, Medusa, Carmilla, and Joan of Arc are among Rose’s opponents, while the Arcana system turns defeated bosses into new spells and special actions.

FAQ

Where should I start in a Castlevania: Belmont's Curse walkthrough?

Start in Paris Streets. Practice movement and attacks, read the spirit clues, locate the mirror, and prepare for The Fallen. After winning, revisit grapple points with the Arcane Whip.

How do you counter The Fallen’s cross?

Strike it with your weapon when it enters attacking range. Avoid swinging early: missing the projectile can leave Rose stuck in an attack animation as it approaches.

What do you unlock after defeating The Fallen?

You receive the Holy Cross Arcana spell, the Arcane Whip traversal ability, and The Fallen’s Key. The key is one of three needed to open the sealed Catacombs door.

How do mirrors help during exploration?

Mirrors save your progress, fully restore health, and replenish your potion supply. Use one before a boss attempt so you enter the fight prepared.