Prince of Persia Lost Crown Walkthrough – Sargon's Journey to Glory
Hey there, I'm a fellow Immortal—er, player—who's just finished banging through Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and man, what a ride! This guide isn't just some dry walkthrough; it's from the POV of someone who's dodged hoards of manticore claws, grappled with time-shifting demons, and leapt through dimensional chaos. Expect plenty of tips, laughs, and nitpicks to help you master Sargon’s journey—from battling under the scorching sun of Persepolis to facing the Celestial Guardians on Mount Qaf.
Grab a hydration potion and fasten your temporal sash—we'll dive deep.
I. Introduction and Game Overview
A. Story Setup and Characters
Sargon here—youngest Immortal Prince with some serious skills. I'm sent by Queen Thomyris to take down Shadows, rescue Prince Ghassan, and confront Anahita, my mentor turned betrayer. We go from the fallen palace of Persepolis into the cursed Mount Qaf, a place dripping with time-distorted energy.
Boss threats? Cue the cursed-general Uvishka, the monstrous manticore Jahandar, and the resurrected King Darius. Each fight pushes your combat finesse and forces you to maximize those Time Powers I’ll explain later.
B. Core Mechanics & Features
This isn’t your standard action game—it’s a Metroidvania in Prince gear. The world is interconnected, secrets are cleverly hidden, and abilities unlock new zones.
Combat's all about timing: parrying makes foes stagger, dodging lets you reshape distance, and combo chains hit hard. Not feeling that pace? Guided Mode exists so you can enjoy it without sweat.
But what elevates this game is Time Powers—those sweet abilities that let you dash mid-air, manipulate time, and teleport. We’ll dig into unlocking each.
II. Prologue Walkthrough
A. Battle of Persepolis
Your Immortal introduction: you take down Uvishka with a series of perfect parries and dodge-rolls. Pay attention to this—perfect parry sets the tone for your combat style. Afterwards, bam—Prince Ghassan gets kidnapped, and you’re off to Mount Qaf.
Tip: Practicing combos here—hit → dodge → parry—locks down your foundational muscle memory.
B. Sword Master Interlude
Quick test fight: face off a recurring Sword Master to practice advanced counter-parrying. Stick with the rhythm—he telegraphs swings, wait for the flash, then strike back.
III. Main Quest Walkthrough
I'll take you through each chapter, highlighting key paths, boss tactics, and hidden treasures you won't want to miss.
A. Chapter 1: Lost in Mount Qaf
Key Areas: Old Royal Road → Lower City → Hyrcanian Forest → Jahandar's lair
Pro tips:
Use old paths and door break cues lined with glowing wall cracks.
Grind time-crystals for Athra upgrades.
Boss tip: Focus on tail dodge, keep calm when petrified.
B. Chapter 2: The Abducted Prince
Key Areas: Lower City → Sacred Archives → Upper City
Here’s where you unlock Rush of the Simurgh (dash)—essential for mid-air combo fluidity and avoiding boss telegraphs.
Boss: Vahram uses sweeping strikes—parry early and counter; dodge ribs hits.
C. Chapter 3: The Tiger and the Rat
Key Area: The Depths
You’ll unlock Shadow of the Simurgh—drop a shadow clone mid-jump and recast—perfect for timed traps. It’s earned in pursuit of Old Man through puzzle segments involving timed switches.
D. Chapter 4: The Path to the Sand Prison
Key Areas: Sunken Harbor → Hyrcanian Forest → Sacred Archives
Unlocks Dimensional Claw and Clairvoyance, letting you manipulate objects. Pull explosive plants toward caves; shift platforms mid-trap.
E. Chapter 5: The Darkest of Souls
Key Area: Pit of Eternal Sands
Unlock Gravity Wings (double-jump) when you face Azhdaha—dragon boss with sweep AoE. Dodge, combo, double-jump—repeat.
F. Chapter 6: The Celestial Guardians
Key Areas: Raging Sea → Pit of Eternal Sands → Upper City
Now you face Orod and Menolias, collecting Chakram upgrades. Utilize your winged jumps and parries to evade AoE blasts.
G. Chapter 7: Return to the Past
Key Area: Upper City
Activate Fabric of Time (grapple) to fling gates and enemies. Fight your mirror-self again—this time fabric dash. Close fight, but patience is key.
H. Chapter 8: Father and Son
Key Area: Tower of Silence
Confront and kill King Darius—whose tells include overhead slam (dodge right) and fetch-pull combos (counter). Reward: Key of Kings.
I. Chapter 9: The Crossroads of Time
Your final showdown: chase through time loops then face Vahram’s ultimate form. Use full combo sets and guard every opening.
IV. Boss Battle Guides
| Boss | Weakness | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| General Uvishka | Stagger backfoot | Parry–rip combo, avoid grab |
| Jahandar | Tail first | Dodge tail swipe, critical hit head |
| Vahram | Overhead telegraph | Parry early, avoid AoE spam |
| Azhdaha | Wings & tail | Double jump adds evasion |
| King Darius | Block focus | Parry vs rush, counter sideways |
Always farm health shards and Time Crystals before bossrooms.
V. Time Powers & Usage
A. Core Time Powers
Forged from feathers of the Simurgh.
Rush of the Simurgh: Air dash unlocks in Chapter 2
Shadow of the Simurgh: Drop clone, teleport swap
Dimensional Claw: Pulls objects/enemies across spaces
Clairvoyance: Pass through barriers—solidify/pause stuff
Gravity Wings: Gain a double jump
Fabric of Time: Grapple pull in Chapter 9
Unlock them with story feathers—complete each associated challenge and puzzle .
VI. Collectibles & Map Completion
To hit that 100%:
Xerxes Coins: currency for upgrades.
Soma Tree Petals: health upgrades.
Azure Ingots: weapon enhancements.
Memory Shards: teleport checks.
Sand Jars: rare collectibles.
Map Pieces: reveal sections.
Lore items & Chests: behind enviro tasks/puzzles.
Use map pins to mark hidden leads—and backtrack when new powers appear.
VII. Equipment & Upgrades
Weapons
Choose between Bow, Chakram, Dual Blade. Upgrade branches give option paths: range vs mobility.
Amulets
Slot-based Amulet system: mix Schaden-Amulet (early game ATK boost) and Shiv-Heal for survival.
VIII. Side Quests & Challenges
Major sidequests:
The Architect, Ancient Power, Prophecy of Qaf, Moon Gatherer – usually puzzle-heavy.
Mini-challenges like Impossible Climb (platform testing).
Side missions reward amulets, shards, lore.
IX. Combat & Exploration Tips
Master parry timing—flashing white is your best friend.
Learn enemy animations so you read tells and counter-hit.
Use time powers to avoid damage rather than brute evade.
Record map pins for later—don’t waste time early.
Quick Utility: Use Clarity/Chakram combos to clear soft terrain/puzzles faster.
X. Endgame & Completion
For full 100%:
Beat all 9 chapters + DLC if available.
Collect every map, shard, coin & jar.
Complete all side quests & challenges.
Gather full set of Amulets and weapon upgrades.
Optional: New Game + for speed runs or alternate endings.
You’ve taken Sargon from palace fighter to guardian of time’s balance. That pounding finale, echoing through time and space, shows your skills—and makes future runs sweeter.
I hope this walkthrough amps up your run—whether it's your first trip or third NG+. Prepare to shimmy past guardians, freeze time with your shadow, and grapple through dimensions like a pro.
If you found this helpful, share with your fellow Immortal. Good luck on your quest—may the Simurgh's blessing stay with you.