Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Boss Guide: Ten Encounters, the Finale and Rematches
This is a selection of ten base-game encounters, not a count of every miniboss. Vahram’s repeated fights share one entry; their available powers and rematch modes are distinguished.
Updated: 2026/10/17Parries, traversal powers and equipment
Choose avoidance for red attack tells. Distinguish yellow counter opportunities from ordinary parryable attacks. A parry itself is not the same action as an Athra Surge.
Time Powers are the six traversal abilities. Athra Surges are combat techniques selected at a Wak-Wak Tree. Bahman’s Breath is a healing-support Surge, not a traversal power that slows the world.
| Problem | Equipment options and conditions |
|---|---|
| Want to capitalize on parries | Shield of Mithra creates a time bubble after a successful parry; Rukhsana’s Gift restores health after a parry. |
| Hits are costly | Check owned survival options such as Blessing or Dragon King, and your actual free slots. |
| Want stronger arrows or normal attacks | Consider Arash’s Arrowhead or Will of Rostam. Read the equipped description rather than assuming a multiplier. |
General Uvishka
The introductory fight. First distinguish attack tells, parries and dodges.
Location and preparation
Story opening
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Check your starting controls and health, then adjust the action that caused the failed attempt. Treat equipment changes and weapon upgrades as preparation after reaching the Haven.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Watch the tell for a large attack and prioritize a safe landing over repeated attacks.
- Use short normal-attack strings and defend when the opponent resets.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Use the starting controls; later traversal powers are not prerequisites.
Starting preparation and battle flow
- For this introductory fight, check your current controls and health. Do not plan around Blessing or other equipment obtained after reaching the Haven.
- Check the parry and dodge inputs, read the attack tell, then counter briefly.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
This fight advances the introduction. No fixed HP or recommended character level is given.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Undead Prisoner
A large opponent encountered in Lower City. Read its long attack motions and avoid remaining directly in front.
Location and preparation
Lower City
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Move outside the attack area when the opponent begins its motion.
- Punish the recovery briefly, then wait for the next tell.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Basic dodges, jumps and normal attacks.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
An early progression encounter; a finished late-game loadout is not required.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Jahandar
The Manticore in Lower City. Jahandar and the Manticore are not counted as separate bosses.
Location and preparation
Lower City
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Move away from the tail’s ground strike, then counter during recovery.
- The yellow charge is a parry opportunity; dodge red attacks.
- Keep clear of the later purple orb and its downward beam while watching the boss.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Rush comes from the feather after this fight, so it is not required for the first encounter.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
After victory, collect the feather beyond the arena and check Rush of the Simurgh.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Kiana
The Forest Queen fights alongside Chamrosh at Soma Tree, rather than as a lone spellcaster.
Location and preparation
Soma Tree
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Jump over the crossing charge and read the spinning spear before approaching.
- Move sideways when a red tell signals an approach from the background.
- Avoid the clone waves in the alternate arena by reading their entry positions and height.
- Check opportunities to clear explosive pods with the bow. Watch both Kiana and Chamrosh later.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Dimensional Claw comes afterward; an unearned Claw is not a prerequisite for victory.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
Collect Dimensional Claw from the feather after the battle and test capturing an explosive.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Azhdaha
The serpent in Pit of Eternal Sands. Read its head and tail, and avoid attacks crossing the floor.
Location and preparation
Pit of Eternal Sands
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Prioritize avoiding bites and beams. Place a return point before relying on Shadow.
- Attack when the head is low, then watch for the next tail motion.
- Capture compatible projectiles with Dimensional Claw, then aim and return them.
Traversal powers versus Athra
This fight occurs before Gravity Wings; double jump and Fabric of Time are not mandatory here.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
After victory, summon Satevis with the first Celestial Arrow, then return to Azhdaha for Gravity Wings.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Orod
A large warrior fought aboard a ship in Raging Sea, rather than a plant with severable tentacles.
Location and preparation
Raging Sea
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Adjust distance around sweeping weapon attacks and ground strikes.
- After the weapon splits, account for the chains’ wider reach.
- Punish the end of whirlwinds and spins briefly instead of staying committed.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Use your available movement powers to reach safety; identify your safe destination first.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
Check Bahamut’s Rage as the Athra Surge reward.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Menolias
The archer in Upper City. Adapt between large arrows and close combat.
Location and preparation
Upper City
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Large yellow arrows offer a parry; avoid large red arrows and arrow rain.
- Close distance safely when the opponent moves away, and distinguish the close-range stance from repeated strikes.
- Read small luminous projectiles and choose between avoiding them and clearing them with attacks.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Chakram Shadow of the Simurgh gained afterward is an additional power, distinct from the ordinary Chakram.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
Check the Chakram teleport and Rashnu’s Judgment separately.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Vahram
An opponent fought several times. Do not give the early encounter, Observatory rematch and final fight identical loadout requirements.
Location and preparation
Upper City, Observatory and the finale
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Distinguish slashes, teleports and beam tells; do not insist on parrying red attacks.
- In rematches, identify safe screen positions and keep counters short until attack strings end.
- The final battle’s phase guide is in the closed section below; Vahram is also the final opponent.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Fabric of Time follows the Observatory battle; dedicated anchors appear during the finale.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
The Observatory battle leads to Fabric of Time; the final battle leads to the base-game ending. Collection goals remain separate from the story ending.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
King Darius
A late boss in Tower of Silence. Ice and fire change which parts of the floor are safe.
Location and preparation
Tower of Silence
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Move off spreading ice and use Fabric of Time anchors.
- If frozen, follow the on-screen recovery controls and watch the next attack position.
- Once fire is added, check both floor and air hazards. Punish the end of sword swings briefly.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Use Fabric of Time on dedicated anchors to avoid dangerous floor areas.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
Collect the Key of Kings and continue toward the final entrance.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Ardashir
An optional fight at the end of The Lost Warriors. Separate normal story progression from side-quest completion.
Location and preparation
Lower City
No fixed HP, character-level requirement or compulsory S-tier equipment is claimed. Prepare according to your difficulty, health, potions, weapon upgrades and the action that caused the failed attempt.
Attacks, parries and dodges
- Find the eight warriors for The Lost Warriors and update the quest objective.
- In the final encounter, read normal parry and dodge tells, starting with short attack strings.
Traversal powers versus Athra
Check the route and your powers on the map; check the side quest’s requirements separately.
Amulets and battle flow
- If health is the problem, check owned survival options such as Blessing. Confirm free slots and equipped status.
- Learn a viable parry window before planning around Shield of Mithra or Rukhsana’s Gift.
- If a long combo caused the failure, shorten it and leave room for the next safe movement.
Rewards and rematches
Check completion of The Lost Warriors and its associated achievement or trophy.
For updated rematches, check Artaban’s Boss Revenge. Unlocks and loadout rules are explained below.
Choose by the failed action rather than a difficulty ranking
| Challenge | Encounters to compare | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Reading tells | Uvishka / Jahandar | Wait out one attack, then punish briefly. |
| Watching multiple threats | Kiana / Orod | Watch background and floor changes as well as the opponent. |
| Sorting projectiles | Azhdaha / Menolias | Match capture, parry or avoidance to the projectile. |
| Using later powers | Vahram / King Darius | Identify anchors and safe movement destinations first. |
Optional opponents and access requirements
| Opponent | Goal | Requirements and reward checks |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Crab | The Depths | Defeat it for Agony Amulet; completing every region is not a prerequisite. |
| Jailer | Sacred Archives | After obtaining Clairvoyance, change dimensions when it kneels and continue attacking. |
| Erlik / Undead Erlik | Forest encounter and Motherly Love | Do not assign the same reward condition to the first Erlik and the quest’s Undead Erlik. |
Four phases of the final Vahram fight
Read the late-game route and solutions
This section contains the base-game finale. Phases are organized by changes in attacks and movement rather than guessed HP values.
| Phase | What to watch | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerial projectiles and the central defensive state. | Avoid projectiles and break the central defense while it is vulnerable. |
| 2 | Sword strings, spins and teleport attacks. | Avoid red attacks; choose parryable motions and recovery openings. |
| 3 | Attacks from both sides and anchors appearing in the air. | Move to anchors with Fabric of Time, avoiding nearby orbs and beams while finding attacks. |
| 4 | The post-transition sequence combining earlier attacks. | Continue avoiding familiar attacks and using short counters using your acquired powers. |
Preparation and upgrades before combat
- Check health, potions and equipment at a nearby Wak-Wak Tree.
- Add up occupied amulet slots. Base-game capacity starts at 3 and reaches 12 with Amulet Holders.
- Check weapon and health upgrades, then change the option relevant to the failed action.
- Check the preset differences between the story, Boss Revenge and Boss Rush before comparing results.
Rematches: the May 2024 Boss Attack update
| Mode | Unlock and loadout | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boss Revenge | Bosses unlock after being defeated. Health, weapons and Time Powers are preset; owned Athra Surges and amulets remain available. | Visit Artaban during the story; challenge difficulty is independent of the story. |
| Boss Rush | After finishing the main story; consecutive battles use your current health, equipment and powers. | Health, potions, arrows and Athra carry between battles. Loadouts can change between fights; some amulets are disabled. |
Difficulty and the scope of extra rewards
The official Boss Attack labels are Rookie, Warrior, Hero, Immortal and No Hit. This guide does not assert fixed incoming-damage or boss-HP multipliers. Check your own settings screen and custom options.
Outfits for a first Boss Rush clear and No Hit are update rewards. Finishing the story on Immortal alone is not treated as unlocking every outfit or a separate ending.
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