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The Temple
Prince of Persia (2008)

The Temple

Follow our Prince of Persia (2008) walkthrough to conquer The Temple, defeat the Mourning King, and master Elika's powers. Includes boss strategies and navigation tips.

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Follow our Prince of Persia (2008) walkthrough to conquer The Temple, defeat the Mourning King, and master Elika's powers. Includes boss strategies and navigation tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow Elika up the stairs and to the side of the door.
  2. 2
    Jump to the first ledge, then the next.
  3. 3
    Climb the vertical part of the fissure (backwards L shape) and jump to the ledge.
  4. 4
    Grab the crank with Circle and turn it with Elika to open the door.
  5. 5
    Slide down the wall and enter the doorway.
  6. 6
    Head down the hallway.
  7. 7
    At the end, grab the switch mechanism ring on the right and pull it down.
  8. 8
    Enter the seal room and drop down to the magical glowing tree.
  9. 9
    After the scene, prepare for the first boss fight: The Mourning King (Part I).
  10. 10
    After defeating the King, he cuts the tree, and another fight begins against a mysterious opponent.
  11. 11
    Learn Elika's magic combo: Triangle, X, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle.
  12. 12
    Dodge enemy finisher attacks by hitting the correct button prompt to avoid Elika regaining health.
  13. 13
    After the fight, jump across two gaps, then Wall Run, jump, and Wall Run to the fissure.
  14. 14
    Climb across the fissure to the left, then Wall Run and jump to the platform on your left.
  15. 15
    Jump the gap, head up the ramp, jump again, and fight another creature.
  16. 16
    Fight this creature similarly, being wary of its aggression. Cornering it easily ends the fight.
  17. 17
    Turn to the doorway, grab the ring to activate the switch, and flee.
  18. 18
    Head forward, favoring the right side as the floor collapses.
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    Jump over, Wall Run on the left, jump back to the right, Wall Run again, and jump back to the left.
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    Jump the next gap to the small platform in the middle.
  21. 21
    Use the double jump (jump and Triangle in mid-air) to reach the other side.
  22. 22
    A scene will take over.
  23. 23
    Pay attention to tutorials introducing the map (Select) and Elika's Compass power (Triangle).
  24. 24
    Understand the map system: five large circles (Temple + 4 dominions), each with 6 areas.
  25. 25
    Dominions are: Ruined Citadel, Vale, Royal Palace, City of Light.
  26. 26
    Choose your first destination from the map; for this guide, select the closest circle to the west (Ruined Citadel). Set the King's Gate as your destination.
  27. 27
    Cross the desert; Elika will show a vision.
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    Jump the gap with Elika's help.
  29. 29
    Hop up ledges, climb onto the fissure, and move along the wall to cross a chasm.
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    Drop down and move on.
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    Jump up to the wall with a ring, grab it with Circle to move upward for a boost.
  32. 32
    Climb the platform on your left and jump the next gap.
  33. 33
    Wall Run the next gap.
Tips
  • Refer to the Combo List in the Options submenu for attack strategies.
  • Getting the King against a wall can trigger a QTE for a quick finish.
  • Dodging finisher attacks successfully prevents the enemy from regaining health.
  • Cornering enemies against walls or ledges can lead to easy victories.
  • If you miss the Circle prompt when climbing the wall with the ring, you will drop down.

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