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The Temple (2)
Prince of Persia (2008)

The Temple (2)

Learn how to acquire the Hand of Ormazd power in Prince of Persia (2008). This guide covers the Temple's spirit world, the Cavern area, and the first boss fight with the Concubine.

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Learn how to acquire the Hand of Ormazd power in Prince of Persia (2008). This guide covers the Temple's spirit world, the Cavern area, and the first boss fight with the Concubine.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon returning to the Temple, speak with Elika to learn about the Temple, Ahriman, and the Corrupted. You may earn the "Getting To Know You" and "Good Company" Trophies.
  2. 2
    Four emblems are lit on the ground, each granting Elika a power. Spend 60 Light Seeds (which are returned) to choose one power. Select the blue power, the Hand of Ormazd.
  3. 3
    Step onto the blue emblem and repeatedly press Triangle to activate it.
  4. 4
    You will be transported to a blue spirit world for a tutorial on your new power. Wall Run on the right wall to reach the power plate. Press Triangle upon reaching it, and Elika will toss the Prince to a new platform. Wall Run again, use the next plate, and then Wall Run a third time to reach a large doorway of light. Enter it to return to the Temple.
  5. 5
    After a scene, the Mourning King will appear. Four new areas in the Royal Palace and City of Light dominions will open on your map. For now, ignore these new areas and return to The Cauldron.
  6. 6
    Teleport back to The Cauldron and descend from the Fertile Ground spot to the fork area. Take the path you did not explore previously.
  7. 7
    Jump to the platform, then Wall Run to the vines and collect a Light Seed (75/170).
  8. 8
    Wall Run on the left, hitting two rings and collecting another Light Seed.
  9. 9
    On the next platform, turn around and Wall Run back to collect another Light Seed (77/170). Double jump to the opposite wall to avoid falling, then cross back over the rings.
  10. 10
    Drop to the platform below to find a Light Seed (78/170). Wall Run to and from the vines for another seed, then proceed to the next set of vines to grab another Light Seed (80/170).
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    Run to the next platform. At the edge, grab the last Light Seed (81/170) and jump down.
  12. 12
    You will reach another fork. Go straight into the dark blue corridor, avoiding the path that leads back to the Temple.
  13. 13
    You will enter an area called The Cavern in the Royal Palace dominion. Leap to the first column to reach a platform, then jump to two more columns. Cross the next platform to a fourth column and climb it high enough to jump to the next platform.
  14. 14
    Jump to the next column and then to the next platform. Wall Run from the last column to reach a platform with a large wall. Climb the fissures on the wall to arrive.
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    Talk to Elika for information. She will mention the Concubine, the Corrupted guarding this dominion. The Fertile Ground is visible below.
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    Jump to the flagpoles and swing to the next platform. Ignore the opening to your left that leads to the main Royal Palace areas. Instead, jump to the columns heading towards the center of the area. The first column you jump to will vanish.
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    You will reach the Fertile Ground. The Concubine will trap Elika and appear on a far platform. Exit the Fertile Ground using the path with the no-ring wall.
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    Climb the column to the top and jump to the wall. Go right, jumping from a beam to two flagpoles, and finally Wall Run to reach the Concubine. Strike her, and she will disappear.
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    She will reappear on another platform. Jump back to the center and take the same path as before. At the top of the wall, go left. Slide down the sliding platforms to reach the Concubine again. Strike her, and she will disappear.
  20. 20
    The Concubine will appear opposite you. Drop back down to the center and take the path to the right, the one with the ring on the wall. Climb up and go left. Slide down a platform, jump to and swing from the flagpoles, slide again, and you will reach her. Strike her, and she will disappear for the last time.
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    The Concubine will now stay in the center, releasing Elika. Prepare for a boss fight.

Boss Fight - The Concubine (Part I)

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • The Concubine is not susceptible to ring-outs as she will simply disappear. You must fight her directly.
  • Her main attack is with her staff.
  • If she catches you near the edge, a mini-game will initiate. Press Square repeatedly to win the deadlock and turn her around. Be prepared for her to strike back immediately.
  • For her finisher, she spins, grabs the Prince's head, and a random button prompt will appear. Be ready to press the displayed button.

Strategy:

  • Attack the Concubine directly using your preferred combos.
  • Experiment with different combos and refer to the combo list to find effective links.
  • Deplete her health to defeat her.
  • Defeating the Concubine progresses the story.

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