How to Beat Jahandar

Defeat Jahandar in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown with this detailed boss guide, covering phases, attacks, and strategies.

Jahandar is one of the first major bosses you'll encounter, serving as a significant test of your combat fundamentals. He is a large, armored warrior with powerful, sweeping attacks.

Phase 1: Melee Onslaught

• Attacks: Jahandar primarily uses a series of heavy sword swings. He has a three-hit combo that ends with a powerful overhead slam. He also has a charging attack that covers a significant distance.
• Strategy: Focus on mastering the parry. His attacks are slow and telegraphed, making them ideal for parrying. A successful parry will stun him, allowing for a full sword combo. When he charges, dash through him or jump over to avoid damage. Use your bow to chip away at his health when he's out of melee range.
• Weakness: Parries. He is highly susceptible to being stunned.
• Recommended Amulets: Ard's Fortune (increased damage after parry), Shield of the Immortals (damage reduction).
• Recommended Athra Surge: Wind of the Simurgh (to create distance if overwhelmed).

Phase 2: Enraged & Faster

• Trigger: Approximately 50% health.
• New Attacks: Jahandar's attacks become faster, and he gains a new ground-pound ability that creates a shockwave. He might also incorporate a spinning attack.
• Strategy: The core strategy remains parrying, but the timing becomes tighter. For the ground pound, jump to avoid the shockwave. Continue to punish parries with full combos. If you have a Level 2 Athra Surge, now is a good time to use it for burst damage.
• Reward: Time Crystals, Damascus Ingot, and a new Amulet.

Stay patient, focus on parrying, and don't get greedy with your attacks. Retreat and heal if necessary.