Part 30

Master the combat system in Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones! This guide details every offensive and defensive move, including button inputs, descriptions, and analysis.

Offensive Techniques:

1. Grab Throw (Y, Y)
   Description: The Prince tosses the enemy in the direction the Control Stick is facing.
   Analysis: A highly effective move that can throw enemies to their death off cliffs or keep them subdued for a short period. Recommended against: Everything but Enchantresses, Illusions, and Hunter Hounds. Rating: 8.5/10
2. Steal Weapon Kill (Y, X)
   Description: If the enemy is weak, the Prince takes their weapon and kills them with it.
   Analysis: Deals significant damage to weakened enemies. . Rating: 9/10

Acrobatic Attacks:

1. Aerial Slash (A, B [Toward Enemy])
   Description: The Prince leaps over an enemy and slashes once.
   Analysis: Useful when chained with Y for a sweeping kick, and chains into the Aerial Landing Slice. . Rating: 7/10
2. Aerial Landing Slice (A, B, B [Toward Enemy])
   Description: The Prince leaps over an enemy, slashes once, then comes down with a devastating chop.
   Analysis: High damage, effective against most enemies and even bosses. . Rating: 9.75/10
3. Aerial Kick Attack (A, Y [Toward Enemy])
   Description: The Prince leaps over an enemy and kicks them in the face.
   Analysis: Good on its own, better when chained into B for a variant of Aerial Landing Slice, or into Aerial Landing Kick Sweep. . Rating: 8/10
4. Aerial Landing Kick Sweep
   Description: The Prince leaps over an enemy, kicks them, then performs a sweep kick upon landing to knock the enemy down.
   Analysis: A good finisher that knocks enemies down, allowing for follow-up attacks or creating space. . Rating: 9.5/10
5. Aerial Slice (A, X [Toward Enemy])
   Description: The Prince leaps over an enemy and slices once.
   Analysis: Limited use on its own, primarily useful for chaining into Aerial Steal Weapon. , if you must use it. Rating: 3/10
6. Aerial Steal Weapon (A, X, X [Toward Enemy])
   Description: The Prince leaps over an enemy, slices, then rams his dagger into them. If weak enough, the enemy is killed and their weapon taken.
   Analysis: A powerful move, but cannot be used on enemies that cannot be grabbed. . Rating: 8.75/10
7. Aerial Weapon Throw (X [In Air])
   Description: The Prince leaps into the air and throws his weapon at the enemy.
   Analysis: Useful for finishing off a weapon about to break or as a finisher. Recommended against: Reptus. Rating: 8.5/10

Defensive Techniques:

Dagger Defense

1. Block (R)
   Description: The Prince raises his weapon(s) to block incoming attacks.
   Analysis: Essential for survival, but can be broken by too many hits or unblockable moves. Recommended against: EVERYTHING. Rating: 9.5/10
2. Counter Attack (R + B [When Enemy Strikes])
   Description: The Prince blocks an incoming attack and counters with a kick followed by a dagger slash.
   Analysis: Effective for defensive players, though timing can be tricky. Recommended against: Sand Archers and Reptus. Rating: 8/10
3. Counter Double Slice (R + Y [When Enemy Strikes])
   Description: If holding a secondary weapon, the Prince blocks and counters with a dagger slice and a secondary weapon slice. Without a secondary weapon, counters with two kicks.
   Analysis: The best counter move, especially with a secondary weapon, offering high damage or crowd control. Recommended against: Sand Archers and Reptus. Rating: 9.25/10

Movement Techniques:

Acrobatic

1. Jump Slash (A, B)
   Description: The Prince jumps in the air and slashes his dagger once.
   Analysis: Not a great m