Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones dark Prince guide: health drain, sand and Daggertail traversal
Manage the transformed Prince’s constant health pressure and use his distinctive chain weapon.
Edition covered
The original 2005 Two Thrones campaign. Ubisoft Steam pictures show the original PC game. Rival Swords on Wii/PSP and their version-specific features are outside this reference.
Sand keeps the Dark Prince alive
The Dark Prince loses health continuously. Defeated enemies and breakable objects can provide sand, so keep moving toward the next supply instead of standing still to study a long route.
| Feature | Prince | Dark Prince |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Restored by drinkable water | Drains and is restored by sand |
| Secondary weapon | Can carry collected weapons | Uses the Daggertail |
| Speed Kill | Timed dagger strikes | Repeated prompted input |
| Special traversal | Dagger bases and standard acrobatics | Daggertail interactions with designated points |
Use the Daggertail at its intended range
The chain weapon provides sweeping combat options and special traversal interactions. It replaces the normal secondary-weapon system; the Dark Prince cannot simply pick up another sword.
| Situation | Action | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Health drains in an empty corridor | Advance toward the next route section | Avoid losing time stationary |
| Breakable objects nearby | Break them and collect available sand | Restore health while travelling |
| Group surrounds you | Use chain range and movement | Reach several enemies without standing still |
| Chain point above a gap | Use the designated Daggertail interaction | Cross a route normal jumps cannot solve |
Read the different Speed Kill input
The Dark Prince’s Speed Kills use repeated input rather than the Prince’s individual dagger-flash rhythm. Follow the current form’s prompt instead of applying the previous sequence automatically.
Plan before a long traversal chain
Locate the next hook, pole or reachable ledge quickly. Break a nearby object for sand when possible, then commit to the route; ordinary standing water also marks the story’s return to the normal Prince where the game provides it.
Locate the next hook, pole or reachable ledge quickly.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official Two Thrones manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Original PC boss walkthrough | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Health upgrades and campaign walkthrough | www.gamespot.com |