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Sword Attacks
Prince of Persia (2008)

Sword Attacks

Learn about basic sword attacks in Prince of Persia (2008), their effectiveness, and how they dispel enemy Attack Shields.

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Learn about basic sword attacks in Prince of Persia (2008), their effectiveness, and how they dispel enemy Attack Shields.

The most basic of your attacks in Prince of Persia (2008) is a simple slash with your sword. This attack is performed using the Square button and is likely to be the most frequently used button throughout your adventure. It retains its effectiveness for most of the game, but you may find that later bosses continually deflect it. In these situations, it is recommended to switch up your combos.

These sword attacks can dispel the blue Attack Shield worn by enemies and bosses.

Tips
  • Switch to different combos when enemies start deflecting your basic sword slashes.
  • Sword attacks are key to breaking the blue Attack Shield on enemies.

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