Prince of Persia: Warrior Within plunges you back into the role of the Prince, a warrior haunted by a past he can’t escape. This action-adventure game blends brutal combat with intricate platforming as you explore the menacing Island of Time. You’ll master the Prince’s acrobatic prowess and deadly fighting skills, facing down relentless foes and navigating treacherous environments to unravel the mysteries of the Dahaka and the Sands of Time.
This guide is your key to conquering every challenge Warrior Within throws at you. We’ll break down the gameplay, offer tips for crucial boss battles like the Shahdee fight, and help you uncover every secret scattered across the Island of Time. Whether you’re aiming for a perfect playthrough or just need help getting past a tough spot, this walkthrough has you covered.
Revisions
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within guide revisions history, from v0.1 on 12/07/04 to v1.4 on 01/05/05, including walkthrough updates and added tips.
V 1.4 - [01/05/05]
- Added Video Walkthrough Section
- Revised wording to part of the walkthrough.
- Changed the orders around.
V 1.3 - [12/28/04]
- Added some tips on how to beat the "other" final boss on [Hard].
- Added what life upgrades correspond to the runes in the hourglass chamber by request.
- Revised information for 6th life upgrade for glitched Xbox version.
- Added a few more glitches to look out for in the walkthrough.
- Added another method to reach the 1st life upgrade.
- Corrected time portal activation puzzle (it's random).
- Added [Using my PC Save Games] section to the FAQ!
V 1.2 - [12/14/04]
- Added backtracking info for the 6th life upgrade because it worked for the PC Version.
- Added more tips on how to beat the final boss on [HARD] level.
- Added a section on Glitches.
V 1.1 - [12/11/04]
- Added [Life Upgrade] backtracking when you're at the END.
V 1.0 - [12/09/04]
- Finished with the walkthrough.
- Added more to the Table of Contents.
V 0.4 - [12/09/04]
- Almost at the end of the journey.
V 0.3 - [12/08/04]
- Up to the Prison.
V 0.2 - [12/08/04]
- Finished the [Water Tower] and now at the start of [Mechanical Tower].
V 0.1 - [12/07/04]
- Started writing the guide.
Table of Contents:
- I. Introduction
- II. Remarks
- A. General Words
- B. Dealing with Glitches
- III. Credits
- IV. Walkthrough
- [Part 1: The Pirate Ship]
- - Segment 1 - On deck (File 01/21)
- - Segment 2 - In ship (File 01/21)
- - Segment 3 - On Deck (File 01/21)
- [Part 2: On Shore]
- - Segment 1 - Beach - Present (File 02/21) Save Title: [Wreckage] Goal: [Reach the Fortress Entrance (Present)]
- - Segment 2 - Fortress Entrance - Present (File 02/21) Save Title: [???] Goal: [Reach the Fortress Entrance (Present)]
- - Segment 3 - Fortress Entrance - Present (File 02/21) Save Title: [The Ruined Fortress] Goal: [Reach the Fortress Entrance (Present)]
- - Segment 4 - Fortress Entrance - Present (File 02/21) Save Title: [???] Goal: [Reach the Fortress Entrance (Present)]
- - Segment 5 - Fortress Entrance - Past (File 02/21) Save Title: [First Steps in the Past] Goal: [Chase the Girl in Black (Past)] ***** [FIRST LIFE UPGRADE] *****
- - Segment 6 - Southern Passage - Past (File 02/21) Save Title: [Chasing the Girl in Black] Goal: [Chase the Girl in Black (Past)]
- - Segment 7 - Sacrificial Altar - Past (File 02/21) Save Title: [A Damsel in Distress] Goal: [Chase the Girl in Black (Past)]
- - Segment 8 - Sacrificial Altar - Past (File 03/21) Save Title: [???] Goal: [Reach the Hourglass Chamber (Past)] ***** [SECOND LIFE UPGRADE] *****
- - Segment 9 - Sacrificial Altar - Past (File 03/21) Save Title: [Fate's Dark Hand] Goal: [Reach the Hourglass Chamber (Past)]
- - Segment 10 - Southern Passage - Present (File 03/21) Save Title: [Fate's Dark Hand] Goal: [Reach the Hourglass Chamber (Past)]
- - Segment 11 - Fortress Entrance - Past (File 03/21) Save Title: [A Helping Hand] Goal: [Reach the Hourglass Chamber (Past)]
- [Part 3: Activating the Water Tower]
- - Segment 1 - Hourglass Chamber - Past (File 04/21) Save Title: [The key and the Lock] Goal: [Gain Access to the Towers (Past)] ***** [THIRD LIFE UPGRADE] *****
- - Segment 2 - Central Hall - Past (File 04/21) Save Title: [The Towers] Goal: [Activate the Towers (Past)]
- - Segment 3 - Garden Hall - Past (File 04/21) Save Title: [The Water Maiden] Goal: [Activate the Towers (Past)] ***** [FOURTH LIFE UPGRADE] *****
- - Segment 4 - Garden - Past (File 04/21) Save Title: [Water and Gardens] Goal: [Activate the Towers (Past)]
- - Segment 5 - Garden Hall - Present (File 04/21) Save Title: [Water and Gardens] Goal: [Activate the Towers (Past)]
- - Segment 6 - Garden - Present (File 05/21) Save Title: [Water and Gardens] Goal: [Activate the Towers (Past)]
- - Segment 7 - Garden - Present (File 05/21) Save Title: [Water and Gardens] Goal: [Activate
- [Part 1: The Pirate Ship]
- The time portal activation puzzle is random.
- Specific tips are available for beating the final boss on [Hard] difficulty.
- Information on backtracking for the 6th life upgrade is provided, noting differences between PC and Xbox versions.
- A section on glitches is included.
- A method to reach the 1st life upgrade is detailed.
- Details on life upgrades corresponding to runes in the hourglass chamber are provided.
- A section on using PC save games is included.
V. Addendums
Discover the locations of all Life Upgrades in Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. Learn how to find them using the Hourglass Chamber and navigate backtracking challenges.
This section details addendums for Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, focusing on finding Life Upgrades and understanding their locations and accessibility.
Part A: Reading the Runes in the [Hourglass Chamber]
The [Hourglass Chamber] in the past, accessible by going past the [Fountain] in the [Central Hall], reveals your current [Life Upgrades]. The runes are read using a sundial convention, with 12 o'clock being the rune pointing at the hourglass.
The locations and corresponding times for the Life Upgrades are:
- 1st Life Upgrade - Fortress Entrance - 8 o'clock
- 2nd Life Upgrade - Sacrificial Altar - 4 o'clock
- 3rd Life Upgrade - Central Hall - 7 o'clock
- 4th Life Upgrade - Garden Hall - 2 o'clock
- 5th Life Upgrade - Garden Waterworks - 1 o'clock
- 6th Life Upgrade - Activation Room - 12 o'clock
- 7th Life Upgrade - Prison - 11 o'clock
- 8th Life Upgrade - Library - 10 o'clock
- 9th Life Upgrade - Southern Passage - 5 o'clock
Part B: Backtracking for Life Upgrades
If you missed certain Life Upgrades necessary for the alternative ending and the [Water Sword], some are inaccessible later in the game. The last possible moments to acquire these are:
- Second Life Upgrade - Sacrificial Altar - Past, accessible prior to Part 6, Segment 8 (Central Hall - Past).
- Fourth Life Upgrade - Garden Hall - Past, accessible prior to Part 6, Segment 8 (Central Hall - Past).
- Sixth Life Upgrade - Activation Room - Past, accessible prior to Part 6, Segment 8 (Central Hall - Past).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Thoroughly read the walkthrough for the desired life upgrade before attempting it. Ensure you have the [Scorpion Sword] or [Water Sword] if wall breaking is involved. Be prepared to spend time on difficult upgrades.
1. [First Life Upgrade] Search Code: LU-1
Navigate past the [Fountain] and enemies in the [Central Hall]. Proceed through courtyards and up ledges. At the stair steps, break a barrel and activate a button. This requires speed: run up the wall of the stair step, hop over the railing, hug the left wall, and use wall run to reach a rat hole quickly. Alternatively, activate the button, jump over the railing, and continuously roll up the steps to get through the rat hole.
Traps:
- Trap 1: [Bar Smasher, Rotating Blade, Floor spikes] Wall run on the right when the bar retracts.
- Trap 2: [2x Bar smasher, rotating blade, floor spike] Roll under the blade and run when bars retract.
- Trap 3: [Bar Smasher, 2x rotating blade, floor spike] Wall run past the blade, jump onto the bar smasher, and land in the corner safe from the last rotating blade. Roll through the last blade to get the health upgrade.
Retrace your steps, running across spikes. Wall run up and activate the button, then roll through the rat hole. Proceed through rooms with moving rotating spikes, rolling under or moving around them to reach a fountain. Continue up the stairs toward the fortress.
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