The Rogue Prince of Persia Guide: Beginner Tips and Tricks

The Rogue Prince of Persia is built on trial and error. Every run teaches you something, and every death adds tools for the next attempt. But that doesn’t mean you have to stumble blindly. With the right strategies, you’ll make steady progress through each biome and stand a better chance when bosses appear.

Wells of Dreams

Wells of Dreams are more than checkpoints. They unlock fast travel across the biome and reveal the map around them. Once activated, they mark treasure chests, vendors, and NPCs, making exploration much more efficient.

 The Rogue Prince of Persia Wells of Dreams

You’ll usually find several wells in each area. Take the time to activate them all. Even if you don’t need them right away, they save you huge amounts of backtracking when you’re hunting for coins, healing, or upgrades before a boss fight.

 The Rogue Prince of Persia Map reveal

Beginner tip: Don’t rush past wells while speedrunning a biome. Investing a few seconds to light them up pays off later when you need to teleport back for an item you couldn’t afford earlier.

Merchant Children

These wandering vendors are your best shot at upgrades mid-run. They always sell four staples: a weapon enhancement, a tool upgrade, a medallion boost, and a large health potion.

 The Rogue Prince of Persia Merchant Children

The trick is knowing when to spend. If you’re about to enter a boss room, buy the potion first. If you still have time to explore, focus on upgrades that strengthen your current build. Tools that improve movement or survivability can carry a run much further than raw damage.

Since they’re placed near teleporters, you don’t need to panic if you’re short on coins. Keep moving, gather more gold, then warp back to buy what you need.

Medallions

 The Rogue Prince of Persia Medallions

Medallions are special trinkets that provide unique effects, like boosting damage or adding defensive perks. You have four slots, and their placement determines how upgrades stack.

Early on, it’s tempting to swap them constantly, but careless rearranging can cancel upgrades you’ve already unlocked. Pay attention to the indicators before committing. A good medallion setup can transform a run, while a messy one can leave you weaker than you think.

Beginner tip: Experiment in safe areas. Try different orders and combinations until you find synergies that fit your weapon and playstyle.

Spirit Glimmer

Think of Spirit Glimmer as your progress meter. White numbers represent what you’re holding in the current run, while purple shows what’s safely banked at your Oasis. If you die without banking, everything white is lost.

The Rogue Prince of Persia Spirit Glimmer

Soul Braziers are your best friend here. Use them whenever you’ve built up a good amount, especially before tough fights or dangerous unexplored areas. Banking Glimmer fuels permanent unlocks like new weapons, tools, and medallions that make each future run stronger.

Beginner tip: Never head into a boss fight with a full wallet of unbanked Glimmer. It hurts to lose it all when you were just one step from saving it.

Astara the Blacksmith

Astara is one of the most valuable NPCs you’ll encounter. She offers weapon upgrades, but what makes her even more important is the full heal you get alongside the upgrade.

The Rogue Prince of Persia Astara the Blacksmith

This means it’s worth upgrading even if you’re happy with your weapon. The damage boost is nice, but the health restoration can turn a failing run into a winning one. Look for her green sword icon on your map once you’ve found her, and return whenever you’re stacked with coins.

Combat Tips

Combat is fast and punishing, but smart players use the environment to their advantage. Kicking enemies into spikes or over ledges instantly removes threats without draining your health or time. Vaulting lets you reposition safely since enemies can’t adjust mid-swing.

The Rogue Prince of Persia Combat Tips

If you’re forced into direct combat, focus on stunning enemies. A stun opens the window for charged attacks, which deal far more damage than spamming light hits. Against bosses and elites, this can be the difference between surviving and getting overwhelmed.

Beginner tip: Practice timing vaults and kicks in easier fights. Mastering them makes harder encounters much more manageable.

Death Is Part of the Journey

It’s easy to get frustrated after losing a long run, but death is how the game teaches you. After each death, you’ll meet NPC vendors who show you the weapons, tools, and medallions you’ve discovered so far. This knowledge helps you plan future runs more effectively.

Think of each failed attempt as unlocking more of the game’s toolbox. Every mistake adds to your options, whether it’s a new weapon in the forge or a medallion effect that can define your next build.

Preparing for Boss Battles

Bosses are designed to punish unprepared players. Rushing through a biome without exploring means you’ll arrive underpowered, short on potions, and with little chance of winning.

The Rogue Prince of Persia Boss Battles

Before stepping into a boss room, make sure you have:

• At least one health potion from Merchant Children
• A recent upgrade from Astara
• Spirit Glimmer deposited for long-term progression
• Fully explored areas for maximum resources

Taking the time to gear up makes bosses far less intimidating. The Rogue Prince of Persia rewards patience and preparation, and nowhere is that clearer than in its toughest fights.

That covers the essentials for getting started in The Rogue Prince of Persia. Take your time, learn from each run, and use every mistake to get stronger. Thanks for reading, and good luck on your next adventure.