Sargon can unleash two Athra Surges in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown with different properties against his enemies, but the best have strong effects. However, Sargon can only equip two Athra Surges at a time, making it essential to strategically rearrange them for maximum effectiveness.
The first Athra Surge Sargon acquires is Verethragna's Smite during the first level of Prince of Persia: TLC. This Surge acts as your introduction to Athra as a concept. You defend yourself by dodging, sliding, and parrying enemy attacks while building up your Athra meter. Utilize defensive techniques and combos to gradually increase your Athra meter and unleash powerful Surge attacks.
This Athra Surge is relatively weak, but it can be used to destroy shields and other defenses. It can also clear rooms of basic enemies quickly using Verethragna's Smite.
Athra Surge Level 2: Unleash a powerful beam that pierces through multiple enemies. Aim and release to strike. This surge grants increased range and control over its attack, allowing you to aim and control where it's launched. It's a useful weapon for ranged attackers in the game.
How To Unlock: Complete Artaban's Combat Tutorials and Battles
Athra Surge Level Description Vayu's Wave 1 Release a powerful, unfurling wave of Athra that pushes back the enemy. The end of the move can be interrupted.
Finishing all the combat tutorials with Artaban in The Haven hub of the Lower City unlocks Vayu's Wave, a Level 1 Surge that is designed to help Sargon against overwhelming odds. Unleashing this wave of Athra not only pushes back your foes but also can deal tons of damage if enemies are caught in the attack early. This skill is best used in Prince of Persia: TLC when you are experiencing low health and need space fast.
The only lackluster aspect of this Surge comes from its vulnerability towards the end of the move. Enemies that the attack misses can easily punish Sargon as he finishes channeling Athra, and they typically deal half as much damage in the same way as missing a parry. Thankfully, this Level 1 Surge in Prince of Persia: TLC can be used often both on the ground and up in the air.
How To Unlock: Beat Alternate Sargon in the Sacred Archives
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a great new addition to the Metroidvania subgenre that offers players unique combat and a thrilling experience.
The tight timing of Rashnu's Judgment can make it one of the most difficult Athra Surges to use, as it requires players who have invested a significant amount of time in learning the combat mechanics of Prince of Persia: TLC to master its intricacies and execute it effectively. This skill ceiling rewards players who have poured countless hours into honing their skills in this game, and it is not suitable for beginners or those who are not well-versed in the combat mechanics of Prince of Persia: TLC.
How To Unlock: Interact With the Skeleton in The Depths
Athra Surge Level Description Wind of Sistan 1 Create a swirling wave of Athra that cripples enemies. Very effective when the Skeleton is surrounded. The end of the move can be interrupted.Similar to Vayu's Wave, this Surge can act as a move you unleash when many enemies are about to overtake Sargon in an area. Certain combat challenge rooms that guard treasure are particularly tough to beat without using your Athra at least once. The ease at which you can charge this attack means that activating Wind of Sistan often isn't uncommon as you meet different obstacles in Prince of Persia: TLC.
As seen in a video by YouTube creator Rubhen925, Bahamut's Rage is an Athra Surge of pure power that makes it worth taking the Level 3 charge to use. This surge is effective against a wide range of enemies and bosses in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, including elite enemies and bosses in Prince of Persia: TLC. The surge is very effective when used correctly and can decimate smaller foes quickly. However, the surge's availability is limited, as it is only available for a significant portion of the journey.
Bahman's Breath: A challenging map that requires exploration and time management. Unlock its hidden potential by navigating rifts in time, granting the user fast travel and healing abilities.
The explosion from Bahman's Breath also pushes back enemies, similar to Vayu's Wave or Wind of Sistan. This Level 2 Surge gives you the space to heal not only through the zone it conjures but also by knocking back foes that would prevent Sargon from standing in the healing area. This Surge can be a consistent and reliable tool to use in any battle you come across in Prince of Persia: TLC.
The Soul of Gilgamesh is an exceptional Athra Surge that enhances the combat prowess of every one of Sargon's skills in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This surge enables the user to achieve faster movement, stronger attacks, and more resilient defenses, allowing them to effortlessly defeat countless enemies throughout their adventurous journey.