All Collectibles

## How to use this guide

In the following, all 12 areas of the game (and, of course, all collectibles found therein) are listed alphabetically. First, the map of the respective area is shown with differently colored numbers on them. Each color represents a different type of collectible (turquoise: what the game calls 💎 on the map = mostly chests, yellow = sand jars, white = Xerxes coin, orange = lore items). Open the map in a new tab to see it in full size.

Underneath the map is a list which provides more detail for each number; for example, a turquoise number "7" on the map corresponds to the seventh entry of the "Turquoise: 💎" list right below the image, and said list entry also details what item this number corresponds to. In addition, each entry has a screenshot linked with it (accessible by clicking on the list entry) which depicts the precise in-game location of the item. Note that sometimes there's additional info after a list entry in case the item can only be approached from one side, if the corresponding chest is a mimic, etc.

If you spot a mistake or found something to be unclear please let me know; either in the [Prince of Persia speedrun discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/0Ss0agDWPoiSvr3E) or message me directly here on speedrun.com or over on Discord (my username there is also just "toca").

## Hidden Village

https://i.imgur.com/qpbxyBQ.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/WrNCUy0.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/oBuAhVZ.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Scroll. Blessed by the Simurgh](https://i.imgur.com/FTT6Ntb.png)
2. [Note pinned to a battered talisman](https://i.imgur.com/TuTB2MJ.png)

## Hyrcanian Forest

https://i.imgur.com/d05oAjT.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Amulet (Wolf Bride)](https://i.imgur.com/9TPZTKI.png)
2. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/ta1Gwne.png)
3. [Chest: Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/hmgetrN.png). Appears after cutting all the grass
4. [Chest: Outfit (Rosy)](https://i.imgur.com/mNBVJiy.png)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/0wZhtWi.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/sm48rSo.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/qVfGqJf.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/7THjBwC.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [The embrace of Athra](https://i.imgur.com/HFhjHke.png)
2. [Tusk of Erlik](https://i.imgur.com/lHbzVwh.png)
3. [Botany logs of Cyrus Log 2](https://i.imgur.com/z4Z9SXS.png)

## Lower City

https://i.imgur.com/fRc1FUg.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/lh2XQnv.png)
2. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/4Mg9ZYv.png)
3. [Amulet (Arslân's Glory)](https://i.imgur.com/Vqyp4UZ.png)
4. [Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/Vs0CoE7.png)
5. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/Ht4hgIE.png)
6. [Chest: Amulet (Zurvan's Voice)](https://i.imgur.com/U6d6Kou.png). Appears after solving the puzzle (shoot an arrow upwards while standing on the platform)
7. [Soma Tree Flower](https://i.imgur.com/rTuo5qP.png)
8. [Chest: Amulet (Rukhsana's Gift)](https://i.imgur.com/4m8YEF6.png)
9. [Chest: Raw Ore](https://i.imgur.com/cbOtYUS.png). For Ancient Power Unearthed side quest
10. [Chest: Amulet (Gleaming Lion)](https://i.imgur.com/xbc8Nb6.png). Needs lost key from the scrapper's shop
11. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/R742Ykl.png)
12. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/tRGX44u.png)
13. [Chest: Memory Shards](https://i.imgur.com/EmyG48a.png)
14. [Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/pH1so5G.png)
15. [Chest: Outfit (Lilac)](https://i.imgur.com/U501TMA.png). Needs lost key from the scrapper's shop
16. [Chest: Amulet (Frost Charm)](https://i.imgur.com/QMHf0iI.png)
17. [Amulet (Holy Fire)](https://i.imgur.com/BQyH262.png)
18. [Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/kPHNLkm.png)
19. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/lCXVvWJ.png)
20. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/NtXOYi6.png)
21. [Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/axm3OwH.png)
22. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/6BwVRWG.png)
23. [Chest: Outfit (Radiant)](https://i.imgur.com/5KSf07q.png)
24. [Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/1tNmCL5.png)
25. [Soma Tree Flower](https://i.imgur.com/ATdstK0.png)
26. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/uWedHGX.png). After completing the Lost Warriors quest

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/4WxMZ2D.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/Oa6carh.png)
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/VOd3Uvl.png)
- [Xerxes 4](https://i.imgur.com/MiNvMYI.png). Only appears after beating Ardashir & completing the Lost Warriors quest

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/IfMndFK.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/a1K9Aqk.png)
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/n4bcaRM.png)
- [Sand jar 4](https://i.imgur.com/29i1GiL.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [The hunter and the man-eater](https://i.imgur.com/Imc4MKI.png)
2. [Missive 1](https://i.imgur.com/6Jusy4z.png)
3. [Artisan tools. carpet weavers](https://i.imgur.com/XV9o6P6.png)
4. [The lion and the viper](https://i.imgur.com/fKPHlAI.png)
5. [The path of the hero](https://i.imgur.com/kf4cTHa.png). After completing all of Artaban's tutorials

## Old Royal Road

https://i.imgur.com/dsLpz4S.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Outfit (Crimson)](https://i.imgur.com/Rg0A1QI.png)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/QjhMPRq.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Message written with trembling hand](https://i.imgur.com/voCiMNP.png)

## Pit of Eternal Sands

https://i.imgur.com/l9FDw1j.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Soma Tree Flower](https://i.imgur.com/yOwzzVS.png)
2. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/IIpRTT5.png)
3. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/gDmcKYo.png)
4. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/M72KNuC.png)
5. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/FaWlz5N.png)
6. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/F35LYGl.png). First go to the top left of the room and then go right
7. [Chest: Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/yR6aYcL.png). Bring stone statue enemy into this room using the dimension claw. For example, teleport to Night Temple---in the bottom left of the room there should be such an enemy

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/qBrnRFD.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/a7j9IIn.png)
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/29bP4S5.png)
- [Xerxes 4](https://i.imgur.com/WaD2TMH.png)
- [Xerxes 5](https://i.imgur.com/DEh8ZUR.png)
- [Xerxes 6](https://i.imgur.com/QsYjD7s.png)
- [Xerxes 7](https://i.imgur.com/p4aenGb.png)
- [Xerxes 8](https://i.imgur.com/XEFxCBY.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/fV9657Q.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/9Dkp7G0.png)
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/AFYYgyt.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Legend from the pit](https://i.imgur.com/XiTI9EN.png)
2. [Object found in Azhdaha's lair](https://i.imgur.com/qDvMjdH.png)
3. [Clay cylinder](https://i.imgur.com/tmgGCAI.png)
4. [Enormous tooth of Azhdaha](https://i.imgur.com/1LWq8IN.png)

## Raging Sea

https://i.imgur.com/6V2LBAp.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/yz3ouvg.png)
2. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/bWKIXGt.png)
3. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/7R1EWzT.png)
4. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/3BrCbqO.png)
5. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/11NhpDh.png)

Note that chests 4 & 5 are accessible only throught Hidden Village (right of Soma Tree, then fall down into Raging Sea)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/4lMhXWR.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/ZL5sDFl.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/G2XMXdT.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [The comb of a princess](https://i.imgur.com/iBczvoI.png)
2. [Letter from the King Darius to Captain Iris Kaloxilos](https://i.imgur.com/R4lzuC7.png)

## Sacred Archives

https://i.imgur.com/2bU1aJH.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/Q9n8Laf.png)
2. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/7QHaz9y.png)
3. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/NG1ABBe.png)
4. [Chest: Amulet (Will of Rostam)](https://i.imgur.com/n5cujwR.png)
5. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/Wjo5xzv.png)
6. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/XATL50N.png)
7. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/QliTwJ2.png)
8. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/CdiEwGK.png). Replicate [the pattern from the jailer fight room](https://i.imgur.com/pSLsPr1.png)
9. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/qf4039V.png)
10. [Chest: Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/woxV1k3.png). Duck down on the empty spot
11. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/1IkSVSx.png)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/JybcR7L.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/ywsvvQJ.png)
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/ksYubhL.png)
- [Xerxes 4](https://i.imgur.com/9c61SeY.png)
- [Xerxes 5](https://i.imgur.com/ZZlf6MB.png)
- [Xerxes 6](https://i.imgur.com/0tCAJQ4.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/Pobbp6b.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/QFgb1dn.png)
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/gpMSDUK.png)
- [Sand jar 4](https://i.imgur.com/Se1ZnnL.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Broken chains](https://i.imgur.com/b8juVHk.png)
2. [Crudely carved statue](https://i.imgur.com/znSib2t.png)
3. [Note pinned to a rock shaped like an eye](https://i.imgur.com/u5FFHEa.png)
4. [Last day at work](https://i.imgur.com/8GiyjAp.png)
5. [Alchemist diary entry 1](https://i.imgur.com/8sUnkDQ.png)
6. [Missive 3](https://i.imgur.com/F9xxfq3.png)
7. [Missive 4](https://i.imgur.com/etKzQDZ.png)
8. [Missive 2](https://i.imgur.com/avtLbUC.png)
9. [The legend of the snake, the bird and the sands](https://i.imgur.com/gZmKBdy.png). Can only be reached from Upper City; teleport to Hanging Gardens and go downwards
10. [Alchemist diary entry 3](https://i.imgur.com/Y2YDgz5.png)
11. [Alchemist diary entry 2](https://i.imgur.com/iKnB4pG.png)

### Misc

Holy Scholarship Key: From jailer fight

## Soma Tree

https://i.imgur.com/BVKxnGq.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Amulet (Elusive Water)](https://i.imgur.com/CaIdCMT.png)
2. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/gqEjDCF.png)
3. [Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/9jg7ZV8.png)
4. [Soma Tree Flower](https://i.imgur.com/BSP2JXB.png)
5. [Chest: Memory Shards](https://i.imgur.com/V3BHXhV.png)
6. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/rsrik6i.png)
7. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/E6sNIyz.png)
8. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/ut0nRqh.png)
9. [Amulet (Turning Wind)](https://i.imgur.com/Uksy0Y4.png). Talk to Chamrosh after defeating the Forest Queen
10. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/eePd5q1.png)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/XsHXqHQ.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/s32tJ4B.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/ncx5gvA.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/x7g1sVf.png). Has to be reached from below due to a one-way gate
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/dwtjMUu.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Botany logs of Cyrus Log 1](https://i.imgur.com/OUbkVM9.png)
2. [The fall of the Hyrcanian tribe](https://i.imgur.com/MNAl1qt.png)
3. [The crowning of a divine king](https://i.imgur.com/AvFZpO7.png)
4. [Cursed object](https://i.imgur.com/lbV5N0N.png)

## Sunken Harbor

https://i.imgur.com/4lcwxVj.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Memory Shards](https://i.imgur.com/CQVJzzg.png). Location has to be approached from Hyrcanian Forest (below 2nd Wak-Wak tree from the left)
2. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/546LqYt.png)
3. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/JXKZSIa.png)
4. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/JXKZSIa.png)
5. [Chest: Amulet (White Peacock)](https://i.imgur.com/4TdJt1G.png)
6. [Chest: Amulet (Verethragna's Wrath)](https://i.imgur.com/fGr8luK.png)
7. [Chest: Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/ndNQ5uC.png). Mimic!
8. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/B6NZhJ6.png)
9. [Chest: Outfit (Coral)](https://i.imgur.com/vbzWpO6.png)
10. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/vGiNq0y.png)
11. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/BWc0ZRe.png)
12. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/sICIE4e.png)
13. [Chest: Amulet (Thunder Charm)](https://i.imgur.com/83ozdNv.png)
14. [Chest: Amulet (Ard's Fortune)](https://i.imgur.com/Q345OZ9.png). Throw chakram into the top left tic-tac-toe field. Mimic!

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/E1BQncQ.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/PceaGbe.png)
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/QiHEz1T.png). Appears after finishing the "Treasure of the Seven Seas" side quest

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/B6gRV78.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/MpFHr1V.png)
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/UWBl90D.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Proclamation treaty](https://i.imgur.com/0cCLqkC.png). Cut down the skeleton for the lore item to appear
2. [Tarnished coin](https://i.imgur.com/SHKp9fY.png)
3. [Pirate sea shanty](https://i.imgur.com/aebbPGR.png)
4. [Rusted hook](https://i.imgur.com/JVtn9jY.png)

## The Depths

https://i.imgur.com/zaLI1Ck.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/OpQTsyg.png)
2. [Chest: Memory Shards](https://i.imgur.com/Q4351Am.png)
3. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/pF7buul.png)
4. [Amulet (Agony Amulet)](https://i.imgur.com/GyUmE7K.png)
5. [Chest: Amulet (Shockwave)](https://i.imgur.com/9h4Gpuz.png)
6. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/V2bKuiG.png). Kill the enemies here to open the door
7. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/UbNyOKb.png)
8. [Amulet (Indomitable Spirit)](https://i.imgur.com/EslzNH8.png)
9. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/Tp0Rc20.png)
10. [Chest: Amulet (Divine Spear)](https://i.imgur.com/SpUVBRD.png)
11. [Chest: Amulet (Ayyar Amulet)](https://i.imgur.com/JhMnk87.png)
12. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/fjt0aQi.png)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/GgwJtJy.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/dwvc00B.png)
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/SdiWeFp.png)
- [Xerxes 4](https://i.imgur.com/Dqu4WlN.png)
- [Xerxes 5](https://i.imgur.com/qJ1EfeW.png)
- [Xerxes 6](https://i.imgur.com/cI71FI7.png)
- [Xerxes 7](https://i.imgur.com/rVihKe3.png)
- [Xerxes 8](https://i.imgur.com/EUOwbAu.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/eFCHGGc.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/1pfw9zk.png)
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/SbY5OyM.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Child's toy](https://i.imgur.com/bInSKzm.png)
2. [Dropped locket](https://i.imgur.com/SpZpcH7.png)
3. [Mirror](https://i.imgur.com/WkOH7rf.png)
4. [Tiara](https://i.imgur.com/RPnSuIN.png)
5. [Persian children's playtime verse](https://i.imgur.com/D6TIsZZ.png)
6. [Nursery rhyme on a toy](https://i.imgur.com/7aMwPIb.png)

### Ahtra

[Wind of Sistan](https://i.imgur.com/5434IJs.png)

## Tower of Silence

https://i.imgur.com/j72MSHG.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Amulet (Blazing Kestrel)](https://i.imgur.com/mfdRbAJ.png)
2. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/V1CjLM4.png)
3. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/VtC4tTX.png). Mimic!
4. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/CMmekD8.png)
5. [Chest: Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/5qkI9bN.png)
6. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/V5NHRlY.png). Speedrun strat for this one: [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iie2UrTOcxQ)
7. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/JjgseBK.png)
8. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/iu6LevP.png)
9. [Soma Tree Flower](https://i.imgur.com/1IDzR43.png)
10. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/OwkkGfs.png)

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/UcOg1Ud.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/YmPHTYH.png). In area behind hidden wall
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/NZ06Rn5.png)
- [Xerxes 4](https://i.imgur.com/kT7ftIQ.png)
- [Xerxes 5](https://i.imgur.com/yG8llK0.png). Has to be approached from the top due to a one-way

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/D6TPXs8.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/uy6xnnJ.png)
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/Mtc5NK6.png). Speedrun strat for this one: [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn1tpYiibG8)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Sacred object](https://i.imgur.com/nflWcX3.png)
2. [Memory fragment. Aura of loss](https://i.imgur.com/OCCClfM.png)
3. [The commoner and the king](https://i.imgur.com/rrbTyop.png)
4. [The frozen tomb](https://i.imgur.com/2zpiTEP.png)
5. [Statuette of God Vayu](https://i.imgur.com/izcr8Ix.png)

## Upper City

https://i.imgur.com/bC6BOhj.png

### Turquoise: 💎

1. [Chest: Amulet (Four Royal Stars)](https://i.imgur.com/rJcVgjI.png)
2. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/KKPp5GF.png). Speedrun strat for this one: [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m_n2pf0OFM)
3. [Chest: Amulet (Void Blade)](https://i.imgur.com/1KSc2eY.png)
4. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/QUfn9Tt.png)
5. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/kivf3Ke.png)
6. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/0jWOzPU.png)
7. [Chest: Azure Damascus Ingot](https://i.imgur.com/09F5uOL.png)
8. [Chest: Memory Shards](https://i.imgur.com/utnni2P.png)
9. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/2gZwIbT.png)
10. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/UrlyDjW.png)
11. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/PkTswqk.png)

Chest 10 & 11 can be reached once the lost warrior has been defeated

12. [Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/U1XnMTN.png)
13. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/9XgwW0O.png)
14. [Chest: Amulet Holder](https://i.imgur.com/JqZqT3m.png)
15. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/cQDgRj3.png)
16. [Chest: Time Crystals](https://i.imgur.com/cQDgRj3.png)
17. [Chest: Soma Tree Petal](https://i.imgur.com/cQDgRj3.png). Mimic!

Chests 15, 16, and 17 have to be approached from the top-right of lower city due to a one-way

18. [Chest: Some Tree Flower](https://i.imgur.com/FDUwUIm.png) (after completing the Architect side quest)

Order of symbols for Architect puzzle:

https://i.imgur.com/l7jKSSS.jpg

**White**: Xerxes

- [Xerxes 1](https://i.imgur.com/4Uw14Cu.png)
- [Xerxes 2](https://i.imgur.com/kusN5MA.png)
- [Xerxes 3](https://i.imgur.com/EXkyO5j.png)
- [Xerxes 4](https://i.imgur.com/OK9cGpK.png)

**Yellow**: Sand jars

- [Sand jar 1](https://i.imgur.com/eTRZeNm.png)
- [Sand jar 2](https://i.imgur.com/48XOKEh.png). The doors open once the two levers on the far left and far right of the room have been activated
- [Sand jar 3](https://i.imgur.com/jknnKm9.png)

### Orange: 📜 (Lore items)

1. [Architectural drawings](https://i.imgur.com/3T1e20e.png)
2. [Gilded bracelet](https://i.imgur.com/dDzSMs9.png)
3. [Instructions from our master](https://i.imgur.com/WkjG4c6.png)
4. [Clay tablet](https://i.imgur.com/xFlevv3.png)
5. [Astronomical mechanism](https://i.imgur.com/YTOvDiw.png) (after completing the Architect side quest)
6. [Mathematical formula calculator](https://i.imgur.com/ayMZPgX.png) (after completing the Architect side quest)
7. [Official scroll: Royal degree](https://i.imgur.com/FmerVDl.png) (after completing the Architect side quest)
8. [The architect and the king](https://i.imgur.com/6EhRnOD.png) (after completing the Architect side quest)

How to create a custom starting save for the "Mask of Darkness" category

# How to create a custom starting save for the "Mask of Darkness" category

First of all, you need to be familiar with how the game's save system works and its location. You can find more info [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q26CcyZH_SiAodrnrBuf3oZqffQ3UqnQgxV6nn91phk/edit).

The category in question starts from the Battlefield with a 0:00 speedrun timer. In theory you're not able to duplicate a speedrun file in this guide we will learn how to do it easily.

Here I will show you how to create such a file and duplicate it easily for your attempts.\
In the example, I'll create the base file in Slot 2 and copy it via the game menu in Slot 1 every attempt.

1) Download the "100%" Save in the Resources (or click [here](https://www.speedrun.com/static/resource/0q5gm.zip?v=5aa2355)).

2) Start a new instance of the game. This is to avoid old bindings to be carried over. This is important for later if you have some custom binds.

3) Create a new file in Slot 2 that is in Speedrun Mode, with the difficulty you want (Rookie or Immortal).

4) Once you are on the battlefield, change any game options you want (unless they are prohibited by the leaderboard rules, of course). Then go back to the main menu.

5) Copy the file "GameOptionsSlot2Index0.AlkContent" to a new folder. Mine is called "DLC Fast", for example.

![](/static/blob/xzd45vpz.png)

6) Now delete the file in Slot 2 and re-create one without any special mode (no speedrun mode, no permadeath mode). Then, once you're in Battlefield, go back to the main menu.

7) Now, go back to your file explorer and copy the 100% file into this SaveSlot 2. Then you can enter it.

8) You have all Amulets and Athra Surges unlocked here so you can create your own combo.\
Do it now because you won't be able to change it later, so you'll always start your run with the combo you chose.\
Also take the opportunity to change your keybinds, if needed.

9) After that just talk to Neith to unlock the quest and follow her until your grab the fake feather and arrives in the Battlefield. At this point, the game autosaves. Return to the main menu.

10) Backup your "PopSaveGameSlot2Index0.AlkSave" and "ProgressionSlot2Index0.AlkContent" in the same folder used in Step 5 ("DLC Fast" in our example). if you have custom binds, also backup the file named "InputsBindingOverrideSlot2Index0.AlkContent".

11) Now everything is ready! Copy/Paste all of these in your SaveSlot2.\
If you didn't restart the game, the save info in game may not be accurate but it doesn't matter.\
Just copy that save onto Slot 1 via the game's menu and voila! Everything works :)

![](/static/blob/1n5705je.png)

Everytime you do a run, just copy the Slot 2 onto the Slot 1 in game and it will work!\
If you delete your Slot 2 by mistake one day or just to clean or because you wanted to run another category, it's ok: just create a new normal savefile in Slot 2 and copy/paste everything you backed up is in the "DLC Fast" folder :)

If you have any questions, please ask in the PoP Discord server.

How to create a custom starting save for the main game categories

# How to create a custom starting save for the main game categories

First of all, you need to be familiar with how the game's save system works and its location. You can find more info [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q26CcyZH_SiAodrnrBuf3oZqffQ3UqnQgxV6nn91phk/edit).

The idea is to start directly from Battlefield with a speedrun timer at 0:00.\
With this, you can keep your game's options (like aim assist) and restart a run faster.

Here I will show you how to create such a file and duplicate it easily for your attempts.\
In the example, I'll create the base file in Slot 2 and copy it via the game menu in Slot 1 every attempt.

1) Start a new instance of the game. This is to avoid old bindings to be carried over. This is important for later if you have some custom binds.

2) Create a new file in Slot 2 that is in Speedrun Mode, with the difficulty you want (Rookie or Immortal).

3) Once you are on the battlefield, change any game options you want (unless they are prohibited by the leaderboard rules, of course). Then go back to the main menu.

4) Copy the file "GameOptionsSlot2Index0.AlkContent" to a new folder. Mine is called "Game Start", for example.

![](/static/blob/ynl2j4le.png)

5) Now delete the file in Slot 2 and re-create one without any special mode (no speedrun mode, no permadeath mode). Then, once you're in Battlefield, you can setup your custom bindings and go back to the main menu.

6) Backup your "PopSaveGameSlot2Index0.AlkSave" and "ProgressionSlot2Index0.AlkContent" in the same folder used in Step 4 ("Game Start" in our example). if you have custom binds, also backup the file named "InputsBindingOverrideSlot2Index0.AlkContent".

11) Now everything is ready! Copy/Paste all of these in your SaveSlot2.\
If you didn't restart the game, the save info in game may not be accurate but it doesn't matter.\
Just copy that save onto Slot 1 via the game's menu and voila! Everything works :)

![](/static/blob/7z36o9qz.png)

Everytime you do a run, just copy the Slot 2 onto the Slot 1 in game and it will work!\
If you delete your Slot 2 by mistake one day or just to clean or because you wanted to run another category, it's ok: just create a new normal savefile in Slot 2 and copy/paste everything you backed up is in the "Game Start" folder :)

If you have any questions, please ask in the PoP Discord server.

Percentage Calculation for all 113%

Base (100%):![](/static/blob/ynlx26qn.png)

Divine Trials (4%):![](/static/blob/7z386x6n.png)

Mask of Darkness (9%):![](/static/blob/qnygpogn.png)

Remapping controls through external software (Controller version)

# Remapping controls through external software (Controller version)

As of June 19th 2024, rebinding your controls via an external software is **allowed**.
Moreover, you can also bind up to two inputs to one button.

The intent behind this change is to make things more fair between controller and keyboard players, e.g., regarding slide cancelling (through only needing one button press) or making flying easier.
While there, right now, are no restrictions as to what input combinations are allowed when remapping, the moderators do reserve the right to reject a run if they're proven to use button combinations which are unfair or in other ways detrimental to the speedrun.
It is still forbidden to automate button presses in any way, e.g., through turbo or macros.

The remainder of this guide will help you to setup the controls for you if you're using a controller.\
If you're using a keyboard, check [this](https://www.speedrun.com/pop_tlc/guides/0w2i7) guide instead!

## Using JoyToKey

### Presentation

We recommend using JoyToKey, a program which allows to simulate keyboard inputs on your controller. It's a rather light program that doesn't even need to be installed if you're using the ZIP version.\
You can download it [here](https://joytokey.net/en/download) by selecting the following option: *"Download JoyToKey in ZIP format (manual installation)"*.\
Unzip it where you want to keep it and, if possible, start JoyToKey in admin mode, especially if you're also running the game as an admin.\

### Setup

First of all, launch the app while your controller is plugged in.\
Then, click on *File -> New* to create a profile for this game.\
![](/static/blob/7z36j4gz.png)

After that, press the button on your controller that you want to assign. You'll see it being highlighted in yellow. That means this is the button you want. In this example, I'm pressing R1/RB.\
Double click on it.\
![](/static/blob/rz25y7dz.png)

In the new window you can map up to 4 actions to one button. For this example we're gonna use that button to do a slide cancel to the right which is "Shift" + "D" pressed at the same time on keyboard.\
We select the first input box then press "Shift". The text will change from "None" to "Shift".\
Then we select the second input box and press "D". Same thing, the text will change.\
![](/static/blob/4zjwm6me.png)

Now you just press "OK" and do it for every button you want to assign.\
![](/static/blob/1n8kyrqn.png)

One small detail: If you want to clear the input or map some mouse button / special buttons then right click on the input box and select the first of all these options:\
![](/static/blob/dz48y9de.png)

Have fun running and don't forget that if you encounter any problem or if you're unsure about something please join [our Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/0Ss0agDWPoiSvr3E) and ask!

Remapping controls through external software (Keyboard version)

# Remapping controls through external software (Keyboard version)

As of June 19th 2024, rebinding your controls via an external software is **allowed**.
Moreover, you can also bind up to two inputs to one button.

The intent behind this change is to make things more fair between keyboard and controller players, e.g., regarding slide cancelling (through only needing one button press) or making flying easier.
While there, right now, are no restrictions as to what input combinations are allowed when remapping, the moderators do reserve the right to reject a run if they're proven to use button combinations which are unfair or in other ways detrimental to the speedrun.
It is still forbidden to automate button presses in any way, e.g., through turbo or macros.

The remainder of this guide will help you to setup the controls for you if you're using a keyboard.
If you're using a controller, check [this](https://www.speedrun.com/pop_tlc/guides/cddon) guide instead!

## Using Virtual Controller

### Presentation

We recommend using Virtual Controller. It's a rather light program that allows for converting keyboard or mouse inputs to any input device.\
You can download it [here](https://sourceforge.net/projects/vjoy-controller/).\
Install it where you want to keep it and, if possible, start the program in admin mode, especially if you're also running the game as an admin.

### Setup

1.) Go to 'Settings --> IO Devices'.

![](https://i.postimg.cc/J4fhK2bc/EO6IOrc.png)

2.) Make Sure vKeyboard is listed in the virtual tab. If it's not, click "Setup -> Keyboard" and enable it.

3.) Go to 'Settings --> Controls'. Then press 'Bind --> Create'.

![](https://i.postimg.cc/jjXdxqBZ/MrZdtRj.png)

4.) For this example, we're gonna use a single button ("Z") to do a slide cancel to the left which is "Shift" + "A" pressed at the same time on keyboard (If you have different keys bound in-game for these actions, adjust accordingly).\
Create the following binds:

![](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/837214206541168660/1252705593555423283/image.png?ex=6673307f&is=6671deff&hm=7036e25e56aa0402d6f1a88785e0089ec454180e022b8a6e5de10d1264275656&)![](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/837214206541168660/1252705400801988830/image.png?ex=66733051&is=6671ded1&hm=647e97f1c5cf576fe05d7e2b26670ec49e99eb667024f8a017929733f0b3bec4&)

5.) Repeat the same to map the Z key input with the "A" button.

6.) Once all your binds are set, remember to turn on the virtual controller before starting the game. Go to 'Main --> Run'. The joystick image in the application should turn green.

![](https://i.postimg.cc/ncDFsG6s/TwyWtcq.png)![](https://i.postimg.cc/mZqZ256f/HIwny9e.png)

PS: You can double click to edit a bind, or go to 'Bind --> Delete' to delete the selected bind.

## An Alternative to Virtual Controller: "PowerToys" by Microsoft

### Presentation

This alternative is meant for people who don't like virtual controllers and who only want to remap some keyboard keys.\
This program is made by Microsoft to give you better control over a lot of Windows-specific options. It is a little bit overkill for just rebinding your keyboard (file size: around 1 GB) but does work well.\
You can download it [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/install) by clicking on "*Install PowerToys*" and selecting the version you want (usually "*Per User - x64*").\
If possible, start in admin mode, especially if you're also running the game as an admin.

### Setup

1.) Select "*Keyboard Manager*" in the left menu\
![](/static/blob/wzxx795z.png)

2.) Click on "*Remap a key*"\
![](/static/blob/rz25y6gz.png)

3.) In the new window that just opened, click on "*Add key remapping*".\
After that click on the "*Select*" button that is on the left. This is the button that you want to remap.\
For this example, we're gonna remap the left "*Alt*" to do a slide cancel to the right.
You'll be greeted with this pop-up where you can just press your left "*Alt*"; this what you should see:\
![](/static/blob/yzrowjgz.png)

4.) Do the same thing on the right Select but this time, put the two inputs you want to use (here: "*Shift*" + "*D*")\
![](/static/blob/5ngdj24n.png)

5.) And it's done! You should have this as your end result.\
Just press "*OK*" on the top right and you're done.\
If you get a warning message no worries, just click on "*Continue anyway*" and you're good to go.\
![](/static/blob/qzp7kvrz.png)![](/static/blob/5e14d24e.png)![](/static/blob/oeogo50n.png)

Have fun running and don't forget that if you encounter any problem or if you're unsure about something please join [our Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/0Ss0agDWPoiSvr3E) and ask!

Setup guide for PC

*last update: February 1st 2024 by 7eraser7*

# Enabling the mandatory FPS counter

- Launch Ubisoft Connect

- Go to Settings

- Check 'Display FPS counter in game" in the General tab

![](/static/blob/1n5mdqe3.png)

- In OBS, if you're using "Game Capture" as a source, make sure "Capture third-party overlays (such as steam) is enabled.
![](/static/blob/1n7gk7n5.png)

# Enable the load remover

The load remover uses Livesplit.\
If you don't know how to use Livesplit, there is a ton of tutorial on internet.

- "Edit Splits" and make sure the Load Remover is enabled.
![](/static/blob/7n6ro4nq.png)

- Set your comparison to Game Time and you should be ready to go
![](/static/blob/rnqpd2ej.png)

Trick Restrictions - Restricted category

*last update: September 27th 2024 by 7eraser7*\
*new entries are highlighted in bold and italic in the list*

## Introduction

This is the guide for the Restricted subcategory. In the following you will find actions and tricks which you're not allowed to do.

At the bottom of this guide, you can also find actions and tricks that were previously discussed and allowed. This list purpose is purely informative.

If you try to take advantage of this list to submit a run that goes against the spirit of the category, your run may be rejected.\
If you want anything added on this guide, go on Discord and ask in the relevant channel.

## What to do if I perform a banned action by mistake?

If you didn’t gain an advantage, it’s fine to continue your run.\
But if you gained an advantage, you can:

- Die and restart from the checkpoint you got (except if that banned action gave you a better checkpoint)
- Leave the current room from the entrance you used to get in this room.
- Reload the game to a previous save if the room’s state can’t be fixed.

## List of banned tricks/actions:

- All forms of Zombie ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw06yjKJMsg))
- Entering a room by hitting a trigger from outside of the current loaded room ([video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYc6949A7AQ&t=26s), [video 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gct07bC7Dbs), [video 3](https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxWl-Gj4UrvR_XfKf8LoDkERSU3k-r6gdo?si=KLynR-VIiP9ODGA7))
- Clipping through a door, floor or wall to gain an advantage while doing a yellow parry ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B046DXyUkdE))
- Chakram super slide ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W8ZuimKLOI))
- Flight with any power or weapon ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzC5u0ZG7No)), this includes pole launching ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrOOgOg7Fa8))
- Rubber band with a big impact ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzE78Fw7hKQ))
- ***Extended bow hover (bow hovering more than 2 times without touching a wall or ground to reset your position) ([video](https://youtu.be/VrcB7lJ_IwE))***
- Corner dash clip that results in clipping into a new zone ([video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdCuP8tanzI)) or in resetting your dash, for example, by using your shadow ([video 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14eIuWqGaqY))
- Checkpoint manipulation by dying ([video](https://youtu.be/rxN7gRa_-CY)) => until consistency can be proven
- Jamming a button/lever/Chakram activator ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1AH--upeUk))
- Using Chakram teleport to go Out of Bounds or back In Bounds ([video](https://youtu.be/HYQGgac9Wxk))
- Skipping a Medusa Mask enemy with an Athra Surge ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKwF-b8TGg0))
- Sandwich proxy that results in an advantage gained on purpose ([video](https://youtu.be/wnvJ7hHr9ic))
- Inverse vine ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8aczSNQrOY))

## List of allowed tricks/actions which have been discussed previously:

- Slide Cancelling
- Sword Hover ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdydSsa8-o0))
- Wall sticking ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1dUQC9Wf5M))
- Corner slide ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnprOzOPcPc)) => until abuse is proven, then it may be reevaluated
- Feather walk skip ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sXcZysIVC8))
- Getting pushed in-bounds by a Clairvoyance wall ([video](https://youtu.be/u4gETVCIteU))
- Going in-between two crushers ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQuCdxjoT2Y))
- Infinite walljump without dashes ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkgujaS2Mog))
- Walljumping after a dash under a wall ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQUj_S_Ybvw))
- ***Bow Hover (only up to two times before touching the ground or wall to reset your position) ([video](https://youtu.be/buruDRO7YRU))***

7eraser7

toca

In order to properly figure out categories, rules, timing method, etc. this leaderboard will not feature any runs for the first two weeks after the game's release. In the meantime you can join us in the [Prince of Persia discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/0Ss0agDWPoiSvr3E) to discuss about the game.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Divine Trial - Auroch: Free Solo

Divine Trial - Auroch: A Battery of Tests

Divine Trial - Auroch: Feet off the Floor

Divine Trial - Auroch: 1 vs. the World

Divine Trial - Auroch: Menolias EX

AntoineXVI

No Restrictions

Restricted

Any Preset

Immortal

Rookie

PS4 Pro

Switch

Xbox One

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X

1.0.0+Patch01.375036.2389240

1.0.2 1.0.3+TU3.375453.2398915

1.0.3 Any%, Restricted

Limited

1.0.4+TU4.376297.2420353

1.0.4

1.0.5 Regulated Movement

1.1.0+TU5.380568.2488412

1.1.1+TU6.382823.2519401

Any% (1.0.3)

Any% (1.0.4)

All Bosses (1.0.4)

1.2.0+TU7.391466.2626820

No Hit

1.3.0+TU8.3994362727190

1.3.1+TU9.404722.2773791

 1.3.2+TU10.410779.2827788

1.3.4+TU12.419610.2932459

1.4.0+DLC1.419776.2940269

Any% (v1.1.1)

All Bosses (v1.1.1)

No DLC

This is the first layer of subcategories for Any%.

Gameplay Restrictions (Old Patch)

This is the second layer of subcategories for Old Patch.

Difficulty

This is the first layer of subcategories for All Bosses.

Gameplay Restrictions

This is the second layer of subcategories for All Bosses.

This is the first layer of subcategories for Mask of Darkness.

This is the second layer of subcategory for the Mask of Darkness category.

Version

Subcategory

This is the second layer of subcategories for Any%.

This is the first layer of subcategories for All Collectibles & Quests.

This is the second layer of subcategory for the All Collectibles & Quests category.

Completion (Old Patch)

Difficulty for Boss Revenge - King Darius

Difficulty for Boss Revenge - Vahram Ascended

This is the first layer of subcategories for Story Journey.

This is the second layer of subcategory for the Story Journey category.

This is the third layer of subcategories for the All Bosses category.

Content Requirements

This is the third layer of subcategories for the All Collectibles & Quests category.

Pit of Eternal Sands - $10,000 Speedrun Challenge

As you may have heard Twitch has announced a [hard 100‑hour cap](https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/video-on-demand?language=en_US#storage) on every channel’s combined Highlights starting from 19 May 2025. As a result, effective yesterday (21 April 2025) runs with a Twitch video as submission VOD 

이름	작성자
All Collectibles	toca 1 year ago
How to create a custom starting save for the "Mask of Darkness" category	7eraser7 7 months ago
How to create a custom starting save for the main game categories	7eraser7 7 months ago
Percentage Calculation for all 113%	GMP 6 months ago
Remapping controls through external software (Controller version)	7eraser7 10 months ago
Remapping controls through external software (Keyboard version)	GMP 10 months ago
Setup guide for PC	7eraser7 1 year ago
Trick Restrictions - Restricted category	7eraser7 7 months ago