Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown – How To Start Mask Of Darkness DLC

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown - How To Start Mask Of Darkness DLC

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours under my belt, I must say that the Mask of Darkness DLC for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an exhilarating addition to an already captivating game. It’s not every day you get to delve deeper into Sargon’s story and tackle a brand-new metroidvania adventure.


The expansion pack titled “Mask of Darkness” for the game “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown” follows Sargon’s tale further, offering a fresh Metroidvania-style journey. This addition enriches the storyline and introduces a new villain. In a shrouded, dark domain, this DLC offers novel adversaries, challenging platforming puzzles, and time abilities.

To play the “Mask of Darkness” expansion pack, you first must accomplish certain requirements within the main game that will open up the quest specifically for the DLC. Here’s a straightforward guide listing the actions you should complete to unlock this thrilling DLC experience:

Mask Of Darkness Prerequisites

Acquire The First Two Simurgh Feathers

Once you’ve gathered both the Simurgh feathers, known as the “Rush of the Simurgh” and the “Shadow of the Simurgh“, you can then proceed to begin the Mask of Darkness DLC.

  • The Rush of the Simurgh is obtained after defeating the first boss, Jahandar, in the main story. Jahandar is located in the western section of the Lower City. The Rush of the Simurgh mimics the classic wall running mechanic, but in the Lost Crown, it allows you to close large gaps.
  • To get the Shadow of the Simurgh, continue with the main story until you reach the Upper City and meet Vahram. After your encounter with Vahram, you’ll find yourself in a new area called The Depths. Here, you’ll lose access to your map and must chase down an old man to retrieve it. Eventually, Sargon will face an alternate version of himself in a boss battle. Defeating the Alternate Sargon will reward you with the Shadow of the Simurgh feather, which allows him to create a time-locked shadow and teleport to it with a press of the button.

How To Start The Mask Of Darkness DLC

Meet The Prerequisites & Speak To Neith At The Haven

Following your possession of both the Swiftness of the Simurgh and the Mystery of the Simurgh, you may proceed to the Refuge in the Lower District and engage Neith in dialogue. After a short exchange with Neith, you’ll be assigned the side quest titled ‘A Serpent Hiding Among Shadows‘.

By accepting the quest, Neith’s position gets marked on your map. You can get there by traveling a brief distance west from the Haven. Engaging with Neith at this spot will transport you to a fresh realm, signifying the start of the Mask of Darkness DLC experience.

In the Mark of Darkness DLC, Sargon loses his amulets, health enhancements, and all previously acquired time abilities – except for Rush of the Simurgh and Shadow of the Simurgh. At the start, you’ll only have three health bars, requiring you to find fresh health upgrades and unique time powers that are exclusive to this DLC expansion.

Beginning the Mask of Darkness DLC won’t prevent you from continuing the main game. Instead, you may encounter unique, purple portals positioned close to Somas trees, which have the ability to transport you back to Mount Qaf at certain instances.

Mask Of Darkness DLC Access Quick Checklist

Meet These Four Requirements To Start The DLC

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown - How To Start Mask Of Darkness DLC

As a gaming enthusiast, here’s a simple guide on how I kickstart the Mask of Darkness expansion for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown:

RequirementHow To Complete
Rush of the Simurgh FeatherDefeat Jahandar In the Lower City.
Shadow of the Simurgh FeatherConfront Vahram in the Upper City and complete the Tiger and the Rat quest in the Depths.
Find Neith – 1Head to the Haven in the Lower City and accept the ‘A Snake in the Grass’ quest.
Find Neith – 2Head west from the Haven and interact with Neith to enter the realm of darkness.

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2024-09-17 21:13