Prince of Persia The Lost Crown has been captivating players with its hidden Mystery Chests, each holding valuable rewards waiting to be discovered. These elusive chests are scattered throughout Mount Qaf, concealed by black plinths, and can only be unveiled by solving environmental puzzles.
With nine Mystery Chests in total, players can expect a range of rewards, from health and weapon upgrades to rare Prince of Persia The Lost Crown amulets. Not only do these treasures offer valuable loot, but they also play a crucial role in completing ‘The Architect’, one of the game’s side quests.
For those seeking to claim these rewards, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the locations of each Mystery Chest and their corresponding puzzle solutions.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Mystery Chest locations
Here’s a breakdown of all the Mystery Chests and their solutions:
Mystery Chest #1
Location: Lower City
Reward: Amulet – Zurvan’s Voice
To unlock this Mystery Chest, players must have obtained the Bow of Menolias in the Hyrcanian Forest, following the Erlik boss fight. By firing an arrow in the direction aligned with the two parallel archer statues, the Mystery Chest is revealed.
Mystery Chest #2
Location: Sacred Archives
Reward: Soma Tree Petal
Found in the Sacred Archives alongside the Jailer’s first appearance, this Mystery Chest presents a relatively straightforward puzzle. Players need only crouch on the empty spot on the floor to match the image depicted in the fresco above.
Mystery Chest #3
Location: The Depths
Reward: Amulet – Shockwave
Shortly after acquiring the Shadow of the Simurgh ability, players encounter this Mystery Chest. By using the ability to place a shadow on one of the two stone faces set into the wall, then air dashing across to the other face, the Mystery Chest becomes visible.
Mystery Chest #4
Location: Soma Tree
Reward: Azure Damascus Ingot
Unlocking this Mystery Chest requires retrieving three statues and arranging them on specific plinths in accordance with the riddle on the stone tablet. These statues can only be manipulated using the Dimensional Claw ability, obtained after the Kiana, Forest Queen boss battle.