Summary
Much like any other popular genre in the entertainment medium, the roguelike gaming genre has naturally established its own set of unique traditions and conventions over the last few decades, and having some kind of perk system is one such tradition. The vast majority ofmodern-day roguelikeswill see players pick up a series of perks during their run that affect gameplay in some way, often giving the player new abilities or boosting their stats. InThe Rogue Prince of Persia, this feature is represented by Medallions.
Found throughout a run,The Rogue Prince of Persia’s Medallions allow players to equip four unique perks at once, most of which apply some sort of special ability to the player’s attacks. There is currently an impressive total of 30 Medallions inThe Rogue Prince of Persia, and there are sure to be a few more added by the time the game leaves its early access period, though a hierarchy has already started to form.
Most Medallions can be upgraded by their surrounding perks, and each increased level grants an additional bonus.
The Rogue Prince of Persia Medallion Tier List
S-Tier Medallions in Rogue Prince of Persia
Generally speaking, the most valuableMedallions inThe Rogue Prince of Persiaare those that heal the player, as health pickups don’t come often during a given run. This is why Medallions like Vampiric Demise, Flaming Shield-Breaker, Opportunity Knocks, and Health Insurance are all found right at the top of the list. Immortal is also an invaluable Medallion, essentially functioning the same as aHadesDeath Defiance and preventing the player from dying once.
Gold is also an extremelyvaluable resource inThe Rogue Prince of Persia, which makes Bloody Spoils an incredibly useful Medallion. Shield-Breaker is also pretty vital, helping players to defeat shielded enemies - some of the toughest foes in the game - much more efficiently.
A-Tier Medallions in Rogue Prince of Persia
The Rogue Prince of Persiahas its fair share of status effects, and some of the better Medallions in the game allow the player to inflict these status effects with ease. Sticky Dive and Sticky Kick are great examples of this, both granting the player the ability to spread resin (a substance that slows enemies down) across the environment by performing simple and quick attacks.Slicing Dive and Slicing Kickare very similar Medallions, but rather than deliver a status effect, these moves automatically launch daggers that deal additional damage.
B-Tier Medallions in Rogue Prince of Persia
The Medallions in this tier are all still fairly useful, but most come with a few drawbacks. For instance, Sticky Vault, Flaming Dive, and Pyromaniac can only be used if players can level them up first, which isn’t all that easy givenThe Rogue Prince of Persia’s convoluted Medallion upgrade system. That being said, if players can meet these prerequisites, then these Medallions are quite useful. Medallions like Sticky Sleight and Ranged Flaming Counter are decent perks, but they aren’t useful for all playstyles, and with Medallions being a fairlyrare find inThe Rogue Prince of Persia, it can be a little disappointing to receive these over the ones in the higher tiers.
C-Tier Medallions in Rogue Prince of Persia
These are the weakest Medallions inThe Rogue Prince of Persia. While these perks can still prove useful, they’re probably the first that should be given up should a better Medallion come along. Sleight of Poison is only really useful when paired witha tool like Stealth Spiritthat allows the player to dash behind enemies, and Spartan isn’t nearly as powerful as other kick-related Medallions. Toxic Projectile and Flaming Projectile are a similar story, being a little redundant as the player will rarely dish out long-range attacks.
The Rogue Prince of Persia
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience a fast-paced, challenging but accessible roguelite as you master acrobatic moves and flow seamlessly between platforming and combat. Find new weapons, equip trinkets with special effects and upgrade them to make your own builds. Discover new characters, information and areas as you try to find a way to save Persia from a Hun invasion and become the hero you have always wanted to be.Lead the Prince in his fight against a Hun army corrupted by dark shamanic magic and find your place in the royal family as you explore a vibrant reinterpretation of Persia. Put the pieces of the puzzle together and discover new areas as you enter the fight again and again, meeting a cast of colorful characters through non-linear story progression.Flow seamlessly between platforming and combat, using your acrobatic moves to outmaneuver and outsmart your enemies. Use the iconic wall-run to open new routes of attack, avoid traps and explore hard to reach areas. Kick and dodge to manage groups of enemies when the odds are against you.Choose from a variety of deadly weapons and equip new medallions each run to unleash devastating effects, giving you the freedom to change your fighting style as you wish. Secondary weapons offer even more options, from bows to shields to grappling hooks. Switch your loadout mid-run to adapt to new challenges.
