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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

How to Get Qays & Layla

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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - How to Get Qays and Layla
Qays & Layla are a set of blades used by protagonist Sargon in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Read ahead to see how to get Qays & Layla, as well as the upgrades and costs for these weapons!

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How to Get Qays & Layla

Obtained at the Beginning of the Game

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Attack tutorial

Qays & Layla are obtained at the very beginning of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Before the tutorial for basic movement even starts, Sargon will already have these blades equipped.

Qays & Layla Upgrades and Costs

Upgrades Costs
+1 Slight increase in sword damage.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Time Crystals Currency Icon x 325
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Azure Damascus Ore Currency Icon x 1
+2 Moderate increase in sword damage.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Time Crystals Currency Icon x 650
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Azure Damascus Ore Currency Icon x 2
+3 Large increase in sword damage.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Time Crystals Currency Icon x 1,500
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Azure Damascus Ore Currency Icon x 3
+4 Massive increase in sword damage.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Time Crystals Currency Icon x 3,000
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Azure Damascus Ore Currency Icon x 4

What Are Qays & Layla?

Sargon's Signature Weapons

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Qays and Layla

“Sargon's signature dual blades, gifted by Anahita to celebrate his standing with the Immortals. Legend has it, the blades carry the souls of two ill-fated lovers.”

Qays & Layla are a pair of blades wielded by Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's protagonist, Sargon.

These weapons are the basis of combat in The Lost Crown and are used for attacking, parrying, and performing Athra Surges.

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