Step into the mysterious Lower City in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and face one of the game’s earliest and most captivating challenges: the Water Wheel Puzzle. This intricate mechanism requires precise timing, clever use of water flow, and deft pole swinging to unlock the path forward. Mastering this puzzle is essential to progress to the Hyrcanian Forest and continue your adventure across Nintendo, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
Right after meeting him – and right before reaching the Forest – you’ll hit a puzzle involving a locked door, two switches, a few poles, a water wheel, and a few spinning gears. Our Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown guide will explain how to solve the water wheel puzzle and unlock the door to the Hyrcanian Forest.
Water wheel puzzle solution in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
To solve the water wheel puzzle in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, start by jumping onto the first pole under the water wheel and swinging to the second pole, then grab the grip on the left wall to reach and activate the left lever. Next, step on the left floor plate to rotate the wheel until the second pole is positioned between the two plates, then jump back onto the poles to reach and activate the second lever. Stand on the right plate to rotate the wheel clockwise until the third pole is at its highest point, then return to the left plate to bring the second pole to the bottom. From there, jump from the second pole to the first, then to the third pole, and finally grab the higher grip on the right wall, which will slide down and open the door, allowing you to progress further in the game.
When you first arrive at the puzzle, the two switches on the ground will only let out a trickle of water – not enough to spin the large wheel in the center. Use the poles at the bottom and left of the main wheel to jump up and to the left.
At the top of the room, you’ll grab onto a handle on the wall. Use that to pause and catch your breath, and then jump off to the right. Hit the first switch on the ceiling with your swords and drop all the way to the ground.
Stand on the left floor switch so the water wheel turns 90° counterclockwise – the poles will be at the bottom and the right. Use the poles to swing up to the top of the room again – this time, there’s no handle to grab onto, though, so you’ll have to jump straight up off of the pole.
Back on the ground, stand on the right switch. Watch the pole sticking out of the gears to the right. Let the gear lift that to the top, and then step off. Head back to the left switch, and stand on it to return the poles on the main water wheel to the bottom and right positions – spinning to the left doesn’t affect the gears.
Use the poles to swing across and up to the right. When you manage to grab the handle in the top right corner of the room, you’ll open the door that leads out and into the Hyrcanian Forest.
Want to discover the secret trick to mastering the water wheel puzzle in Prince of Persia
The secret to mastering the Water Wheel Puzzle in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown lies in understanding the dual mechanisms that control the water flow and timing your interactions with the switches perfectly. By triggering these mechanisms both separately and together, you can manipulate the water wheel to open the door leading to the Hyrcanian Forest-an essential step to advance in the game. Watching a detailed walkthrough or tutorial can reveal the subtle sequence needed to solve this tricky puzzle without frustration.
What is the key sequence to trigger both water mechanisms in the puzzle
The key sequence to trigger both water mechanisms in the Water Wheel Puzzle involves activating each mechanism separately and then together at the perfect water level. First, interact with the water valve and click it once, then hover over it to monitor the water level until it reaches the “Perfect Water Level,” then click again to stop the flow. Next, switch to the temperature valve and click it immediately, keeping an eye on it until it also reaches its perfect level. It’s important not to click the temperature valve again as it will shut off automatically. Once both mechanisms are at their perfect levels, the water wheel will stop dropping and the puzzle will be solved, allowing progress.
