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[[Image:Red_Sand_Guards.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Red Sand Guard from ''Sands of Time'']]
 
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'''Red Sand Guards''' are one of the enemies in [[The Sands of Time]].
 
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|name = {{PAGENAME}}
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|image = [[Image:Red Sand Guard.jpg|250px]]
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|weapons = Halberd
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|damage = High
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|behavior = Aggressive
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|weakness = [[Dagger of Time]]
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|strength = Moderate
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|special abs = None
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|origin = [[Azad]]
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|species = Human (formerly), [[Sand Creature]]
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|creator = [[Vizier]]
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|affiliation = Vizier
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|locations =
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|game = ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (game)]]''
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'''"Red Sand Guards"''' are a common enemy encountered in ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]''.
These fiends where probably once soldiers of either [[Persia]] or [[Azad]], but have now been transformed via the [[Sands of Time]]. They are dressed in red armor, and carry a large halberd as their weapon. They are strong enemies, as they block most of the [[Prince|Prince's]] attacks, and the slashing wall move is the most effective way to harm them. The Prince encounters these enimies all throughout his journey of redemption.
 
   
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==Official Description==
Later in the game, the Prince will encounter a similar, but even tougher enemy known as [[Blue Sand Guards]].
 
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{{Quote|Not to be confused with their deadlier counterpart, this enemy wears red and has just a single blade on its halberd. This is perhaps the most common Sand Creature in the palace. This particular breed can be sliced and diced in a variety of ways and shouldn't pose too much of a threat. Nonetheless, this creature's lengthy weapon can cause significant damage if it strikes while the Prince is preoccupied with other Sand Creatures. When fighting a variety of enemies at once, seek out and destroy the Sand Creatures with the halberds to make fighting the larger foes more manageable.|Official Booklet Description<ref name="SOTG"/>}}
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==Biography==
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Once soldiers of [[Azad]], these men were transformed by the enchanted [[Sands of Time]]. Dressed in red armor, they wield a large halberd as their weapon. They are the first enemies the [[Prince (Sands of Time)|Prince]] encounters when the [[Hourglass of Time]] is opened.
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==Gameplay==
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===Strategy===
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{{PAGENAME}} are moderately strong enemies. Unlike the [[Sand Servants]], they will block most of the player's attacks. Their most effective move against the player is a double slash that can knock the Prince off his feet. Using the [[Wall Rebound]] is the most effective way to harm them.
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Another way to defeat them is to vault over them and slash with your sword, then follow through with the dagger. The Prince encounters these enemies all throughout his journey of redemption.
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==Damage Taken==
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:''The following is a description of damage taken by the {{PAGENAME}} when fighting the Prince.
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{|border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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!Counterattack
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!Vaulting Attack
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!Wall Rebound Attack
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|-
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|Moderate<ref name="SOTG"/>
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|Moderate<ref name="SOTG"/>
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|High<ref name="SOTG"/>
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|}
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==Trivia==
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*The official strategy guide for ''The Sands of Time'' refers to the {{PAGENAME}} as "Sand Creature W/Halberd".<ref name="SOTG">''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Official Strategy Guide (Signature Series)]], page 18''</ref>
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==Gallery==
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===Screenshots===
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<gallery>
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Sand2.jpg
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</gallery>
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===Concept Art===
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<gallery>
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Popsot-red-sand-guard.jpg|Artwork of a Red Sand Guard
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SandGuard.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{SOT Enemies}}
 
[[Category:Sands of Time Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Sands of Time Enemies]]
 
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[[Category:Sands of Time Canon]]
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[[Category:Sand Creatures]]

Revision as of 05:56, 13 August 2019

"Red Sand Guards" are a common enemy encountered in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Official Description

"Not to be confused with their deadlier counterpart, this enemy wears red and has just a single blade on its halberd. This is perhaps the most common Sand Creature in the palace. This particular breed can be sliced and diced in a variety of ways and shouldn't pose too much of a threat. Nonetheless, this creature's lengthy weapon can cause significant damage if it strikes while the Prince is preoccupied with other Sand Creatures. When fighting a variety of enemies at once, seek out and destroy the Sand Creatures with the halberds to make fighting the larger foes more manageable."
—Official Booklet Description[1]

Biography

Once soldiers of Azad, these men were transformed by the enchanted Sands of Time. Dressed in red armor, they wield a large halberd as their weapon. They are the first enemies the Prince encounters when the Hourglass of Time is opened.

Gameplay

Strategy

Red Sand Guards are moderately strong enemies. Unlike the Sand Servants, they will block most of the player's attacks. Their most effective move against the player is a double slash that can knock the Prince off his feet. Using the Wall Rebound is the most effective way to harm them.

Another way to defeat them is to vault over them and slash with your sword, then follow through with the dagger. The Prince encounters these enemies all throughout his journey of redemption.

Damage Taken

The following is a description of damage taken by the Red Sand Guards when fighting the Prince.
Counterattack Vaulting Attack Wall Rebound Attack
Moderate[1] Moderate[1] High[1]

Trivia

  • The official strategy guide for The Sands of Time refers to the Red Sand Guards as "Sand Creature W/Halberd".[1]

Gallery

Screenshots

Concept Art

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Official Strategy Guide (Signature Series), page 18