How to Beat Alauddin: Full Strategy Guide
Nov 10, 2026
Alauddin rewards a calm thief more than a fast one. These habits take you from the Market Rooftops all the way to the Serpent Vizier.
1. Master the double jump and wall jump
Press jump again in mid-air for a second jump. Touch a wall while falling and tap jump to bounce off it; alternating walls lets you climb narrow shafts like the Bazaar Heights zigzag.
2. Stomp, slash, then slide
Landing on an enemy's head deals heavy damage and bounces you back up. The third hit of a sword combo hits twice as hard. On slopes, hold down to slide: it flattens anything in your path.
3. Roll under blades
In the Cavern of Echoes the swinging blades sweep low. Roll (L or Shift) through them, since rolling also dodges most enemy contact.
4. Smash everything
Pots and market racks hide gems, apples, hearts and gift boxes. Gifts can contain an extra life or a magic shield. Every 100 gems is another life.
5. Hunt the golden scarabs
Each level hides a few scarabs, often up a rope or above a spring cushion. Collect all of them to earn an extra life when you finish the level, plus a better grade.
6. Save Nazim's blast for emergencies
From the Carpet Escape onward, lamp tokens power Nazim's djinn blast (E): it damages everything on screen, clears projectiles and gives a brief shield. Keep one for the boss.
7. Beating the Serpent Vizier
Dodge sideways when the red warning ring appears, then slash the serpent's head while it rests on the ground. Throw apples at its head when it hovers. It speeds up at two-thirds and one-third health.