Lies of P

Hey there! So you're diving into Lies of P and want to make sure you don't miss a thing, huh? Awesome! This guide is designed to be your trusty companion, helping you get through the game, snag all those missable items, and even guide you towards different endings. Think of me as that experienced friend standing next to you, pointing out all the secrets.

I've structured this guide to follow the game's own chapter divisions, the ones you see when you select a Stargazer. Each chapter covers the main path you need to take, plus any side paths or detours you'll need to explore to complete quests and grab those easily missed items. I've even included notes to help you achieve the other endings, though the main walkthrough is geared towards the 'Lies of P' ending.

To make things super clear, I've used some color-coding and formatting:

• Bold Red Text: This highlights bosses, nasty NPCs trying to ruin your day, and any tough enemies that drop something really important. Keep an eye out for these!
• Bright Blue Text: This marks Stargazers, your checkpoints and fast travel points.
• Subdued Blue Text: These are the items you'll be picking up.
• WARNING Statements (in bold pink): If there's a big decision coming up that could affect your ending or lead you down a different path, I'll give you a heads-up here. Pay close attention to these!
• _Pink Text_: Notes about choices that affect alternative endings will be in this color.

To give you a taste of how it works, here’s a peek at what you’ll find in the Krat City Hall chapter:

@Krat City Hall

1. You'll start by following the street to a fountain. Hang a left into the alley.
2. Press the button you find to open up a shortcut – super handy for later!
3. Keep going up the steps past the fountain.
4. Before heading into the main entrance, check near the tree on the left. You'll find Krat News Issue 1124.
5. Now, head to the opposite side of the entrance.
6. Get ready to fight the Brawler Puppet.
7. After that scrap, check near the tree on the right side of the entrance. Grab the Broken Baby Puppet.
8. Time to enter the city hall. Look for a chest on the left side – inside, you'll snag the Puppet Destroyer's Amulet.
9. Note: Keep an eye out for a basin right before most major boss fights. You can spend a Star Fragment there to summon a Specter. These guys are lifesavers and will help you take down tough bosses.
10. Open the door ahead to enter the courtyard.
11. Prepare yourself, because you'll need to defeat the Scrapped Watchman. After the fight, you'll get the Overcharged Storage Battery, Broken Hero's Ergo, a Core, Quartz, and the Small Wooden Officer Puppet.
12. Finally, repair the Stargazer here to save your progress.

@Krat City Hall Courtyard

1. Once you're in the courtyard, investigate the

Hey there, P! Let's talk about some general tips that'll make your journey through Krat a whole lot smoother. These aren't tied to any specific boss or area, but they're game-changing for survival.

You cannot i-frame Fury Attacks

First off, you'll notice some enemies have these super dangerous attacks where they glow red as they charge up. These are called Fury Attacks, and here's the kicker: your dodge roll's invincibility frames (i-frames) won't save you from them. Absolutely zero. Your only options are to either pull off a perfect guard or get out of the way entirely. Sometimes just running in the opposite direction is enough, but be warned – some of these attacks leave you no choice but to nail that perfect guard. Keep an eye out for an amulet that can actually give you i-frames against Fury Attacks; it might be worth considering if you're really struggling.

You can weaken some enemies with perfect guard

Here's a neat trick: when you successfully perform a perfect guard on an enemy, you'll see their weapon briefly glow red. If you keep up the pressure with perfect guards, you can actually break their weapon! This is huge because it drastically cuts down the damage they can deal. While it might not be a big deal for the regular grunts you face, it's absolutely vital for making some of the tougher mini-bosses actually manageable. Think about that jester puppet in Lorenzini Arcade – breaking its weapon makes that fight so much less painful.

Guarding is almost as good as perfect guarding

Don't sweat it too much if you can't nail every perfect guard. Regular guarding is still incredibly effective! Most weapons offer at least 50% damage reduction when you block. Plus, as long as you follow up with an attack right after guarding, you can usually recover all the HP you lost through the Guard Regain mechanic. So, don't be afraid to block, and then counter!

Alright, let's talk about how to actually build your character in Lies of P. Forget just dumping points into stats willy-nilly; there's a real strategy here, and honestly, the P-Organ system is probably where you'll see the biggest gains early on. Think of it as your character's core upgrades, unlocking clutch stuff like more Pulse Cells and even extra Amulet slots.

P-Organ Upgrades First! Seriously, prioritize these. You'll want to grab upgrades that give you more Pulse Cells, increase your Throwable item limit, and anything that boosts your Perfect Guard. These are generally good for any build, but keep an eye out for bonuses that specifically help your chosen playstyle as you go.

Stat Softcaps and Focus

Unlike some other games, the stat softcaps in Lies of P aren't as punishing. A good starting point for most builds is to get Vitality, Motivity, Technique, and Advance all to around 20, and Vigor to about 10. After that, pick one main damage stat (Motivity, Technique, or Advance) and push it towards 40. Don't forget about Capacity, though! You'll want to keep your weight under 60% to maintain your dodge speed, so increase Capacity as you find heavier armor.

• Vitality (HP): Aim for 20, then 40.
• Vigor (Stamina): Start with 10, then push to 20.
• Capacity (Weight, Legion): Increase as needed for armor. No strict softcaps here.
• Motivity: Aim for 20, then 40.
• Technique: Aim for 20, then 40.
• Advance: Aim for 20, then 40.

Embrace Elemental Damage

Elemental damage is super effective in Lies of P, especially if you're going for an Advance build. These builds really shine with split damage weapons that have Advance scaling, and their Fable Arts can even boost elemental damage further. But hey, even if you're not an Advance build, you can still get in on the action. Melee characters can use Special Grindstones or elemental consumables for a temporary boost. If you're rocking an Advance build, weapons like the Flamberge, Fulminis, or Pandemonium offer consistent elemental damage without needing extra buffs.

Throwables Are Your Friend

Don't underestimate throwables! Some of those annoying mini-bosses can be melted away with a good barrage of these. They're powerful and can be tailored to different builds, though Advance builds get a nice edge here too. Even if you're focused on melee, unloading all your throwables on a tough enemy can give you a significant burst of damage and make a fight much easier.