Lies of P: Overture

Hey there, P! Before you dive headfirst into Krat, let's go over a few general combat tips that'll make your journey a whole lot smoother. These aren't tied to any specific mission, but knowing them will save you a ton of trouble.

You cannot i-frame Fury Attacks

You'll notice some enemies have these nasty special attacks where they glow red as they're winding up. Don't even think about trying to dodge through these – your invincibility frames (i-frames) on the dodge roll won't work. Your only options are to either nail a perfect guard or get out of the way. Sometimes just running in the opposite direction is enough, but be prepared to perfect guard others. There's an amulet later on that can help with this, so keep an eye out if Fury Attacks are giving you a hard time.

You can weaken some enemies with perfect guard

Here's a neat trick: when you successfully perfect guard an enemy's attack, their weapon will glow red for a bit. If you keep landing perfect guards on them, you can actually break their weapon! This is huge because it drastically cuts down the damage they deal. It's not a big deal for the regular grunts, but it's a lifesaver for some of the tougher mini-bosses, like that creepy jester puppet you'll find in Lorenzini Arcade.

Guarding is almost as good as perfect guarding

Don't sweat it if you can't nail a perfect guard every single time. Regular guarding is still super effective! Most weapons will block at least 50% of incoming damage. Plus, if you attack right after guarding, you can usually recover all the HP you lost using the Guard Regain mechanic. So, don't be afraid to block – it's a solid defensive option.

Hey there! Ready to dive into optimizing your character in Lies of P: Overture? This section is all about helping you make smart choices with your P-Organ upgrades and stats so you can tackle whatever the game throws at you. Let's get you set up right!

P-Organ Upgrades are Key

Honestly, don't sleep on the P-Organ system. It's way more important than just raw stats. A lot of your core mechanics, like how many Pulse Cells you can carry, how many Amulet slots you have, and even some dodge abilities, are tied to these upgrades. So, make prioritizing them your first move. When you're choosing the smaller bonuses, look for things like Pulse Cell Recovery, increasing your Throwable item limit, and anything that boosts your perfect guard. These are generally solid choices, but remember, the best picks can also depend on the specific build you're going for.

Understanding Stat Softcaps

Unlike some other Souls-like games, the stat softcaps in Lies of P: Overture aren't super punishing. My general advice? Unless you have a very specific plan from the get-go, aim to get your Vitality, Motivity, Technique, and Advance stats up to 20. For Vigor, hitting 10 is a good starting point. After that, pick one main damage stat (Motivity, Technique, or Advance) and pump it up to 40. While you're doing this, keep an eye on your Capacity stat. You'll want to increase this as needed to stay under the 60% weight ratio, especially once you start finding better armor.

• Vitality (HP): Aim for 20, then 40.
• Vigor (Stamina): Start with 10, then aim for 20.
• Capacity (Weight, Legion): This one doesn't have strict softcaps. Just increase it as you equip heavier armor to maintain your weight ratio.
• Motivity: Aim for 20, then 40.
• Technique: Aim for 20, then 40.
• Advance: Aim for 20, then 40.

Embrace Elemental Damage

Elemental damage is incredibly potent in this game, and builds focused on the Advance stat get a big leg up here. This is because Advance scales with the elemental damage on split-damage weapons, and many of these weapons have buffs that crank up elemental damage even further. But hey, even if you're not going full Advance, everyone can use elemental damage. Melee-focused characters can use Special Grindstones or elemental consumables to get a temporary elemental buff. If you're running an Advance build, weapons like the Flamberge, Fulminis, or Pandemonium offer consistent, built-in elemental damage.

Don't Forget About Throwables!

Seriously, throwables are your best friend for dealing with those particularly annoying enemies or mini-bosses. Sometimes you just want to melt them down, right? Well, you can! Throwables are super effective and come in varieties that suit different builds. Again, Advance builds shine here, but any build can get a significant burst of damage by unloading their entire throwable inventory on a tough enemy or boss.

Walkthrough:

1. Investigate the lamp to get Monad's Lamp.
2. Open the door to the next train car.
3. Investigate the workbench and choose a combat style. (Note: This choice has no lasting effect on your character, and starter weapons can be purchased later.)
4. Open the door to exit the train.
5. Cross the platform in Krat Central Station and go through the large double doors.
6. Walk up to the bronze statue to obtain Pulse Cell x3.
7. Go up the steps behind the statue and turn right through a doorway.
8. Continue up the steps to the second floor balcony.
9. Search the floor of the gift shop to obtain Passenger's Note.
10. Continue along the balcony until you can return to the first floor.
11. Press the button to open the shortcut.
12. Warning: You will not be able to sneak up on the large puppet. Consider a running R2 attack to start the fight.
13. Defeat the Police Baton Puppet to get the Krat Central Station Main Entrance Key and Workshop Union Lightweight Frame.
14. Go through the shortcut door and up the steps.
15. Open the door to exit onto the plaza.
16. Repair the Stargazer.
17. Clear out the enemies in the plaza.
18. Search in front of a door on the left past the statue of Valentinus to obtain Krat Times Issue 183.
19. Continue down the steps.
20. Follow the cliff until Gemini comments on Hotel Krat.
21. Turn around and go left up the street. (Note: Consider throwing a Sawtoothed Wheel to pull the dog; other enemies will follow.)
22. Turn left and go up the steps to the bridge.
23. Press the button to open the shortcut.
24. Continue across the bridge.
25. Repair the Stargazer.
26. Talk to Wandering Merchant x2 in Cerasani Alley. (Note: Wandering Merchant sells Throwing Cell for 200, Electric Blitz Abrasive for 250, Puppet's Saber for 300, Wintry Rapier for 300, and Greatsword of Fate for 300.)
27. Search the luggage around the corner of the building to obtain Introducing the Parade Puppet!.
28. Rest if needed, then go up the steps.
29. Open the door to the boss arena.
30. Warning: Defeat the Parade Master to get Parade Leader's Ergo and Quartz.
31. Continue forward until you see a non-hostile puppet on the ground between the fountain and the steps.
32. Talk to Crawling Puppet.
33. Continue up the steps to the hotel entrance. (Note: Check the ground near the fountain on the right to find your first Hidden Moonstone.)
34. Knock on the door and choose