General Suggestions

Learn how to handle Fury Attacks and enemy weapons in Lies of P. Master perfect guards and regular guards to survive the toughest challenges.

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 crucial 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!