Lies of P is a Soulslike set in a Belle Epoque city overrun by murderous puppets, reimagining Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio as a dark action RPG. The perfect guard system rewards aggressive parrying — successfully timing blocks chips away at enemy weapon durability, eventually breaking their weapon and leaving them open for a Fatal Attack. The weapon assembly system lets you mix and match blades and handles from any two weapons, creating hybrid combinations with mixed movesets and scaling. The lie/truth moral choice system across dozens of NPC encounters determines which of three endings you receive. Lies of P stands alongside Elden Ring and Bloodborne as one of the best non-FromSoftware Soulslikes.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Krat Central Station
Key resources: Parade Master Ergo (boss currency), basic weapon blueprints, introduction to combat systems Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Electric Coil Stick upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hotel Krat
Key resources: Level up, weapon assembly, P-Organ upgrades, NPC quests, jukebox records Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Electric Coil Stick upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Estella Opera House
Key resources: King of Puppets Ergo, unique weapon materials, story revelations Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Electric Coil Stick upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lorenzini Arcade
Key resources: Stalker enemy loot, Quartz for P-Organ, optional boss rewards Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Puppet Ripper max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Arche Abbey
Key resources: Final boss Ergo, ending determination, Proof of Humanity weapon, NG+ access Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Puppet Ripper max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Krat Central Station — Hotel Krat)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Electric Coil Stick once accessible
Mid Game (Estella Opera House)
- Push Electric Coil Stick to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Puppet Ripper
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Lorenzini Arcade — Arche Abbey)
- Max out Puppet Ripper — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Estella Opera House farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Perfect Guard is more important than dodging. Most boss combos have 3-5 hit chains designed for parry timing. Each successful Perfect Guard chips weapon durability, eventually breaking it for a massive Fatal Attack opening.
- Farm Estella Opera House during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
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- Lies of P Combat Guide
- Lies of P Boss Guide
- Lies of P Maps & Locations
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