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.
Your choice of weapons defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppet Ripper | S | Dexterity Build | A technique-scaling weapon with a serrated blade that deals extra damage to puppet-type enemies. |
| Electric Coil Stick | A | Dexterity Build | A technique weapon that deals electric damage, exploiting the weakness of puppet-type enemies (the majority of enemies in the game). |
| Etiquette | A | Balanced Build | A rapier with balanced Motivity/Technique scaling and a fast thrusting moveset. |
| Two Dragons Sword | B | Strength Build | A heavy greatsword with Motivity scaling and wide sweeping attacks. |
| Proof of Humanity | B | Balanced Build | An endgame weapon obtained through the true ending path. |
S-Tier: Puppet Ripper
A technique-scaling weapon with a serrated blade that deals extra damage to puppet-type enemies. The blade can be combined with various handles for different playstyles. The Puppet Ripper's charged attack rips into enemies for multi-hit damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Dexterity Build |
| Key Mechanic | perfect guard |
| Recommended Role | Dexterity Build |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Puppet Ripper: Pairs naturally with Dexterity Build thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Electric Coil Stick
A technique weapon that deals electric damage, exploiting the weakness of puppet-type enemies (the majority of enemies in the game). Fast attack speed builds stagger quickly. One of the best weapons for the first playthrough due to its effectiveness against most enemies.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Dexterity Build |
| Key Mechanic | weapon assembly |
| Recommended Role | Strength Build |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Electric Coil Stick: Pairs naturally with Strength Build thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Etiquette
A rapier with balanced Motivity/Technique scaling and a fast thrusting moveset. The weapon art is a powerful lunging thrust that covers distance. Etiquette is the safest weapon due to its minimal commitment per attack, allowing quick recovery for Perfect Guards.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Balanced Build |
| Key Mechanic | legion arm abilities |
| Recommended Role | Motivity/Technique Hybrid |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Etiquette: Pairs naturally with Motivity/Technique Hybrid thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Two Dragons Sword
A heavy greatsword with Motivity scaling and wide sweeping attacks. The charged R2 deals massive damage in a large arc. Best against groups of enemies and bosses with large windows between attacks. Found in the mid-game.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Strength Build |
| Key Mechanic | P-Organ upgrades |
| Recommended Role | Legion Arm Focus |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Two Dragons Sword: Pairs naturally with Legion Arm Focus thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Proof of Humanity
An endgame weapon obtained through the true ending path. It has excellent scaling and unique moveset. The weapon represents Pinocchio's transformation and deals extra damage to final-act enemies. It's the reward for a lie-heavy playthrough.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Balanced Build |
| Key Mechanic | lie/truth system |
| Recommended Role | Balanced Build |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Proof of Humanity: Pairs naturally with Balanced Build thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Weapons Progression Path
The order you should acquire weapons as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Krat Central Station
- Electric Coil Stick → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Etiquette → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Puppet Ripper → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Weapons Tips
- Always upgrade your primary weapon before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your weapons to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- 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.
- Check our tier list for how weapons rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Lies of P Guides
- Lies of P Lies of P Overview
- Lies of P Best Builds
- Lies of P Tier List
- Lies of P Walkthrough
- Lies of P Beginner's Guide
- Lies of P Tips & Tricks
- Lies of P Combat Guide
- Lies of P Boss Guide
- Lies of P Maps & Locations
- Lies of P Crafting Guide
- Lies of P Classes & Characters
Similar Games
If you enjoy Lies of P, check out these related guides:
- Helldivers 2 Weapons Guide — action game with similar mechanics
- Black Myth: Wukong Weapons Guide — action game with similar mechanics
- Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Guide — action game with similar mechanics
