Lies of P: How to Perfect Guard

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that Lies of P has taken the combat system to new heights, reminding me of the good old days of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The Perfect Guard mechanic is a refreshing twist on the Parry or Deflect systems we’ve seen in other games, and it’s a challenge that I relish.

The combat system in Pinocchio’s deceitful facade is intricately designed. In any given instance, Pinocchio has the ability to block, evade, assault, perform a charged attack, employ Fable Arts, toss an object, activate their Legion Arm abilities, and undoubtedly Perfect Guard.

In the game ‘Lies of P‘, the Perfect Guard mechanism can be compared to the Parry or Deflect system in ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice‘. While other games also have similar perfect guard mechanisms, this one seems particularly akin to Sekiro’s. However, it’s essential to understand that there are differences between the two systems, and Soulslike players may encounter some nuances unless they’re aware of them. Here’s an explanation on how Perfect Guards function in ‘Lies of P‘ to help you navigate these differences more easily.

Perfect Guard Overview

How to Execute It Properly

In the game Lies of P, a Perfect Guard is performed when you press the ‘Block’ button simultaneously with an enemy’s attack. You’ll successfully execute a Perfect Guard if you notice a distinct difference in appearance between the bright red effect and sparks from the two weapons clashing, as compared to the usual Block reaction.

In the video above (against King’s Flame Fuoco), you can observe numerous advantages of executing a Perfect Guard, which encourages players to strive for this technique instead of a regular block or dodge. Nonetheless, the opportunity to perform a Perfect Guard is rather slim, and many enemies are cunning enough to feign their attacks, making it more challenging compared to other games in the Soulslike genre. In simpler terms, mastering the Perfect Guard requires practice due to its narrow execution window and deceptive enemy tactics.

Fury Attacks

The Only Direct ‘Counter’ To Them is a Perfect Guard

In most cases, the best ways to respond to Fury Attacks are either by performing a Perfect Guard or by swiftly retreating, as neither blocking nor dodging will work effectively with these attacks.

Gladly, adversaries seldom possess more than one or two Fury Attacks, and the perfect timing for shielding these is consistently identical across opponents. Yet, let me emphasize that this decision carries a substantial risk-reward, as a misjudged Perfect Guard could result in a swift depletion of a significant portion, if not all, of your health.

Chip Damage & Guard Regain

Not Affected By Perfect Guards

As a gamer, when I flawlessly guard an attack, I don’t sustain any hit points reduction – quite unlike a typical block where I might take chip damage, lose some stamina, and need time to regain my guard.

Even though it will decrease your stamina to some extent, the perfect guards won’t offer an overwhelming advantage, but they do provide a unique defense mechanism that enables you to withstand attacks from massive robots like the Puppets of the Future, which are significantly larger than you.

Breaking Enemy Weapons

Defense So Good The Enemy’s Weapon Breaks

As you advance in the game and consistently block attacks with a Perfect Guard, you might observe that certain enemies’ weapons crack or shatter following several successful Perfect Guards. Keep in mind that not every enemy has a breakable weapon; some are stronger than others. However, if after a Perfect Guard, an enemy’s weapon seems to be glowing faintly, as if heated, it’s most likely vulnerable and can be broken.

Staggered Enemies & Fatal Attacks

Essentially Stance Breaking & Riposting

In summary, Perfect Guarding is one of the main techniques to make enemies ‘Staggered’. Persistently using Perfect Guard will fill an unseen meter the enemy possesses. Once this meter is full, their health bar will have a white glow. Following this, striking the enemy with a Charged Heavy Attack will leave them susceptible to receiving a Fatal Attack.

In the game, the manual indicates that Fable Arts may lead to a Critical Strike, yet the outcome appears to differ based on the specific Fable Art being used.

How To Reliably Perfect Guard

There Actually is a ‘Trick’ to it

As a gamer, I often find myself pondering why others seem to nail Perfect Guards so consistently while I only manage it sporadically. To set the record straight, let me tell you that the window for a Perfect Guard in Lies of P is incredibly narrow, perhaps even tighter than Deflecting in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It’s like trying to catch a fleeting shadow with your bare hands!

In essence, when dealing with enemies in Lies of P, it’s usually wise to press the ‘Block’ button just as the enemy starts its swing, not during or after the attack connects. This is because most enemy attacks have lengthy windups but brief actual attack animations. If you attempt to respond during the attack itself, you might miss the Perfect Guard window quite frequently. However, it’s important to note that this rule isn’t absolute for every attack in the game, but it does apply to a significant number of them.

2024-11-01 19:26