The first boss that players face in Lies of P is the Parade Master. While it may be the initial boss, there is nothing easy about it. The puppet can be ruthless if players are too casual in their approach. After defeating the Parade Master, players can reach Hotel Krat and begin their adventure properly.
As the story goes on, the situation in Krat becomes worse, and it affects everything, including the puppets. When players travel through Krat Central Station and its surroundings for the second time, they will receive an emergency transmission that Hotel Krat is under attack. As they head toward the location, they will find that the Parade Master has arisen again. It has been corrupted, and Lies of P players must vanquish it yet again.
How To Beat The Corrupted Parade Master
The Corrupted Parade Master has almost the same moves as the first time players fought it. However, the preparation for this fight is a bit different. Players need to check the following things before they trigger the fight:
- Equip Flame Grindstone.
- Fire Abrasives to increase damage.
- Add Thermites and Special Purification Ampoules to the belt.
- Upgrade the weapon as much as possible.
One of the things that players will notice when they fight the Corrupted Parade Master is that it will summon minions. They don't have high HP, so players can easily kill them. Another major difference between the first boss and the Corrupted Parade Master is that the latter's left arm can inflict Decay status.
If players get hit too many times, the Decay bar will fill completely, and they will start to lose health. This is where the Attribute Purification Ampoule will come in handy. It will cure the status ailment, so players will have one less thing to worry about.
The Corrupted Parade Master's Fury Attack involves shoving its left arm straight at the players. It will also jump and fall on the ground, but don't approach it head-on, as it will start flailing its arms. It is better to run and attack from the back.
When it raises its club, it will rush toward the players to perform a sweeping attack. This can be avoided by dodging, and it can prove to be a great opportunity to land a hit.
The Corrupted Parade Master twists its upper body, causing the arms to change their position. It will then charge toward the players and attempt a swing, which may be followed up by two further moves, the last one being a Fury Attack. The Corrupted Parade Master also has a grab attack, which it will execute if players get too close to it.
It will take some time to learn the patterns, so don't shy away from reattempting the boss fight. Whenever a window opens up, rush in, land a few hits, and retreat. It is recommended to use the Flame Grindstone, as it will significantly increase the damage. If there is enough distance between players and the enemy, use a throwing item like Thermite to chip off some of the health.
Rewards
Once players defeat the Corrupted Parade Master, they will receive:
- Full Moonstone
- Quartz
Lies of P is available on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.