How to Defeat the Parade Master in Lies of P

At this point, you’re probably still a bit inexperienced in combat and wondering how to defeat the Parade Master in Lies of P. Parade Master, or rather the creepy giant puppet with a cage on his back, will be one of the first enemies you’ll have to face in the game. So we recommend you be on the lookout for him in the area of Krat Central Station. But don’t panic. His appearance is much more striking than his combat level. We are sure that with this guide, you can defeat him.

Parade Master Boss Guide in Lies of P

Phase 1

To defeat on Parade Master, forget about melee. You must take a quick stance and always stay away from him. In the first combat phase, Parade Master uses 4 types of blows. One that will go straight to your belly, you can use a bait for this hit. This is your golden opportunity. Then, Parade Master in Lies of P will attack you with one hand and both hands. Speed is your best ally here, as Parade Master doesn’t leave many gaps to attack. A good tip is to dodge his drop when you hit him or wait for him to do so to maximize damage.

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How to Block and Parry in Lies of P

The last hit of Parade Master in Lies of P will be aimed at the ground after having performed a jump. This hit will generate a shockwave that will lower your health levels if you are too close to Parade Master. The best option is to block his blows and counter-attack once he executes them. This will be your chance to unbalance and hit him with mass from behind or the sides.

Phase 2

If you took our advice and dealt with the belly slam in phase one, you should enter this phase primarily intact or at least with plenty of healing items to spare. Here’s the key to success: now, stay close to Parade Master in Lies of P and pay attention to his attacks. Everything he does is telegraphed, so you’ll have no trouble dodging his blows if you stay close. Watch for the occasional belly slam; when it happens, it’s your green light to unleash attacks.

Be warned that in the second phase, Parade Master gains even more strength and uses a charge attack that can end your life. On his back, Parade Master has a cage. In the second phase, he will break it and use it as a weapon. It’ll swing around the cage forwards and backward. Parade Master in Lies of P will swing the cage until it gains strength and throw it at you like a bomb. If this blow hits you, your health level will drop faster than before.

If you want a tip for this second phase, don’t try to block everything. If you take too long or are too impulsive, you may end up dazed and lose your balance. And this will not help us to take care of your standard of living. 

Lies of P is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.