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Lies of P: learning to parry without losing your mind

Perfect guards are the heart of Lies of P. A step-by-step way to learn them.

6 min read · editorial desk · 21 May 2026

  1. I

    Start with guarding, not perfect guarding

    A normal guard turns damage into recoverable "guard regain". Hit back quickly after guarding to recover health. Learn this before chasing perfect timing.

  2. II

    Learn one enemy's rhythm at a time

    Pick a common enemy in an early chapter and practise perfect guards against only that attack pattern. Timing transfers better than you expect.

  3. III

    Watch for the red glow

    Fury attacks glow red and cannot be blocked normally. Dodge them, or perfect guard them for a big stagger once you are confident.

  4. IV

    Use the Legion Arm

    Ranged and shield arms buy breathing room. The shield arm in particular makes boss practice far less punishing.

  5. V

    Accept the death count

    Every death against a boss is information. Watch one phase at a time, and leave to upgrade if you stop learning anything new.