Lies of P Markiona Boss Fight Guide (Overture DLC)

Master the chaotic two-phase battle against Lies of P’s Overture Markiona with this strategic guide. Survive puppet onslaughts and magic barrages by targeting weaknesses and timing your attacks.

Essential Preparations

Exploit elemental vulnerabilities:

Electric Damage for the puppet
Acid Damage for Markiona
Carry both weapon types or use Abrasives to switch mid-fight

Recommended Loadout:

Throwables like Shot Puts and Thermite for safe stagger damage
Amulets boosting elemental resistance or stamina efficiency

Phase One: Puppet Dominance

The battle begins with the puppet aggressively charging you. Prioritize these actions:

Focus all attacks on the puppet while avoiding Markiona’s ranged spells
Parry its unpredictable combos and tail sweeps after learning their rhythms
Exploit brief openings when Markiona casts spells or swaps positions

After defeating the puppet initially:

Unload Fable Arts and throwables on Markiona during her healing animation
Push her into Phase Two before the puppet fully regenerates

Phase Two: Escalated Threats

Markiona’s golden aura signals enhanced aggression. Key mechanics include:

Golden Assault: Dodge twice per puppet charge, then sidestep the final explosion
New spell combinations with orb sweeps and delayed puppet slams
Golden Defense: Retreat and rebuff during her shield activation

Critical Tip: Parry Markiona’s Golden Charge fury attack for a major stagger opportunity. Beware the puppet’s feigned slow attacks – delay your dodge by three seconds.

Victory Rewards

Markiona’s Key (progress through DLC)
Macabre Puppeteer’s Ergo, exchangeable for:
- Death Talons: Dexterity-focused claw weapon
- Morbid Ambitions Amulet: Boosts basic attacks at higher stamina cost

Important: If Alidoro isn’t at Hotel Krat, locate him later in the DLC to trade your Ergo. Avoid hostile actions.