Veronique is one of the challenging Stalkers you’ll face in Lies of P: Overture. Unlike previous encounters in the base game, she’s no easy target. Veronique is tough to ambush, and her moves pack a much deadlier punch than any Stalker you’ve dealt with so far.
Here’s a guide to help you dodge her heavy hits, interrupt her aggression, and overcome her fierce attacks. We’ll provide strategies to turn this fight into a more manageable scenario.
Veronique’s Attack Patterns
| Attack | Description | Suggested Counters |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Slam | A basic downward swing with her hammer. While its range is limited, she may ignite the hammer’s head to cause an explosion. | Dodge to the side. |
| Three-Hit Overhead Slam Combo | Starts with a backwards swing, followed by two downward strikes. The last hit is especially fierce, requiring a dodge or perfect parry. She can ignite the hammer after the third swing. | Sprint away or parry the sequence. |
| Three-Hit Lunging Combo | A primary combo involving two sweeping lunges followed by a leap. The setup for each lunge takes some time, allowing for easier dodging or parrying. | Dodge away; parrying is possible but riskier. |
| Shoulder Charge Combo | A quicker combo that involves two swings before a shoulder rush and a final hammer strike. | Sprint away to avoid the assault. |
| Flamethrower | She plants her hammer into the ground, using it to spray flames. Though it can reach far, she can’t reposition while using it, so you can circle around her for effective hits. | Dodge to the side and counterattack. |
| Spinning Attack | She spins rapidly before concluding with an upward swing. If you’re too close, you’ll need to parry; at a distance, sprinting away is an option. | Sprint away at medium range; parry when close. |
Inflamed Form
Once Veronique’s health drops to half, her hammer ignites, enhancing her attacks. Here’s what to expect:
| Attack | Description | Suggested Counters |
|---|---|---|
| Inflamed Overhead Slam | In this state, overhead swings can cause an explosive burst upon impact. | Dodge away. |
| Exploding Combo | After losing half her health, Veronique performs a series of attacks that culminate in a powerful spinning strike, creating a large explosion after striking the ground. | Sprint away to maintain distance. |
| Inflamed Lunging Combo | Similar to her earlier lunging attacks, but with greater speed and reach. | Dodge away; parrying is harder now. |
Overall Strategies
Veronique’s strikes are powerful, so it’s typically safer to keep a distance. Many of her attacks expose her to counterattacks, offering you openings. You should aim to dodge rather than parry most strikes, particularly the lunging ones, which she uses to close the gap quickly.
Your best chance to inflict damage is during her flamethrower attack, where you can circle around her to land big hits without getting burned.
Key Takeaways:
- She hits hard, making parrying a risky move.
- She often leaves herself vulnerable after attacks.
- Heavy strikes can disrupt her wind-ups, but not during lunges.
- Focus on dodging while staying close to counterattack when she is vulnerable.
Recommended Arms Against Veronique
Several Legion Arms can help turn the tide in this fight. Cataclysm is effective for disruption and damage. Use it during her pauses or when she’s using flamethrower attacks to set up landmines. A fully charged Fulminis can deliver significant damage and leave her open for follow-up attacks.
However, the Puppet String is the most powerful tool you can bring. It allows you to disrupt nearly all of her attacks, except for her guard stance. With a few Legion Magazines, you can effectively control the encounter and minimize the challenge.
Battle Tactics
Start the fight by charging a Cataclysm shot or enhancing your weapon while keeping a safe distance as Veronique rushes you. Avoid her attacks while remaining close enough to retaliate. If you feel brave, you can try to parry her overhead strikes to land heavy attacks.
Always reset your position to the center of the arena for better mobility. Watch out for her ignited hammer after she misses an overhead swing to avoid getting burned.
Veronique’s Inflamed Form
As the battle progresses and her health decreases, her attacks become more dangerous and may leave fiery ground behind. Pay attention to her overhead swings, especially when she leaps; you can either dodge or, if you’re positioned well, parry them for significant openings.
Using the Puppet String makes this battle easier but can take away from the fun. You can trap her and unleash powerful retaliatory moves with minimal risk.
Keep practicing these strategies, and you will bring Veronique down!
