Conquering the Markiona Puppeteer: Completing Lies of P's Challenge

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In Lies of P: Overture, while Markiona, the Puppeteer, isn’t your first boss, she’s likely the first one to really challenge you. Facing her and her puppet will force you to master every game mechanic before you fully immerse yourself in this new world.

Taking on Markiona isn’t as straightforward as just defeating her puppet and then going after her. You’ll need to juggle your focus on both bosses, learning to block, evade, and predict their attacks. Successfully managing this fight will involve gathering materials, consulting guides, and devising a solid strategy for your win.

Markiona, the Puppeteer of Death: Her Attacks

When the battle begins, Markiona always leads with a Rush attack, a move you must learn to counter effectively. Evidence of her attacks can be seen from her puppet’s signals, so staying alert is crucial.

Attacks Overview:

Rush: This kick-off move has the puppet charge at you with a red flash. Stay still, parry at the right moment, and counter afterwards.
Short Rush: A shorter variation that sets up additional attacks. Parry the first hit, dodge through the following moves, and be prepared to counter.
Defensive Whirlwind: This attack requires a well-timed dodge. Move away as the puppet spins to avoid damage.
Sky Strike: Watch the puppet closely; replace dodging with a well-timed parry.
Various orb-related moves are especially important to note, as they evolve in her second phase. Pay close attention to these modifications to adapt your strategy.

Markiona has a dual-fight style: managing both her and her puppet can significantly affect your strategy. After battling until her puppet is down, Markiona becomes more aggressive, requiring you to focus on her.

How to Defeat Markiona, the Puppeteer of Death

Preparation is key. Before you confront her, gather items that can help distance you from her attacks. Some useful items include Thermite, Pulse Cells, Shot Puts, and Saw Blades.

Phase One: Tactics

Start by mastering the timing of her first Rush attack.
Balance your focus between Markiona and her puppet, damaging both when opportunities arise.
Keep your Fable Charges ready for when her puppet is defeated.

Phase Two: Transition and Tactics
As the fight shifts, timing becomes more crucial. Don’t run away immediately; instead, land a few hits before backing off to manage her counterattacks.

In this phase, her new attacks will require constant movement. Be patient and throw items to maximize your damage output when she becomes vulnerable. When a Critical Hit opportunity arises, follow through with powerful strikes.

You’ll also face various golden attacks in Phase Two. Stay cautious around her Golden Defense and focus on other attacks where she has cooldowns, using that time to heal or readjust your strategy.

By staying calm and waiting for the right moments, you will eventually defeat Markiona. After winning, you’ll receive Markiona’s Key and the coveted Macabre Puppeteer’s Ergo.

Use the Ergo wisely with Alidoro to get powerful rewards like Death Talons, or the Morbid Ambitions Amulet, which boosts your damage but consumes more stamina.

If you rushed into the DLC after Chapter Nine, remember to venture further before cashing in your Ergo with Alidoro.

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