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Browse all Lies of P Lies of P Overture Markiona boss guide: This two-phase fight throws both her puppet and powerful magic attacks at you, making it one of the toughest battles in the DLC. Here's how to beat both phases without getting shredded.

What to Bring Before the Fight

Markiona and her puppet have separate weaknesses, so a single weapon won’t be enough.

• Use electricity against the puppet
• Use acid against Markiona
• Switch weapons mid-fight or carry Abrasives for both types

Recommended weapons include:

• Electric Coil Stick with a long handle
• Acidic Crystal Spear
• Pandemonium Legion Arm if you need ranged support

Helpful amulets:

• Puppet Destroyer's Amulet
• Recharging Amulet
• Conquering Amulet
• Carcass Butcher's Amulet (for the puppet)

Don't forget consumables. Shot Puts, Thermite, and Saw Blades offer quick stagger and let you stay at a safe distance.

Phase One: Dealing With the Puppet

The battle always begins the same way. The puppet charges you immediately.

• Step forward, stop moving, and parry the red-charged Rush attack

Once that happens:

• Focus damage on the puppet
• Only attack Markiona when she stands still or casts from range
• Be cautious of Switch attacks where they instantly swap places

The puppet has rapid combos, unpredictable timings, and tail sweeps. Most can be parried or dodged once you understand the rhythm.

When the puppet is downed, Markiona staggers and attempts to heal it.

• Take advantage of this moment to unleash Fable Arts, fire, or any other tools you've been saving
• Aim to push her into Phase Two before the puppet fully heals

Phase Two: Everything Gets Worse

Markiona shines gold and the puppet returns even more aggressive than before.

• She starts with Golden Assault, a three-hit charge from the puppet with explosions
• Dodge twice per hit and sidestep the final explosion
• Attack her during the lengthy cooldown after this move

This phase mixes her orb magic with more puppet attacks.

• Orb combos now feature extra sweeps
• Orb spins are sometimes followed by puppet jump slams
• Her Golden Defense attack should be avoided entirely... use the time to heal or apply buffs

She also performs a dangerous move called Golden Charge. It ends with a Fury Attack that you can parry to stagger her.

• If you successfully parry, go in for Critical Damage and follow-up combos

The puppet may also fake a slow wind-up into a delayed slam. Watch for it, wait three seconds, then parry or dodge hard.

Use your throwables to wear her down safely when she begins using wide-area moves.

What You Get for Winning

Defeating Markiona rewards you with:

• Markiona’s Key to continue through the DLC
• Macabre Puppeteer's Ergo, which can be exchanged for:
• Death Talons (a fast claw weapon with high Dexterity scaling)
• Morbid Ambitions Amulet (boosts normal attack damage but costs more stamina)

Note: If Alidoro is missing from Hotel Krat, you’ll need to find him further into the DLC. Do not engage him before trading the Ergo.

Final Blurb

This fight is long, chaotic, and full of tricks. Understanding the puppet’s attack patterns is essential, but the real challenge begins once Markiona enters Phase Two.

Be patient, play smart, and only attack when it’s safe. Burn through throwables if needed... she’s earned it.

FAQ

Q: Is Markiona a duo boss fight?

Yes, you fight both Markiona and her puppet simultaneously throughout the entire battle.

Q: What is Markiona weak to?

She is vulnerable to acid, while her puppet is weak to electricity.

Q: When does Phase Two begin?

After the puppet is defeated once and starts regenerating, Phase Two begins shortly after.

Q: Can you interrupt the puppet's healing?

No, but you can deal heavy damage to Markiona while she is healing it.

Q: What’s the safest time to attack in Phase Two?

Right after Golden Assault finishes or during pauses in her orb combos.

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