Overview of the Anguished Guardian Fight
The Anguished Guardian is one of the more intimidating bosses in Lies of P Overture, but with the right setup and knowledge, it's a manageable encounter. This boss features two distinct weak points and a multi-phase fight that punishes poor positioning but rewards patience and precision. If you're struggling to clear this encounter in the DLC, this guide will walk you through every key strategy to secure a win.
Where to Hit: Identifying Weak Spots
The Guardian has two specific areas where you should focus your attacks: its horned head and crystal-covered hands. These aren’t typical damage multipliers — they respond to the number of hits rather than raw power. That means rapid strikes or charged blows from specific weapons can stagger or break these parts, opening the boss up to critical damage opportunities.
The Icarus Legion Arm, newly introduced in the Overture DLC, can be especially effective. If you fully charge the Icarus Arm attack and aim it at the crystals, you can destroy them in a single hit. This disables some of the Guardian's more threatening moves and creates windows for heavy combos.
Use Fire-Based Damage for an Edge
Bringing fire-type damage into the battle is strongly recommended. The Anguished Guardian has a clear vulnerability to fire, and lighting it ablaze will cause steady burn damage over time — effectively reducing its health while you stay focused on dodging and surviving.
Fire-based throwables, fire-infused weapons, or consumables that grant fire damage should all be part of your loadout. If you’re using a fire-enhanced blade or throwing fire bombs, the goal is to keep the boss in a burning state as long as possible for consistent passive damage.
First Phase Breakdown
The opening phase of the fight is slower and easier to read. Summoning the Specter companion can help tremendously during this phase by drawing aggro away from you, letting you line up safer attacks.
Watch for when the boss glows red — this signals a powerful slam that hits directly in front. To avoid it, you should either dodge-roll at the exact right moment or move laterally to its side. Getting behind or beside it during these red-glow attacks usually means avoiding damage altogether and getting a few hits in safely.
Second Phase Shift: Beam Attacks and Aggression
Once you trigger the second phase, the Anguished Guardian becomes more aggressive and introduces beam-based attacks. These beams fire in both horizontal sweeps and straight lines, usually starting each second phase attempt with one.
To survive this, you have two options:
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Dodge-roll into the beam's direction (towards the origin), which gives you more invincibility frames
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Move to the boss’s side, ideally near the face, where the beams won’t hit you at all
Mastering this mechanic is essential. The beams are punishing and fast, but very predictable.
Spear Swings and Area Attacks
The boss begins incorporating charged spear attacks in its second phase, which can either slam the ground or sweep across wide arcs. If you’re far, run and reposition. If you’re close, you'll need to learn the dodge-timing windows. These hits can be lethal, but dodging at the correct frame will avoid all damage and put you in a position to counter.
It’s crucial to stay out of the Guardian’s frontal cone during these sequences. Most of its strongest moves aim forward, so flanking remains your best tactic throughout.
Best Weapons and Tools to Bring
If you have the Two Dragons Sword, you’ll find this fight more manageable. Its charged attacks are powerful and fast enough to stagger the boss, especially after you've broken the hand or head crystals.
Useful fire items include:
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Fire grenades or flame vials
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Flame ground traps (these continue burning the boss when it stays in place)
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Fire-infused blades or mods available in the DLC
These tools not only apply consistent burn but can also trigger interruptions when timed with the boss's attack wind-ups.
Alternative Targeting and Positioning Tips
If you’re struggling to track the Guardian's movements, consider unlocking your camera and focusing on its back legs. Attacking from behind avoids most of the high-damage frontal attacks and gives you more time to react to swings.
If you manage to break the crystals on both its hands and head, the Guardian will enter a short stunned state, where it’s safe to unleash your highest-damage abilities. During this stagger, heavy charged attacks are ideal. You can usually get at least two solid hits in if your weapon is quick enough.
Conclusion: Mastering the Anguished Guardian Fight
Defeating the Anguished Guardian in Lies of P Overture takes patience, timing, and the right strategy. Focus your damage on its weak spots — the head and hand crystals — and take advantage of its fire vulnerability to chip away at its health over time. Stay mobile in the second phase, dodge through the beam attacks, and strike when it’s vulnerable. With fire-based tools, precise dodging, and good positioning, you’ll beat this boss without too much trouble.
Whether you're new to the DLC or just looking for an easier way to handle this encounter, applying these strategies can help you secure a consistent win.
FAQ: Lies of P Anguished Guardian Boss Fight
Q: What are the Anguished Guardian’s weak points?
A: The head and hand crystals are its main weak points. Repeated hits can break them, stunning the boss temporarily.
Q: What is the best element to use against this boss?
A: Fire damage works best. Use fire-infused weapons or throwable fire items to cause damage over time.
Q: How do I avoid the beam attacks in phase two?
A: Either dodge through them toward the source for more i-frames, or stay near the boss’s face where the beams can’t reach.
Q: What’s the most effective weapon to use?
A: The Two Dragons Sword and the Icarus Legion Arm (charged) are especially effective for breaking crystals and dealing high damage.
Q: Can I use a Specter in this fight?
A: Yes. Summoning a Specter helps pull aggro in phase one and gives you windows to safely attack.
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