Starting Off From the Hotel
After wrapping up the previous chapter at the hotel—right after unlocking the Rabbit Hole—we’re diving straight into the Elixir Research Zone. First, don’t forget to pick up the Gold Coin Fruit from the hotel grounds. It's right there, so make sure to grab it before heading out.
Once that’s done, we’re heading directly toward the Cooling Control Room. This is where we ended things last time after beating the last boss. Make sure you change your character’s outfit to white; it helps a lot with visibility, especially in dimly lit areas.
Entering the Resistance Arm Pool and Elevator
From the hotel, move straight ahead until you reach the Resistance Arm Pool. Just continue walking forward—it’s pretty much a linear path—and eventually, you'll hit the elevator. This part is hard to miss, so just keep pressing on.
Once you’re at the top via the elevator, move to the back-right corner of the room. There’s a small bit of thermite tucked away—grab it. After that, open the nearby door to access the next major section of this zone.
Meeting Tracker and Picking Up Story Items
As you step into the new area, you’ll meet a new NPC: a German Shepherd named Tracker. Be sure to talk to him thoroughly. Go through all available dialogue options. After chatting, you’ll receive the Lightpiercing Horn, a key item for later.
Next, grab the Orders: Letter of Reprimand found right behind him. It gives you more insight into the backstory. After collecting it, head down the nearby path where you’ll find a chest. Open it to pick up Claus’s Luxury Bag. This item will help expand his shop later.
Activating the Stargazer and Looting the Main Route
Run back up and follow the path that brings you back onto the main route. You’ll come across a couple of useful items here: a Frost Resistance Empool and a Stargazer, which you should activate immediately.
Once that’s done, open the back door and enter the core area of the Elixir Research Facility. You might recognize it, as parts of it were visited before, but this time, new paths are accessible. Move forward, defeat the enemy that appears, and loot the Colorful Ergo Chunk by the crates.
Collecting the Art Set and More Hidden Items
Continue along the path and take out any enemies blocking your way. You’ll find the Art Set—we’ll return this item later for a reward. Then head back, go up the steps, and turn right.
Look around for another useful item: the Wetstone Coating Capsule. Keep heading through the area, dealing with more enemies as you go. In the corner, you’ll find a Fire White Stone Remedy. Be ready—there are more enemies ahead, and you'll need to ride another elevator to reach the next floor.
Platforming Through the Beam Section
Once you get off the elevator, prepare to fight a wave of enemies. Clear them out quickly. In the corner of the room, you’ll find another Fire White Stone Remedy—don’t miss it.
Now comes one of the trickier parts: the classic beam-balancing sequence, reminiscent of Dark Souls-style platforming. Head to the right, carefully walk across the beam, then go right again. At the far end, you’ll find a Crescent Moonstone (there are three in total). If you fall, don’t worry—there’s a ladder you can use to climb back up.
Pro tip: Use a bow to take out ranged enemies that might knock you off. Even if you get frozen from their attacks, it’s more manageable than falling off.
Collecting Key Materials and Unlocking the Shortcut
Next up, grab the Dark Moon Covenant Moonstone nearby. After that, you can choose whether to jump down and clear the area of enemies or take the safer ladder path.
Once below, eliminate the hostiles and loot the Fabled Catalyst. Don’t forget to pick up the Miraculous Recovery Empool in the right-hand corner.
Before proceeding deeper, unlock the shortcut to make returning easier—especially important if you're running low on pulse cells (potions). You can also return to the Stargazer to restock.
Clearing the Arena and Taking Down a Blue Blood Enemy
After resting, return to the arena and clear out the enemies again. For icy foes, the Puppet String is especially effective. They don’t put up much resistance when you use it.
In the back-right corner of this area, you’ll find an enemy guarding a locked safe. He hits hard and took me out once in a previous run, so don’t underestimate him.
Use the Fire Wetstone—it’s super effective against blue blood enemies, causing them to burn quickly. Combine it with Puppet String and you’ll drop him fast. Inside the safe, you’ll find Quartz and the Master Genius Pocket Watch, which you can sell later for a good chunk of Ergo.
Preparing the Horn Event and Returning Collectibles
After the fight, head to the crates nearby and grab the Star Fragment. Then, eliminate the last enemy in the room and decide if you need to rest again. If your potions are low, go back to the checkpoint.
Before entering the boss arena, we need to finish a few side tasks. Use the Stargazer to teleport to Zutra Station, where you’ll hand over the Art Set to the artist. She’ll reward you with an Ago Block.
Once that’s done, travel to the Savana Experience Center. Here, you can use either the Lightpiercing Horn or a Whistle to scare off birds. This will let you grab a Golden Seed, a long-term quest item.
Planting the Golden Seed and Expanding Claus’s Shop
With the Golden Seed in hand, teleport back to the Hotel Stargazer (the nighttime version). Head upstairs to the Golden Fruit Tree, where you’ll find a basin-like area. That’s where you’ll plant the seed.
Important: You won’t get a reward from it until after the final boss of the DLC, so plant it early and forget about it for now.
Next, talk to Claus, who now has a full name. Give him the Luxury Bag you found earlier. This expands his shop, unlocking new items like:
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Ancient Disc
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Nightmare Record
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Eye Patch
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Plunder Amulet
Buy the Plunder Amulet first. You’ll get more discs later, so don’t worry if some aren’t available now (especially if you're not in New Game Plus).
Selling and Upgrading Before the Boss Fight
Before you move on, make sure to sell the Master Genius Pocket Watch to Claus. It doesn’t serve any quest purpose—it’s just valuable loot meant for selling.
If available, pick up the Nightmare Record. You'll also earn a solid amount of Ergo, which you can use to boost your character stats or gear. Once you’ve wrapped things up at the hotel and upgraded what you can, it’s time to head back to the Elixir Research Zone.
When you're ready, make your way straight to the boss room entrance. This is your moment.
Boss Fight With Tracker: Strategy and Tips
As you run into the boss arena, immediately use the Lightpiercing Horn to summon Tracker. He’ll join you for the battle, making the fight much easier.
The boss in this area can be overwhelming solo, but with Tracker distracting the enemy, you’ll get lots of opportunities to land free hits. Use fire-based weapons if possible—many enemies in this zone are weak to burn effects.
Once you beat the boss, you’ll be rewarded with:
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Full Moon Covenant Stone
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First Cipher Machine
These are key progression items tied to story advancement and future content.
Decrypting the Cipher and Moving Forward
After the boss fight, talk to Tracker again and go through the full dialogue. He’ll give you a photo that ties into the Cipher Machine you just picked up.
Now, use the Stargazer to teleport to Chapter 1 – Hall of Adventurers. Once there, head to the right and climb the stairs. You're looking for a crocodile statue, which matches the photo clue.
Approach it and press the interaction button to open its mouth. Inside, you’ll find a Confession. This item completes the deciphering process.
Returning to Hotel Grad and Wrapping Up the Cipher
Head back to Hotel Grad and speak to Tracker once again. Show him the results of the deciphering—specifically the Confession you retrieved from the statue.
This wraps up the Cipher Machine task and also closes the current progression loop for this part of the DLC. Tracker will reward you with a valuable item for completing the sequence: the Whirlwind Amulet, which boosts combat effectiveness.
Final NPC Encounter and Secret Key Reward
Before heading into the next part of your adventure, walk down the new path that opens up after the Cipher is solved. You’ll reach a cave area, triggering a brief cutscene.
Here, you’ll meet a new NPC: Lumasio. He’ll ask you a question regarding someone named Leia. You can choose from several answers. If you say, "She said nothing", you are lying—which matches the theme of this playthrough.
For lying to him, you’ll receive the Secret Ruins Key. You won’t use it right away, but it’s an essential item for future areas. After talking to Lumasio and activating the nearby Stargazer, return to the hotel one final time to regroup.
✅ Summary of Key Takeaways:
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Use the Lightpiercing Horn to summon Tracker for the boss fight.
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Don’t forget to plant the Golden Seed for a post-DLC reward.
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Unlock all shortcuts to make retrying areas easier.
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Sell the Pocket Watch and expand Claus’s Shop for more item access.
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Use fire-based items to beat tough enemies, especially blue blood ones.
Conclusion
If you're aiming for a 100% completion in Lies of P, the Elixir Research Zone is one of the most detail-packed areas in the game. Between collectibles, NPCs like Tracker and Lumasio, hidden items, and a solid boss fight, there’s a lot to uncover. Using this guide, you’ve now secured key items like the Golden Seed, Master Genius Pocket Watch, Full Moon Covenant Stone, and Secret Ruins Key—each contributing to the overarching DLC narrative and your platinum run.
Stay consistent with exploration, revisit NPCs for additional dialogue, and remember to always activate new Stargazers to reduce backtracking. You’re now well-prepared to move into the next phase of the Overture DLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do I use the Lightpiercing Horn?
A: Use it just before entering the Elixir Research Zone boss room to summon Tracker for assistance.
Q: What is the Golden Seed used for?
A: It must be planted at the hotel and grows into a reward-yielding tree, but only after finishing the DLC’s final boss.
Q: How do I get all trophies in this zone?
A: Explore every path, defeat all enemies, collect every chest, complete NPC interactions, and decrypt the cipher with Tracker.
Q: Can I sell the Master Genius Pocket Watch?
A: Yes, it serves no quest function and can be sold for Ergo at Claus’s shop.
Q: What happens if I lie to Lumasio?
A: You’ll receive the Secret Ruins Key, needed for a future unlock. Lying aligns with the guide’s path for a specific narrative outcome.
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