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Lies Of Pgives players quite a lot of freedom when it comes to combat. Throughout your time playing thissteampunk Soulslike, you will expect to acquire a series of items and weapons, each of which has its own drawbacks and advantages. Players who are going into Lies Of P can expect to adapt their character to fit their own playstyle, which is great for those looking to create aDexterity-focused build.
Lies Of P: Where To Get Legion Calibers
There are a total of 17 Legion Calibers in Lies of P. This guide will provide you with every location.
A Dexterity build typically aims toallow players to stay nimble and quick, thus supporting a faster style of gameplay that has an emphasis on dodging and strafing. In Lies Of P, although Dexterity is not a Stat or scaling in itself, the principles of games likeElden Ringstill remain the same. Our Dexterity build aims to keep the player’s Weight low, whilst also incorporating weapons that support a faster-paced playstyle.
Updated by Nathan Round on November 8th, 2023: This article has been updated to include additional links to other Lies of P guides, bringing more beneficial content to readers.
Best Weapons
The best weapon for a Dexterity build in Lies Of P is undoubtedlytheTwo Dragon’s Sword. The Two Dragon’s Sword comes with aD scaling in Motivityand anA scaling in Technique- which makes sense as Technique is essentially Dexterity in Lies Of P. The Two Dragon’s Sword offers a unique move set that allows you to strafe around enemies whilst attacking simultaneously - thus tying into the agile move set associated with Dexterity builds. The Heavy Attack also allows you to Parry an enemy’s attack when timed correctly, thus adding to the usefulness of this weapon.
If you are looking for other weapon suggestions, then there are a few Special Weapons and weapon combinations you’re able to consider. Fromthe Booster Glaive Bladetothe Puppet Ripper, here are some of the best Dexterity weapon suggestions you can consider:
Dexterity Weapon Suggestions
Booster Glaive Blade + Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle
Salamander Dagger Blade/Acidic Crystal Spear Head + Acidic Crystal Spear Handle
Bone-Cutting Saw Blade + Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle/Puppet’s Saber Handle
Tyrant Murder’s Dagger Blade + Tyrant’s Murders' Dagger
Puppet Ripper
Legion Arms
While you may want to switch between different Legion Arms depending on the type of enemies you are encountering, there are two notable Legion Arms that are great for a Dexterity-focused build. The first is thePuppet String. The Puppet String is a nifty Legion Arm that can pull human-sized enemies to your location, thus proving great for the shorter reach of Technique-focused weapons. However, you can upgrade the Legion Arm to support dodging, or even utilize Trace to pull yourself towards enemies - followed by a devastating attack if you have unlocked Attack Link.
TheAegisis the second Legion Arm to consider, and rightfully so. Though this option is on the heavier side, it will come in handy for blocking incoming attacks whilst simultaneously dealing damage. Weapons that have a higher Technique scaling tend to have a lower Damage Reduction Rate whilst Guarding, making unsuccessful Perfect Guards more detrimental than heavier Motivity-scaled weapons. The Aegis Legion Arm essentially makes up for this drawback.
Lies Of P: All Weapon Locations
Looking to acquire a specific weapon to complete your desired build in Lies Of P? Here is a guide to show you all weapon locations in the game.
The stats you will want to focus on for a Dexterity build areVitality, Vigor, and Technique. Technique is pretty self-explanatory, as the majority of the weapons you will want to use for a Dexterity build are Technique scaling weapons. Vitality and Vigor, on the other hand, work hand in hand with the fast playstyle you are going for.
Vitality controls both your health and your Guard Regain. The higher it is, the higher your health, and the more health you can regain after taking a hit while Guarding. Vigor, however, controls your Stamina. With a Dexterity-focused build, remaining nimble is pretty important, so naturally you will want a high amount of Stamina.
With the soft caps introduced in Lies Of P, attempt to aim for a level range of about30-35 for Technique,levels 30-35 for Vitality, andlevels 15-25 for Vigor. This will serve you well in your first playthrough, though you may want to level up drastically higher for New Game+ and New Game ++.
Amulets & Defensive Parts
When it comes toAmulets, you have quite a few options to consider. To keep your Stamina high then consider either theLeaping Amulet, the Patience Amulet, or the Blue Guardianship Amulet. TheTechnique Amuletwill also serve you well, for it will increase the damage of Technique-scaled weapons. TheRed Fox’s Amuletis also a good choice for weapons that dual-scale in both Motivity and Technique.
For your Defensive Parts, you also have quite a bit of freedom, but you will want to avoid items that bear a lot of weight. The Workshop Union Lightweight Frame, the Workshop Union Standard Insulation Converter, and the Belford Shock Cartridge are all useful items to consider. However, the defaults are just fine, especially when considering that you will want toremain below 50% Weight Capacity.
