Depending on whether you gave Geppetto the heart when asked at Under the Abyss will decide the standing of this boss in Lies of P. If you choose not to, then Simon Manus is the final boss you’ll fight in the game. Despite being Lies of P last boss, the mechanics of this fight are simpler than some of the previous ones. However, Simon Manus also has two phases, just like the others: Arm of God and Awakened God.
If you need help defeating this boss in Lies of P, here is a guide to help you. Here, we will look at the weaknesses of Simon Manus and ways to take him down.
How to beat Lies of P Last Boss Simon Manus
In the conclusive chapters of the game, you’ll finally meet Lies of P last boss Simon Manus. Once you reach the Arche Abbey Cradle of the Gods, you’ll encounter a one-handed boss holding a large, heavy mace on his shoulder. Similar to previous bosses, this one also has two phases, so if you happen to kill him in the first half, don’t celebrate yet. It will come back in a more powerful form with stronger and deadlier attacks.
Phase 1 attacks that you need to watch out for while facing the Lies of P last boss:
- Leap Attack – Like Andreus, Simon jumps in the air and lands on the ground.
- Overhead Swing – In this attack, Simon swings his mace and smashes it into the ground.
- Fiery Overhead Swing – This attack is similar to the Overhead Swing, except the impact point will become a pool of fire.
In the Lies of P last boss fight, the Phase 2 attacks that you need to watch out for:
- Pillar attack – During this attack, the Awakened God form of Simon will send down some pillars to attack you.
- Gust – Simon will summon a wind gust that will travel forward to attack the player.
- Celestial Strikes – A glowing cloud that will shoot out celestial beams. It will also reposition according to your position.
- Celestial Orbs – In this attack, Simon will throw an array of orbs which will disperse across the battle area.
- Celestial blast – When the hand of the boss reaches down, it will form a gust of power and blast outwards.
- Hand Smite – In Phase 2, the hand of the boss grows in size and delivers a smack.
Tips to Defeat the Lies of P Last Boss
- In the first phase of the fight with Simon Manus, you will fight a one-handed boss holding a large, heavy mace on his shoulder. Although this is the easier phase in the whole boss fight, you still need to depend on your movement and reflexes.
- As the boss swings a heavy mace around, the attack speeds are slower in nature. To counter these attacks, focus on parrying the boss’s attacks or try to dodge as much as you can.
- Once you dodge the set of attacks successfully, there will be a brief period where the boss will wind up before starting his next set of moves. In the meantime, play aggressively and dish some damage.
- Attacking him multiple times will also end up stunning him, which you use to deal a heavy attack on the boss.
- Rinse and repeat this stun-shoot combo while saving up the Pulse Cells in the phase so you can easily initiate the next phase against the Awakened God.
- In the second phase, Simon Manus comes with more ranged attacks and fewer counterattack windows. Furthermore, it also comes with a new hand that can summon a lot of new fatal attacks.
- During this phase, Simon Manus will take its Awakened God form and spam its celestial attacks. Furthermore, you will also encounter a debuff named Disruption. Remember to counter this by consuming a Special Resistance Ampoule before the encounter begins.
- As the Lies of P last boss has a lot faster and special attacks lined up for you, try to always be on your feet to avoid damage.
- Try to combine running and attacking aggressively in between attack animations to brute force the phase before it can kill you.
Lies of P Last Boss Simon Manus Rewards
Once you’ve followed all the tips mentioned above, you’ll be able to defeat the Lies of P last boss and get exclusive rewards such as:
- Fallen One’s Ergo – Consume it for +15,000 Ergo Currency or trade it with Alidoro for a particular boss weapon, Noblesse Oblige.
- Arm of God – Recollection item.
That is all you need to know for the final boss fight in Lies of P. Try to go through all of the tips mentioned earlier to have a clear idea about the boss phases and attack patterns. If you still don’t make it, try to fight him with a specter on your side.
Let us know in the comments which boss was the most difficult in your opinion.
