To no one’s surprise, the leader of the Bastards inLies of P: Overtureis not as innocent as he seemed. Having betrayed you and the Stalkers every step of the way, the time has finally come to put him in his place once and for all.

But Lumacchio isn’t going to take your defiance lying down. As expected of one so bereft of honour, he brings more than just his wit and blade to the dueling table. Those who come in having made a back-up plan of their own and expecting Lumacchio’s dirty tricks will have a far easier time dealing with him.

Player uses a flaming sword to attack Monster Lumacchio in Lies of P: Overture.

Wind-Up Tells And Attack Description

Suggested Counters

Bad Etiquette

Lumacchio dashes forward with Etiquette pointed forward. After a brief delay, it opens, acting as both an attack and a parry.

Sidestepthe forward dash and thendodge forwardand through the parasol opening Attack.

Player rushes toward Lumacchio’s back while he uses the etiquette weapon in Lies of P: Overture.

Retreating Etiquette

After receiving an attack combo, Lumacchio performs an extremely quick horizontal slash with a retreating dodge. After a slight delay, he then opens his Etiquette.

Parryand then run around Lumacchio for abackstab- mindful of the parasol’s space.

Lumacchio leaps at the player with his claws outstretched in Lies of P: Overture.

Etiquette Combo

Starting with a horizontal slash on his left, Lumacchio performs a combination attack. The second attack is an upward slash followed by another horizontal strike. The combination ends with Lumacchio opening Etiquette.

Dodge backthrough the first attack,parrythe following attacks, and thendodge forwardand circle around for abackstabwhen the parasol opens.

Lumacchio turns into a monster in his fight in Lies of P: Overture.

Sidestep Spin

Sidestepping an attack, Lumacchio returns the favor with a spinning attack.

Parry or dodge. Remain vigilant for a follow-up.

Player hits Lumacchio as a monster in Lies of P: Overture.

Standard Strikes

Dodging forward, Lumacchio opens with a right-handed sweeping attack, follows with a quick right-left flick, and ends with a second and powerful right-handed sweep.

Parrythe first three attacks.Dodgeforward through the final attack for a backstab opportunity.

Player receives rewards for defeating Lumacchio in Lies of P: Overture.

Uneven Strikes

Lumacchio performs a horizontal slash starting from his left. After a long delay, he then performs three consecutive and slightly uneven sweeping attacks in right, left, right.

Dodgethrough all four attacks.

Punishing Strikes

Lumacchio performs a downward slash attack before making two spinning attacks in quick succession.

Dodge or parrythe first two strikes.Dodgeforward through the third strike to be in position for abackstab.

Player chooses to Punish Lumacchio in Lies of P: Overture.

Bastard Smoke (Parry)

Dashing back with a cloud of smoke. He then tosses out three ranged mini explosives that detonate after one second. He opens his umbrella inside the smoke to parry any melee attacks.

Dash backwardout of the smoke and the range of the explosives. Watch for Fury variation. Once secure,throw an item, heal, or prepare a grindstone.

Bastard Smoke (Fury)

Similar to above, but instead of opening his parasol, he flashes red and then dash-attacks the player.

Similar to above. Then,parry or blockjust a hair second after you can make out the red behind the smoke.

Quick Stabs

Lumacchio leans forward and performs two quick stab attacks. He then dodges or sidesteps and performs two more stabs.

Parryboth initial attacks.Dodge forwardthrough the second set of attacks for abackstabopportunity.

Alchemist’s Elixir

After reaching 70 percent health, Lumacchio spins into a retreat as far back from the player as possible. He begins to speak about an elixir and restores his health as well as increasing his attack speed and power.

Ignore Lumacchio andmake preparations for the next stage: restoring health, using grindstones or wishtones, and applying abrasives.

Phase Two

Monstrous Transition

At 50-60 percent health (after drinking the Elixir), Lumacchio will transform into a carcass monster. During this time, he will crumple over and spout dialogue. Then, smoke will appear during his transformation. From the smoke, he will leap out as a monster and perform a lunging attack. As he lands, he will then turn with a sudden claw attack and rush forward for a third and final delayed attack. As he finishes, he will roll on the ground and lay still for a moment.

Make preparationsfor Phase Two during the dialogue and then prepare tododgethrough the monster’s lunge. Then,parryhis two following attacks.Attack rapidlyupon completion.

Claw Combo

Starting with his left claw, Lumacchio will perform a four-hit alternating combination that ends with a fifth and final overhead jumping attack.

Parryall five attacks, mindful of the fifth attack’s delay. Attack freely after.

Jump Combo

With his claw, Lumacchio performs two quick slashing attacks. Then, he leaps into the air for an overhead strike.

Parryall three attacks. Counterattack.

Jumping Punishment

After being attacked, monster Lumacchio spins away. Then, jumping forward with his claw outstretched, Lumacchio attacks from his left and then backswipes with the same hand. He stumbles briefly and then performs two more spinning claw attacks.

Prepare toparryboth attacks, not chasing Lumacchio whenever he spins away.Let him come to you. Wait.Parrythe final two attacks.

Bastard’s Rage

After spouting exposition about his status as a pawn, Lumacchio roars and then begins a furious barrage of attacks. The attacks begin with a sword swing in the right hand, followed by two forward spinning attacks, and then a four-hit claw combination attack. This attack has a long cooldown.

Begin backing awayduring the roar in anticipation. Stay away from the initial attacks. During the spin attacks,dodge forwardand through them to the other side. Then, during the claw combination, eitherblock (ideally Parry) or diagonally dodge forward.Attack mercilessly during his cooldown.

Crouching Assault

Putting his claws on the ground, Lumacchio crouches and then leaps forward with two small jumps. After the second jump, he turns red for a Fury Attack. The Fury Attack is a leaping claw attack. He rolls on the ground and lies still after.

Back away during the jumps and watch him carefully.Parry the Fury Attackand thenmake several attacksof your own.

Decaying Cloud

Spouting exposition again, Lumacchio begins to choke and spews a cloud of Decay. From that cloud, he performs the same attack from his transition.

See transition attack above.

Leaping Fury

Leaping high into the air, Lumacchio turns red and performs a Fury Attack.

Parryas Lumacchio is about to land on you.

Lumacchio’s attacks from his first and second phase are very different beasts. The things you learn in the first phase will not necessarily help you for the second.

This means that you have tolearn each combination set on their own terms.

Etiquette, the parasol weapon we can earn in the base game, is dangerous for itsability to also parry you. This highly incentivizes you tonot be too aggressive and attack from the front.

To get around Etiquette, your best bet is to stick toattack Lumacchio only after his combos have concluded or when performing backstabs. Of course, fitting for the king of backstabbing himself.

As a monster, Lumacchio’s most dangerous attack in his full repertoire is hisBastard’s Rage. Altogether,there are seven attacksin this full combo chain.

To survive this onslaught, you will have toback awayat the start and use your dodge toget onto Lumacchio’s far side. By getting behind Lumacchio before his claw combo, you may confuse his AI a little and reduce the amount of attacks that can effectively reach you.

58,000~ (NG+2; Legendary Stalker)

Carcass Butcher’s Amulet, Patience Amulet, Assassin’s Amulet

Two Dragons Sword, City Longspear, Dancer’s Curved Sword, Black Steel Cutter, Spear of Honor

The general strategy for most of Lumacchio’s fight is:backstab, backstab, and more backstab.

Like all human enemies, Lumacchio isuniquely susceptible to critical hitsfrom behind. However, getting this slippery fool to cooperate with your strategy is the main difficulty.

To get Lumacchio to stay stilllong enough for a backstab:

After backstabbing Lumacchio repeatedly, you will eventually seehis phase transitions:

During both transitions,he will be immune to damage.During this immunity time, he will be so busy talking thathe won’t notice you:

The monster phase is particularly troublesome because you’lllose access to backstabbingthanks to Lumacchio’s aggression and movement.

When having trouble with Lumacchio in this phase, it is important toremember these things:

We recommendhaving two abrasive typesfor this fight since Lumacchio’s weaknesses shift. Carrying Acid and either Perfect Guard or Fire for your abrasives or grindstones is typically best.

When you defeat Lumacchio, he will drop theGolden Snail’s MaskandGolden Snail’s Tailcoat.

However, Lumacchio isn’t the kind of guy to give up, so your encounter isn’t over yet. Now, he’ll have the audacity toask you for mercy.

Should I Spare Lumacchio?

No.This is supposed to be a choice, but no.

Lumacchio will try to convince you that he was played a fool as much as you and really a victim in all of this. However,Lumacchio is the leader of the Bastards for a reason.

Leave Lumacchio

If you choose to spare Lumacchio, he will disappear after you rest. You’llfind a notelater from him telling you that you’re a gullible idiot, taunting you for your mercy. This hasno effect on the storygoing forward.