Chapter XI: Arche Abbey

Lies of P guide · The final ascent to the tower

Pinocchio climbs Arche Abbey, the towering fortress where Simon Manus and the Alchemists have concentrated their power and Ergo experiments. You must fight through elite puppets, Carcass abominations, and the remaining Alchemists to rescue Sophia and reach the pinnacle. Along the way, you face Laxasia the Complete, decide Sophia's ultimate fate, confront Simon Manus, and make the final choice regarding Geppetto.

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Sophia's Letter: Found on the desk in Geppetto's office at Hotel Krat after giving Sophia peace, completing the game, and choosing not to go straight to NG+Sophia's Fate: When finding Sophia's real body after defeating Laxasia, you must choose to "Give her peace" if you want to unlock the "Golden Lie" special weapon and work toward the "Rise of P" ending; leaving her alive locks you out of this path.Red Fox's Quest: At the Upper Abbey, Red Fox will confront you; you can hand over a Beggar's Begging Ergo to resolve the encounter peacefully and receive her mask, or fight and kill her."Real Boy: They all lived happily ever after" ending vs. Boss fight: Choosing to "Give your heart" to Geppetto at the Under the Abyss Stargazer instantly ends the game with a specific ending, missing the final secret boss fight against the Nameless Puppet.

Items

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Acquired by trading the Fallen One's Ergo (dropped by: Arm of God Amulet, Noblesse ObligeAcquired by trading the Fallen One's Ergo (dropped by Simon Manus) with Alidoro/HugoUroboros's Eye: Acquired by trading the Sad Zealot's Ergo (dropped by Laxasia the Complete) with Alidoro/Hugo

Key fights

Laxasia the Complete

Enemies: Laxasia the Complete

Threats: First phase features heavy, sweeping greatsword attacks, shield slams, and an armored back; second phase she flies, shoots lightning projectiles, and teleports across the arena at high speed

Weaknesses and resistances: Acid (Acidic Blitz) in Phase 1, Acid in Phase 2; resistant to Electric Blitz

Tactics: In Phase 1, break her shield on her back or focus on perfect parries on her heavy weapon swings; in Phase 2, deflect the lightning bolts back at her while she hovers, then dodge under her diving strikes to punish during recovery windows

Rewards: Sad Zealot's Ergo

Simon Manus, Arm of God

Enemies: Simon Manus, Awakened God

Threats: Phase 1 involves wide, heavy swings with a colossal blunt hammer; Phase 2 introduces magic projectiles, yellow Disruption waves, and a giant celestial hand descending from the sky

Weaknesses and resistances: Acid and Fire; resistant to Disruption

Tactics: In Phase 1, dodge into his swings and stay close to his back; in Phase 2, constantly sprint laterally away from the celestial hand and homing orbs while punishing his long recovery animations after heavy slams

Rewards: Fallen One's Ergo, Cradle of the Gods

Nameless Puppet

Enemies: Nameless Puppet

Threats: Phase 1 uses steady, methodical sword slices and stabs; Phase 2 dual-wields transformed scissor-blades with extreme speed, lunging gap-closers, blood-red Fury Attacks, and piercing beams

Weaknesses and resistances: Electric Blitz and Acid; highly resistant to Decay

Tactics: In Phase 1, practice perfect guard timing on his predictable slashes; in Phase 2, dodge forward-left into his spinning gap-closers rather than backwards, and use the Aegis Legion Arm to safely block rapid multi-hit combos

Rewards: Nameless Puppet's Ergo

Enemies

Disruption Carcass

Weak to Fire

Emits a high-frequency Disruption aura that can cause instant death if the status gauge fills completely.

Tips

Equip armor components and cartridges with high Disruption resistance throughout Arche Abbey and during the Simon Manus boss fight to avoid instant-death status buildups.
Laxasia's airborne lightning bolts in Phase 2 can be deflected straight back at her with timed Perfect Guards, dealing substantial damage and stance disruption before she lands.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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