Defeating the Mad Donkey boss is the final step to meet Gepetto in Lies of P. It's the second boss that you will run into the game as soon as you meet the Weeping Woman and descend using the ladder. You might be thinking that Parade Master is tough, but Mad Donkey is even harder to beat as he swings a huge sword and attacks with incredible speed and ferocity. But worry not, as we've got you covered with this comprehensive to easily defeat Mad Donkey in Lies of P.
Lies of P Mad Donkey Boss Guide
Before diving into the strategy to defeat him, it's crucial to understand what kind of attacks/moveset Mad Donkey performs during battle. The Mad Donkey has a three-hit combo that he uses frequently. He will swing his sword from left to right, then from right to left, and then do a downward slash.
On top of that, the boss has a special attack that he will use when his health is low. He will charge up his sword with electricity and unleash a powerful slash that can hit you from a distance, causing significant damage to your character's health.
How to Defeat Mad Donkey in Lies of P
During the initial stages, Mad Donkey will frequently use a three-hit combo attack that you can dodge by pressing the Circle/B button on your PlayStation and Xbox controller, respectively. Make sure to move to the right side while dodging his attacks, as it will expose his back for a Fatal Strike.
In case you weren't aware, a Fatal Strike is a strong attack combination that can be executed when an enemy is completely staggered. To perform a Fatal Attack, the enemy must be in a groggy state, and the player must execute the correct combination of attacks. This will deal a lot of damage and stagger the boss, giving you an opportunity to land more hits or heal yourself.
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You can also use Perfect Guard to parry his attacks and stun him for a brief moment. However, parrying in Lies of P requires precise timing, as the window to block or dodge attack is very narrow. If the player successfully parries, they are always positioned to counter-attack, and doing it enough times leads to a chunky, high-damage critical attack.
When Mad Donkey's health is low, he will charge up his sword with electricity and unleash a powerful slash that can hit you from a distance. You can avoid this attack by dodging to the side or using Perfect Guard to block it. If you manage to parry this attack, you will deal a lot of damage and rule him out from the field.
Key points to remember:
- The Mad Donkey is weak to fire, so using weapons or gadgets that can inflict fire damage will help you defeat him faster.
- You can use the flamethrower attachment for your mechanical arm, which you can find on the Elysion Boulevard level.
- Use firebombs that you can buy from vendors or find in chests.
- The Mad Donkey is resistant to electricity, so using weapons or gadgets that can inflict electric damage will not be very effective against him.
What are the rewards for defeating Mad Donkey in Lies of P?
Defeating the Mad Donkey will earn you several rewards in Lies of P, including 1278 Ergo, Enigma Assembly Tool, Mad Donkey's Hunting Apparel, Mad Donkey's Mask, Krat City Hall Key, and a Hidden Moonstone. Moreover, the pulse cell total capacity will be increased to 4.
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