Securing the Platinum trophy in Lies of P requires a structured approach across multiple playthroughs because several key achievements conflict with one another. Neowiz crafted a soulslike experience where a single missed side quest or incorrect dialogue choice locks you out of specific records, gesture combinations, and ending paths. You'll need at least two and a half playthroughs to collect every achievement, as the game gates specific boss weapons, P-Organ phases, and special Quartz upgrades behind New Game Plus and New Game Plus Plus.
Most online guides waste your time with generic advice about dodging and blocking. This roadmap focuses strictly on missable achievements, save-scumming windows for endings, and tracking hidden collectibles like Cryptic Vessels and Trinity Sanctums so you don't waste dozens of hours backtracking.
Playthrough Structure and Save Management
Getting the Platinum efficiently means planning your route before you strike your first puppet. You can't get every ending or collect every missable record in a single run because choices involving humanity and specific NPC questlines are mutually exclusive.
Playthrough 1: The Humanity and Records Run
Your first run should focus on telling the truth or lying freely to build up your humanity score, which you need for the Rise of P ending and the final Golden Record.
- Talk to every NPC in Hotel Krat until their dialogue repeats.
- Listen to every music record on the gramophone in Hotel Krat as soon as you acquire it.
- Complete Eugénie's questline, but make sure you pick the correct final dialogue option depending on whether you want her specific achievement or record.
- Open all Trinity Sanctums using Trinity Keys found by answering Arlecchino's riddles on the telephone booths.
Playthrough 2: The Free from the Puppet String Run (NG+)
New Game Plus introduces Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the P-Organ, alongside stronger enemy variants that drop rare materials. During this run, aim for the opposite ending by letting your humanity stay low or choosing to give up your heart when prompted near the end of the game. Make sure to defeat bosses using different Legion Arms if you missed combat-related milestones during your first journey.
Playthrough 3: The Final Ending Clean-Up (NG++)
Your final partial run is strictly to clean up any remaining boss echoes, specific weapon assembly combinations, and the third ending variant if you didn't save-scum during your first two playthroughs. Because enemy scaling peaks in NG+, you'll want to have a fully upgraded weapon scaling build ready.
Missable Achievements and Where Players Fail
The hardest trophies to collect aren't the boss kills—they're the collection achievements tied to fragile NPC questlines that break if you advance the main story too far.
The Story of a Prince
This achievement requires completing Eugénie's entire storyline and choosing the correct dialogue at the end. When Alidoro's true identity is revealed, you must confront him and choose to tell Eugénie the truth about who he was, rather than sparing her feelings with a comforting lie. This rewards you with the final special record required for the Stargazer's Father or music collector achievements.
Veteran Explorer and Cryptic Vessels
Finding every Cryptic Vessel requires exploring hidden corners and buying maps from wandering merchants before they move.
- Check Venigni's workshop servant in Hotel Krat regularly to decrypt vessels.
- Make sure you teleport back to early zones like the Path of the Pilgrim after acquiring specific keys to unlock hidden cellars.
- Look out for the Craftsman's Basic Catalogue and other upgrade materials hidden behind breakable environment walls in Chapter 9 and 10.
Golden Melody
Collecting all music records is notorious for tripping up completionists. You must buy records from merchants in different chapters, acquire them by completing side quests for Venigni, Antonia, and Polendina, and listen to them fully on the gramophone until the progress notification pops. If you progress to a new chapter without exhausting an NPC's dialogue, they may die or disappear, permanently locking you out of their record.
Managing P-Organs and Combat Milestones
Unlocking the P-Organ Master achievement requires activating every single P-Organ ability across multiple playthroughs, as higher phases only unlock in New Game Plus.
Quartz Farming Strategy
Quartz is finite per playthrough. You must prioritize nodes that increase your Pulse Cell capacity, enhance your Stagger duration, and allow you to dodge while downed. Do not waste early Quartz on minor defensive boosts unless you're struggling with specific elemental status effects like Decay or Overheat.
Legion Arm Upgrades
To unlock the Legion Arm Collector and fully upgrade every arm, you need high-level materials called Full Moonstone of the Covenant and Legion Caliber. Explore every dark alley and defeat every elite puppet mini-boss, as these items do not respawn when you rest at a Stargazer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get all three endings in one playthrough using cloud saves?
Yes, you can upload your save data to the cloud right before the final decision point at the end of Chapter 11. However, you will still need to play through New Game Plus to unlock Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the P-Organ, which are required for full completion achievements.
What happens if I miss a Trinity Key?
Arlecchino's riddles must be answered correctly when the telephone rings in specific chapters. If you miss a phone call or answer incorrectly, you cannot acquire that specific Trinity Key until your next playthrough, locking you out of the corresponding Trinity Sanctum chest.
Do boss Ergo items count toward achievements if used for souls?
Never consume rare boss Ergo for currency. You need them to trade with Alidoro or Hugo in Hotel Krat for unique boss weapons and amulets. Trading these items is mandatory for the Weapon Collector and Special Collection trophies.
Are there difficulty settings that block trophies?
Lies of P does not feature a manual difficulty slider, but the game includes an optional Patch mechanic involving summoning specters for boss fights and using specific consumable items like Star Fragments. Using summons does not disable or penalize any achievements, making them completely fair game for your platinum run.
