How to Beat Green Monster of the Swamp: Lies of P Boss Guide Breakdown

[@yiddishpilot]

I've enjoyed your playthrough of this game!

[@oxfordking]

Thank you 🙏 appreciate that

[@red_catharsis]

Great stuff man thank you so much for the guide. Much better than “summon, make summon meat shield, and throw fire.” That I see in so many other guides. And don’t get me wrong, if someone is having fun, then that’s the right way to play for sure! , but personally I like the feeling of dying a million times to actually learn the boss and breakdowns like this one actually help a lot! I feel like guides like yours here are few and far between unfortunately. So keep up the great work good sir! 🎉

[@oxfordking]

Appreciate that Thanks 👍

[@DirtyDirtyFiat]

I just beat this boss-- no summons! My build: Police baton (handle) and Big Pipe Wrench (blade) upgraded as far as I could (+8). Special Grindstone- Fire. Legion Arm: Flamberge., Amulets: Conquering Amulet and Arm of God Amulet. If you want to P-Organ spec into a third, I'd recomend Carcasss Buthers's Amulet as I belive it works for his 2nd phase. I started off every fight with Fire Grindstone, then after setting him on fire via Fire Grindstone, Flamberge him to 50% (I used a 'Perfect Parry' build rather than dodging- use what works for you!). That usually got him to about half healtrh. Prior to beating him, I farmed up a few places to increase my Vitality, Vigor and Motivity as I was running a strength (Motivity) build. I like to have as many Pulse cells as possible, so I (P-Organ) specced into that. I didn't use any fable Arts as they don't fit my playstyle but use them if you can weave them into your attacks. I had a few 'Vegnini Instant repair kits' hotbarred; even specced for faster weapon repair, it STILL takes wayyyyyy to long to repair! No lie, this boss is TOUGHHHHHHH! But remember to take breaks between attemps! Appreciate your hard work! You are doing WAYYYYY better than you are giving yourself credit for! You got this!!!

[@lukenaylor7908]

I needed this positivity. Pulling my hair out here 😂😂

[@pidipecan1055]

Helpful comments. I'm getting wrecked second phase, because I don't have many flasks left. Using Arm of God, the city spear handle w salamander blade which does fire. I use Carcass amulet, and stamina regeneration. I don't use summons, but I am a technique build so I also swap out w the technique amulet. I like your comment as I'm doing some of the same things. In fact I started farming tonight to increase stats. The best farm spit I've found is basically where the friendly puppet you teach gestures to, there is that electric large puppet, I use the Ergo increase amulet and you get 1000 + per... Where is your favorite grinding spot to earn Ergo?

[@name-vi6fs]

Thanks for this. The slow motion visuals helped calm my brain. I got it in three tries after.

[@oxfordking]

Yeah I like the slow motion videos I have been going with; seems to help out a lot of others as well.

[@firewolf0176]

Bro, you need more subscribers. Just used this video like a masterclass, and taking it slow really is helping. I loved the music analogy - that’s my field! Thanks again :)

[@oxfordking]

Yeah I studied music many years ago and always felt the tempo of these fights helped when slowing things down.

[@kacperolszowski1331]

Lies of p is my first soulslike and that's the first boss that I got ACTUALLY stuck on. I could do 1st phase perfectly and then get absolutely smashed in second phase. Thanks to this tutorial I did it with 40 deaths (5 after watching this guide)

[@oxfordking]

Nice and welcome to the soulslike community! Glad the video helped in some capacity.

[@AngelicMissMarie]

I was struggling on this boss for hours and I've been looking for a lot of videos to help me figure out the timing on the boss because I could easily do the first phase and most of the attacks in the second phase but I couldn't get the timing down to perfect guard his running attack and I finally won thanks to this video! Thank you for breaking down the game so thoroughly, it's very helpful.

[@oxfordking]

Appreciate the kind words and I'm so glad you found this video!

[@yashmanjushri7645]

Very good! With your help, i killed the green monster nearly instantly! Good job, keep it going!

[@oxfordking]

Nice

[@JayJay22195]

This Guy was totally Unpredictable…. When U fightin him in Real-time, He pulls the most Bs on me.. ThankGod 4 Ox…👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@oxfordking]

👍💪

[@tommyknaggard6298]

Great breakdown, I have a love hate relationship with the bosses in this game. But it comes down to me being stubborn and doesn’t want to use the specter or similar tactics. I want to get the fights down and win by bullying them and it’s so much easier if you can see a slow down of the moves. Will watch the rest of your guides in preparation for ng+!

[@oxfordking]

Yeah I don't use Sumnons nor Items in my playthroughs - more pride than stubborness so I'm 100% on board with how you're approaching this game. Feels way more rewarding when you take these bosses down solo.

[@cupcaketv5673]

I beat this boss a few weeks(?) ago and I honestly gotta say he ended up being lots of fun. Atm he's probably one of my favourites. Your video was one of the videos I'd watched beforehand to learn his moves, so thank you once again! :)

[@oxfordking]

Yeah he's definitely a cool design and the 2nd phase was surprisingly good. Thanks for watching btw 👍 Can't wait for that DLC

[@cupcaketv5673]

@@oxfordking No problem, and yeah, maybe it's even gonna have smth to do with that one stargazer? We'll see haha

[@ashleygray1632]

this boss is ruining me 🤣 I just can't get him anywhere near in the second phase

[@oxfordking]

In the 2nd Phase he spins around if you attack on the flank or read side.

[@Mykenycegaming]

Throwables man. And get some friendships cubes.

[@ALaz502]

This was the first boss that made me go..."fuuuuuuuuuuccccckkkkkk" Can wreck him quickly now after a couple playthroughs, but that first run was rough.

[@discipulodericagames]

7:36 when he does this, just pay attention to the other arm. stand in front of him and Block when he twists the other arm up.

[@snackbar8819]

This is a great video, mate. With your help I had the second phase down to about two hits left, but he swung and killed me 😭. Going to have a break and try again tomorrow. Will hopefully come back with some good news

[@oxfordking]

Nice yeah let us know 👍

[@snackbar8819]

@@oxfordking Tried again this morning and got him on my second try 🙌. Thanks so much, dude. Will be following all of your guides now

[@nhand42]

Thank you. This helped me defeat the green monster. The perfect block is the key.

[@shao-ningwu9209]

I found the thing either red charge you or dig the ground when you walk in, digging if you wait for the rock/sand to get close and dodge usually it will be fine, cuz the arena is so small. I never got the chance to actually learn second phase he just keep leaping here and there and push me into the wall... I didn't think it will be a difficult one but I couldn't time the red smashes somehow

[@xtcaudio]

Great breakdown! Love the thoroughness

[@oxfordking]

Thanks 👍

[@Gutted_]

Awesome guide, very detailed. Love it, thanks!

[@oxfordking]

Thanks - appreciate the kind words

[@sonvolt5150]

Finally a guide without using a specter Thanks this is good stuff

[@oxfordking]

Thanks yeah KZbin pushes out the "cheese strats" over actual guides so my videos never really get the attention I feel they deserve. An Actual Guide teaching the boss mechanics.

[@sonvolt5150]

So true Took me a while to find this proper guide! Subscribed Thanks again, I’ve ALMOST got him Down to the last bit of the second phase each time

[@bunnys9704]

Super helpful! This one had soooo many different attacks, I think i counted over 20 different moves. You really have to do your homework with this one. Cant wait for the next guide, I havent reached the next boss yet so idk who it is, but this one was already really difficult, so Im a bit worried about the next ^^"

[@oxfordking]

Yeah the further into the game I go the more complex these fights have become. I have 3 guides to make. There were more bosses but I felt that 3 of them deserved guides.

[@pie6088]

it can also be good to repair your weapon when the boss is in the staggered critical hit stance

[@ino7604]

Some of the best advice to learn how to play souls games: remember that frustration is NOT fuel. It's a downfall. For me anyway. The more frustrated I get the worse I get and the less attention I pay to what's in front of me. So learn patience and pay attention! Look for patterns. Your mindset is either your worst enemy or your greatest asset. So train like a Jedi . It is the only way to become a master 🙏

[@GiovanniPreza]

best guide all i needed was to know to guard this one move and i beat him thank you

[@oxfordking]

Nice

[@RaulGarcia-wc1wr]

Very Helpful Thank you very much!

[@oxfordking]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@Dilly_The_Kid28]

This is such a good tutorial 👌

[@oxfordking]

Thanks!

[@ALaz502]

Bro, this is the best boss guide. Good stuff.

[@oxfordking]

Appreciate that thank you 👍

[@oxfordking]

Hope it helps!

[@shelceygusek427]

Love this breakdown. Gave me the advice I needed. I slapped him shortly after this.

[@oxfordking]

Nice 👍 glad this guide helped out

[@Jack7on]

I did it) Although it took me more than four hours) And it turned out quite easily in the last attempt, because I spent only 4 heal)

[@lukenaylor7908]

Subscribed to you for this video. Very unique i your approach, I like it!

[@oxfordking]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate the kind words

[@skrimph]

Just beat this guy this AM, I never managed to perfect parry one of those red jumps

[@oxfordking]

Nice yeah the timing has to be precise.

[@danielfonville1840]

Thanks super hyped to “get good” and beat him and all the other bosses no specter

[@oxfordking]

Yeah no throwables, no specters, makes that Win feel so much better. Best of Luck!

[@danielfonville1840]

@@oxfordking I ended up using a Specter lol the boss isn't that fun tbh imo I don't like the second phase I would rather keep dying and retrying to get better with Laxasia. Green Swamp Monster is personally not a fun boss fight. I beat Laxasia solo and she was such a fun boss I loved fighting her.

[@danielippolito8368]

Fantastic overview and explanation

[@oxfordking]

Thanks 👍

[@grippi2614]

A good teacher, loved the video

[@oxfordking]

Thanks

[@joshhafen2711]

Great video, thank you. It helped me a lot with my no leveling/organ run against this guy.

[@oxfordking]

Nice, best of luck on the run

[@Diablo.971]

Thx 4 the slow motion it’s make it easy for me to learn his moves

[@oxfordking]

Yeah I tend to make my boss guide videos in slow motion as it helps break things down a lot easier.

[@Diablo.971]

@@oxfordking U are awesome wishing you great day 🫶🏼

[@aifeizhang]

Thanks for the super good guide! But I really can’t handle the second phase, especially the charge. I can finish phase 1 no hit. But phase 2😢 The fact that even with slow down, some attacks are still so fast that it looks like normal playback speed shows how absurdly fast this boss is…

[@oxfordking]

In the 2nd Phase get to his Flank quickly - it will lift up and rotate allowing you time for damage.

[@JWSoul]

ANyone who can do this game solo without summons is way beyond my skill level. Way beyond.

[@oxfordking]

Yeah I soloed, no summons, no throwables NG, NG+, NG++ and NG+++ love this game but honestly with a little practice and patience you too will be even more badass.

[@Onespace0813]

My blocking and parrying needs work this boss is absolutely breaking me down mentally

[@mylesjensen8391]

I was just trying to dodge those charges in the 2nd phase good to know i can actually block those

[@oxfordking]

Yeah another thing that I learned after I did this video (I ended up going all the way to NG+++) is when you flank him in the 2nd Phase he rotates is upper torso every time which buys you more time for DPS.

[@mylesjensen8391]

@@oxfordking thanks for the video and the tip! Very much appreciated

[@mylesjensen8391]

@@oxfordking also you didn't mention in the video but when he's doing the tentacle crab attack ( you said it was good downtime) is the perfect time to throw consumables if people are playing to use that way for ranged dps

[@Leeonrf]

Very didactic, congrats you got a new subscriber

[@oxfordking]

Appreciate the kind words and support!

[@rcruz1211]

Excellent overview.

[@oxfordking]

Thanks

[@Haikal12900]

i got good. thanks my man

[@iio_moon]

This will be very useful if i ever beat the black rabbit brotherhood boss fight first lol. Btw ox, how do you get the flame leigon arm?

[@oxfordking]

Kings Flame Fuoco drops the part for this 👍

[@Bignuke87]

All you need to do is stack your throwables and spam eldest brother for the BRB fight. If you're struggling

[@iio_moon]

Beat em after 10 more tries. I just ignored the other siblings and only went for the elder tho the siblings were annoying af. Thx for the advice tho.@@Bignuke87

[@Bignuke87]

@@iio_moon no problem! The 2nd half of this game was difficult but very rewarding story wise IMO. If you haven't beaten it, have fun and make sure you use those throwables if you get stuck. Also, this is true cheese and unintended (I never did this) but if you hit an absolute brick wall in the 2nd half of the game, once the bosses switch to Phase 2, you can actually use the pocket watch to teleport back to the stargazer, refill your Cells automatically, then run back to boss and the boss fight will start at phase 2.

[@iio_moon]

I'm currently on my way to fight the puppet king. Oh i didn't know you can do that with a watch! Thx, i'll use it if i get to point where i might rage quite lol.@@Bignuke87

[@Jack7on]

My main problem is reaction, i block with a perfect block well if 30% of all attacks. I often do it either too early or too late. How to improve your reaction? I fought this boss for three hours and nothing😢

[@SanderSander88]

after 200 times and like level 91 now, still cant beat him hahaha, almost there tho, after the second grab i always die, and he is so low on health, but my specter is dead then xD and damn you are so good at timing haha.

[@oxfordking]

One trick for the 2nd phase is try your best to attack or get around on the rear side, he spins around. You'll see what I mean. It really slows the fight down and allows you to get some hits in. Best of luck brotha!

[@SanderSander88]

@@oxfordking thnx buddy! Definitely going to try that !

[@globoy863]

How do you roll while locked on? Great video btw

[@Nitu_S.C.]

THIS is a boss guide...not "no-damage" or throwing "rocks"...just step by step. Regarding perfect block I keep seeing that it's done with heavy weapons, which I dislike. So I think I will stick to the "friendship" cube.

[@oxfordking]

Thank you! Seriously means a lot to me - yeah KZbin promotes the "other videos" more than an actual Boss Guide unfortunately but that won't change the way I do these guides. Including the upcoming Elden Ring DLC Boss Guides.

[@ZBDeluxe]

Ill try this, i can get to second phase and die after one hit. My parry timing is trash.

[@oxfordking]

The parry window in this game is super punishing - don't feel bad - it's just tough.

[@TheRockstarRunkey]

I’d love a guide for black rabbit brotherhood 2nd fight

[@oxfordking]

Yeah my last 3 guides got no views so I stopped (Laxasia, Simon Manus & Nameless Puppet). Sorry about that.

[@vampcarti7680]

Honestly, he is the hardest boss so far. He has the most bullshit out of all of them it seems.

[@tedgunther9557]

Throwables and summon? Not helpful No hit run? Somewhat helpful This? Actually helpful. Thanks

[@oxfordking]

Thank you 🙏 Good to hear from people finding these videos helpful.

[@JayJay22195]

MyBrothaOx! Do Us a Favor Ox! It’s Called Keep Droppin That🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@oxfordking]

Yuppers

[@Archsage]

This game has a pretty sub-optimal targeting system.. even dodging some base level enemies is harder than any souls game I’ve played (Bloodborne, Elden Ring)

[@Nilz4FR]

Toughest Boss of the Game as he is soooo random!

[@deer-fm2bd]

I feel like a fucking scrub frfr I've had to summon for previous bosses and I'm trying to resist the urge here. After this shit I think I'm gonna go try sekiro

[@oxfordking]

Try this, when you get to the 2nd phase, try running to the flank asap. He turns his body around allowing for damage. Happens every time you run to his side. Hope it helps 👍

[@ghost_copia6385]

I gave up on this boss, I’ve done about everything I can do and still nothing. Second phase is just god awful.

[@ForgottenKatRat]

I still can't beat it

[@ryanclark9386]

F this dumb boss all the others were easy

[@jarjar2930]

Actual garbage boss

[@oxfordking]

He's rough indeed

[@ZombieDiesel]

Great video. This boss is tough. Take time to "sharpen the axe" and prep.

[@oxfordking]

Thanks yeah it's tough. Another tip i learned after my upload was to get on it's flank the best you can in the 2nd phase. It turns its torso allowing for DPS time and resetting. Good luck 💪

[@ZombieDiesel]

Literally JUST beat him. That block on his charge made all the difference. Thanks again ​@@oxfordking