Lies of P Tyrannical Predator Boss Guide (Overture DLC)
Written by Andrew Hammel
Here’s a guide on how to beat the first major boss in the Lies of P Overture DLC; the Tyrannical Predator. It’s tanky, unpredictable, and fond of one-shot grabs.
If you’re rusty, this thing will wake you up fast.
Read More: All Bosses in Lies of P: Overture DLC
Bring the Right Loadout
Tyrannical Predator is a carcass-type, which means it takes massive bonus damage from fire.
Use the Salamander Blade with an Acidic Spear Handle if you’re specced into Advance
Add a Fire Abrasive to boost burn damage even more
Equip the Carcass Butcher's Amulet to stack damage against carcass enemies
Bring the Aegis Legion Arm and keep it up… you can poke from behind it if your stamina is solid
This setup melts his health while letting you play safe.
Learn the Mouth Attacks
Most of his damage comes from his mouth-based combo attacks and his grab.
Lunge: He turns his head, delays, then snaps. Dodge last-second to the open side.
Slam: A two-hit slam, sometimes followed by a Tail Whip. Either parry or dodge diagonally forward.
Bite: He stands tall, then crashes down. Parry just before he lands. Free punish window.
Grab: A charged forward snap that can grab and one-shot. Sprint sideways, then dodge just before he clamps down.
Most of these are bait setups for the Tail Whip, which can follow almost any move.
Watch the Tail Whip
This is the trickiest part of the fight. He spins with almost no warning after combos, especially when you attack from behind.
If you hear a roar and see him tense up, expect the whip
Don’t heal or idle near his rear unless you want a lesson in regret
Boss Strategy
Open aggressively; he has a long intro animation you can punish
Keep fire damage applied at all times
If you can stagger him, go all in with your strongest charged attacks
Don’t stress about perfect parries. Blocking with Aegis and poking is perfectly fine
Bring at least 10 Pulse Cells if you’re still getting used to the fight. You’ll need the room for mistakes
Boss Rewards
Taking him down rewards a Full Moonstone, perfect for early DLC weapon upgrades. Don’t forget to activate the Stargazer just beyond the cave once the fight ends.
Tyrannical Predator Video Boss Guide
Want to see the full boss fight in action? We don’t make video content, but here's a solid gameplay guide showing it all in motion, made by Elbethium on YouTube.
Final Blurb
Tyrannical Predator may be the first boss, but he feels like a final exam. Between the erratic combos, the grab, and the spin, he’s meant to rattle you early. Just bring fire, learn the jaws, and don’t get fancy—he’ll go down hard.
FAQ
Q: Is Tyrannical Predator a required boss?
Yes, this is the first mandatory boss in the Overture DLC.
Q: What is his biggest weakness?
Fire. He’s a carcass enemy, and fire damage melts his health bar.
Q: What Legion Arm works best here?
Aegis. You can block big hits and attack while it's still raised.
Q: How do you avoid the grab attack?
Start sprinting sideways as soon as he charges, then dodge last-second in the same direction.
Q: What’s the best strategy if you’re struggling?
Stack fire damage, bring a tanky setup, and focus on stamina management behind Aegis. Don’t overcommit.
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