As you cross the bridge in Lies of P, you’ll encounter a boss known only as Mad Donkey. With a name like that you just know they’re going to be a nightmare of metal and steam, capable of removing your head with a single stroke. So if you’re having difficulty taking down this boss, here’s how to beat the Mad Donkey boss in Lies of P.
How to Prepare for the Mad Donkey Boss in Lies of P
The good news is that, even though the last boss was a colossal towering robot who could remove his own head, Mad Donkey is actually just a man in a donkey mask. There’s nothing remotely puppety about him. To get ready to take him on, you should arm yourself with the Wintry Rapier. If you didn’t get it when you chose your class, you can buy it from the Wandering Merchant just before the arena where you fought the Parade Master.
The more points you put into Motivity (and the more damage you do), the quicker this fight will be over. You don’t need to worry about too much else, because you can absolutely cheese this fight. And the Rapier is a great weapon for just backstabbing enemies which is what you’re going to do.
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How to Defeat the Mad Donkey Boss in Lies of P
Unlike some bosses, there’s no doorway or glowing portal to the Mad Donkey’s area. Instead, when you get far enough onto the bridge, you’ll get a cutscene, and the fight will begin. If he does kill you, just wander back up to him, and he’ll come after you again.
Despite his size — and the fact he’s basically human — the Mad Donkey boss in Lies of P can still take and dish out lot of damage. He’ll attack with his giant sawblade-style sword, and while it and he are slow, it can really hurt. Sometimes he’ll deliver several swings in a row for extra misery.
The best way to kill him is to go around and backstab him. Lock onto him and use dodge to avoid his heavy swings, and then dodge behind him. Once you’re in the right place you’ll see several red scratches appear on his back. That’s the sign to attack (with a light attack), which will result in you backstabbing him.
Even if you’re too late or too early, you can still get a couple of regular hits in. Rinse and repeat and you’ll be able to defeat him pretty easily.
Mad Donkey has no second form to worry about, though he will, sometimes, make one of his regular attacks a red, unblockable one. But you should be dodging, not blocking, anyway. So backstabbing this jackass is the way to win.
What Drops Do You Get for Beating the Mad Donkey?
Once you beat the Mad Donkey boss in Lies of P, you’ll have a conversation with Geppetto, which will leave you with these items.
- Mad Donkey’s Hunting Apparel
- Mad Donkey’s Mask
- Krat City Hall Key
- Enigma Assembly Tool
Like all the costumes, the Mad Donkey outfit is purely cosmetic. It’s fun to run around in, but it won’t give you an edge in combat. The key is necessary to progress, but it’s the Enigma Assembly Tool that’ll come in the most handy. The demo let you disassemble and reassemble weapons from the beginning, but in the full game, you need this tool.
However, you don’t get his saw sword. For some reason, that dies with him. That is everything you need to know about how to beat the Mad Donkey boss in Lies of P.
If you’re looking for more help with the game, check out how to beat the Scrapped Watchman boss in Lies of P.
Published: Sep 21, 2023 09:32 am