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Lies of P: all Cryptic Vessels and hidden locations

Decipher the Cryptic Vessel clues and obtain cool rewards in Lies of P

Lies of P has numerous secrets to discover. One feature concerns Cryptic Vessels. These clues point to a particular location that you’ll be able to visit, leading to unique rewards.


Our guide discusses all the Cryptic Vessel secret locations in Lies of P. Bear in mind that there are also different ways to acquire these items. Likewise, since you’re roaming the city of Krat to look for hidden goodies, we suggest reading our riddles and Trinity Keys guide. Lastly, please be reminded that this article contains spoilers.

How Cryptic Vessels Work in Lies of P

The player receives a photograph after hitting a dangling puppet.

The Lies of P Cryptic Vessels are found through various means. However, once you obtain one, you can talk to Venigni in Hotel Krat. He’ll then decipher this item, and you’ll be given a photograph. The photo shows a general location, as well as a clue. Once you arrive at the correct location, you’ll discover a chest. The rewards tend to include new costumes and additional Legion Calibers.

As an aside, we suggest obtaining the Frozen Feast boss weapon after you defeat Champion Victor in the Grand Exhibition zone. This weapon is a key requirement for the last Cryptic Vessel. Without it, you’ll have no choice but to retry during your New Game Plus run.

Cryptic Vessel #1

The player is shown near steps that lead to a room.

How to get the Cryptic Vessel: St. Frangelico Cathedral Chapel - Climb to the top of the tower using the wooden beams and ladders. Then, push the brazier down the pit to burn out the Decay gunk. This will reveal a hidden room down below.

Secret location and reward #1

The player is on a balcony overlooking the city.

Here’s a quick summary:

  • Krat City Hall - Turn around and cross the bridge. Target the hanging puppet and throw an item, such as a Sawtoothed Wheel.
  • Inside the House on Elysion Boulevard - Go to the balcony outside and check the nearby house. It has 221B posted on the door.
  • Rewards: Owl Doctor’s Hunting Apparel and Quartz.

Cryptic Vessel #2: Jeweled Cryptic Vessel

The player is standing next to two ladders, one of which has a chest.

How to get the Cryptic Vessel: Estella Opera House Entrance - From the lobby, go to the left wing, then head downstairs, following the lower corridor as it winds around the area. Eventually, you’ll find yourself in the upper floor on the right wing. Head past the Bruiser Clown and the Spider Lady to reach a small room. You’ll see two ladders: one leading to the lower floor and a shorter one that leads to a small cubby hole above. Climb up the shorter ladder and open the chest to obtain this Lies of P Cryptic Vessel.

Jeweled Cryptic Vessel secret location and reward

The player does the Check Ground emote in a cliffside area overlooking a large building in the distance.

Here’s a quick summary:

  • Cerasani Alley - Turn around and go through the alleyway at the side. Go to the edge of the cliffside area overlooking the sea and Hotel Krat. Use the Check Ground gesture.
  • Rewards: The Atoned’s Hunting Apparel and Legion Caliber.

Cryptic Vessel #3: Old Cryptic Vessel

A person wearing a hound mask gives the player a Cryptic Vessel.

How to get the Cryptic Vessel: Barren Swamp Bridge - Upon reaching this Stargazer, you’ll meet an NPC named Hugo who’s standing in front of a locked gate. Keep talking to him to exhaust his dialogue and he’ll give you this Lies of P Cryptic Vessel.

Old Cryptic Vessel secret location and reward

The player is walking up a sloping path that leads to a shanty

Here’s a quick summary:

  • Path of the Pilgrim - Enter the shack next to the Stargazer and ride the lift down (it’s a shortcut to the slums area). Go through the narrow alleyway with the clotheslines and talk to the NPC. He’ll give you the Robbers’ Shack Key, which opens the shack near him.
  • Rewards: Life Amulet +1 and Legion Caliber.

Cryptic Vessel #4: Rusty Cryptic Vessel

A shopkeeper’s wares are shown, with the Rusty Cryptic Vessel being purchased for 1,000 currency.

How to get the Cryptic Vessel: Hotel Krat - This can be purchased from Polendina for 1,000 Ergo. However, you must first acquire a couple of Krat Supply Box items. Be on the lookout for these items since they increase Polendina’s shop wares. Once you see it in his shop, go ahead and buy it.

Rusty Cryptic Vessel secret location and reward

The player is standing in front of a safe in a dimly lit chamber.

Here’s a quick summary:

  • Barren Swamp Bridge - Head back to where you initially met Hugo and you’ll notice that the gate is now open. This path leads to a secret area called the Hermit’s Cave. You can traverse this section by crossing wooden bridges and using ladders, all while fighting several enemies. There are various goodies to obtain along the way, such as a Quartz, the Black Steel Cutter weapon, and the Misty Era record. At the very end of this section, you’ll find a chest.
  • Rewards: Black Cat’s Hunting Apparel and Quartz.

Cryptic Vessel #5: Alidoro’s Cryptic Vessel

The player kills an NPC named Alidoro, who drops his Cryptic Vessel.

How to get the Cryptic Vessel: Relic of Trismegistus Combat Field - After completing the second encounter against the Black Rabbit Brotherhood, you’ll meet up with Alidoro. Exhaust all dialogue options to learn about his motivations. You’ll then have the option to kill him here. Doing so nets you his Cryptic Vessel.

Secret location and reward #5

Alidoro’s Cryptic Vessel is deciphered.

Surprisingly enough, the Lies of P Cryptic Vessel from Alidoro doesn’t lead to a secret location. Instead, if you ask Venigni to decipher it, you’ll simply read a letter from Alidoro addressed to Eugenie, the weapons upgrade merchant.

Eugenie did ask us what happened to the real Alidoro and we responded by saying that the real Alidoro was murdered by the fake one. We received the Proposal Flower Wolf Part 1 record. To be clear, though, we don’t think the letter from the Cryptic Vessel is related to this particular reward.

Cryptic Vessel #6: Mechanical Cryptic Vessel

The player opens a chest to receive a Cryptic Vessel.

How to get the Cryptic Vessel: Arche Abbey Broken Rift - After riding the lift to the top, proceed further into the chamber until you’re able to open the wooden gate. Inside the next area, you’ll find a chest on a ledge.

Secret location and reward #6

The main character stands in front of a merchant with a large sword on his back.

Here’s a quick summary:

  • Champion Victor boss - Champion Victor is the boss in the Grand Exhibition zone. You battle him much earlier in the campaign, well before you obtain this Lies of P Cryptic Vessel. Defeating him nets you the Reborn Champion’s Ergo.
  • Frozen Feast weapon - The Reborn Champion’s Ergo can be exchanged for either the Frozen Feast or the Arm of God amulet, which happens to be one of the best items in the game since it increases your physical damage after a successful attack. If you really want the amulet, then your only recourse is to get the Frozen Feast during your New Game Plus playthrough.
  • Abandoned Apartment - Exit the apartment to reach the ruined and broken streets of Krat. Follow the narrow pathways and head to the left (i.e. the park with Disruption critters). At the top of the steps, you’ll find a merchant. He will ask you to present the Frozen Feast; he will just ignore your request if you don’t have the weapon.
  • Rewards: Red Fox’s Hunting Apparel and Quartz.

If you’ve managed to obtain all Lies of P Cryptic Vessel rewards, you’ll earn the Veteran Explorer achievement. Do note that we acquired and deciphered Alidoro’s Cryptic Vessel during our playthrough, though we can’t confirm if it’s required for the tally.

In any case, these are all the Cryptic Vessels in Lies of P. We hope you enjoyed trekking all over the city of Krat. For other tips and strategies, you can visit our Lies of P walkthrough and guides hub.
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