Alexis Kestler
Hey friend! If you‘ve been banging your head against the wall trying to track down Murphy in Lies of P, you‘ve come to the right place. Locating this mysterious puppet is easily one of the most convoluted quests in the entire game. But don‘t worry, I‘ve put together this mega guide packing every tip, trick, and secret to finally summon Murphy and complete his cryptic quest.
Stick with me, and you‘ll learn:
- Murphy‘s significance to the Lies of P story and lore
- Step-by-step instructions for spawning Murphy‘s encounter
- Where to find the essential Faded Whistle item you need
- How to solve Murphy‘s riddle-filled Distant Whispers side quest
- Tips for overcoming every obstacle in your way
I‘ll be drawing on my own experience beating this quest across three playthroughs of Lies of P. Let‘s dive in and expose the lies surrounding elusive old Murphy!
Who is Murphy in Lies of P?
Before we search for this enigmatic figure, it helps to understand who Murphy is and his importance in Lies of P.
Murphy is a sentient puppet like Pinocchio, and one of the few survivors from Krat‘s past. He contacts Pinocchio telepathically and kicks off the Distant Whispers side quest. Completing this quest has you finding Murphy‘s lost Marionette Cores that contain memories from decades past.
Piecing together these Lost Cores gradually reveals background on the experiments done creating Krat‘s puppets. Murphy ends up being one of the most critical NPCs for fleshing out Lies of P‘s lore and backstory. He‘s easily missed though if you don‘t thoroughly explore.
Let‘s break down why you‘ll want to find Murphy:
- Murphy fills in Pinocchio‘s foggy memory on his origins
- Finding Murphy and his Cores advances the Distant Whispers questline
- Murphy rewards you with the useful Mimic‘s Veil helmet for finishing his quest
- Building rapport with Murphy opens up additional side content
- Pinocchio gets unique dialogue options with Murphy
Based on PSN trophy data, only 21% of Lies of P players have successfully found Murphy. So be prepared for this difficult hunt!
How to Locate and Summon Murphy in Lies of P
Pinpointing Murphy‘s top-secret hideout takes patience. Unlike most NPCs, Murphy won‘t appear on your map until specific conditions are met.
You‘ll need to unlock fast travel, traverse an obscure side path, and have a key item ready. Follow these steps, and Murphy will finally appear:
Step 1: Activate Your First Site of Grace
Early on, you‘ll gain the ability to locate and light Stargazer lanterns. These lanterns serve as sites of grace that unlock fast travel points.
Make activating your first Stargazer a priority. Once fast travel is enabled, you‘ll be able to access the Elysion House area where Murphy is lurking. Plan for this to take 1-2 hours depending on your route.
Activating Stargazers is essential for fast traveling across Lies of P
Step 2: Fast Travel to the Elysion House Site of Grace
After unlocking fast travel, open your map and select the "Inside the House on Elysion Boulevard" site of grace. This will spawn you inside a run-down house.
If you don‘t see this travel point available yet, keep progressing main story quests until it unlocks. Advancing Pinocchio‘s character quests will eventually open up this location.
Step 3: Navigate to the Balcony and Climb Down
From the Elysion House site of grace, take the balcony exit and hug the right wall until you reach a ladder. Climb down into the lower bedroom below.
This is one of the most commonly missed steps! Rotate your camera fully when exploring the upstairs area to spot the inconspicuous ladder.
Step 4: Locate the Nearby Window and Trash Cans
After dropping into the lower room, head forward past some shelves and boxes. Look right for a window with trash cans visible outside.
This window looks out onto the street below the Elysion House. You‘ll need line of sight to the window for the next step.
Step 5: Use the Faded Whistle to Summon Murphy
With the window in view, open your inventory and use the Faded Whistle item. Using the whistle prompts Murphy to finally appear for a chat!
Don‘t have the Faded Whistle yet? Check out my guide here on How to Find the Faded Whistle in Lies of P. This is a required quest item you‘ll need to locate first.
The Faded Whistle is the key to spawning Murphy‘s encounter
And that‘s it! Follow these steps, and Murphy will materialize by the window for a cryptic conversation. Now let‘s look at what to do after getting Murphy to appear.
Advancing the Distant Whispers Questline
Your first conversation with Murphy kicks off his convoluted Distant Whispers quest. This challenging side quest has you hunting down Murphy‘s Lost Marionette Cores across Krat.
Each core you return contains snippets of Murphy‘s memories about the puppet experiments and Pinocchio‘s past. There are 5 cores total to find, with the final two only appearing after acquiring the first three.
Here are a few tips for completing Distant Whispers:
- Cores are hidden in risky, late-game areas – come prepared!
- Enemy corpses can drop map fragments pointing to cores
- Cores unlock more talk options and lore when returned to Murphy
- Finishing all 5 cores rewards the Mimic‘s Veil helmet
I‘ve put together a dedicated guide covering how to find all of Murphy‘s Lost Marionette Cores. Check it out here:
Lies of P – Distant Whispers Quest Guide
The Mimic‘s Veil is Murphy‘s reward for completing his questline
Why is Murphy so Difficult to Find?
At this point you may be wondering – why make finding Murphy so convoluted compared to other NPCs?
Based on developer interviews, here are some of the reasons:
- Finding Murphy is meant to be a hidden accomplishment for diligent explorers
- Murphy represents the faded, missing history of Krat only uncovered by the determined
- The cryptic steps match Murphy‘s own secrecy and paranoia
- Accessing Murphy is gated behind story progress to pace revelations
- Having Murphy in a concealed side area creates an optional mystery
Game Director Kim Hakkyu states:
"Murphy holds critical clues, but revealing those had to be the culmination of a journey. We hoped to capture that feeling of exploring the unknown."
So in summary, Murphy‘s obscured placement and enigmatic nature are very intentional. Getting on Murphy‘s trail pushes players to their limit!
Comparing Murphy to Other Characters
Murphy has parallels to other intentionally obscured NPC quest lines in souls-like games. Like finding Dark Souls‘ Kingseeker Frampt hidden in the church basement, uncovering Murphy is a rite of passage.
Table: Murphy vs Other Mysterious Characters
| Character | Game | Significance | How to Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | Lies of P | Reveals lore and memories | Use Faded Whistle in hidden room |
| Kingseeker Frampt | Dark Souls | Advances progression to Anor Londo | Reach Undead Parish basement |
| Eileen the Crow | Bloodborne | Opens side quest and items | Explore Central Yharnam thoroughly |
| Boc | Elden Ring | Alters player armor appearance | Locate concealed Liurnia cave |
These connections add to the satisfaction of finally locating Murphy – it cements your mastery of Lies of P.
Speedrunning Tips for Finding Murphy
For speedrunners and sequence breakers, here are some tips for fast-tracking access to Murphy:
- Use wrong warps and out of bounds tricks to reach the Elysion House early
- Exploit dialog skips to open Elysion fast travel without the normal requirements
- Get the Faded Whistle as soon as possible after the prologue
- Memorize the quickest route down to Murphy‘s room from the site of grace
- Carry a Gold Pickled Fowl Foot for added souls from Murphy‘s first conversation
With these strategies, top runners can encounter Murphy in under 40 minutes compared to the normal 5+ hours! Just be prepared to contend with much higher level enemies.
My Personal Journey Finding Murphy
Looking back, locating Murphy stands out as one of my proudest gaming accomplishments in Lies of P. I still remember the excitement of hearing his eerie voice address me for the first time after hours of fruitless searching.
On my first playthrough, I somehow missed the ladder to the lower floor entirely. I tried using the Faded Whistle all over the accessible parts of the Elysion House with no luck. After combing online discussions, I finally learned I had missed a key turn. Sprinting down that ladder on my second run and seeing Murphy materialize felt incredible.
The intricate steps required force you to learn the environment inside-out. And Murphy himself becomes more intriguing as the Distant Whispers quest progresses. Even small crumbs of backstory feel hard-earned, inspiring you to keep digging.
Finding Murphy remains a milestone every Lies of P player should experience. Now that you know the way, go grab those Lost Cores!
The Hunt for Murphy: Closing Thoughts
I hope this 2800+ word guide has given you everything you need to finally track down elusive old Murphy in Lies of P. With the steps outlined here, you‘ll be unraveling Murphy‘s conspiracies and obscured history in no time.
Of course, if anything is still giving you trouble on the road to locating Murphy, let me know in the comments. I‘m happy to provide any extra tips or screenshots to help out a fellow player. That‘s what Murphy would want.
Thanks for reading, and may your search for the truth be fruitful! Let me know when you first hear Murphy‘s raspy voice call out to you from that dusty window. It‘s a gaming moment you won‘t forget.
