Cryptic Vessels in Lies of P offer players rewarding side quests that reveal hidden treasures, rare costumes, and valuable upgrade materials across Krat. To decipher these mysterious puzzle items, players must bring them to Venigni at Hotel Krat. Understanding where to find each vessel and how to solve its corresponding riddle ensures you do not miss out on vital rewards during your playthrough.
Finding Early Game Cryptic Vessels
The Crafted Cryptic Vessel is located inside the St. Frangelico Cathedral Chapel after dropping a lit brazier to clear the decay pool at the bottom. Players can also acquire the Jeweled Cryptic Vessel from a chest hidden in the Estella Opera House hallway. Bringing both items back to Hotel Krat allows Venigni to provide the decrypted clues needed to locate their secret rewards.
Solving Mid-Game Treasure Clues
The Old Cryptic Vessel can be obtained by speaking with Explorer Hugo near the Barren Swamp Bridge Stargazer. Decrypting it directs players to a shack near the Path of the Pilgrim, where a key unlocks a valuable chest. Meanwhile, the Rusty Cryptic Vessel can be purchased directly from Polendina's shop after expanding his inventory with special supply boxes.
Unlocking Late Game Cryptic Vessels
Alidoro's Cryptic Vessel becomes available near the end of the game depending on player decisions regarding Alidoro's fate. Additionally, the Mechanical Cryptic Vessel is found near the Arche Abbey Broken Rift Stargazer inside a chest past a series of braziers. Solving the mechanical puzzle requires players to show the Frozen Feast weapon to a wandering merchant.
Essential Tips for Decrypting Puzzles
Players should always prioritize speaking to Venigni as soon as a new vessel is added to their inventory. Keep in mind that certain vessels can be missed if story progress moves too far ahead or if key NPCs are affected. Careful exploration and reviewing decrypted photographs will lead to every hidden stash in Krat.
