Before the hotfix, the meta was all about Legion Magazines and Grindstone abuse. After the hotfix, players who equipped the Rune of Frozen Feast (enhances stagger on charged heavies) alongside the hotfixed Indomitable Rune found they could stun-lock late-game bosses like Simon Manus in under 90 seconds.
Streamer LobosJr famously tweeted: "Lies of P just dropped the hottest fix for runes. Indomitable is broken again. Get it before it’s gone."
Released shortly after launch, this patch was a direct response to player feedback regarding difficulty spikes and technical performance.
The hotfix (version 1.6.2, rolling out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S) targets three key areas: lies of p hotfixrune hot
Hypothetical review (based on common mod patterns):
Verdict: Check the mod page's comments for stability reports. Back up saves first.
If you’ve been watching the Lies of P community feeds or speedrunning forums recently, you’ve likely seen the phrase "lies of p hotfixrune hot" trending. At first glance, it looks like a typo or a code. But ask any veteran player of Neowiz’s punishing Soulslike, and they’ll tell you it refers to one of the most controversial and game-changing balance patches since the game’s "Glory" update. Before the hotfix, the meta was all about
This article breaks down exactly what the "Hotfix Rune Hot" means, which Rune was affected, why the community is calling it "Hot" (overpowered), and how you can exploit the changes before the next inevitable nerf.
Core System (Pre-Hotfix):
Post-Hotfix Changes (Patch 1.2.0.0 – 1.5.0.0): Verdict: Check the mod page's comments for stability
Positive impacts:
Negative impacts: