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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Beginner Tips and Tricks
★ 100% Walkthrough Guide
☆ All 14 Follower Bond Guides
★ Dungeon Guides and Bosses
☆ Farming Guides: EXP, Money, MAG
★ Best Party, Tier Lists, and Builds
☆ New Game+ and How to Get All Endings
This is a tips and tricks beginner guide that teaches players how to get the most out of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Check out some beginner tips for everyday life and combat, and more!
List of Contents
Beginner's Guide to Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Use Fae Sight to Size Up Enemies
- Stun Enemies in the Overworld First
- Beat Weak Enemies Without Squad Battle
- Experiment with Different Archetypes
- Use Party Formations Wisely
- Use Retry Command if Battles Get Too Difficult
- Level Up Follower Bonds
- Level Up Your Royal Virtues
- Use the Toilet on Days Ending in 0 or 5
Use Fae Sight to Size Up Enemies
Fae Sight is a mechanic in the game similar to Persona 5's Third Eye. It allows the player to use Gallica's sight to check enemy difficulty relative to your level at a glance through assigning colors.
Learning to regularly use this tactic will allow you to choose your battles carefully.
Stun Enemies in the Overworld First and Target their Weakness
Stunning enemies in the overworld will give players an advantage once Squad Combat has been executed. While they are recovering, targeting their weaknesses will be your bread and butter throughout the game.
In addition to dealing more damage, hitting their weakness or dealing critical hit will half your use of a Press Turn which allows us to do more moves on your turn.
Beat Weak Enemies Without Squad Battle
Once you are leveled up to some point, you can dispel enemies to raise your level and Archetype rank fast in the overworld without the need to engage in Squad Combat.
This will give you the same amount of EXP, MAG and Reeves as when you engage in Squad Battles, but you will not receive the Unscathed Triumph bonus, which is a Squad Battle exclusive bonus that adds to your rewards if you come out the battle unharmed.
How to Increase Archetype Rank Fast
Experiment with Different Archetypes
Archetypes is Metaphor Re:Fantazio's main job and class system found in JRPGs. This allows you and your party members to transform into different beings that specialize in different aspects of battle depending on which one you equip.
Archetypes can specialize in melee attacks, magic or healing spells, defensive stances or support moves.
There are 14 basic Archetype lineages in the game and forming and strengthening your bonds with your Followers will increase this number!
Use Party Formations Wisely
Formations allows you to position your party members on the Front or Back row.
There are some attacks and moves by enemies and bosses that will only target one row at a time and you will need to position your party favorably for it.
Positioning different Archetypes in the Front or Back row will determine how much damage they will take with these attacks.
Use Retry Command if Battles Get Too Difficult
If you don't like how the battle is going. there is a Retry command for you to be able to turn back time and retry the battle. Don't be afraid to use this feature as it rewinds to right before you engage in battle!
Level Up Follower Bonds
Followers provide valuable skills and perks for completing their ranks. Some provide discounts in shops, additional EXP off battle, or removes time to cook dishes in the Gauntlet Runner. Make sure to take time and bond with your followers to gain these perks.
Follower Guide: How to Unlock All Bonds
Level Up Your Royal Virtues
The Royal Virtues are similar to Persona's Social Stats. Doing activities and quests will slowly raise these 5 stats required for unlocking certain bonds and features in game. Take time to upgrade these stats so that you don't miss out on activities or Followers throughout the game!
All Royal Virtues and Priority
Use the Toilet on Days Ending in 0 or 5
On days divisible by 5, use the toilet to get a free Luck stat boost! The toilet is located in the Gauntlet Runner and can be used at any time of the day.
All Tips and Tricks Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Best Articles
| Best Articles | |
|---|---|
| Best Main Character Name | Best Party |
| Best Items to Sell | All Books and Best Answers |
| Best Skills to Inherit | MAG Exchange Guide |
| Best Weapons for All Archetypes | - |
Farming Guides
| Farming Guides | |
|---|---|
| Money Farming Guide | How to Farm MAG |
| How to Farm EXP | |
Gameplay Mechanics
Status Ailment Guides
| All Status Ailments and Effects | |
|---|---|
 Poison |
 Burn |
 Paralysis |
 Hex |
 Frostbite |
 Daze |
 Forget |
 Charm |
 Rage |
 Sleep |
 Anxiety |
 Stun |
 Malady |
|
Location Guides
| Location Guides | |
|---|---|
| Gold Beetle Locations | Blessed Water Locations |
| Shop Locations and Sale Days | All Things to Do at the Church |
Royal Virtue Guides
| All Royal Virtues and How to Raise | |
|---|---|
| Courage | Wisdom |
| Imagination | Tolerance |
| Eloquence | - |
Trophy Guides
| Trophies and Achievements | |
|---|---|
| List of Trophies | Steam Achievements List |
Post Game Guides
| Post Game Guides | |
|---|---|
| Post Game Guide | New Game Plus Guide |
| How to Get All Endings | How to Get The True Ending |
Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides
Metaphor: ReFantazio Walkthrough Wiki
| Metaphor: ReFantazio Guides | |
|---|---|
 Walkthrough |
 Calendar |
 Main Quests |
 Side Quests |
 Tips and Tricks |
 Archetypes |
 Characters |
 Followers |
 Skills |
 Bosses |
 Enemies |
 Dungeons |
 Bond Rank Abilities |
 Equipment |
 Weapons |
 Armor |
 Gear |
 Accessories |
 Items |
 Builds |
 News and Updates |
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