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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Formations Assignment Guide
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Formations adds a big strategy aspect to combat in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Learn about formation assignments and how formations work here!
List of Contents
What Are Formations?
Positions of Your Party in Combat
Party Formations is a combat mechanic that adds a layer of strategy centering on positioning, and team composition. In the Party menu, or even in the heat of battle, you are able to switch your party members's positions on the battlefield.
Their positioning will determine the amount of damage they receive throughout the battle.
Front and Back Formations
Protagonist took less damage by being on the back row!
Taking from the Etrian Odyssey series, there are two types of formations in Metaphor: ReFantazio, Front and Back row.
Front row members are usually melee users and tanks, like a Warior or Knight archetype, who are able to be a sponge for damage but can also dish out hard-hitting melee attacks at the enemies.
Back row members are usually spellcasters and healers, like a Mage or Healer archetype, who are squishier but has a vast arsenal of magic attacks and support moves.
When to Use Formations
Avoiding Row-Specific Enemy Attacks
Certain moves by some enemies will only target a certain row at a time. Take into account who are in these rows and act accordingly.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Related 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 |
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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 |
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