Gold Beetles are collectibles that can be traded for equipment in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read on to learn more about the 50 Gold Beetle locations, what they're used for, and the trophy unlocked for collecting them all!

All Gold Beetle Locations

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	No.	Map Image	World Image
	1	Northern Border Fort Camp	Obtained at the Camp after clearing the Northern Border Front. (Missable)
	2	Grand Trad Sunshade Row	Behind the stairs near the Armor shop.
	3	Grand Trad Recruitment Centre	Passage on the left after entering.
	4	Grand Trad Comfort Concoctions	Inside the bag to the right of the entrance.
	5	Belega Corridor Basement 3F	On the other side of the iron grate (go through the hidden passage to the other side)
	6	Tradia Desert Traveler's Graveyard	Near the rock in the northeast.
	7	Calendra Region Goblin's Nest	Found on a log in the northwestern area of Goblin's Nest.
	8	Calendra Region Abandoned Tomb	Found behind the iron bars southeast of the map.
	9	Martira Visca Alba Tavern	Examine the fireplace.
	10	Martira Visca Alba Tavern	Examine the water pitcher ​​in the guest room.
	11	Calendula Region Man-Eater's Grotto	After destroying the Magla Crystal, head north and you'll find the Gold Beetle between the left and right exits.
	12	Port Brilehaven Seabreeze Street	Near the crates, northwest.
	13	Port Brilehaven Seabreeze Street	Near the crates, northeast.
	14	Port Brilehaven Trade Market	Near the crates down south.
	15	Port Brilehaven Trade Market	Look for wooden crates northeast of the map.
	16	Port Brilehaven Arena Square	Hidden between two wooden crates, northeast.
	17	Tomb of Lament	In the top right corner of the second area.
	18	Tomb of Lament	Near the gate on the left side of the middle path.
	19	Gracia Forest	By the end of the narrow path, in the middle.
	20	Principality of Oceana Forsaken Tower	5th Floor near the stairs going up.
	21	Port Brilehaven Seabreeze Street	Reward for Dental Distress sidequest. (Missable)
	22	Virga Island	Near the Chief's house.
	23	Virga Island	Near the Inn.
	24	Virga Island	Behind the Bar.
	25	Virga Island	Beside the Dragon Statue.
	26	Land of Ceremony	Behind the Magla Crystal up north.
	27	Orbwise Path	Hiding behind an enemy.
	28	Orbwise Path	Found in the area with two treasure chests.
	29	Spire of Blind Faith	Found near the 6th floor stairs.
	30	Grand Trad (During Obtain Drakodios quest)	Inside the Item shop to the right.
	31	Virga Island (After clearing Dragon Temple)	Talk to the boy near the well.
	32	Scoundrel's Hold	Top of the tower south of B2 Floor.
	33	Altabury Heights Lunlumo Approach	Right aisle.
	34	Altabury Heights Lunlumo Approach	Under the stairs.
	35	Altabury Heights Whitepeaks Magic Shop	Examine the pot.
	36	Altabury Heights Upper Blue Sky Bridge	Behind the pillars.
	37	Altabury Heights Opera House Square	Edge of the bridge.
	38	Altabury Heights Skyward Tavern	Behind the barrels.
	39	Mt. Vulkano 2nd Floor	Climb the ladder south of the map.
	40	Everfrost Forest	Left side of the map.
	41	Tower of Insolence	2nd Floor.
	42	Ancient Eldan Sanctum	Near the collapsed roof. (Missable)
	43	Martira After unlocking Port Brilehaven	Inside a bag from the store.
	44	Martira After unlocking Port Brilehaven	Near the cow.
	45	Grand Trad After unlocking Port Brilehaven	In front of the store.
	46	Disgraced Ruins	Small area left of the entrance.
	47	Altabury Heights Upper Blue Sky Bridge	Quest reward for Deliver Hot Spring Water.
	48	Manor of the Ascendant	End of the secret passage on 2F.
	49	Abandoned Path	North of the map.
	50	Virga Island Sandy Beach	Behind the crates next to the Gauntlet Runner.

Note: Click on the Checkbox to mark Gold Beetles that you have already obtained!

What Are Gold Beetles Used For?

Exchange for Rewards in Brilehaven

Gold Beetle Rewards and Requirements

You can exchange the Gold Beetles you have collected by talking to the Elderly Entemophile found at the Arenafront Wharf in Brilehaven.

The Elderly Entemophile will provide rewards based on the total count of Beetles you have exchanged. The more Beetles you collect and trade in, the better the rewards you will receive.

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Elderly Entemophile Location

Map Image	Overworld Location

You can find the Elderly Entemophile hanging around at the Arenafront Wharf, there will be a Beetle icon on top of his head.

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Missable Gold Beetles

3 Gold Beetles Are Missable

Map Location	Location Details
Northern Border Fort	How to Get: Approach the glowing spot behind the tree. Miss Condition: Player cannot return to this area after quest.
Port Brilehaven, Seabreeze Street	How to Get: Complete the Dental Distress quest. Miss Condition: Missable if player does not complete quest in time.
Ancient Eldan Sanctum, Plaza of Light	How to Get: Found next to a broken down house. Miss Condition: Player cannot return to this area after quest.

While there are a total of 50 Gold Beetles in the game, the final reward, and the Trophy Achievement are both awarded after obtaining 46 Gold Beetles.

The three missable Golden Beetles are all found in Story Areas that you cannot return to after you finish them.

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Gold Beetle Trophy

Unlock All That Glitters Trophy

Gold	All That Glitters
	Made all possible gold beetle exchanges. ► All Gold Beetle Locations

Collecting 46 Gold Beetles out of the total of 50 allows you to trade for all the items that the Old Man in Port Brilehaven offers, and gives you the All That Glitters Trophy in the process.

Three out of the 50 Gold Beetles are missable, but missing them does not negatively affect your chances of getting all the equipment or the Trophy Achievement.

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Carries Over to New Game Plus

Although not mentioned, your Gold Beetle count will carry over to the New Game Plus in case you missed any in your first playthrough. Since they're part of your inventory, you get to keep all the items you collected, including the Gold Beetles.

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