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Metaphor: ReFantazio

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Metaphor ReFantazio - Man’s Not-So Best Friend

Man’s Not-So Best Friend is a Bounty Quest in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Check out an overview of Man’s Not-So Best Friend and how to complete this Side Quest here!

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Man’s Not-So Best Friend Overview

Quest Details, Deadline, and Rewards

Man’s Not-So Best Friend
I need to slay the Maneater Manjula in Tradia Desert, south of Grand Trad. The informant at the Hushed Honeybee Inn in Grand Trad should have more details.
Type Side Quest - Bounty
Unlock Unlocks after completing Thwart Zorba's Plan.
Target Maneater Manjula x1
Start Date 06/13* Deadline None
Rank ◆◆◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
Rewards ・Increases Courage
・10000 Reeve
Location Grand Trad, Recruitment Centre
Requester Recruiter Dispatcher

*This quest unlocks as soon as you finish Thwart Zorba's Plan, which can happen as soon as 06/13.

Man’s Not-So Best Friend Walkthrough

Jump to Section
1 Complete Thwart Zorba's Plan
2 Accept Bounty at the Recruitment Centre
3 Head Out to Tradia Desert
4 Defeat the Maneater Manjula
5 Return to the Recruitment Centre

Complete Thwart Zorba's Plan

Metaphor Refantazio - Complete Thwart Zorba
To unlock this quest, you'll first need to finish the Thwart Zorba's Plan Main Quest. Once you've done this, the bounty will be posted at the Recruitment Centre the next day.

Thwart Zorba’s Plan Walkthrough Guide

Accept Bounty at the Recruitment Centre

Metaphor Refantazio - Maneater Manjula Bounty
Once you wake up the next day, head to the Recruitment Centre and talk to the Recruiter Dispatcher at the desk. From there, accept the bounty to start this quest.

Purchase Information from the Informant

Lord of Tradia Desert Information
The Manjula of Tradia Desert is weak to Ice. Conversely, it is immune to Fire, and attacks with Fire and Poison. Guard yourself accordingly.

If you wish, you can purchase the Lord of Tradia Desert Information from the Informant in the Hushed Honeybee Inn. However, it's not recommended to do this unless you aim to collect every item in the game.

Head Out to Tradia Desert

Metaphor Refantazio - Defeat Enemy Packs
When you get to the desert, the Manjula will run away and go into hiding. In order to defeat your target, you'll first need to draw it out by defeating the three packs of enemies scattered throughout the map.

Be careful once you're on the third pack as defeating them will immediately spawn the Maneater Manjula. Make sure to save at the Plateau Mirage in the middle beforehan

Tradia Desert Dungeon Walkthrough

Defeat the Maneater Manjula

Metaphor Refantazio - Maneater Manjula Boss
Once you've cleared out all the required enemies, you'll be thrust into a battle with the Maneater Manjula.

It's recommended to bring two Mages and Brawler so you can exploit its Ice and Strike weaknesses, but you can substitute one Mage with a Healer for heals and cures if you need it.

Maneater Manjula Boss Guide

Return to the Recruitment Centre

Metaphor Refantazio - Maneater Manjula Bounty Rewards
After the beast has been slayed, head back to Grand Trad and rest for the night. When you wake up the next day, teleport to the Recruitment Centre and talk to the Dispatcher to complete this Bounty and claim your rewards!

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