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A Brother’s Mercy Quest Guide

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Metaphor ReFantazio - A Brother’s Mercy

A Brother’s Mercy is a Hunt Quest in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Check out an overview of A Brother’s Mercy and how to complete this Side Quest here!

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A Brother’s Mercy Overview

Quest Details, Deadline, and Rewards

A Brother’s Mercy
I must stop Vinca, an old comrade of Basilio's. When I'm ready, I should speak to Basilio in town during the day so we can defeat him together.
Type Side Quest - Hunt
Unlock Complete Basilio's Rank 7 Bond Event.
Virtue Req. Eloquence 5
Start Date Any Deadline None
Rank ◆◆◆◆◆◆⬖◇◇◇
Rewards ・Increases Tolerance
Location Grand Trad, Hushed Honeybee Inn
Requester Basilio

A Brother’s Mercy Walkthrough

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1 Level Up Basilio's Bond Rank to 7
2 Talk to Basilio and Defeat Vinca

Level Up Basilio's Bond Rank to 7

Metaphor ReFantazio - Basilio
To start this quest, you'll need to level up Basilio's Bond Rank to 7 first. Once his Bond Event has ended, you'll have this quest automatically accepted.

Basilio Bond Guide and How to Unlock

Talk to Basilio and Defeat Vinca

Metaphor ReFantazio - Vinca
When you're ready, talk to Basilio to fight Vinca. Similar to Junah and Eupha's quests, Basilio is a mandatory party member for this fight so make sure to plan your team comp accordingly. You will be going to the Disgraced Ruins to battle Vinca.

Once you've defeated him, the quest will automatically complete. This also completes Basilio's Bond, unlocking his Level 8 Follower Abilities, as well as the Royal Berserker Archetype!

Serial Killer Vinca Boss Guide

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