How to Manage Time Efficiently

There are many ways to spend your time in Metaphor: ReFantazio, such as completing Quests, bonding with Followers, or increasing your Royal Virtues. . Check out this guide to know how to manage your time more efficiently, and learn what activities you can do to pass the time!

How to Manage Time Efficiently

Ways to Manage Time Efficiently
Maximize Time With Followers Finish Dungeons in One Day Stop Activities for Maxed-Out Royal Virtues Pay Attention to the Calendar

Maximize Time With Followers

Spending time with Followers should be a top priority, as this helps strengthen bonds, which can lead to unlocking powerful abilities and Archetype-specific benefits.

Make sure to connect with as many Followers as possible as you progress through the game.

All Followers and How to Unlock Bonds

Finish Dungeons in One Day

Exploring dungeons takes a full day in-game, so it's recommended to complete dungeon runs in a single session.

This way, you can efficiently use your time for farming EXP, money, and items rather than spreading it across several days.

All Dungeons and Locations

Stop Activities for Maxed-Out Royal Virtues

Once a Royal Virtue is maxed, avoid activities that boost it further.

This allows you to allocate your time to other tasks and areas of improvement.

All Royal Virtues and How to Raise

Pay Attention to the Calendar

Certain story events are marked on your in-game calendar.

Before these dates, complete as many side quests, bond with Followers, and handle other activities to ensure you're prepared for the main story progression.

Calendar Guide

Prioritize Missables

Some collectibles, quests, and bond ranks are missable and can only be obtained or finished within specific time windows.

To avoid missing out, it's important to plan ahead and prioritize these tasks. Be sure to check your in-game calendar and complete any time-sensitive activities before progressing the main story.

All Missables and Secrets

Where to Spend Time

Where to Spend Time
Hanging Out With Followers Doing Quests Perform Activities That Raise Royal Virtues Dungeon Grinding

Hanging Out With Followers

Hanging out with Followers strengthens bonds and unlocks new Archetype abilities.

It's also a great way to discover new Followers and deepen your relationships.

All Archetypes and How to Unlock

Doing Quests

Quests take up time but are an excellent way to earn rewards. Focus on Side Quests, Search Quests, Favour Quests, and Hunt Quests to make the most of your time.

All Side Quests Guide

Perform Activities That Raise Royal Virtues

Various activities increase specific Royal Virtues, such as milking cows to raise Tolerance.

Prioritize activities that boost the Virtues you're working on.

All Royal Virtues and How to Raise

Dungeon Grinding

Dungeon grinding is a time-consuming activity, as it takes up a whole day.

However, it's beneficial for farming EXP, money, items, and MAG, making it worth doing when you need resources.

All Dungeons and Locations

When Will You Get Free Time?

Free Time Begins on 6/12

After completing the prologue, you'll start receiving free time on 6/12. You'll have until 6/21 before the next main story event begins.

Use this time to bond with Followers, complete quests, and prepare for the upcoming story.

Complete Walkthrough Guide

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Tips and Tricks

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