Monk Captain Gideaux Boss Guide: Weakness and Resistances

Monk Captain Gideaux is a boss that can be fought during the Apprehend the Real Kidnapper Quest in Metaphor: Refantazio. Read on to learn how to beat Monk Captain Gideaux, their weaknesses, rewards, as well as the recommended party setup and Archetypes to use against Monk Captain Gideaux.

Monk Captain Gideaux Overview and Rewards

Monk Captain Gideaux Quest and Location

Monk Captain Gideaux Boss
Quest	Level	Location
Apprehend the Real Kidnapper	19	Gauntlet Runner

This Encounter Will Happen Regardless Of Your Decision

This boss fight is part of the story and will still happen even if you choose not to side with Glodell. Regardless of if you side with him or not, you will still need to fight Monk Captain Gideaux.

Monk Captain Gideaux Rewards

There are no rewards for this battle, as it will end in a cutscene after defeating Gideaux's allies, the Monk Mage and Spearmonk.

Monk Captain Gideaux Weakness and Resistances

All Elemental Weakness, Affinities and Resistances

Recommended Party Setup Against Monk Captain Gideaux

Best Characters to Choose

Character	Explanation
Protagonist	The Protagonist can use the Seeker Archetype for this Boss Fight. Remember that you can not harm Gideaux so make sure to direct your attacks to his two allies. The Mage Monk will have a lot of resistance to Magic Skills so make sure to use Physical Attacks on him. On the other hand, Spearmonk will be more vulnerable to magic skills.
Strohl	Strohl wll be taking on the Warrior Archetype. He will be in charge of dealing most of the Physical Skill to the Monk Mage.
Hulkenberg	Hulkenberg will be taking up the Knight Archetype, her main role will be to draw agro by taunting the enemy with the Knight's Proclamation Skill. This will stop Gideaux from doing attacks that target the entire party.

Recommended Archetypes Against Monk Captain Gideaux

Best Archetypes to Equip

Archetype	Recommended Skills
Seeker	・Cyc ・Tarukaja ・Dei ・Sweeping Slash ・Cyclo
Knight	・Knight's Proclamation ・Shield Arts
Warrior	・Diagonal Slash ・Slicer ・Critical Strike ・Slash Boost

For this battle, the key point that you have to remember is that you can not use any skill against Gideaux since he is protected by the King's magic. To finish this encounter you will have to defeat his allies, a Spearmonk and a Monk Mage. For the Monk Mage focus on hitting him with physical attacks like Diagonal Slash, Shield Arts, or Sweeping Slash.

The Spearmonk is resistant to most Physical Skills like Pierce, Slash, and Strike Damage. Make sure to watch your health and heal as needed. You can use the Cyc or Cyclo Skill from Seeker to beat him.

All Archetypes and How to Unlock

How to Beat Monk Captain Gideaux

How to Beat Monk Captain Gideaux
Defeat the Mage Monk First Do Not Attack Gideaux Taunt the Enemy and Heal as Needed

Defeat the Mage Monk First

We recommend that you defeat the monk first as he deals the highest damage among the enemies and can heal as well. Cutting him off early from the battle will make taking down the Spearmonk a lot easier. The Mage Monk is vulnerable to Physical attacks like Pierce, Slash, and Strike Skills.

Do Not Attack Gideaux

Remember that you cannot hurt Gideaux because of the King's Magic so avoid skills that will target all enemies. Gideux will mostly be using light spells and will buff the Monk Mage and Spearmonk.

Taunt the Enemy and Heal as Needed

Fully utilize your Knight Archetype by having her tank most of the damage for the party with the Knight's Proclamation Skill. This will stop your enemies from doing skills that would attack all members of the party. Provide healing with Dei as needed.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides

List of All Bosses

All Story Bosses

List of Bosses
Homo Gorleo	Captain Klinger	Homo Fulquilo
Undead Grius	Zorba	Homo Avades
Homo Jaluzo	Monk Captain Gideaux	Sergeant Xanth
Master Sergeant Glechom	Maintenance Chief Ceiba	Helmsman Cabio and Grand Chief Salva
Glodell	Sea Horror Homo Sabara

All Optional Bosses

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Catherina the Bounty Queen	Roger the Libertarian	Lina the Machinist
Fire Dragon Mauna	Grotesque Guptauros	Maneater Manjula
Goborn King	Fatolich	Orgas
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