If the gameplay gets too hard as you progress in Metaphor: ReFantazio, changing equipment and difficulty are some of the things you can do to make things easier. See all the steps you can take to learn how to win and progress in the game here.

How to Win and Progress

How to Win and Progress
Grind EXP to Level Up Change Equipment Bring Support Archetypes Change the Difficulty Level Make Use of the Retry Command Use Traveller's Voices

Grind EXP to Level Up

If dungeons are becoming too hard to progress, you might be exploring them while underleveled. Make sure to use any free time before each major dungeon to farm EXP and level up.

Some things you can do during your free time to gain EXP include revisiting previous dungeons or completing bounty quests!

Level Up Guide

Be Mindful of Your Stat Allocation

Another reason you might not be hitting hard or taking too much damage is if you're not allocating your stats properly! These stat points are crucial because they determine your damage output and defense.

For instance, if you want to deal more physical damage, keep putting your points into Strength. If you’re aiming for Magic damage, do the same. If you're looking to dodge more attacks, invest in Agility. And if you want to take damage more comfortably, put points into Endurance. Lastly, for higher critical rates, build Luck!

Best Builds

Change Equipment

Another reason you might be taking more damage and dealing less is your equipment. Make sure to always use any newer gear you gather from your journey.

There are also merchants where you can buy equipment, so if you have enough money, consider spending a little to upgrade your gear!

List of All Equipment

Change your Equipment in the Main Menu

Changing equipment is simple! Just access the main menu and select Equipment. This will take you to a list of characters, and from there, simply select the party member to swap their weapons or armor!

Bring Support Archetypes

Support units are crucial in team fights, and it’s highly recommended to include at least one in your party. Several Archetypes fulfill this role, such as the Healer lineage, which can provide recovery and cure status ailments.

Other support Archetypes to consider are the Knight and Faker. The Knight can tank incoming attacks, while the Faker offers a full set of support skills for buffing and debuffing!

Archetype Guides
All Archetypes and How to Unlock	Best Archetypes

Change the Difficulty Level

You can also try changing the difficulty to Easy if things get too hard. The Storyteller difficulty is another option for a much easier run, but keep in mind that, unlike the other difficulty settings, you can't switch back to a higher difficulty after selecting Storyteller.

Difficulty Differences and Settings Guide

Make Use of the Retry Command

If battles are getting too hard, you can also restart the combat with the Retry Command. This is a combat feature and won't affect your progress too much. A good practice is to use the first battle to analyze the enemy, then use Retry after studying their skills, attack patterns, gimmicks, and weaknesses.

Battle System Explained

Use Traveller's Voices

Travellers' Voices is a feature that lets you see how other players are spending their time in the game. You can use it to get ideas on what you should be doing! Keep in mind that this is an online feature, so make sure you’re connected to the internet on whatever console you’re using!

Travellers' Voices Explained

Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks Guides

Tips and Tricks
All Playable Party Members	Memorandum Guide
How to Heal	How to Control Party
How to Use Fae Sight	Interview Base Stat Choices
How to Respec	How to Win and Progress
Strength or Magic Stat?	Skill Inheritance Guide
Dialogue Choices and Effects	How to Increase Bond Rank
What Does Luck Do?	What to Say to Louis?
How to Get Critical Hits	How to Manage Time Efficiently
Where is Maria?	How to Get to Komero Village
What Happens When You Die	How to Get Magla Pills
How to Beat Blue Elmenta	How to Restore MP
How to Save	What Happens If You Miss a Deadline?
All Missables and Secrets	Can You Beat the Sleeping Dragon?
Squad Combat Explained	Difficulty Settings Guide
Popularity Rank Guide	Synthesis Skills Explained
How to Purify Equipment	Item Appraisal Guide
Help Glodell or Not?	All Cooking Answers
All Debate Answers	How to Unlock the Secret Boss
How to Get Star Shatterer Trophy	-

Best Articles

Best Articles
Best Main Character Name	Best Party
Best Items to Sell	All Books and Best Answers
Best Skills to Inherit	MAG Exchange Guide

Farming Guides

Farming Guides
Money Farming Guide	How to Farm MAG
How to Farm EXP

Gameplay Mechanics

Gameplay Mechanics
Akadameia Guide	Travellers' Voices Explained
Battle System Explained	Weather Mechanic Explained
How to Change Archetypes	Bath Benefits and Bonuses
Informant Guide	Formations Assignment Guide
Blade-riding Guide	Retry Battle Command Guide
Gauntlet Runner and Things to Do	Character Stats Explained
Increase Archetype Rank Fast	Transfer Demo Save Data

Status Ailment Guides

All Status Ailments and Effects
Poison	Burn
Paralysis	Hex
Frostbite	Daze
Forget	Charm
Rage	Sleep
Anxiety	Stun
Malady

Location Guides

Location Guides
Gold Beetle Locations	Blessed Water Locations
Shop Locations and Sale Days	All Things to Do at the Church

Royal Virtue Guides

All Royal Virtues and How to Raise
Courage	Wisdom
Imagination	Tolerance
Eloquence	-

Trophy Guides

Trophies and Achievements
List of Trophies	Steam Achievements List

Post Game Guides

Post Game Guides
Post Game Guide	New Game Plus Guide
How to Get All Endings	How to Get The True Ending