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Metaphor: ReFantazio

Rudolf the Roussainte Lion Boss Guide: Weakness and Resistances

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Rudolf the Roussainte Lion is one of the rival candidates that can be fought as a boss in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read on to learn how to beat Rudolf the Roussainte Lion, their weaknesses, rewards, as well as the Gauntlet Runner location of Rudolf the Roussainte Lion.

Rudolf the Roussainte Lion Overview and Rewards

Rudolf the Roussainte Lion Quest and Location

Rudolf the Roussainte Lion
Metaphor ReFantazio - Rudolf the Roussainte Lion - Overview
Availability Level Location
09/13 - 10/25 55 Gauntlet Runner: Altabury Heights
Appears near Altabury Heights after talking to him in town

From 09/13 - 10/25, Rudolf the Roussainte Lion will appear as a random encounter aboard your Gauntlet Runner near Altabury Heights after talking to him in town.

Rudolf the Roussainte Lion Rewards

EXP A-EXP MAG Money
5250 600 2000 6000
Spoils

At the end of a battle, receiving a Spoil slightly reduces the EXP and A-EXP gained. If no Spoil is obtained, you'll receive the regular amount of EXP and A-EXP.

Rudolf the Roussainte Lion Weakness and Resistances

All Elemental Weakness, Affinities and Resistances

Slash Pierce Strike Fire Ice Electric Wind Light Dark
Resist Resist Resist Normal Normal Weak Normal Normal Normal

Recommended Party Setup Against Rudolf the Roussainte Lion

Protagonist, Junah, Hulkenberg, and Eupha

Character Explanation
Metaphor ReFantazio- Protagonist IconProtagonist The Protagonist will be using the Wizard Archetype and will be double teaming with Junah to cast stronger and party-wide elemental skills like Gakandera and Kandeon.
Metaphor ReFantazio- Junah IconJunah Junah will be taking up the Wizard Archetype as well. This is to empower the elemental Skills between her and the Protagonist.
Metaphor ReFantazio- Hulkenberg IconHulkenberg Hulkenberg will be equipped with the Magic Knight Archetype and will be in charge of Support Skills by buffing the party, tanking enemy attacks, and healing.
Metaphor ReFantazio- Eupha IconEupha Eupha will be using the Summoner Archetype. She will be dealing additional elemental damage with debuff effects.

Recommended Archetypes Against Rudolf the Roussainte Lion

Wizard, Magic Knight, and Summoner

Archetype Recommended Skills

Synthesis Skill:
Gakandera
Kandeon (Synthesis)
Gablizza
Blizzaton (Synthesis)
Skyfall Bolt

Synthesis Skill:
Summon Lizardman
Summon Eagle Lion King
Summon Dragon God

This battle is going to be between three enemy units, Rudolf himself who is weak to Electric Skills, Rudolf's Blade who is weak to Ice Skills, and Rudolf's Partisan who is weak to Wind Skills. All of them have resistance to Physical attacks.

The party composition will be very magic-heavy with two Wizards working together to target weakness with stronger spells. The Summoner will be providing supplemental damage and debuffs, while the Magic Knight will provide support.

All Archetypes and How to Unlock

How to Beat Rudolf the Roussainte Lion

How to Beat Rudolf the Roussainte Lion

Prioritize Elemental Skills Over Physical Skills

Metaphor ReFantazio - Rudolf the Roussainte Lion - Tip 1
Rudolf and his party will all be resistant to Physical Attacks so it would be better to dish out elemental skills instead. If players have 2 or so turns to spare, consider using Synthesis Skills to speed up the fight.

Take advantage of the Synthesis Skills that are available between Archetypes. More often than not they will be stronger than your regular skills. This is especially true when building a magic-based party like the one that you need for this match.

List of All Synthesis Skills

Defeat Rudolf First

Metaphor ReFantazio - Rudolf the Roussainte Lion - Tip 2
Unlike most team battles once you defeat Rudolf the battle will automatically end. If you don't want to bother with his underlings you can go ahead and target Rudolf, but keep careful watch of your health since this will mean that there will be more attackers in your party if you decide to focus on only one enemy.

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1 Raj Raj 4 months

Can confirm this is correct, I genuinely feared that he'd disappear after 9/25, but I was wrong and this was correct, he's still on the map.

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