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After acquiring the Skybound Avatar Conquest quest,Metaphor: ReFantazioplayers can revisitGrand Tradto compete in theVarmareno Coliseumor completeBonds with Followers. This period allows players to tackle multiple high-level trials at the summits of various dungeons throughout the map. These challengingTrials of the Dragonyield valuable EXP and gear, helping players better prepare for the showdown with Louis.
This guide covers all the trial bosses, including recommended items and ideal party compositions, giving players the resources they need to tackleMetaphor: ReFantazio’s toughest endgame content.
How To Beat All Trials Of The Dragon In Metaphor: ReFantazio
There are four Trials of the Dragon, with the final trial unlocking after completing the first three on the map. The first three Trials can be attempted in any order, though it’s highly recommended to complete Heroes’ Rest last. This boss inflicts significant Fire damage, and the gear obtained from previous bosses makes this third fight much more manageable.
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Head toAngler’s Inn Squarein Port Brilehaven and speak withGabby Mustari, who will give you theTrial of the Dragon: Mad Mischiefquest. Chart a course for theForsaken Tower, where you’ll face the level 70 boss, the Devourer of Nations, at the top. This boss has no weaknesses, repels Fire, and can inflict Paralysis, so equip theVenomward Charmon the protagonist andPolarity Magnetson the rest of the party.
The general strategy for most fights applies here. The protagonist serves as your primary damage dealer.Use the Inherit Skill featureto addMedicaandPen Patrafrom theCleric Archetype, andGold RushandAlmighty Boostfrom theTycoon Archetype. Start the fight withHero’s Cry, which grants four Turn Icons.
Strohl is the main buffer, usingMatarukaja,Marakukaja, andMasukukaja, along with theFrigid Fortress Tactic(from the Warlord Archetype) to make the boss weak to Ice for one attack. Hulkenberg also deals damage withBlizzatonfrom theElemental Master Archetype. After Strohl activates the Ice weakness, additional Ice attacks grant more turns.
Junah’s Royal Masked Dancer role is crucial. She must inheritRakunda,Dekaja, andDebilitateto manage the boss’s buffs, while herIce-Blue Danceenhances the Ice damage strategy. Watch forGreat Dragon Shriek, which grants the boss six Icon turns.
In the first half of the fight, it uses multiple Physical attacks and causes Paralysis. IfGreat Fireballhits a Null Fire Armor-equipped ally, the boss will lose two turns. With persistence, you’ll defeat the boss and earn theCardinal Dragon Raiment.
Everything except Almighty
Head toBlue Sky BridgeinAltabury Heightsand talk toEnraged Mustarito accept theTrial of the Dragon: Bygone Legacyquest. Chart a course for theTower of Insolenceto encounter the Devourer of Stars at the top. Party composition and skills remain the same as in the previous trial; however, for this fight, equipaccessories that prevent Poison and Hex. Equip theVenomward Charmon the protagonist and bringPen Patrato cure any party members affected by Poison or Hex.
If you haveupgraded Catherina’s Bond to Rank 7, she will assist in the battle, usingSuperior Opening Volleyto deal nearly 5000 damage to the boss. Begin the fight withHero’s Cryand use only Almighty skills until Junah’sIce-Blue Danceis active, allowing you to add Ice skills into the rotation. Hulkenberg’sInstant Recoveryskill will cure her status ailments in one turn, but ensure Pen Patra is ready for the rest of the team.
The boss deals Dark damage, so equip Dark-resistant armor if available. Occasionally, it will useMiasma Whorl,significantly reducing the party’s health. Stick to this strategy, and soon you’ll defeat the Dragon and earn theCardinal Dragon Robe.
Head toEdenionVirga Islandto accept theTrial of the Dragon: Heroes' Restquest. Chart a course forSpire of Blind Faithto face the Devourer of Flames at the top. This is the most challenging of the three Dragon fights; however, if you attempt it last, it can actually become the easiest. For the fight, equip:
Equipping each of these items on your party members will prevent them from taking any Fire damage. If the boss targets a character wearing the Crimson Split Shoes, it will lose three Turn Icons. The boss has an attack thatdeals 9999 Fire damageto the entire party. You can “cheese” the fight by inflicting Fire weakness on the boss before it uses this attack, causing it to Repel and almost defeat itself.
Ensure you inheritDekundaon one of your party members, ideally Junah, to remove the debuffs that the boss inflicts on the party. After defeating the boss, you’ll receive theCardinal Dragon Armour.
Avoid equipping any items that Repel Magic or Physical Attacks, as the boss can useArmageddon’s Final Sire, which can wipe out your party in a single strike.
After completing all the other trials, make your way to theDragon Templeto face Elegy of the Soul, a level 75 boss. This boss has no weaknesses and changes its Archetype to alter its Elemental attacks. Each time the boss changes Archetypes, it gains significant buffs, which can stack. Ensure Junah is ready withDekajato remove these buffs and prevent excessive stacking.
Certain Archetypes allow the boss to inflict specific weaknesses on your party, requiring immediate healing afterward. Maintain an aggressive approach. Prolonging the battle increases the likelihood that the boss will use Armageddon’s Final Sire, which could force you to restart.
Upon defeating the boss, you’ll complete theTrial of the Dragon: Essence of Powerand obtain theRadiant Crystal. After the trial is complete, you will get theEntrusted Trophy/Achievementfor overcoming all the trials.
