How to defeat Devourer of Flames in Metaphor ReFantazio
Devourer of Flames in Metaphor ReFantazio is one of the three optional endgame bosses whom you can fight and defeat. This dragon boss is a part of the Trial of Dragons side quest. Like its siblings, the Devourer of Flames is quite challenging and requires certain strategies if you want to defeat it.
This article will discuss all the key strategies you need to learn to take down the Devourer of Flames in Metaphor ReFantazio.
A guide to defeating Devourer of Flames in Metaphor ReFantazio
Like its siblings, Devourer of Stars and Devourer of Nations, Devourer of Flames is also one of the most challenging boss fights in the game. This dragon can debuff your party, buff itself, and has an annoying attack that will instantly wipe out your entire team.
Archetypes and equipment
- Saviour - Eupha
- Prince - Protagonist
- Trickster - Junah
- Samurai - Strohl
You'll need to follow a few setups to win the fight against the Devourer of Flames in Metaphor ReFantazio. Make sure to inherit the Marakarn and Pen Patra skills on Samurai and Trickster.
Flameseal Corselet and Cardinal Dragon Armors are the three of the most essential pieces of gear you will need for this battle. Make sure to complete the other two Trials of Dragons first to obtain the Cardinal Dragon armor sets as it is essential for this fight. Obtain the Flameseal Corselet by collecting 38 Gold Beetles and submitting them to the Elderly man in Port Brielhaven.
Before you head off to face the Devourer of Flames, stock up on items that can cure charm, like Slapstick Fan and Panacea. Equip the Flameseal Corselet and Cardinal Dragon Armors on the Protagonist, Savior, and any third member of your choice.
The boss fight
The boss fight of the Devourer of Flames in Metaphor ReFantazio will be much like the other Trials of Dragons you have completed. Use the Prince's Royal Slash skill to deal damage and use Trickster to debuff the Dragon. Once you've chipped down its HP to half, it will cast the Flamespire of Ruin spell that can wipe out your party.
Cast Makarakarn or Patrecarm on the allies who don't have the Flame-resisting armor as this will allow you to survive the onslaught. Make sure to heal your team as much as you can. The Dragon can also charm the entire party so use Pen Patra or Panacea to cure the status ailment.
Once you've defeated the three dragons, head back to Virga Island's Dragon Temple to challenge the super boss, Elegy of the Soul.