How to defeat Elegy of the Soul in Metaphor ReFantazio
Metaphor ReFantazio's ultimate goal for the party is to get closer to Louis but many additional side quests can be undertaken en route to doing so. A character named Edeni will provide a questline named "Trial of the Dragon" and pose some of the hardest fights across the course of the whole game. This quest line involves the party fighting some incredibly difficult bosses such as the Devourer of Stars, Devourer of Nations, and more.
The final part of the quest line will take you to the doorstep of one of the most challenging foes in the whole game, the Elegy of the Soul. Here are the ways to prepare for and defeat this boss.
Also read: How to defeat Devourer of Stars in Metaphor ReFantazio
Preparing for Elegy of the Soul
The party should be leveled up to at least Lvl. 70 to not be easy pickings for the enemy. This boss fight is unique, as he can swap between various archetypes throughout the fight. This allows him to access a vast variety of skills and attacks, making predicting his next attack even more challenging. The archetypes accessible by this boss are:
- Thief
- Masked Dancer
- Summoner
- Warrior
- Knight
- Berserker
- Prince
- Seeker
Below are the recommended archetypes for this battle. However, do note that other archetypes, such as Masked Dancer or Royal Knight, may also prove beneficial here, should they be leveled up to the maximum rank.
- Healer
- Prince
- Persona Master
- Samurai
Additionally, prevent wearing or equipping any item or accessory with the Repel or Absorb elements. This is because, with said equipment active, the boss will throw down an unbeatable "Armageddon's Final Sire" attack, which deals 9999 damage and can one-hit knock out the whole party. Equip items that prevent fire damage, as some of the attacks it can deal with are fire-based and can damage the party severely.
Defeating Elegy of the Soul in Metaphor ReFantazio
In addition to having access to a vast variety of archetypes and attacks, the boss will get five turns initially. One of these will be utilized in changing archetypes, but that still leaves four turns for it to decimate the party. Use tactics similar to those previously used to defeat the Devourer of the Stars battle to make the fight slightly familiar and easier to approach.
Constantly attack with the Prince Archetype and repeatedly heal party members who are low on health. It may be beneficial to have three party members plainly on the offensive and have the fourth in an archetype such as the Healer to keep the HP meter replenished as frequently as possible.
Do your best to waste its turns by using the aforementioned fire-repellant equipment or spells such as Magic Counter and Tetrakarn to prevent attacks from landing. Deal lots of damage quickly, and do not take too long to defeat it. The boss will equip the Prince Archetype and swiftly land a blow of the aforementioned Armageddon's Final Sire attack if the battle draws on too long.
At the end of the battle, the rewards will be a Radiant Crystal Accessory and a Dragon's Legacy Sword, which can be equipped by the protagonist and can deal Almighty damage. Additionally, the "Entrusted" achievement will also pop up.
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