How to defeat Ranked Varmareno Coliseum in Metaphor ReFantazio

Varmareno Coliseum in Metaphor ReFantazio is a special dungeon that you unlock after completing the main quests in Martira. In Varmareno, you will face enemies after enemies, each getting stronger and each time you defeat them, you will reach the next rank until you reach the final boss.

While the game doesn’t give any hints at what the recommended level for the Coliseum is, we tackled it only after we reached level 55. You should take on the ranked battles once you reach at least level 55-60 and have unlocked the Prince Archetype for the protagonist. Once you have cleared the ranked battles, you will unlock the Gauntlet battles, which are much more difficult than the ranked ones. You can tackle the Gauntlet battles when you reach level 70 or higher, during the end game.

This article serves as a detailed guide on how you can defeat each enemy in the Ranked battles of Varmareno Coliseum in Metaphor ReFantazio.

How to defeat each boss in Ranked Varmareno Coliseum in Metaphor ReFantazio

Defeat each boss to rank up (Image via Sega)

Certification Battle: Crag Manjula

In the Certification Battle, you will need to defeat the Crag Manjula in precisely three turns.

Strategy

Weaknesses: The Crag Manjula is weak to strike attacks. However, it’s resistant to pierce and slash damage, and fire attacks are ineffective.

Recommended Classes:

Wizard Class: Wizards perform well here. Their basic attacks chip away at Crag Manjula, while the Blizza can do substantial damage.
Pugilist and Brawler Classes: These classes excel with their strike-focused skills, especially using Perfect Punch to maximize strike damage output.

Use four Brawlers and focus on continuously using Perfect Punch to inflict consistent strike damage. Offset the HP cost of Perfect Punch with a multi-healing spell through Skill Inheritance on one of your members.

Rewards:

Money: 25,000
Rank: Bronze III

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Bronze Rank III: Goborn King

This fight against the Goborn King can be much easier with proper class synergy. The Goborn King brings along Goborn minions, which can be quickly killed if you use the right AOE attacks.

Strategy

Class Combinations:

Swordmaster: Start with the Vorpal Blade synthesis skill to attack all Goborns simultaneously.
Faker: Use the Dekaja ability to negate buffs, particularly useful as the Goborn King frequently casts Unwavering Blade to increase his agility.

With these skills, focus on wiping out the minions, leaving only the Goborn King. The King will recast Unwavering Blade each turn, but you can continually negate the buff with Dekaja.

Rewards:

Items: Man O'War gloves
Rank: Bronze Rank II
Courage

Bronze Rank II: Gangaflos and Serpetias

This fight occurs in the overworld.

Strategy

Recommended Classes:

Mage/Wizard: These classes have a wide hitbox in their basic attacks, so they attack multiple enemies at once.
Seeker: The Chase Support passive allows your party members to join in and attack more often.

With this strategy, you can efficiently take down the enemies as they appear around the Coliseum arena.

Rewards:

Items: 10 Blessed Waters, 5 Graced Waters, 2 Heavenly Waters
Rank: Bronze Rank I
Courage

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Bronze Rank I: Vesp and Nocross

This battle is a solo fight where you face both the Vesp and Nocross without synthesis attacks.

Strategy:

Status Effect Management: Nocross can inflict Forget, while Vesp causes Hex and Poison. These status ailments stack, so consider wearing accessories that counteract them.
Forget-Me-Nots Accessory: If available, equip this to prevent Forget.
Venomward Charm: If you’re prioritizing defense against Vesp, this charm counters Hex and Poison.

Class and Skill Recommendations:

Seeker Class: Utilize Cyclo to quickly eliminate Nocross.
Gunner Class: Use Poison Shot or Hex Shot for ranged attacks on Vesp.
Magic Knight: If necessary, Heavy Rush will work well here, though using a ranged skill and moving to the back row is ideal.

Focus on defeating one enemy first; start with the enemy whose weaknesses align with your equipped accessory, as this will reduce incoming damage and help stabilize the fight.

Rewards:

Items: Fortune’s Grasp accessory, Rainbow Bathblossom
Rank: Silver Rank III
Courage

Silver Rank III: Homo Tenta

Use specific archetypes to be the most effective (Image via Sega)

In this battle, you fight against multiple Homo Tentai, each with specific elemental weaknesses and resistances.

Strategy

Class Setup:

Swordmaster with Vorpal Blade synthesis to lower enemy attacks.
Two Brawlers: One with fire and another with ice skills. The Azure Homo Tenta is weak to fire, while the Ochre Homo Tenta is weak to ice.
Faker/Gunner: Equip Marakukaja for defense boosts.

The strategy involves alternating between fire and ice attacks on Azure and Ochre Homo Tentai, casting Marakukaja with your Faker/Gunner, and then using Vorpal Blade to weaken the enemies’ offense.

Rewards:

Items: Miracle Igniter
Rank: Silver Rank II
Courage

Silver Rank I: Coliseum Mage and Coliseum Fighter

This battle requires two Brawlers, and while the Mage is weak to strike attacks it can dish out some good damage.

Strategy:

First focus on the Fighter: Although resistant to strike attacks, the Fighter is weak to light magic. Equip Hamaon or another light spell to quickly eliminate him in around four hits.
Mage: After taking out the Fighter, turn your attention to the Mage, who won’t be able to Daze your party.

The General’s Ice Dodge passive can help evade the Mage’s attacks, and the Almighty Megido skill is also beneficial for steady damage output. Additionally, Faker’s Dekaja can negate the Mage’s hit/evasion buffs.

Rewards:

Items: Full Moon Medal accessory, Chain of Bonds accessory
Rank: Gold Rank III
Courage

Gold Rank III: Lina

This is another solo fight against your rival Lina. Ice attacks will help, but the best approach is if you have your Prince Archetype.

Strategy:

Recommended Archetype: Prince (available after the ninth month). Start in the back row and use Hero’s Cry for four extra turns, following up with Radiance until Lina’s HP is depleted.

If attempting before month nine, consider the Faker archetype and Roguery skill to gain extra turns and unleash ice skills.

Rewards:

Items: Jade Jian weapon
Rank: Gold Rank II
Courage

Gold Rank I: "Fearful Monster" (Homo Luano)

The Homo Luano is a tank with resistance to all damage types and a deadly two-turn kill countdown.

Strategy

Class Skills:

Berserker’s Wanton Destruction and General’s Frigid Fortress Tactics will force strike or ice weaknesses onto the boss, respectively.
Once weaknesses are applied, spam these skills for continuous damage until Homo Luano is defeated.

Rewards:

Items: Gambler's Manual accessory, Overlord’s Sash accessory
Quest: Become Champion of the Coliseum

Champion of the Coliseum Battle: Guptauron

The fight against Guptauron is considered one of the hardest battles in the Coliseum, both due to the boss’s exceptionally high defenses and the two-turn time limit. To win, you’ll need to focus on maximizing damage per turn, using debuffs, and taking advantage of every turn.

Strategy

Class and Skills:

Prince Archetype: Start the fight with Hero’s Cry to gain four extra turns.
Seeker or Commander Class: Follow up with Vidyartha to debuff the Guptauron’s defenses.
Spam Radiance: After using Vidyartha, use Radiance continuously, as it deals consistent, high damage that pierces the Guptauron’s defenses.

If you don’t have the Prince archetype unlocked, consider equipping as many high-damage skills as possible, focusing on light element attacks, and use every damage-boosting accessory you have.

Rewards:

Items: Heaven’s Oath accessory, Lionheart Emblem
Coliseum Champion title
Special Courage Boost: Allows a +20 to Courage, pushing followers closer to a higher follower rank.

Once done, you will successfully complete the Ranked battles of Varmareno Coliseum in Metaphor ReFantazio.

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