Embark on an epic journey in Metaphor ReFantazio and aim for complete conquest with our comprehensive trophy guide. This action-packed RPG, from the creators behind the Persona series, offers a rich world and engaging challenges, all culminating in the coveted platinum trophy. This guide will provide you with a roadmap to navigate through the game’s intricacies, ensuring you don’t miss any crucial steps on your path to 100% completion. Whether you’re a seasoned trophy hunter or new to the world of platinum achievements, this Metaphor Refantazio Trophy Guide is designed to be your ultimate companion.
Step 1: Your Initial Playthrough – Embrace the Adventure with a 100% Walkthrough
Your first playthrough of Metaphor ReFantazio should be an immersive experience focused on enjoying the narrative and mechanics while strategically aiming for trophy completion. To streamline this process and ensure you don’t miss any trophies along the way, we highly recommend utilizing a comprehensive 100% walkthrough. This approach will naturally guide you towards unlocking the majority of trophies, setting a strong foundation for your platinum journey. Feel free to select any difficulty setting for this initial run, but for an efficient grind in terms of money (Reeve), magic affinity (MAG), and experience points (XP), opting for ‘Storyteller’ difficulty can be advantageous. This difficulty setting accelerates your resource acquisition, making the overall journey smoother without compromising trophy acquisition.
Step 2: New Game+ Speedrun & Superboss Showdown – Prepare to Face the Redscale Dragon
The next phase of your trophy conquest involves diving into New Game+. This second playthrough is primarily focused on confronting the formidable Redscale Dragon superboss and securing the elusive Closing the Book trophy. It’s crucial to start this New Game+ on ‘Easy’ difficulty or higher. Selecting ‘Storyteller’ difficulty at any point during your New Game+ will unfortunately lock you out of accessing the Redscale Dragon encounter for this playthrough, necessitating another run. However, if you chose ‘Storyteller’ for your first playthrough, that’s perfectly acceptable for the initial 100% run.
During this streamlined New Game+ playthrough, prioritize gathering materials and cooking as many Sublime Spoonful items as possible. These potent consumables are invaluable assets in your battle against the Redscale Dragon, significantly enhancing your combat prowess. Consider also maximizing Follower ranks once again. This not only strengthens your bonds but also re-unlocks all Archetypes, ensuring you have a versatile toolkit for the superboss challenge. As you approach the final dungeon in New Game+, dedicate time to level grinding. Ascend to a level that instills confidence in your ability to vanquish the Redscale Dragon. Overcoming this ultimate challenge will reward you with the final trophy required for platinum: Closing the Book .
Should you have missed any trophies during your first playthrough, such as Tactical Strike , Archetype Hero , or Summon Mask Time , New Game+ presents an opportune moment to rectify those omissions and complete your trophy collection.
Essential Tips, Tricks, and Guides:
- 100% Walkthrough: Leverage a comprehensive Metaphor: ReFantazio 100% Walkthrough to ensure you don’t miss any missable trophies or essential collectibles during your first playthrough.
- Superboss Guide: Consult a dedicated ReFantazio Superboss Guide for in-depth strategies and tactics to conquer the Redscale Dragon in New Game+.
- Gold Beetle Locations: Utilize a Gold Beetle Guide to pinpoint the locations of all Gold Beetles, crucial for unlocking the All That Glitters trophy.
- Quest Guide: Refer to a Quest Guide to ensure you complete all Main and Side Quests, vital for the Help Anyone in Need trophy.
Metaphor ReFantazio Trophy Guide – Detailed Trophy List
| Trophy Icon | Trophy Name | Trophy Type | Trophy Description | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Traveller | Platinum | Acquired all trophies. | Earn all other trophies in Metaphor: Refantazio to unlock the Platinum trophy, no DLC required. | |
| Coronation of the King | Silver | Brought about true peace. | Story-related and unmissable, unlocks upon completing the game’s main storyline. | |
| Allies United | Bronze | Met your contact in the Northern Border Fort. | Story-related and unmissable, unlocks on 06/05 as part of the main story progression. | |
| Out of the Fire | Bronze | Completed the Nord Mines. | Story-related and unmissable, unlocks on 06/06 after clearing the Nord Mines dungeon. | |
| Calamity Averted | Bronze | Completed the Regalith Grand Cathedral. | Story-related and unmissable, unlocks on 06/12 upon completion of the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon. | |
| Dark Truths | Bronze | Completed Kriegante Castle. | Story-related and unmissable, unlocks on 07/05 after finishing the Kriegante Castle dungeon. | |
| On Knife’s Edge | Bronze | Completed the Charadrius. | Story-related and unmissable, earned on 08/13 as you advance through the main narrative. | |
| History Untold | Bronze | Completed the Dragon Temple. | Story-related and unmissable, the Dragon Temple dungeon becomes available on 08/19, trophy unlocks upon completion. | |
| Mission Accomplished | Bronze | Completed the Montario Opera House. | Story-related and unmissable, you will earn this trophy on 09/10 as part of the story progression. | |
| Skybound Hope | Bronze | Completed the Skybound Avatar. | Story-related and unmissable, the Skybound Avatar dungeon unlocks on 09/26, trophy awarded after completion. | |
| Closing the Book | Gold | Defeated the redscale dragon from the Book of Apocalypse. | Missable! Face the Redscale Dragon, an incredibly powerful Superboss, exclusively in New Game+. Interact with the Book of Apocalypse in Akademia to initiate the battle. Ensure you play on ‘Easy’ difficulty or higher in New Game+ to maintain access. Prepare diligently by grinding materials and cooking Sublime Spoonfuls. Refer to the ReFantazio Superboss Guide for strategies. | |
| Star Shatterer | Silver | Defeated Destroyer Charadrius, wielder of true power. | Missable! Destroyer Charadrius is an alternate, more powerful version of the final boss encountered on 10/26. To fight this version, avoid engaging any of the Sub-bosses in the 10/26 dungeon. Proceed directly to the Final Boss location without using any elevators leading to Sub-bosses and defeat the boss. Defeating any Sub-boss first will weaken the final boss and prevent this trophy. For a less challenging fight, consider switching to ‘Storyteller’ difficulty, allowing unlimited continues upon game overs. | |
| . | ||||
| Archetype Hero | Silver | Mastered all Archetypes with the protagonist. | Missable! Unlock all Archetypes by maximizing the ranks of all Followers. Follow a 100% Walkthrough to ensure no Follower ranks are missed. Once all Archetypes are unlocked, reach level 20 with each. The 10/26 dungeon provides an excellent grinding spot with infinitely spawning Human enemies. Avoid destroying the enemy spawners to maintain the spawn rate. ‘Storyteller’ difficulty can accelerate XP gain if desired for faster leveling. | |
| His Majesty | Bronze | Studied the Prince Archetype. | Story-related and unmissable, you will automatically earn this trophy on 09/24 as part of the story progression. | |
| United Front | Bronze | Used a Synthesis skill. | Synthesis skills become available on 06/11. Press during combat to execute a Synthesis skill involving two party members and unlock this trophy. | |
| Teamwork Makes the Dream Work | Bronze | Used 50 different Synthesis skills. | Utilize Synthesis skills by pressing in battle after unlocking them. Each Archetype has multiple Synthesis skills with specific requirements. Check the Archetype menu for details. Actively using new Synthesis skills as they become available with different Archetype combinations will naturally lead to unlocking this trophy. | |
| . | ||||
| Summon Mask Time | Silver | Created all summoning vessels and masks. | Missable! Collect various items to create all Vessels and Masks at Akademia. Vessel materials are primarily Talismans, found in chests and from bosses, detailed in a 100% Walkthrough. Masks are random enemy drops, with drop rates increased by Merchant Archetype skills. Masks are also purchasable from Weary Shopkeep Eugief in Seabreeze Street after establishing his business. Vessel and Mask progress carries over to New Game+. | |
| Stunning! | Bronze | Stunned an enemy. | Likely unlocked during the tutorial on 06/05. If not, simply attack any enemy from behind to stun them. Even if overleveled, Elementa enemies can always be stunned, though they are rare. | |
| Tactical Strike | Bronze | Inflicted ambush damage against stunned enemies 100 times. | Stun an enemy, then initiate battle to inflict ambush damage. Repeat 100 times. Note that overleveled characters may not be able to stun enemies except for Yellow/Red aura enemies. Blue aura enemies are typically defeated too quickly to stun. | |
| What’s Yours is Mine | Bronze | Stole an item from an enemy. | Use the ‘Steal’ skill, learned from the Thief Archetype (unlocked when Heismay joins your party), to steal an item from any enemy. | |
| Money is Power | Silver | Spent a total of 100,000 reeve using skills that consume money. | Merchant Lineage Archetypes learn skills that consume Reeve (in-game currency). Accumulate 100,000 Reeve spent on these skills to unlock. The ‘Money Power’ Synthesis skill, costing 9999 Reeve, provides a fast method to reach this total. | |
| Stray Elements | Bronze | Defeated 10 Elmentas. | Elementas are rare, orb-like enemies that yield valuable loot. They often flee, so stun them and use powerful attacks to defeat them quickly. Defeat 10 Elementas in total. | |
| No Mercy | Bronze | Ended 50 battles without taking damage. | Achieve “Unscathed Triumph” bonus by completing 50 battles without taking any damage. Stun enemies and use strong attacks for quick, damage-free victories. Battles against weaker enemies are also ideal for this. | |
| All That Glitters | Gold | Made all possible gold beetle exchanges. | Gold Beetle exchanges unlock in the third game area. Trade a total of 46 Gold Beetles. Slightly more than 46 are available, providing some leeway. Untraded Gold Beetles carry over to New Game+. Refer to a Gold Beetle Guide or 100% Walkthrough for locations. | |
| Hey, Listen! | Bronze | Consulted Gallica 100 times. | Speak to Gallica 100 times by pressing outside of cutscenes and dungeons. Repeatedly talking to her counts. Eventually, Gallica provides information on requests and Follower locations, facilitating teleportation. Regular consultation will naturally unlock this. | |
| for Follower rank details. | ||||
| Hearts as One | Silver | Maxed all Follower ranks. | Missable! Maximize the ranks of all fourteen Followers, each having 8 ranks. A 100% Walkthrough is highly recommended to ensure all Follower ranks are maxed within a single playthrough. | |
| King of Cuisine | Silver | Made all recipes. | Missable! Discover and cook all 21 recipes in the game. New recipes unlock with new party members. The 21st recipe unlocks after cooking the initial 20. Follow a 100% Walkthrough to ensure no recipes are missed. Completed recipes are marked with a tick in New Game+. | |
| Monster Hunter | Bronze | Subjugated a bounty. | Complete any Bounty Quest from The Recruitment Centre. The first available bounty, “Man’s Not-So Best Friend,” requires defeating Manjula in the Desert. Turn in the completed quest to earn the trophy. | |
| Help Anyone in Need | Silver | Completed all quests. | Missable! Complete all Main and Side Quests in the game. Use a Quest Guide and 100% Walkthrough to avoid missing any quests. | |
| Blessed Power | Bronze | Purified a piece of equipment. | Visit St. Fermis Church in Gran Trad and purify any item. Purifiable items are commonly found in dungeon chests. Purification costs are generally low. | |
| Shrewd Shopper | Bronze | Bought an item on discount. | On Idlesday, shops with red icons offer discounted items. Purchase any discounted item to earn this trophy. Earliest opportunity is on 06/15. | |
| Globetrotter | Bronze | Visited all towns. | Visit all towns throughout the game. Towns are generally encountered en route to dungeons and often have associated quests. Silento town is an exception, lacking a specific quest tie-in. Follow a 100% Walkthrough for town locations. | |
| Worldly Wisdom | Bronze | Unlocked the entire map. | Unlock all map locations by accepting quests, progressing the story, and purchasing information. A 100% Walkthrough will guide you through map completion. | |
| Vista Viewer | Bronze | Collected all drawings of the journey. | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner, Neuras may suggest detours, leading to Wisdom gains and drawings. Follow a 100% Walkthrough for drawing locations and triggers. | |
| Debate Me | Bronze | Won a debate against every candidate. | Missable! Win debates at the Podium in each area. Debate candidates and correct answers are: – 07/09 Roger (3), 07/12 Lina (1), 07/16 Loveless (2), 07/23 Jin (2), 07/24 Glodell (3), 07/26 Rudolf (3), 07/27 Milo (1), 09/13 Julian (3). These choices are also integrated into a 100% Walkthrough. | |
| Coliseum Champion | Bronze | Won 30 consecutive Gold Class battles at the coliseum. | Unlock the Gold Arena Gauntlet by reaching Gold Rank in Arena Ranked Matches. Win all 30 battles consecutively in the Gold Arena Gauntlet without quitting. ‘Storyteller’ difficulty can be used for easier completion, but difficulty cannot be changed back without reloading. Covered in a 100% Walkthrough. | |
| Sword Surfer | Bronze | Travelled a significant distance by blade-riding. | Blade-ride by pressing while exploring outside dungeons. The required distance is substantial. Grinding is likely needed if Fast Travel is frequently used. Blade-ride in circles for 10-20 minutes, ideally towards the game’s end, as some progress will have been made naturally. | |
| Chef in Training | Bronze | Helped cook a meal at the inn with Maria. | Missable! After maxing Maria’s Follower Rank, talk to Fabienne at the inn to assist with cooking. Maria will join in. Cooking with Fabienne is unavailable in October. Detailed in a 100% Walkthrough. | |
| . Requires completing the four ‘Trial of the Dragon’ Side Quests. These battles can be challenging, ‘Storyteller’ difficulty can be used for easier completion, but difficulty lock applies. Avoid using items that repel or drain attacks, as this will cause an instant party wipe. | ||||
| At Your Own Risk | Bronze | Successfully challenged the test of courage at the highest difficulty. | Misleading trophy description. Simply participate in the Bungee Jump activity in Martira (second area) on 3 separate occasions across different in-game days. Difficulty setting is irrelevant. Covered in a 100% Walkthrough. | |
| Bookworm | Bronze | Finished reading all the books. | Missable! Read all seven books, each requiring three reading sessions on the Gauntlet Runner during travel. Six books are story-related. The seventh book, ‘The Magical Future’, unlocks after speaking to Juilien at Angler’s Inn Square. Follow a 100% Walkthrough to ensure no books are missed. |
A promotional image for Metaphor ReFantazio trophy guide, showcasing game’s artistic style.
Gameplay screenshot from Metaphor ReFantazio, illustrating in-game combat scenario relevant to trophy hunting.
