If you defeated the infamous dragon battle, and unlocked the impressive loot, it’s very likely that you’re going to want to reach Informed Wisdom as quickly as possible, to purify the dragon’s weapon.

Thankfully, you are able to do this relatively quickly, beginning around the 06/12 Watersday time in-game. This is when you unlock the ability to roam around the city and complete Requests, side events, etc.

Informed Wisdom is basically your Wisdom Royalty Virtue at level 2, and it begins at level 1. So you need to do tasks to increase your Wisdom to level 2. This is very easily done in Grand Trad, on Sunlumeo Street.

Just outside of the Lycaon Magic Assocation, there is a bench. It’s marked on the map by the Wisdom icon. You can rest on this bench to pass time and also earn some Wisdom points. A couple of times should be enough to reach level 2.

At this point in the story, you have nearly 10 days to complete the main objective, which is plenty of time to do all the Requests in the area and sit on the bench a couple of times.

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Short answer, yes. Most definitely, do not miss it, that’s the level of loot you receive for this stage of the game. There are two different elements of reward for this battle. Firstly, the immediate rewards for defeating the dragon and, secondly, the rewards for raiding the dragon’s nest after the battle.

For defeating the dragon, you obtain the following:

Experience Points: 263
Archetype XP: 210
MAG: 1,000
Money: 1,000
Spoils: 1x Amethyst

Which isn’t bad. You get some good cash and experience points, but the real treasure is from looting the dragon’s nest. There you will find:

Grand Iron: 1
Glossy Fur: 1
Onyx: 1
Dragon’s Indignation

You want to pay special attention to that final item, the Dragon’s Indignation. This is a very powerful Epic Greatsword with 111 Attack and 95 Hit. To put that into perspective, the best Greatsword you can obtain up to this point is 80 Attack.

The weapon can also be enhanced further through the Purification Process. To Purify the Dragon’s Indignation, you need to find a church. The earliest church you can find is located in Grand Trad, which is accessible on 06/11 Flamesday, just before the King’s funeral.

Once purified, the sword becomes X.

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Even as early as the very first dungeon, the Mines, you can find items that can be enhanced through Purification. Most notable, the epic Greatsword that can be obtained if you defeat the Dragon boss battle.

What Does Purifying Items Do

Purifying items greatly increases their power, usually in a number of different ways. For example, the Dragons Indignation Greatsword that you can find in one of the first dungeons, increases both stats and adds an effect.

The original version boasts 111 Attack and 95 Hit. If purified, it increases to 144 Attack, 95 Hit, and adds Fire affinity to all attacks. Each weapon is unique in how it upgrades, but it’s always a much stronger weapon.

Where To Purify Items

To purify items, both weapons and armor, you need to find a church. St. Fermis Church in Grand Trad can be located on Sunlumeo Street, but it is not accessible until the Afternoon on 06/11 Flamesday.

The earliest you can visit this church is just before the King’s funeral during the story. However, you will still not be able to purify items until you have reached Informed in Wisdom, one of the 5 Royal Virtues.

Where To Find Items That Need Purifying

You will find many items that require Purification on your adventure. During the Nord Mines dungeon, one of the earliest dungeons in the game, you can find at least two items.

In one of the earlier chests, you can find a Mining Uniform, an armor piece that provides 58 Defense and 2 Evade. You can also find the Dragon’s Indignation, the epic Greatsword we mentioned previously. To obtain this weapon, you need to defeat the optional dragon boss at the end of the dungeon. Once defeated, you will be able to loot the chest.

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What Are The Royalty Virtues

In total, there are 5 unique Royalty Virtues in the game. Each Royalty Virtue is linked to specific actions in the game. For example, you will need a certain level of Wisdom to Purify weapons and armor. You will need certain Royalty Virtues to unlock specific Archetypes.

Below is a list of each Royalty Virtue and how they are represented in-game

Courage: Marked by a sword icon
Wisdom: Marked by the magnifying glass icon
Tolerance: Marked by the hands holding a heart icon
Eloquence: Marked by the head silhouette icon
Imagination: Marked by the head with an idea icon

World Events

When you are exploring the game world, you will often see icons on the map. These icons represent the different Royalty Virtues. The map icons correspond with the icons shown on the Royalty Virtues screen. For example, Courage world events will be marked by the sword icon.

Almost all of these World Events will require some level of commitment from the player. It’s typically in the form of donating an item or some money, but other forms can be present also.

It’s also worth noting that nearly all of these World Events have a time cost. Typically, in exchange for raising one of your Royalty Virtues, you will need to pass the time to the next phase of the day.

As such, it’s usually best to save these World Events until you are sure you have the time to commit.

Requests

Requests are one of the best sources of Royalty Virtues, as they typically provide the best boosts. Another added bonus is that not all Requests take time, so they can be completed without the fear of missing deadlines of other quests and events.

You cannot see the rewards for Requests unless you take the quest on, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Be sure to check our Requests guide for a daily breakdown of the available Requests and their rewards.

Bounties

Bounties become available after you stop the Day of Calamity in the main story, and can be accessed by speaking with the guard at the Recruitment Center. Defeating bounty targets and finishing the quest often increases Royal Virtues, specifically the Courage stat.

Helping At The Hushed Honeybee

Every night, assuming you haven’t been in a dungeon during the day, you can choose one of your activities to be helping at The Hushed Honeybee inn. Whether you choose to prepare a specific dish or just help out in general, you will earn Tolerance.

Gauntlet Runner

Once you have reached the point in the story to unlock the Gauntlet Runner, you will gain access to a variety of permanent options when it comes to increasing your Royal Virtues. Reading books, preparing meals, spending time with friends, it all builds up.

This covers most of the different methods you will use to increase your Royal Virtues, we’ll update if we discover more.

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You can find Golden Beetles as early as one of the very first camps you make. However, it’s likely going to be 20-30 hours before you are able to claim any of the rewards.

You need to deliver the Golden Beetles to a specific character, a character called Elderly Entomophile, who can be found in Port Brilehaven.

Port Brilehaven is the third major location you visit during the story. Once you have unlocked the Port and are free to explore, you will need to unlock the Arenafront Wharf location.

To do this, simply visit any of the ferry travel points in the city and choose to travel to the Arenafront Wharf location. You can then find the Elderly Entomophile standing next t othe dock.

If you want additional information on rewards and locations, be sure to check out our Golden Beetles Guide.

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Below is a complete list of all Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio, and when they can be unlocked. For details on Archetypes, be sure to check out our Archetype Guide.

Gallica

Gallica is unlocked through natural story progress, right near the beginning of the game. During the boss battle at the Northern Border Fort, the main character will unlock his latent ability to transform into an Archetype.

This unlocks the Mage Archetype for studying and usage.

Strohl

Strohl is unlocked as a follower through story progression. Continue with the main story, in the very early stages of the game, and you will eventually encounter the Head Guard as you and the party fight through the Nord Mines. At the end of the battle, Strohl joins as a Follower.

Unlocking Strohl unlocks the Warrior Archetype for usage and study.

Hulkenberg

Hulkenberg is another Follower who is unlocked through story progress. During the King’s Funeral story event, you will be told to ascend to the top of a tower. At the top of the tower is a boss fight, we won’t spoil the details. After that boss fight, Hulkenberg becomes a Follower.

Unlocking Hulkenberg unlocks the Knight Archetype.

Heismay

Heismay is unlocked during story progress. He is unique compared to previous Followers as he becomes a Comrade (party member), before a Follower. Heismay joins as a Follower around 07/04, after the main story mission to rescue the children from the sewers.

Heismay unlocks the Thief Archetype.

Junah

When you reach the end of the story missions at Port Brilehaven, you will learn Junah’s true motives and she will join your party as a Follower.

Junah unlocks the Masked Dancer Archetype.

Eupha

To unlock Eupha as a Follower, you must complete the Land of Ceremony dungeon, during Trial of Malnova Request for Eupha. Eupha gives you the request once you have completed most of the story quets on the island.

Eupha unlocks the Summoner Archetype.

Basilio

Near the end of the game. I was riding the Gauntlet Rider to complete the final few bounties and Basilio was in the lower decks. I was able to speak with him to recruit him. You may need to talk with him outside of the tavern in Altabury Heights, first

Basilio unlocks the Berserker Archetype

Neuras

During the story missions in Martira, Neuras will give you a personal request called “Providing A Spark. Once you complete this personal Request, Neuras will unlock as a Follower.

Once a Follower, Neura unlocks the Gunner Archetype.

Maria

Following the main story, the party will eventually need to return to Grand Trad to attend the King’s funeral and attempt the assassination. When you arrive, you will be directed to The Hushed Honeybee Inn. This is where you will meet Maria.

Maria unlocks the usage and study of The Healer Archetype.

Catherina

Meeting Catherina as a Follower can happen on a variety of dates, as it depends on when you initiate the main story. During the main story mission, The Day Of Calamity, you will meet Catherina on the way to the top of the cathedral. After completing her quest, she becomes a Follower.

Aiding Catherina unlocks the Brawler Archetype.

Alonzo

Alonzo is one of the first Followers who can be missed. From around 06/29, in Martira, you can find Alonzo sitting outside of the tavern. Speaking with him begins the Request, A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake. Complete this Request to gain Alonzo as a Follower.

Once Alonzo begins to follow, he will unlock the Archetype Faker.

Bardon

Bardon is one of the few Followers you can miss, if you don’t know where to look. Once you have arrived in Port Brilehaven, around 07/23, you can return to Martira to speak with Bardon.

Once Bardon becomes a Follower, you gain access to the Commander Archetype.

Brigitta

To unlock Brigitta as a Follower, you must complete the A Bullish Embargo Request. This Request takes place on Sunlumeo Street, from 06/12. Once the quest is complete, Brigitta becomes a Follower.

Working with Brigitta unlocks The Merchant Archetype.

More

More is the first Follower you obtain through story progress. After the main character awakens in Akademeia, More will introduce himself. At this point, the main character chooses to aid More with their studies and they become friends, unlocking More as a Follower.

Unlocking More as a Follower unlocks the Seeker Archetype for study and usage.

Follower Unlock Order

Although likely to vary from player to player, this is likely to be the order in which you unlock each Follower and subsequently, their Archetype.

More
Gallica
Strohl
Maria
Hulkenberg
Catherina
Brigitta
Heismay
Neuras
Alonzo
Bardon
Junah
Eupha
Basilio

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Each Follower is closely linked to one of the many Archetypes in the game. As such, if you want to unlock more advanced Archetypes of a specific tree, you will need to focus on nurturing the relationships of that Follower to unlock the new Archetype.

Below is a list of all Followers in the game, in the order they become available. You can then navigate to each Rank and learn the requirements to increase it.

Gallica

Rank 2: After the King’s Funeral, when Gallica and the main character speak in the bedroom of The Hushed Honeybee
Rank 3: After finishing all story events in Martira
Rank 4: After you clear the infiltration route, in the story mission, in Port Brilehaven.
Rank 5: After finishing the story in Port Brilehaven.
Rank 6: Shortly after finishing the Dragon Temple in the story
Rank 7: Right before the final battle in the story
Rank 8: After unlocking the final Archetype in the story

More

Rank 2: Complete More’s quest to increase the Healer Archetype to Level 10
Rank 3: Complete More’s quest to unlock the Gunner Archetype
Rank 4: Complete More’s quest to raise the Merchant Archetype to level 15 on any character
Rank 5: Complete More’s quest to unlock a total of 15 Archetypes
Rank 6: Complete More’s quest to raise the General Archetype to level 15
Rank 7: Complete More’s quest to unlock 25 different Archetypes
Rank 8: Complete More’s final Request and master an Elite Archetype

Hulkenberg

Rank 2: Complete Bond event in Grand Trad from 06/16 onward
Rank 3: Complete Bond event aboard the Gauntlet Runner from 06/29
Rank 4: Complete Bond Event in The Greatest Catch Tavern in Port Brilehaven from 07/23 onward
Rank 5: Complete Bond event aboard the Gauntlet Runner at night from 07/27
Rank 6: Complete Bond event aboard the Gauntlet Runner during the day from 07/29
Rank 7: 08/25, complete the Bond event. Requires 4 Wisdom
Rank 8: 08/28, aboard the Gauntlet Runner during the trip to

Strohl

Rank 2: Complete Bond event in Grand Trad from 06/17 onward
Rank 3: Complete Bond event in Grand Trad from 06/21 onward
Rank 4: Complete Bond event aboard the Gauntlet Runner from 07/27 onwards. During side quests near the port.
Rank 5: Speak with Strohl in Port Brilehaven around 08/02
Rank 6: Complete Strohl’s Request A Noble’s Legacy
Rank 7: Speak with Strohl on 08/19 at Village of Pagans.
Rank 8: Around 08/25, Strohl will want to speak for his last Rank increase

Maria

Rank 2: Complete Bond event at The Hushed Honeybee 06/30 onward. Requires Level 2 Tolerance
Rank 3: After visiting the Midnight Sands point of interest on the World Map during the story. Complete Maria’s Bond event.
Rank 4: Around 07/11 Maria was available for another Bond event
Rank 5: Immediately after the previous event, on 07/13, Maria was available for another Bond event
Rank 6: After you visit the City Ruins on the road to Port Brilehaven in the story and Peregrine Falls, North of the Port, during side quests.
Rank 7: Was a long wait for this one. This was 09/15, toward the end of the game. During the day Bond event. Requires 4 Tolerance. After visiting all of the places of interests in and around the islands
Rank 8: Around 09/17, after visiting the Solstice Crossing.

Catherina

Rank 2: 07/01, during the story mission to claim the human bounty target. Defeat Catherina.
Rank 3: During the story, Catherina will attack again on the road to Port Brilehaven. Defeat her to increase her Rank.
Rank 4: Defeat Catherina on the Gauntlet Runner near Port Brilehaven
Rank 5: Around 09/13 Catherina was available to Bond but only during the night
Rank 6: 10/01, Catherina was available at night. Requires 5 Tolerance
Rank 7: 10/11, another meeting with Catherina. Requires 5 Wisdom
Rank 8: 10/12 Catherina’s final meeting

Brigitta

Rank 2: Around 07/05, Brigitta called to me at Martira tavern. Return to her at Grand Trad and complete the Bond event. Only available at night.
Rank 3: Around 07/12, Brigitta was available for another Bond event at night.
Rank 4: Around 07/23, Brigitta will be available for another Bond event at night
Rank 5: Around 08/02, again only available at night. Requires 3 Courage
Rank 6: Speak with Brigitta again around 08/04 at night for the next Rank increase.
Rank 7: Around 08/26, you can speak to Brigitta at night again. Requires 4 Courage
Rank 8: Around 09/26, 5 Requires 5 Courage

Neuras

Rank 2: Find the artifact in Man-Eaters Grotto, part of the Man-Eater In The Mine Bounty
Rank 3: Find the artifact in Tomb of Lament, part of the Grieving Ghost of the Goblet Bounty
Rank 4: Find the artifact in Scoundrel’s Hold, during The Greater One-Eye Scoundrel Bounty
Rank 5: The Land of Ceremony dungeon in The Trial of Malnova Request for Eupha, locate the artifact
Rank 6: Everfrost Forest dungeon, collect the artifact for Neuras during The Fiend in the Frozen Forest Bounty.
Rank 7: Mt. Vulkano, it’s a dungeon available during the Wayward Shepherd Request and The Edge of Glory Bounty.
Rank 8: Complete Neuras’s Request Petty Thief

Heismay

Rank 2: 07/23 Complete the Bond event with Heismay. Requires 2 Eloquence
Rank 3: 07/25 Complete the Bond event with Heismay
Rank 4: 08/03 Speak with Heismay aboard the Gauntlet Runner at night. I had just finished his book.
Rank 5: Around 08/20, the next time you go on a sea voyage to a quest location
Rank 6: Around 08/24 after winning the first arena battle, Heismay wanted to talk at night.
Rank 7: On the night of 09/13, Heismay had another Bond event. Requires 4 Imagination
Rank 8: On a road trip after 09/14, Heismay’s final Bond event is unlocked

Bardon

Rank 2: Complete Bardon’s Bond event on 07/26
Rank 3: Complete Bardon’s Bond event on 08/02
Rank 4: Complete Bardon’s Bond event on 08/04
Rank 5: Complete Bardon’s Bond event on 08/07. Requires 3 Eloquence
Rank 6: Another Bond event on 08/09
Rank 7: Complete Bardon’s Request, The Right To Rule
Rank 8: Around 09/30 Bardon was available. I had all of my Royal Virtues maxed by this point

Alonzo

Rank 2: On the night of 07/26, I was able to speak with Alonzo to increase rank. Requires 3 Wisdom
Rank 3: Around 08/04, once again at night, Alonzo requested a meeting.
Rank 4: Another meeting on 08/07 at night. Requires 3 Tolerance
Rank 5: 08/09 evening at the tavern, another message from Alonzo to meet.
Rank 6: Alonzo will contact you around 08/11, this time during the day
Rank 7: Around 09/15, Alonzo will be available to Bond at night. Requires Courage 5
Rank 8: 09/18 Alonzo was available for another Bond night meet

Junah

Rank 2: Around 08/22 on Virga Island. Junah will reach out for a Bond event
Rank 3: On 08/30, at night, Junah will be available to talk on the Gauntlet Runner
Rank 4: Likely available a lot earlier but Junah had another Bond event on 09/19, aboard the Gauntlet Runner
Rank 5: Evening of 09/22, Junah will be available again. Requires 4 Imagination
Rank 6: Around 09/26, board the Gauntlet Runner.
Rank 7: Night of 09/30, Junah was available
Rank 8: Night of 10/02, Junah’s final Bond event

Eupha

Rank 2: Around 09/13 in Altabury Heights, Eupha will want her first Bond event.
Rank 3: 09/15, Eupha reaches out for another Bond event
Rank 4: Around 09/22, Eupha will be available again
Rank 5: Eupha was available from 09/24 onwards
Rank 6: Another Bond event with Eupha becomes available 10/03. Requires 4 Eloquence
Rank 7: 10/05 onwards, Requires 5 Wisdom and complete Eupha’s Request Wayward Shepherd
Rank 8: 10/13 during a road trip on the Gauntlet Runner

Basilio

Rank 2: 10/01 Basilio was available for a talk
Rank 3: 10/02 Next Basilio event. As Basilio is recruited so late, it’s very likely you will have all of the Royal Virtues to progress quickly.
Rank 4: 10/04, this Bond event takes place while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner
Rank 5: 10/06 the next day time free time, Basilio Bond event is available
Rank 6: 10/10, another daytime meeting with Basilio. Requires 5 Imagination
Rank 7: 10/12 Meet with Basilio during the daytime.
Rank 8: Complete Basilio’s Request, A Brother’s Mercy, and requires 5 Eloquence

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Archetypes play an important role in Metaphor: ReFantazio. They act as the class system for the characters in your party. Each Archetype features a selection of skills and abilities, as well as a preferred weapon type and combat style.

Below is a list of all Archetypes in the game and how they are unlocked. They are listed in the order of which they can be obtained, but obviously this varies depending on play style.

There is also a unique, single Archetype for each of the playable characters. These are unlocked when the characters reach Bond Level 8. I will not list the requirements here to avoid spoilers, but it will appear at the top middle of the Archetype Tree, once unlocked.

Archetypes are closely linked to the comrades your character can encounter during the game. For more details, check out our Follower Guide.

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Due to the time restraints of many parts of Metaphor: ReFantazio, it’s very easy to miss incredibly valuable rewards by skipping or missing certain Requests.

Below is a list of all the Requests we’ve found in the game. They are arranged by date, depending on when we first discovered them, and the rewards. This will allow you to better manage your time in-game, ensuring you don’t miss key Requests. We also include whether they have deadlines.

Date: 06/12

Request Name: Pagan’s Dilemma (Deadline: 06/17)
Location: Outside The Hushed Honeybee Inn
Reward: Increases Tolerance, Rusted Accessory

Request Name: Help The Hushed Honeybee (Deadline: 06/19)
Location: Sunlumeo Street (Young Nidia)
Reward: Magla Pill x3, Increases Wisdom, 2,000

Request Name: A Bullish Embargo*
Location: Sunlumeo Street (Igniter Merchantess. Requires Level 2 Wisdom)
Reward: Pious Igniter, 7,500 money, Increases Courage

Date: 06/29

Request Name: Hatching A Plan* (Deadline: 07/11)
Location: Thoroughfare Square, Martira
Reward: Invincible Noodles, 7,500 money

Request Name: Skullduggery* (Deadline 07/30)
Location: Grand Trad, Catacombs Entrance
Reward: 1x Brigadine, 3,000 money

Request Name: A Haunted Heirloom* (Deadline 07/30)
Location: Gran Trad, Sunlumeo Street (can be completed at the same time as Skullduggery to save time)
Reward: 1x Sandglass Cuirass, Increases Courage, 4,000 money

Request Name: A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake*
Location: Martira, Thoroughfare Square (Requires Level 2 Imagination)
Reward: Grius’s Memento, Increases Courage, 1,500 money

Date: 07/23

Request Name: Soldier’s Solace*
Location: Port Brilehaven, Angler’s Inn Square
Reward: 1x Dragonblood Sap, 30,000 money

Request Name: Deeds And Diversions*
Location: Port Brilehaven, Angler’s Inn Square
Reward: 1x Chef’s Toque, 10,000 money

Request Name: Efflorescent Youth (Deadline 08/10)
Location: Port Brilehaven, Seabreeze Street
Reward: Increases Tolerance, 4,000 money

Request Name: Dental Distress* (Deadline: 08/09)
Location: Port Brilehaven, Seabreeze Street
Reward: 15,000 money

Request Name: Superior Scrimshaw*
Location: Port Brilehaven, Merchants’ Bazaar
Reward: Increases Courage, 25,000 money

Request Name: The Chalice vs. The Brew*
Location: Port Brilehaven, Arenafront Wharf
Reward: 1x Miraculous Mead, 7,500 money

Date: 08/19

Request Name: Peak Curiosity
Location: Village of Pagans, Inn Well
Reward: x3 Hero’s Jewelled Root, Increases Courage, 90,000 money

Request Name: The Price Of Hope*
Location: Village of Pagans, Outside Golden Deer Hearth
Reward: 1x Gleaming Crystal, Increases Wisdom, 15,000 money

Date: 08/20

Request Name: A Guiding Gift (Deadline: 08/30)
Location: Village of Pagans, Inn Well
Reward: Passionate Wraps, 33,750 money

Request Name: Save The Mourning Snakes
Location: Village of Pagans, Dragon Statue Square. After the Potion Blight quest
Reward: Increases Imagination

Date: 08/24

Request Name: Defeat The Coliseum Monster*
Location: Arenafront Wharf
Reward: 37,500 money

Date: 08/30

Request Name: The Trial Of Malnova*
Location: Virga Island, Inn Well (After clearing The Dragon Temple)
Reward: Increases Wisdom

Date: 09/13

Request Name: Warmth In Winter
Location: Altabury Heights, Dia Franco Street
Reward: Mountaineer Gloves, Increases Tolerance, 37,500 money

Request Name: Proof Of Power*
Location: Altabury Heights, Opera House Square
Reward: Increases Courage, 82,500 money

Date: 09/14

Request Name: Defeat Milo*
Location: Altabury Heights, Dia Franco Street. Speak with Loveless and then defeat him on his Gauntlet Rider, then return to get this Request.
Reward: Sumptuous Magla Feast, 60,000 money

Request Name: The Queen Of Cuisine: Heart
Location: Martira, inside Visca Alba Tavern
Reward: 1x Limp Goldfish, 1x Brocaded Koi

Date: 09/26

Request Name: The Edge of Glory*
Location: Grand Trad, Sunshade Row
Reward: Legendary Greatsword (Beloved Greatsword, Purple Weapon), Increases Wisdom, 45,000 money

Request Name: The Queen Of Cuisine: Soul
Location: Grand Trad, Sunlumeo Street
Reward: x1 Lord Of The Lake, Increases Eloquence, 33,700 money

Request Name: Trial Of The Dragon: Mad Mischief*
Location: Port Brilehaven, Angler’s Inn Square
Reward:

Request Name: Trial Of The Dragon: Heroes Rest*
Location: Virga Island, Dragon Statue Plaza
Reward:

Request Name: Trial Of The Dragon: Bygone Legacy*
Location: Altabury Heights, Upper Blue Sky Bridge
Reward:

Request Name: Deliver Hot Spring Water*
Location: Altabury Heights, Upper Blue Sky Bridge
Reward: Almighty Panacea, 30,000 money, 1x Gold Beetle

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What Are Golden Beetles For

Golden Beetles can be found scattered throughout the game world in Metaphor: ReFantazio. They are often hidden in dungeons and tucked away in unexplored maps of the world.

If you gather enough of them, you are able to trade them in for some incredibly valuable rewards – including one of the strongest weapons in the game:

1 Golden Beetle: Arcane Dragonblood
12 Golden Beetles: Venomward Charm
25 Golden Beetles: Claw Breakers
38 Golden Beetles: Flameseal Corselet
46 Golden Beetles: Dragon’s Fall

What To Do With Golden Beetles

Once you have gathered Golden Beetles, you need to visit Elderly Entomophile in Port Brilehaven. This is the third major city you visit in the story, and it becomes available after you complete the story events in Martira.

Once you have access to Port Brilehaven, use the ferry system to visit Arenafront Wharf. The Elderly Entomophile will be marked on the map with a small bug icon, as shown above.

Golden Beetle Locations

Golden Beetle #1 (Borderfort Camp)

This Golden Beetle can be found right near the start of the game, when the party make camp at the Borderfort Camp.

Golden Beetle #2 Belega Corridor

This Golden Beetle can be found in the Belega Corridor

Golden Beetle #3 Tradia Desert

You can find this one whilst exploring the Tradia Desert outside of the capital

Golden Beetle #4 Goblin’s Nest

To reach the Goblin’s Nest you need to activate the Request in Martira called “Hatching A Master Plan”. This will give you a bounty to go and kill a Goblin in the area.

Golden Beetle #5 Man-Eaters Grotto

During the bounty “The Man-Eater In The Mine”, you will be able to reach this Golden Beetle in the Man-Eater’s Grotto.

Golden Beetle #5 Tomb Of Lament

Inside the Tomb of Lament, a dungeon that’s part of the Grieving Ghost of the Goblet Bounty from Port Brilehaven.

Golden Beetle #6 Tomb Of Lament

This one can also be found in the Tomb of Lament.

Golden Beetle #7 Gracia Forest

Inside Gracia Forest, part of the Soldier’s Solace request out of Port Brilehaven

Golden Beetle #8 Forsaken Tower

In the Forsaken Tower, part of the Superior Scrimshaw Request from out of Port Brilehaven

Golden Beetle #9 Dental Distress

Complete the Request Dental Distress, which can be obtained in Port Brilehaven in the Seabreeze Street District.

Golden Beetle #10 Grand Trad

Hidden on a market stall outside the Regalith Grand Cathedral

Golden Beetle #11 Recruitment Center

In the Recruitment Center in Grand Chad, near the closed doors.

Golden Beetle #12 Merchants Bazaar

You can find a Golden Beetle on the floor here, in Port Brilehaven

Golden Beetle #13 Port Recruitment Center

Right outside the front door to the Recruitment Center in Port Brilehaven.

Golden Beetle #14 Cattleracket Road

In Martira, you can find a Golden Beetle on Cattleracket Road, near the stairs.

Golden Beetle #15 Village of Pagans

You can find it on Virga Island, at the Village of Pagans. You visit this area during the story.

Golden Beetle #16 Virga Islands

You can find this Golden Beetle on the walkway behind the tavern

Golden Beetle #17 Virga Island Tower

There is a tower on the West side of the village on Virga Island. You’ll find the Gold Beetle resting atop a rop walkway

Golden Beetle #18 Orbwise Path

This Golden Beetle is in the Orbwise Path dungeon, near Virga Island.

Golden Beetle #19 Orbwise Path 2

Another one in the Orbwise Path. You enter this area using a ramp in the North West corner of the entry floor

Golden Beetle #20 Spire Of Blind Faith

Inside the Spire of Blind Faith dungeon near Virga Island.

Golden Beetle #21 Scoundrel’s Hold

In the Scoundrel’s Hold, during The Greater One-Eye Scoundrel Bounty

Golden Beetle #22 Land Of Ceremony

In the Land of Ceremony dungeon, during Trial of Malnova Request for Eupha

Golden Beetle #23 Altabury Heights

Found behind a pillar, located near the Blue Sky Bridge at the shops.

Golden Beetle #23 Altabury Heights 2

Inside the Skyward Tavern, behind one of the tables

Golden Beetle #24 Everfrost Forest

This Golden Beetle is located in Everfrost Forest, it’s a dungeon part of The Fiend in the Frozen Forest Bounty.

Golden Beetle #25 Tower Of Insolence

You can find this one located in the Tower of Insolence, part of the Proof of Power Request out of Altabury Heights.

Golden Beetle #26 Abandoned Path

You can find this one in the Abandoned Path dungeon, it’s part of The Incarnate In The Woods Bounty.

Golden Beetle #27 Manor Of The Ascendant

This Beetle is located in the Manor of the Ascendant dungeon, which is part of the Cockatrice in the Clouds Bounty

Golden Beetle #28 Deliver Hot Spring Water

This Golden Beetle is a reward for completing the Request Deliver Hot Spring Water in Altabury Heights Blue Sky Bridge

Golden Beetle #29 Mt. Vulkano

This Golden Beetle is hidden in Mt. Vulkano, it’s a dungeon available during the Wayward Shepherd Request and The Edge of Glory Bounty.

Golden Beetle #30 Disgraced Ruins

Can be located in the Disgraced Ruins dungeon, which is unlocked as part of The Apostles Of The Apocalypse Bounty

Golden Beetle #31 Arenafront Wharf

In Port Brilehaven, jammed between two boxes

Golden Beetle #32 Grand Trad 2

Found on Sunshade Row, near the stores.

Golden Beetle #33 Grand Trad 3

Found inside the Comfort Concoctions store, behind the counter.

Golden Beetle #34 Martira

Inside the Visca Alba Tavern. Interact with the fireplace.

Golden Beetle #35 Martira 2

Inside the MesmerEye Apothecary. Look for the sack with the golden glowing bugs around it

Golden Beetle #36 Port Brilehaven

This one can be found on Seabreeze Street, behind some boxes.

Golden Beetle #37 Port Brilehaven 2

Found near the docks on Seabreeze Street.

Warning: There is no post-game exploration in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Once you finish the final boss battle, you can use the Save Data to start New Game+, but you cannot return to an explorable version of your original game.

As such, if you do not have a save file early enough, you will likely be pushed through the finale without the time to explore, as happened to me.

I’ll leave these up for now and hope to return to find the rest soon.

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