In Metaphor: ReFantazio, Brilehaven presents a unique dungeon challenge within Skyrunner Charadrius. Unlike typical dungeons crawling with enemies, this one demands strategic prowess. Your mission: defeat Sergeant Xanth, Maintenance Chief Ceiba, and Master Sergeant Glechom in under three turns each, followed by a final showdown against Cabio and Salva under the same tight time constraint. This guide provides effective strategies to conquer these challenging encounters and emerge victorious.
Subduing Sergeant Xanth
Sergeant Xanth boss in Metaphor Refantazio.
Sergeant Xanth, lacking specific weaknesses, requires a combination of debilitating effects and powerful attacks. Begin by paralyzing him with a Stunning Arrow, creating opportunities for critical hits and crucial half-turn icons (extra turns). Simultaneously, poison him with Poison Shot (Gunner archetype) to inflict continuous damage with each subsequent action.
While these debuffs are crucial, victory hinges on maximizing damage output. Leverage Synthesis attacks for substantial damage, even though they consume two turn icons. Critical hits with these moves reward you with two half-turn icons, making them highly efficient. Prioritize attacks like Phantom Tracer (Thief + Warrior/Thief/Masked Dancer) for extreme physical slash damage or Jump Thrust (Knight + Brawler/Warrior/Berserker) for medium pierce damage and a three-turn defense debuff on Xanth. This combined strategy should swiftly dispatch Sergeant Xanth within the three-turn limit.
Overcoming Maintenance Chief Ceiba
Maintenance Chief Ceiba boss in Metaphor Refantazio.
Maintenance Chief Ceiba’s Repel Physical skill demands immediate attention. This barrier negates all physical attacks, his very weakness. Counter this with Tetrabreak (Magic Seeker) or Heartbreak Stratagem (Commander), both designed to dispel such defenses. Prioritize these skills; consider skipping a character’s turn if the next in line possesses the required ability (granting a half-turn icon instead of a lost turn).
With Ceiba’s defense neutralized, unleash powerful physical attacks. Warriors, Knights, Gunners, Brawlers, and their lineage archetypes excel in this area. Power Thrust (Pugilist) offers medium pierce damage and a defense debuff, while Horse-Drawn Carnage (Seeker Synthesis) inflicts heavy strike damage.
Defeating Master Sergeant Glechom
Master Sergeant Glechom boss in Metaphor ReFantazio.
Master Sergeant Glechom, while lacking specific weaknesses, poses a threat with his frequent party-wide attacks. Mitigate this using the Knight’s Proclamation (Knight/Magic Knight) to focus his attention on a single party member.
Beyond this defensive strategy, victory relies on maximizing damage output. Employ potent skills like Mudoon (Thief) for medium Dark damage or Fiery Strike (Commander) for medium physical fire damage. Synthesis skills remain invaluable for extreme damage. Debuffs like Rakunda (Faker) and buffs like Tarukaja (Seeker) can further tip the scales in your favor.
Conquering Cabio and Salva
Cabio and Salva bosses in Metaphor ReFantazio.
The final encounter within Skyrunner Charadrius pits you against Helmsman Cabio and Grand Chief Salva. Cabio is vulnerable to electric attacks, making Mages and Wizards ideal choices. Salva, however, is immune to electric damage but weak to pierce attacks.
Focus pierce attacks on Salva. While Gunners offer pierce skills with status ailments, Magic Knights (Heavy Rush) and Pugilists (Power Thrust) provide superior pierce damage, with the latter also lowering Salva’s defense. Even characters without specialized pierce skills can contribute significant damage within the three-turn limit.
This strategic approach ensures a swift victory against the Skyrunner Charadrius bosses in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Remember to leverage weaknesses, utilize debilitating effects, and unleash your most potent attacks to conquer this unique dungeon challenge.
