Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Beat the Final Boss

meTo beat Metaphor: ReFantazio, you'll face Louis as the final boss, and it's the hardest battle you'll fight in the game. It's recommended you've maxed out your characters' ranks and stats before you attempt to take down the three stages of the behemoth. We're here to help you with this guide on the best strategies to beat Louis and get to the true ending of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Let's dive right in!

Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Beat the Final Boss

There are several things to keep in mind when fighting the antagonist and final boss Louis in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Since he's the hardest enemy to face, you'll need to know which Archetypes to pick on your team, how to approach the different stages of the battle, and how to adopt the best strategy to win the fight. Now let's discuss the key strategies to beat Louis in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Recommended Archetypes

Prince

• Primary damage dealer, the most powerful Archetype.
• Unlock Method: Available in the late stages of the game through the Protagonist.

Persona Master

• Deals status ailments and exploits weaknesses.
• Unlock Method: Reach Bond Rank 6 with Junah, Rank 20 Masked Dancer, and Rank 10 Faker.

Devil Summoner

• Deals heavy damage against caused status ailments and weaknesses.
• Unlock Method: Reach Bond Rank 6 with Eupha, Rank 20 Summoner, and Rank 10 Magic Seeker.

Saviour

• Heals the entire team at once, no longer weak to Strike.
• Unlock Method: Reach Bond Rank 8 with Maria and Rank 20 Cleric.

Stage 1 Strategy: Archdemon Louis

To take Louis down in the first phase, take a proactive stance: regularly hit him with weaknesses, keep your party's health up, and be ready to counter Louis's special attack. Once you see his wings in the front animation, immediately inflict a one-time weakness and exploit it to block him from completing his special attack.

Keep your Prince strong, and use the Devil Summoner and Persona Master to keep inflicting weakness and damage. You'll get a short break after defeating Stage 1.

Stage 2 Strategy: Masked Louis

In Stage 2, Louis' attacks get stronger and surprise you with new abilities. His Masked Fury charged move can take down your entire party at once, so be careful to block it the same way you blocked his special move in Stage 1. Once you see him starting to charge, counter away! Winning in this stage requires a balance of speed, high damage output, and effective use of debuffs.

Stick to your strategy from Phase 1, and you'll get a sense of rhythm to slowly take Louis down. Make sure to consistently heal with the Saviour during every opening, and don't worry if it's taking too long.

Stage 3 Strategy: Destroyer Louis

For the final stage, Louis becomes incredibly tank-y and powerful, so your healer Archetype will be the backbone of your success. Stick to the same strategy, but watch your health bars as Louis' attacks become excruciatingly heavy. The Protagonist will be Louis' main target, so focus on keeping them alive.

Just as you did during the last two stages, deal powerful attacks with the Protagonist, inflict weaknesses with the Persona Master, double the damage output with the Devil Summoner, and heal your team or separate allies with the Saviour. That way, eventually you'll take down all three stages of Louis and beat the game.

And that's how to beat all three stages of Louis in Metaphor: ReFantazio and get to the true ending of the game! We wish you good luck with the final boss and we hope you found this guide helpful. Feel free to check our other Metaphor: ReFantazio guides, so you're better prepared for your New Game Plus save:

• Metaphor: ReFantazio - All Endings & How to Get Them
• Metaphor: ReFantazio - All Correct Answers To Louis
• Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Farm EXP
• Metaphor: ReFantazio - All Status Ailments & How to Cure Them
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