Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Unlock & Beat the Secret Superboss

If Louis wasn't enough of a challenge for you, we've got some good news. Louis isn't by far the strongest boss you can encounter in Metaphor: ReFantazio, though the requirements to unlock the secret superboss are a bit of an uphill battle. Moreover - unlocking him isn't where it ends; you'd also want to successfully take down this behemoth, and that's where we come to help! Here's a guide on how to access and take down the secret Metaphor: ReFantazio superboss.

Metaphor: ReFantazio - Redscale Apocalypse Dragon

First thing first, the most important requirement to unlock the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon is to beat the game at least once and start a New Game Plus (NG+) save file. Only once you've started your NG+ journey will you get access to the path that leads you to the superboss. Here is what you need to do to get to the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon, and how to beat him.

How to Unlock the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon

1. Start a NG+ file
2. Choose any other difficulty level except "Storyteller"
3. Progress into the story and unlock the Akademeia
4. Enter the Akademeia and find the the large red book near the couches.
5. This book is called The Book of Apocalypse
6. Interacting with it will trigger the boss fight

How to Beat the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon

Though it's expected, this will be the most difficult boss fight you'll engage with, so it's best to enter combat well-prepared. It's not to say that you can't keep reattempting the fight if you lose, but you could also choose not to waste time or resources. Here are the most essential tips you need to beat the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon superboss in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Match Your Levels

It's important to know that the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon is Level 99 - which means that you'd really want to match your levels before you engage in combat. You don't need to reach level 99 in particular, but we do recommend you're at least Level 70 before attempting the fight.

Build Fire & Slash Resistance

It's a fire-breathing dragon after all—most of his attacks will be Fire and Slash based, so it will pay off to build some resistance towards it or use skills that will help you minimize the elemental and physical damage your allies will take. Here are some of our suggestions for good equipment you can use in this fight:

 

Reverent Crown

• Only one worthy of the throne can wear this crown.
• DEF: 155
• Effect: At the start of turn, increases Turn Icons by one.
• Archetype: Protagonist

 

Knight's Last Stand

• Worn by a knight who suffered a mortal wound but continued to protect their lord.
• DEF: 165
• Effect: Once per battle, survive a knockout blow with 1 HP
• Archetype: Any

 

Sublime Spoonful

• Effect: The most savoury flavours of the world condensed in a single spoonful. Adds four Turn Icons when used in battle.

Recommended Archetypes

You can borrow some knowledge and combat experience from fighting Louis for your Redscale Apocalypse Dragon raid. The most important way to secure victory is to have the best possible team build of Archetypes that can join forces and execute strong Synthesis skills to buff and debuff the superboss. Prioritize inflicting weaknesses and keeping your team alive—attacking should come second. Here are our picks for the best-suited Archetypes for this fight.

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.

Royal Summoner

• The true Heroic Embodiment of the Summoner, it summons monsters and demons with peerless abilities.
• Unlock Method: Reach Bond Rank 8 with Eupha, Rank 20 Devil Summoner, and Rank 20 Soul Hacker.

Saviour

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

Rescale Apocalypse Dragon Victory Rewards

 

Dragonblood Sap

• The crimson sap of a sacred tree rumoured to secrete dragon blood.
• Effect: Full restores HP and MP of one ally. 

 

Hero King's Ring

• Once worn by a hero who overcame countless challenges.
• Effect: Nullifies all affinities. 
• Effect: Nullifies damage from all affinities except Almighty. 
• Archetype: Any

And that concludes our guide on how to unlock and beat the Redscale Apocalypse Dragon. We wish you genuine good luck with your endeavors, and we hope you got some useful insight from our article! Happy grinding, future dragon slayers!