Metaphor ReFantazio: 15 Hidden Tips You NEED to Know!

[@TagTheLegend]

Do you have any useful tips to new players not mentioned in this video? P.S. I got a little mixed up with the tips numbers in the video due to an error in my notes. Sorry about that.

[@MonsterhunterFTWWTF]

Where is the walkthrough guide?

[@johncarr8726]

you don't need to go to akademia, just exit a zone that uses a loading screen and go back in, enemies will respawn

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

Two tips for archetypes mastery 1) Maxing a class gives your character a permanent stat increase depending on which class reached rank 20 2) even when reach rank 20, you can still gain exp with that mastered class. Reach 1000 exp to get Hero Leaf item that can be invested in a different class.

[@Blood_Ronin]

To add to this, there are two bonus Archetype exp items you get in the 3rd main hub. (One from vendor on Wednesday, and other is from completing bronze arena). Combine that with the Merchant and you will have a ton of money and free exp items.

[@Bigrunis]

Every single time you see the crystals that respawn enemies I sit there and farm these things on maxed archetypes lol get a ton of items and money with merchant on team too.

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

@@Bigrunis Enemies respawn when you visit Akademia

[@dkking787]

Tip : 17 mimic chest have a small red outline while regular white chest have white outlines use Gallica

[@sor3999]

Yup. Gives you an opportunity to switch to the merchant to roll over it.

[@joearnold6881]

Of being ambushed is an issue, go in the menu and put everyone in the back row. You can change row out of combat. Now you’ll take much less damage when the enemy goes first. Just don’t forget to move people forward when you want to attack!

[@marc-andrecritchley6859]

Tips 6 extra save before appraising, because you get random loot. Save if you like and rinse and repeat. Exemple junk that worth 50 were iron, but by rerolling you can get silver equipment

[@lliixzllii1794]

Thank you!

[@RoseDuWolfe]

I didn’t know that

[@HutchinsonJC]

good idea!

[@calvin659]

You da real MVP.

[@woahblow4127]

This is next level save scumming. Don't do this and dont restart battles when you miss attacks or get hit with a crit.

[@Borderlesscott]

Tip 16, play to enjoy, don’t play to max everything - definitely the best tip especially with this masterpiece.

[@ihatezen]

No

[@Existential_Exit]

Nah

[@knockedlo0se721]

Or let people enjoy it however they want and mind our business 😂

[@platoon5499]

On hard mode u kinda have to min max and actually strategise

[@LaJ126]

I enjoy maxing everything.

[@Regden1000]

On tip 4, I saw you entering a rest space and then going to Akademia. You don't have to go to Akademia, the moment you see a loading screen pop up like the character charging into the unknown darkness or the vitruvian man loading screen, the enemies will respawn.

[@DieKao]

Tip 3: You don't need to go to Akademia. Just use the Magla Hollow. You only need Akademia in dungeons where you only have the save point cat.

[@thynErro]

My tip is that Refantazio has new game plus. So you don't have to try to min max and 100% everything in a single run if it means playing the game in a way that isn't fun for you.

[@cernunnos8344]

Yeah but the game is pretty hard so having these in mind helps

[@woahblow4127]

100% this is my plan. Just going through them I'll look up guides for new game

[@chrisg1556]

Im pretty sure the right answers during virtue and relationship convos only gives you extra mag. It doesn't help you level up faster

[@afizsouji]

for virtues, for example reading a book. you will gain more virtue by answering correctly but for followers, it doesn't help leveling the relationship faster

[@chrisg1556]

@afizsouji are you 100% positive? Because I've heard from a couple of different sources that you're awarded a flat bonus every time you read, then another flat bonus once you finish the book. There seems to be a lot of conflicting info ATM.

[@afizsouji]

@@chrisg1556 I am not sure about other virtues but like books, you will get a music note if you answer correctly and the opposite if answer wrong. and it does effect whether you get 3 points or 4 points (or more on certain books). Certain virtues with your followers also does the same like playing chess with hulkenberg.

[@chrisg1556]

@afizsouji ok. Thanks. I'm just leaving Grand Trad, so I haven't personally read a book yet. Good to know.

[@jorelquieta3318]

Character interactions for ranking up their bond is only mag and doesnt affect the system. Virtues thou if you pick wrong you get less points. So the tip in the video is correct.

[@callmetravesty8762]

Mana runs are time consuming but you end with a lot of resources and a few sneaky levels from doing it. If you care about doing a main mission dungeon in 1 day it's basically mandatory early on. Edit: Tip 2 Changing between Frontline and Backline is completely free in combat. This means if you're going to taunt on the knight. Remember to put them in the back row first. Seems obvious, I played half of the first mission dungeon before realising. Even if any character is buffing, there is no reason to be in the front row doing it. If you get a weakness (bonus action) and the knight gets two turns. You can taunt, backrow and then guard. Making the Knight an actual tank. There's an accessory from the shop only open at night. I highly recommend getting the one that makes guard only cost half an action. It essentially makes guard give a bonus action on the knight and curves the cons to being defensive.

[@Kalas82]

good video, but for your first playthrough: do not use a guide or watch spoilers you are gonna ruin 50% of the game for you; i know nowadays it is normal to guidethrough, but you are shooting your own foot...trust me do it on a 2nd playthrough

[@chrisg1556]

Using a guide for the "right" conversation choices is pointless anyway. You're awarded with extra mag only. It doesn't actually level you up faster. It's not like Persona. Those little triangle notes when giving an answer represent the extra mag you get.

[@Bigrunis]

I’ve been using guide since I started and been spoiled so many times 😢

[@lordshard3018]

​@Bigrunis yeah if you're gonna use a guide for a game like this you have to look for spoiler free. There are plenty of options out there that only say stuff like "speak to x and pick up 'insert quest name', go to x, clear the area and complete quest." The story days are marked like day xx: story events.

[@MayShip]

For tip 3, you don't even need to go into Akademia to reset mobs. You just need to leave the area. So just go into a room with a load screen and come back. Just entering the Magla Holllow is more than likely ideal since it's probably closer to whatever mob you think is best to farm and it counts as a different area.

[@TK-zd7ym]

Good tips my guy. I subbed. One thing is you can, at least in the first Cathedral dungeon early on, keep those red crystals up and don't destroy them. They spawn Skeletons OVER AND OVER so you can just grind MP regen with the Mage and it one taps them on the overworld.

[@HutchinsonJC]

Idlesday quickly became my go to thing to take advantage of - shopping spree! That and the Magic Points trade boost in worse weather. I got a 1 to 4 trade on my points and got like 60k to go shopping in an instant! I didn't know anything about Brigitta's layered up shopping bonuses, though! The way things played out for how each day got spent I haven't been able to get back to her just yet. I'm hoping to do that soon now. Appreciate the tips!

[@ownzuall]

Tip 14 and Tip 15 are complete opposites to each other. But other tips are nice! Thank you.

[@dragoon208]

Regarding Tip #3: If you find one of the Magla crystals that spawn enemies, they will continuously spawn as long as the crystal isn't defeated, giving you roughly 500+ gold per kill with the merchant equipped. Alternatively, if you go to a dungeon for say, one of the hunts or sidequests, if you kill everything in the area, zone then zone back in, all the monsters will respawn. Makes it easy to grind out low level archetypes or make a lot of money.

[@terryrds]

Play through the game blind the first time, and usually Atlus games have new game+ options, that's generally when I reference a guide for certain things.

[@Gendo3s2k]

About the attack items. Ones thing i wish I'd known is that even if the enemy resists the element, it still takes 100dmg. I know i would have used them more if i didn't see "resist" and assume that I'll do little to no damage

[@palerider2132]

Stupid question, but with armor, should I prioritize the defense or the evasion it gives me? Cuz I got some gear that gimme abt +20 for a few characters, but it drops the evo from 4 to 0, so which is better? Raw defense or the evo stat?

[@cernunnos8344]

Defense on most characters, evade on agility focused character (making them dodge tanks). Heismay has crazy base agility and growth in agility. So evade and items that give him even more agility are useful. I'm maybe 1/3 or halfway through the game and he dodges maybe 1 out of 3 attacks

[@Starplaya]

Hey mate thank you for the good video and explanation and you kept it very clean. Really appreciated I hope your channel grows really big ❤

[@afizsouji]

Tips: retry battle to get better rng, for example you want to steal a rare item from an enemy, just steal then retry if you didn't get the item you want.

[@TheBlkshadow123]

Before I even finish the video this is a great tip guide.

[@TagTheLegend]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jacobrasmu]

for when your on the runner you can go toilet for skills, and bath exp and go in storage room for items all this can be down 1 time a day on travel with out using time

[@HerethiccL]

Great tips! Thanks so much! ALSO where did you get that chopper x Sanrio top? I can’t find it anywhere!

[@TagTheLegend]

My pleasure. I got this at an anime convention but unfortunately I don’t remember the shop name

[@sor3999]

Tip 16 is the realist. Ironically you still advocated for looking up a guide to select the best answer. The games are balanced so that you don't always get the best answer. If you want to maintain challenge then a guide is just cheating. Dropping the difficulty would be easier. I know I enjoyed Persona more when I played blind. Also they make the right answer pretty obvious in a lot if scnarios.

[@WiiMaster7]

I jive with you. I like your presence. You seem like a very wholesome and down to earth person.

[@TagTheLegend]

I was waiting for a but and then it never came haha. That means a lot, thanks for watching!

[@WiiMaster7]

@TagTheLegend Hell no I'm being serious!

[@cl_Sm00th23]

TagThe Legend, can you do video or spreadsheet showing how you progressed your characters? You recommend characters go towards strength, but we do know when to toward warrior from Mage or vice versa.

[@TagTheLegend]

I’m playing on normal so I don’t know if I’ve put a crazy amount of thought into my build besides strength. If I do a hard run and I have a get insight I will in the future. I just don’t want to make a video and mislead people if it’s something I’m not crazy familiar with you know.

[@Boone382]

First time listening to your content. I love it, so I’m definitely subbing.

[@TagTheLegend]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@natural20crit]

Tip 16. Respect.

[@ircha]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@xnatethagreat_]

tip 4 is goated

[@joshuawoodring8104]

Just so everyone is aware the devs did say tht theres enough side content tht u wont be able to complete in one playthrough

[@cernunnos8344]

As with most persona games

[@ammo19911]

The Academeia tip feels weird, sure when the cat is there, go to academeia, but any room swap, like entering the safe room and instantly leaving will reset the mobs, the academeia is just another wasted step taking more time ..

[@DewaHuang]

So where is the walkthrough answer for virtue?

[@TagTheLegend]

I just updated the description sorry about that.

[@DewaHuang]

​@@TagTheLegendthx for the link. Also what are your takes about stats allocation? Really i heard many things from others that confused me Like str and mag not matter much, as long you have great weapon So better of put all stats on agi / luck Maybe you can talk more about this on your next video Cheers

[@ThePigKnight]

The buffs are not like SMT or Persona. Unlike in SMT they are not permanent and unlike in Persona they stack. So remember to stack them up then keep them refreshed so they don’t drop off.

[@PCMRvsconsole]

Nice video bro

[@Zidane007stone]

Great tips! The only thing I really hate about persona games is when you answering questions in events, you get punished for "wrong" answers. I mean, why the heck developers punish players THIS much? At first I assumed that in MR the only punishment was that you miss on some maglia, resource that you can farm, and was really happy and relieved, but it turned out that you actually miss out on character points, that will waste precious in-game days to compensate (in persona you also had to waste more of in-game time). Always hated it.

[@noa5334]

Not sure what you mean. The level up skill points are saved. If you level up after a squad battle, you'll be able to distribute them.

[@Zidane007stone]

@@noa5334 ??? I assume you answered to wrong comment or something? If not, I meant, when you talk with someone to level up their relationship, if your answers are wrong, you may not get royal points (not the full amount at least). You know, wisdom, courage, those points.

[@noa5334]

@@Zidane007stone I did misunderstand what you meant. Thanks for clarifying

[@nexasmerideus9760]

​@Zidane007stone I don't really think it's right to say punished. 3 choices 1ngives the most another the least. While I don't disagree with u I don't think calling it punishment is justified.

[@Zidane007stone]

@@nexasmerideus9760 The problem is that this game is NOT a visual novel. It's an RPG. Anything more than a slap on a wrist for roleplaying is bad. If dev don't want player to roleplay, then just take that away or make "right" choices obvious, since here it's not always obvious. All personas are plagues with it. All personas force you to use guides if you want near perfect run. Reading guides is not fun (for most people). Making wrong choice because said choices results were unintuitive is not fun too.

[@Gawxy_03]

I will take them into account when I play it and feel stuck in the game.

[@peterjohnston775]

Awesome video dude. New sub. This game rules.

[@sekirotelcoin3336]

I have just hit level 27 in A Bullish Embargo sub dungeon farming hero leaf of light gives u 1k archtype exp have 43 atm lol

[@PCMRvsconsole]

thanks bro.

[@Theosis10]

Hard agree on 16. Walkthroughs are a tool to use, not a religious text to live by. Having fun is the point.

[@Bitumesilicatissimo]

I've been softlocked in the last dungeon and seeng this video searcing for tips I realised that I didn't read a single fucking description and totally missed the tons of bonus and tactics that I could have looking with attention

[@samsplace5521]

The only thing I don't like, no weapon skins or armor.. I don't feel excited farming if I'm gonna have my plain sword to show for it.

[@originaldatagate2]

I got a new sword for beating a dragon early on and it looks totally different. Are there just not a lot of variations or something? I’m still very early in the game.

[@cernunnos8344]

​@@originaldatagate2weapons have unique looks but only in the dungeons, the character keep their original weapons outside of dungeons

[@GreyVira]

It's faster to just use the safe room and travel to another safe room, then back again.

[@mofix11]

The last month is october i am close to september already feels short, dont come at me with december after the 10/26 there is a time skip to december for 1 day

[@JONATAN-VELAZQUEZ]

Persona/shin Megami games the Magic is always OP so I am just throwing all to magic and I didnt knew a lot of these tips but until know I am chilling just did the baby boss

[@cernunnos8344]

It's funny I find the magic in the game to be super underpowered compared to other Persona games, while physical damage archetype do crazy damage

[@JONATAN-VELAZQUEZ]

@@cernunnos8344 yes and no for some reason Magic cannot crit on persona games but if You combine mag with luck You can have infinite turns for example

[@Necr0e1]

right answer only gives mag not coins

[@chrisg1556]

Yup. Choosing the "right" answer only awards you with extra mag. Personally, I love this change. Allows you to role play more without the fear of wasting time.

[@Bigrunis]

Does merchant bonus stack?

[@XDefinitive]

Thanks

[@DizzyQuanto]

Tip 16 🔥

[@jamjam445]

You dont have to go to academia to reset mobs. You can also just leave the area and come back

[@marshmelleoh]

where is your oodie(?) from?!

[@Karnage420111]

You don’t need to go alllll the way back to academia. Just enter the save room and leave to reset mobs.

[@chisaten]

You do have to go back to Akademia if there is no save room, like in the Belega Corridor. There is just a save point before the boss room, which won't reset the enemies unless you go visit More.

[@MilaMarieRose]

You can also tell the cat to let you leave the dungeon​ and then it puts you right outside the entrance and you can just run back in and keep farming. @@chisaten

[@chisaten]

Argh, my reply went crazy and tagged you three times. I'm in Belega Corridor, so most of the enemy parties on the first two floors give like 2-16 exp each and are way spaced out. If I do the resetting at the cat and do the last two rooms, I can get like 60 exp in a minute, then run back to the cat and reset.

[@jamieleerobinson4795]

Ive been ivesting in luc stat and the and the amount of items in getting jesus

[@MrJohill]

Great video

[@sacrito123]

investing all points in luck increases merchant money drop

[@DieKao]

Also tip 1 makes no sense, you can previrew all the abilities and read them before buying the Archetype.

[@JeronisLeror]

Ye, but if you were wanting to see say, an archetype thats 2 advancements away, you still have to unlock 1 advancement. In this case, save scum is the route to go.

[@GrayWolf1997]

Thanks man i need this😊😊😊

[@HardKnock]

I farmed a mil in the first dungeon by mistake lol

[@Samurai_32]

"Regain your mana back quickly." 😂 It's the honest that makes me come back every time 😂😂😂

[@TheCrusadingGamers]

Walkthrough link?

[@georgeflete4806]

bump

[@TagTheLegend]

I just updated the description sorry about that.

[@keonihuihui758]

Loving your vids bro ❤helps out allot

[@alexeyrondoz4386]

Thanks for the tips but i still have one question. Is there any way to reinvest stats?

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

Stats cannot be reallocated but you can find certain gear that boosts stats

[@alexeyrondoz4386]

@@ahmedfalahy9337 Thanks

[@Schabrak]

Tip A: Use Walkthroughts to max out of stats. Tip B: Don't use walkthroughts and enjoy your time so you don't burn out. 😂

[@chriskarpetas]

When you reach Bond 5 with your party members, the penalty for "sitting on the bench" is removed, so don't fuss about it too much. Don't worry about min-maxing everything, because your Virtues is one of those things that carry over to NG+. So play to have fun, and on the 2nd run you will naturally save a ton of time by having things already unlocked/ready to unlock. Play as a Mage/Wizard, even at maxed ranks. You can AoE clear weak enemies on the overworld extremely fast, and the Archetype EXP is not wasted because it gets converted into a leaf to level whatever you want. In the 3rd city (the port), one of the merchants in the market will sell you an Archetypal ring for 40k on Watersday. While it does not work while farming overworld enemies, in Squad battles it massively buffs A-EXP gained (some say up to 50%) for the entire party.

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

Biggest tip of all. New save every time you save.

[@PooShPoP]

So far I’ve only been in the first major dungeon to need to farm mana back to keep progressing but there I didn’t need to go to akademia. Just had to go into a safe room and come out. Not sure if this changes the further into the game you get but it’s at least worth testing yourself as it’s already somewhat tedious farming back mana so saving a trip to akademia if you can avoid it is worth it to your time.

[@RRembrandt]

Legit thought it was A. Tate

[@Eqwill]

Bro you look like Daniel Gafford

[@Jhoson14]

Tip n° 1, dont live in a 3° world country. Cant buy it cuz it costs 1/4 on my salary T-T. Hope to buy it next year in a sale 50% off

[@snipingway]

Wow, that suck so much. I'm so sorry. :(

[@vladxi2533]

Pirate

[@vladxi2533]

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[@TheNawaf258]

Ohhh this should help me build right team

[@HappyP1ayer4444]

tip 15 is way true dude. just like the GS review said, you don't need to push youself to choose some "Max,ideal" chocies to get the more "ideal" realty. Just do youself. It doesn't have the date system

[@dijaomi1]

You don't have to go to Akademia to reset mobs. Just entering and exiting the room works

[@allenp920]

New to this type of game. I’m running out of MPin the Necromancer quest. Can I leave, get more MP and then go back? Thanks. Edit. Deleted the game. Overly complicated and brain numbingly repetitive.

[@darmor85]

😂im stuck in that quest myself im almoat at the top tho but stuck..i guess in the mid boss idk..but im getting my ass kicked...but get you some magical bread you restores your mp to your whole team for 60 secs while walking in a dungeon.

[@mofix11]

Yes you can but time passes so you lose a day where you have to come back again

[@TheGingerlie]

Lol first Atlas game?

[@3rayallen]

Or you can just find the Archetypes online instead of your first tip which is a huge waste of time.

[@trollingisasport]

Love this game but I think giving different amount for different answers for the virtues is not an ideal design especially when you don't know what the game wants you to choose. If they want to do that they should give you a tangible challenge to overcome for the extra reward. It's a shame they cared that over from Persona when they improved on so many other areas.

[@AzaleaRubyFlowers]

these are not actual tips.. this is just playing the game naturally with basic intelligence

[@DieKao]

Please name the chapters better. Tip 1, Tip 2 doesn't do anything for the viewer.

[@Karnage420111]

Lmao Use a guide! But also don’t use a guide just enjoy it? Which one is it man

[@arcadedragon]

bro i think you need a haircut

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

Bugs me so much, it's pronounced re-fan-TAZ-ee-oh, not re-fan-TAH-zee-oh Great video though brother

[@TrvisXXIII]

The only helpful tip is to follow a guide, this is a persona game when it comes to time management