What Is The Best Build~Metaphor: Refantazio

[@AlexandruGabriel-fj1nn]

My favourite line from Gallica is :"Nice Dodge Heismay!" this makes me very happy.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

The way she says his name is so nice!

[@Cakasaur]

Flawless victory bonus rewards apply to bosses as well so I would recommend getting this up ASAP to cut down on some of the grind. Due to how strong third eye combined with high agility and gear agility, you realistically only need agility lore and knight's provocation for the build to work consistently, so I personally had lucky and luckier find on the other 2 slots for the entire game.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

The Unscathed bonus is chefs kiss, huh Caka! Thank you for sharing your experience using it 👍

[@alicepeneva3211]

So many people are sleeping on Heismay because his "damage is low". Little do they know he's one of the best units in the game! Thank you for spreading this knowledge ❤

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

It's my pleasure Alice!

[@rail7646]

honestly he was in the team since I got him to the end for stealing alone you can steal crazy items in this game, also some amazon buffer/debuffer because of his super speed, who needs damage if you bring so much other things to the table, also the main pick for a long time to cleanse buffs from bosses and a super tank on top, he's so much literally.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@rail7646 I completely agree and I believe he was in my team composition for most of my run too for these reasons!

[@jamesgraves4724]

He’s easily the best general/commander cuz of his high speed you can get buffs and debuffs off without even leveling his regular skills but I do think he gets a good when he goes pure ninja

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Anything Archetype that wants to go first, he does it the best!

[@osirisblade8145]

Great video, and yeah agreed. Heismay is so unbelievably helpful for hard mode content, and I can’t imagine not using him for the hardest difficulty

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Glad you enjoyed the video Osiris! I totally agree. I had him on my first playthrough in my party for like 80% of the time because whenever he wasn't there it felt much harder.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Excuse my voice, I was not feeling well. What would you like to see next?

[@Frostenheim]

Get better soon!

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Awww thank you Frost!

[@galleux3801]

Recently found your channel and been loving the builds, was wondering if you could do a physical mc build (preferably on his exclusive archetype) that would work alongside this dodge tank that dosn't revolve around being low health as well as a support build and a magic build that would compliment the two to make a full party (i'm very bad at making builds myself as i fail to see the synergies between the different passives)

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@galleux3801 Glad you been enjoying the content Galleux! You can use the Physical MC Build on the channel. Just remove Revenge Seeker for Short-Range Boost and Spirit of Adversity for Critical Trade. You'll do half the damage but with the Magic DPS it won't matter. There's already a Magic MC Build on the channel. Just copy that on Junah and remove Revenge Seeker for Short-Range Boost. Use any of the video's Warlord for the support and you'll be good! Enjoy the rest of your playthrough.

[@galleux3801]

@@Naztalgic_Memories Hi, thanks for the quick reply. A few thoughts popped into my head while "waiting" (didn't get a notification like i was expecting, to used to other platforms i suppose) iirc, MC magic build goes elemental master, would the summoner line work? Also kinda wanted to use Masked dancer as the support (for no real reason other than the masks kinda making it into 2 archetypes at once), would that be viable at all or is the acceccory to important for that?

[@AlexandruGabriel-fj1nn]

Glad to see this build ! I am only 50 hours in the game and I did not finish it , but can t wait to make some nasty builds when it s done!

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Take your time and enjoy the ride Alex!

[@SaiyanGamer95]

Heismay was a godsend when I fought the final boss for the first time. By dodging almost everything, Louis almost never had a chance to do anything major, let alone summon those puppets.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Glad you had an easy time using the best dodge tank Saiyan!

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

There are *white shoes which you can purify into one of 4 shoes that grant high evasion against one particular element* of choice and you can change the shoes element from the church for 50 coins. iirc, you can find those shoes in a dungeon in the tropical region

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I must have missed that one Ahmed. The only shoes I found when Purified let me Repel Fire, Ice, Electric or Wind. Like you said you can change for 50 cents but I didn't find a specific Evasion one. I have Evasion shoes but they're blue and I believe I got those from a shop.

[@Dajodio]

Great build, I realized the potential a bit late and sold my recluse clothes but will pick it up again in my regicide playthrough.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

oof. At least you'll have a fun build waiting to use on Regicide!

[@finaltime21]

Legit got by the dragons, final boss and the super/secret bosses because of Hiesmay, made sure Junah had masukaja to top him up when needed and they were done

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Right Final? Dodge Tank is the best non damage build in the game!

[@mouradkochkar2598]

I opt for heismey and hulkenburg with warlord for the synthesis that raises all stats by three ranks for all allies, protag with prince, and strohl with samurai/ royal warrior with weapon that increases synthesis damage and the gamblers manual

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@mouradkochkar2598 Sounds solid Moura!

[@rbl4ever187]

I use Debilitate inherited skill from Trixster. Just like the Persona series.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Classic 😎

[@noylasri9412]

That's exactly what I did and Heismay made bosses so much easier because they literally had no turns XD

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

200 IQ Gamer

[@painuchiha2694]

Louis gets 10 turns but what if Heismey disagree

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Heismay always disagrees 😎

[@heptra6737]

Great video man. i always wanted to try this build in my playthrough, but i fear to invest in it because it might be inconsistent. It's nice to see the build that i thought maybe sucks actually work.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

It more than works Hep! It's BROKEN! Thank you for watching!

[@reckerray3464]

Thanks ma dude, I followed this build and managed to beat elegy of the soul boss with ease. Cheers!

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Thank you for using the guide and that is awesome Ray! Congratulations on the win 🎉

[@kzxkzxkzx]

I saw no light against that one optional late game dragon until I brought Heismay with some decent dodge skills and equip

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Another Heismay enjoyer 👍

[@voldemor007]

Yep, Heismay is always my goto tank on my first playthrough.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Very nice Vold 👍

[@nerolykk]

Heismay : Souls scream wtf is that?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Exactly Nero!

[@MrJeffreyrichards]

You can get like 20 more agi from bath salts if you buy all 10 from the villiage kind of makes you even more op then hiesmen by a ton inculding putting some extra levels onto it.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

How would that make you more OP Jeff? You're both hitting the cap of 99

[@MrJeffreyrichards]

@@Naztalgic_Memories wont you hit it faster and save more points to put else where faster that is how. thats 20 points you can put into str or luck.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@MrJeffreyrichards You can technically do that but it's not advised on your first playthrough since you rather use that Night Time Slot to build up Royal Virtues and Follower Ranks. On a second playthrough it can be good. Heismay however is still better as he frees up the accessory slot while the MC doesn't.

[@Childofbhaal]

@@Naztalgic_MemoriesIdk I personally think using the salts is better even on first playthrough. I’ve been able to have plenty of time to do every single bond opportunity that’s popped up and my Royal virtues are leveled high and I’ve used the bath every single night. Permanent stat buffs are pretty crazy to get without investing level points

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@Childofbhaal If you don't plan on doing another playthrough then do you otherwise those are all wasted since they get reset in New Game+

[@MrGaldor123]

Cool build idea! I was wondering, where do you get the serene headgear? I'm pretty far into the game (in October) and haven't seen it

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Glad you like the idea Galdor! It's in the final story dungeon if I'm remembering correctly!

[@SimbaKillzZ]

Is it on the skybound avatar, or after that?​ @Naztalgic_Memories

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@SimbaKillzZ Unfortunately that's where my memory fails me Simba. It's one of those two areas though.

[@jacchann]

Is there a database detailing the specific values for skills such as the percentage increase on buff stacks or how the value ramps on skills like increase hit chance depending on how many archetypes of the same are on the party?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I use this website for all my Shin Megami Tensei and Persona data. They're currently working on Metaphor Refantazio. The data I gathered were from trial and error megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Metaphor:_ReFantazio

[@MegamiShin]

It might be too soon to ask this, but does Agility function the same way in the equation as the SMT games? Robin and Zephyr made a video for Nocturne a couple years ago about it. I feel like companies or developers don’t change game equations much. Same thing with Dragon Warrior and Tales of series where every 2 defense means 1 less physical damage.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I'm not sure Megami. I have no idea who those two are or what they say in their video.

[@myka-31]

Thinkin about doin a guide on the ng+ boss on the hardest difficulty? Though I imagine you'll just just recommend the phys prince build. Would still love to see a vid on in regardless.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I haven't gotten to that point yet so probably not anytime soon Ainz. My friend tested both my Magic and Physical builds and both ohko it so use either one!

[@Zasurein]

Can you tell me where Serene Headband drops? I think I heard it was from the final dungeon. EDIT: For those looking for it, its in the first zone of the final dungeon TS. Its in a little area to the east with a bunch of the teeth enemies.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Correct!

[@niko91uchiha]

thanks for your videos! do you plan to make a best build video for all characters?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I do Niko! Keep an eye out for em 👍

[@RacaphonBhetcharut]

Where can I find a serene headband?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Final story dungeon!

[@Blood_Ronin]

Where is the headpiece from? I can't find it and am about to start ng+ >_

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

It's from the final dungeon Blood. You may have missed it if you're ready for NG+

[@Blood_Ronin]

@@Naztalgic_Memories ah damn. Glad I had multiple saves along the way. Appreciate it. Just gave ya a sub.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@Blood_Ronin Nice! Yeah I used all 16 of the save files up. I wish we got more

[@Charester]

Hey great vid, I was wondering how you get the weapon, thanks and cheers !

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Glad you think so and thank you for watching Charester. Which weapon are you referring to?

[@Charester]

@@Naztalgic_Memories The silence weapon which you showcased on the video.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@Charester Oh! I already did in the video. September 6th

[@jomar79]

Question where do we get the serene headband????😢

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Final Story Dungeon

[@CramerGamer99]

How exactly does Chain of Bonds work? The description is kind of vague to me, and I couldn't find a clearer description of what it does. What exactly does it mean by "relaxing conditions"?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Any Passive that says "Boost increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present" stacks four times. So the bonus goes 5/10/15/30% if you have one, two, three or four for Shadow Dwellers. Since we're only using one Thief it's 5%. Chains of Bonds reduces the requirement of needing four members for max value to three. This means the base is now 10/15/30 for one, two or three members. This makes us have 10% Evasion which is better than anything else you can have for a Dodge Tank!

[@CramerGamer99]

@@Naztalgic_Memories Thanks, now another question: for "Same Lineage present"- does that refer to the original lineage of the skill, or just the lineage currently equipped with the skill? So, for Shadow Dwellers, if I put it on Beserker, and everyone else is also Beserker lineage, does that trigger the bonus, or do the other party lineages need to be Thief because that is the original lineage the skill comes from?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@CramerGamer99 The current Lineage so your Berserker example will work!

[@CramerGamer99]

@@Naztalgic_Memories Awesome! I think I might try to cook up something by stacking Heat Up and Sense of Kinship.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@CramerGamer99 Sounds like a lot of damage :)

[@IsraTheBlack]

Can you inherit agility lore on Royal Thief and do they both stack?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

You can but why would you? Agility buff only goes to stage three which Haste Lore already covers. You're just wasting an Inherit Slot. Next time you go in combat, open your party stats and look at Heismay on Royal Thief. It should have three blue arrows going up if you have Haste Lore unlocked. You can't go higher than three making Agility lore useless.

[@IsraTheBlack]

@@Naztalgic_Memories Oh I see, thank you, I didn't know there were stages.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Anytime!

[@jeremesmith9266]

Where’s the serene headband? I can’t find any info on Google on its location

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Finale story dungeon

[@hagakurechan]

Where can I get serene head band?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Final Story Dungeon

[@levitastic]

where are these magic shops? also whats the best farming spot after dragon temple but before tyrant star, kinda wanna beef up for the dragon trials.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Any major town. They're only open at Night. This video is the perfect farming spot for where you're at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYjEkpKVqrWqsLM

[@levitastic]

@@Naztalgic_Memories thnx!!

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@levitastic My pleasure

[@slexho9709]

How to get serene headband?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Final story dungeon

[@slexho9709]

@Naztalgic_Memories 😭😭😭

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@slexho9709 Oh no :c

[@GalvatronScurge]

where do you get the serene headband?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

The last story dungeon

[@efemji]

where do i find serene headband?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Final Story Dungeon

[@efemji]

@@Naztalgic_Memories ah i see, im looking for it for dragon trials, i guess i can't get it now

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@efemji The Final Story Dungeon is two parts. You get it in the first part so you can use it for Dragon Trials

[@efemji]

@@Naztalgic_Memories you can come back to gran trad after the first dungeon??

[@efemji]

@@Naztalgic_Memories actually nevermind, i just beat the dragon, i might need it for elegy though

[@Moonshine568]

I have a question if nobody mind's answering, Are you able to Replace skills that an Archetype learned with other skills? Cause i was hoping to customize some that way Edit: Thanks for the answers 😊, I appreciate it.

[@Fircasice]

Eventually, every archetype unlocks 4 skill slots that can be equipped freely with learned skills from other archetypes.

[@sentientantenna6823]

But the skills an archetype learns from leveling up cannot be replaced unfortunately. Make the best use of synergizing with inherited skills if you can.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Replace as in delete skills? You can't do that but you can Inherit up to four Skills or Passives from other Archetypes. They go to the bottom of the list in Combat.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@Fircasice Thanks for helping out Fircasice!

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@sentientantenna6823 Thanks for helping out Sentient!

[@arkatus2978]

Serene headband drops from?

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Finale story dungeon

[@arkatus2978]

@@Naztalgic_Memories thank you.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

My pleasure!

[@joshakins4923]

Nice

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

Glad you like it Josh!

[@turboyabo864]

oh my hod final batle became a joke because of this

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

That's what I like to read! Glad it made it a breeze 👍

[@magnusiocus2828]

“Don’t take knights proclamation, uses knights proclamation as an example” lol

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I said Holy Knights Proclamation.

[@magnusiocus2828]

@@Naztalgic_Memories ahhh true! I didn’t notice that, sorry was watching in the back ground! Great build btw

[@magnusiocus2828]

@@Naztalgic_Memories I used royal thief with knight proclamation to clear the true final fight on hard for my first clear

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@magnusiocus2828 All good. I didn't want any confusion in the comments and I'm glad you think so!

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

@@magnusiocus2828 It was a breeze huh?