Mastering the Devourer of Flames: An Ingenious Strategy in Metaphor: ReFantazio

As players immerse themselves in Atlus' expansive new role-playing game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, they've stumbled upon a remarkably amusing and effective strategy to conquer one of its most challenging optional bosses. The revelation of this tactic has left me in considerable distress regarding the hours I spent attempting to defeat it the hard way.

This piece includes significant plot details about a side quest boss encountered towards the conclusion of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read at your own risk!

The challenging adversary in question is the Devourer of Flames, a formidable dragon that players must defeat to complete a side quest known as the Trial of the Dragon. This high-tier enemy delivers immense damage, including a devastating Fire attack that can eliminate any character in one punch unless they possess the means to counteract it. Additionally, the dragon has the ability to inflict the Charm status effect, which may lead to your own team attacking one another instead of their intended target, alongside dealing large amounts of damage with its sweeping tail and fierce claws.

This Reddit user notes that the amount of damage inflicted corresponds to the number of party members who successfully reflect the attack, which could lead to a staggering 9,999HP damage for each character per turn, provided you prepare effectively. The adage that a strong offense can serve as the best defense rings true in this scenario.

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