Metaphor Refantazio: Complete Guide to Ordemos Bounty

As you approach the climactic confrontation with Louis in Metaphor: Refantazio, it’s the perfect opportunity to tackle the final batch of Bounties. Notably, one of these challenges is to hunt down Ordemos, Grudge’s Fang, a formidable foe.

Available starting September 26, you can initiate this bounty at the Incarnate in the Woods Recruitment Center. This name aptly reflects the fierce adversary awaiting you, capable of dealing significant damage if you’re unprepared.

For those eager to claim the bounty rewards, you’re in the right place. This guide will provide a walkthrough of the Abandoned Path Dungeon, outlining enemy weaknesses, item locations, and an effective strategy to defeat Ordemos.

Exploring The Abandoned Path

The Abandoned Path resembles a dense forest and features extensive areas. To draw out Ordemos for battle, you must defeat three of the four Rigopetia enemies indicated on your map.

Catherina joins the party in battles during dungeons

If you have achieved Rank 7 in your bond with Catherina, she can join your party, providing valuable support throughout the dungeon and even in the boss fight.

For your convenience, here is a summary of the dungeon’s enemies along with their vulnerabilities:

Enemy	Weakness	Resistance/Immunity
Spectrum of Fury	Ice, Light	Repels Slash, Pierce, Strike Absorbs Fire
Papyrga	Pierce, Wind, Dark	Repels Fire, Light Resists Ice, Lightning
Leginovesp	Pierce, Wind	Repels Lightning
Rigopetia	Ice	Resists Fire Blocks Wind

While we have covered enemy weaknesses, it’s essential to note that the Abandoned Path is not a conventional dungeon but rather an expanse filled with various collectables.

The abandoned path map marked with items in Metaphor Refantazio

The image above highlights all collectible items, numbered for your convenience. Here’s the list:

Magus’s Earring
Maglacrystal Bloom
Clockflower
Howlite Monocle
Gold Beetle
Priestess White Mask
Talisman of the Raptor

Make sure to save your game after collecting these items. Once you have defeated three of the designated Rigopetia enemies, the boss fight with Ordemos will commence. Let’s prepare for this important battle.

Preparing for the Confrontation with Ordemos

Facing Ordemos, Grudge's Fang in Metaphor Refantazio

Ordemos is a formidable level 63 Giant-type enemy, vulnerable to Dark attacks while resisting all forms of physical damage and repelling lightning. His potent physical skills can quickly wear down your health, making a strategic plan essential.

Be mindful that Ordemos can inflict Daze; to counter this, ensure you have skills such as Patra or gear that mitigates the effects of this status ailment equipped on several party members.

Recommended Party Members and Archetypes

Party Members	Archetypes	Notes
Protagonist	Prince	Utilize the Void Wave skill from the Soul Hacker Archetype to reduce Ordemos’ attack power while dealing damage.
Hulkenberg	Dark Knight/Paladin	As the team tank, consider skills like Holy Knight’s Proclamation and Shelter Formation from the General Archetype to enhance her durability.
Junah	Master Person	Her one-time weakness-inflicting skills, such as Dance of Verdure, work excellently in synergy with the Protagonist’s Void Wave.
Heismay	Ninja	Employ Dark skills to exploit Ordemos’ vulnerabilities, particularly the Adamant Nightblade skill for debuffs.

Before engaging in the battle, consider the following tactical tips:

Utilize Dual-Healers: Although Junah serves as the primary healer, consider teaching a skill like Mediline to Hulkenberg for added healing support during the fight.
Avoid Physical Attacks: Since Ordemos only resists physical skills, conserve your resources. Use skills such as Frigid Fortress Tactic for physical characters like Hulkenberg if necessary.
Flexible Party Members: Feel free to replace Junah with Eupha to utilize her elemental skills from the Devil Summoner Archetype if preferred.

Strategies for Defeating Ordemos

If Catherina is on your team, her abilities will significantly impact Ordemos’s health, simplifying the battle for you. Likely, Heismay will act first thanks to his high Agility. Cast Adamant Nightblade promptly; this will lower Ordemos’ evasion and target his weakness to Dark elements.

Continue stacking this debuff until you achieve three layers. Once accomplished, you can employ Heismay’s additional Dark skills effectively. For those feeling daring, consider casting Rakunda beforehand to reduce Ordemos’ defense as well.

Holy Knight's Proclamation is Hulkenberg's best skill

With Hulkenberg in play, alternate between using Shelter Formation to boost the team’s defense and employing Holy Knight’s Proclamation to absorb incoming hits from Ordemos, ensuring she balances defending and attacking with appropriate elemental skills.

Now, let’s focus on the dynamic between Junah and the Protagonist. Junah can leverage one-time weakness inflicting skills efficiently, while the Protagonist’s Void Wave will negate Ordemos’s attack power and expose his Wind weakness.

Prioritize healing whenever your party members’ health dips below 50% to prevent unnecessary knockouts. Maintaining consistent defense buffs through Shelter Formation will help mitigate damage taken.

Post-Battle Rewards

Rewards for defeating Ordemos, Grudge's Fang

Upon defeating Ordemos, Grudge’s Fang, you will receive an assortment of rewards. Remember to collect your bounty at the Recruitment Center via the Bloodstained Talon: