Embarking on your journey to claim the throne in Metaphor: Refantazio exposes you to an array of gear and armor, essential for both you and your party. As you venture deeper into this immersive world, the right equipment can mean the difference between victory and defeat, particularly against the formidable challenges posed by endgame content.
It’s imperative to equip powerful gear and armor that not only enhance your stats but also grant significant advantages in battle. The endgame encounters, characterized by the challenging Dragon Trials and the multi-phase final boss, are notorious for their difficulty.
To assist you, I have compiled a curated list of the best armor and gear items available in the game. This guide aims to provide you with the upper hand needed to excel in these demanding boss fights. Given the limited number of highly effective armor pieces, I have also included noteworthy gear options that function similarly.
10 Orichalcum Mail
Basic Yet Functional
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| Available Archetypes | Warrior, Knight, Berserker, Prince |
| Effects | +7 Endurance |
| Obtain | Available from armor merchants during the endgame. |
The Orichalcum Mail might evoke a sense of excitement for fans of the Final Fantasy series, yet in Metaphor, it falls somewhat short. It’s a decent stopgap armor you can find readily available at armory shops when gearing up for the intense battles against the Skybound Avatar.
While it shares potential with other Orichalcum items like the Helm and Greaves, each merely boosts endurance and defense without any unique features, making it a basic option if you need extra gear.
9 Pure White Shoes
Counteracting Weaknesses
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| Available Archetypes | All |
| Effects | When purified, can convert into elemental Split Shoes to repel specific attacks (Wind, Electric, Ice, Fire). |
| Obtain | From the Disgraced Ruins dungeon by defeating Bandit Chief Cistus. |
The Pure White Shoes are incredibly versatile, providing essential resistance against your party’s weaknesses once you purify them. However, exercise caution: using the Crimson Split Shoes against the Redscale Dragon is a recipe for disaster, as it may trigger an instant-kill attack!
8 Yggdrasil Crown
Boosts Mental Resilience
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| Available Archetypes | Seeker, Mage, Brawler, Healer, Gunner, Thief, Faker, Merchant, Summoner, Prince |
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| Obtain | Complete the Gold 1 Battle in the Varmareno Coliseum. |
Equipping the Yggdrasil Crown is highly beneficial; it’s particularly ideal for Junah due to her magic-oriented archetype. Alternatively, Eupha can also wield it effectively, maintaining her healer’s role while guarding against mental status effects commonly inflicted by powerful bosses.
This legendary crown stands the test of time, remaining effective throughout late-game due to its immunity advantages.
7 Divine Light Gloves
Enhances Physical Resilience
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| Available Archetypes | All |
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| Obtain | Locate them in the Royal Garden of the Skybound Avatar dungeon (hidden chest). |
The Divine Light Gloves serve as complementary armor to the Yggdrasil Crown, providing essential resistance against various physical ailments, along with beneficial strength and magic boosts. Though the encounters for these ailments may be less frequent, the strategic advantages offered by the gloves put them a cut above basic options.
Consider using these gloves thoughtfully, particularly during battles likely to inflict such ailments. With their added statistical benefits, they are excellent choices for characters like Hulkenberg.
6 Kaiser’s Pickelhaube
Designed for the Mightiest
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| Available Archetypes | Warrior, Berserker, Knight, Prince |
| Effects | Strength +5, Magic +5, Endurance +5 |
| Obtain | Found in the Tyrant’s Star dungeon. |
Acquired deep within the treacherous confines of the Tyrant’s Star, the Kaiser’s Pickelhaube is a must-have for any character focused on physical prowess. While it is limited to certain archetypes, its substantial defensive stats and multiple +5 boosts make it a top contender for your characters.
This piece of gear outshines many previously mentioned options thanks to its exceptional defense and adaptability for characters such as Hulkenberg or Basilio.
5 Knight’s Last Stand
Survival Against All Odds
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| Available Archetypes | All |
| Effects | Once per battle, allows survival of a knockout blow with 1 HP. Also enables revival once during battle. |
| Obtain | Skybound Avatar Dungeon, Palace Corridor. |
The Knight’s Last Stand offers crucial defensive capabilities during critical fights by allowing characters to survive lethal hits and even revive, making it invaluable in high-stakes scenarios.
I found this piece particularly effective when equipped on Hulkenberg, as her endurance as a Knight made it easier to benefit from the armor’s traits during the grueling Dragon Trials. Its unique effects justify its high-ranking position.
4 Cardinal Dragon Armor
A Dragonslayer’s Ultimate Ally
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| Available Archetypes | Warrior, Knight, Berserker, Prince |
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| Obtain | Complete the Trial of the Dragon: Heroes’ Rest. |
The Cardinal Dragon Armor stands out as one of three coveted armors obtained from defeating dragon trials. The crucial fire nullification effect it grants is vital for surviving potent dragon assaults, especially against the Devourer of Flames.
Its strength bonuses also cater perfectly to the Prince Archetype, enhancing the effectiveness of the protagonist’s physical attacks.
3 Hero’s Cuirass
A Comprehensive Stat Boost
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| Available Archetypes | All |
| Effects | Boosts all stats by +5. |
| Obtain | Skybound Avatar dungeon, Palace Corridor. |
The Hero’s Cuirass epitomizes the ideal armor choice, offering a +5 increase to all stats. This makes it a phenomenal asset when paired with the Radiant Crystal trinket (+8 stats), resulting in a possible +13 total boost, significantly outweighing the protagonist’s base stats.
As we approach the pinnacle of our rankings, rest assured that the Hero’s Cuirass undeniably holds its own in this expansive list of armaments.
2 Reverent Crown
A Monarch’s Crown
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| Available Archetypes | Prince |
| Effects | Increases Turn Icons by one at the beginning of each turn. |
| Obtain | Achieve 80% Archetype mastery for the protagonist. |
Wearing the Reverent Crown becomes essential for facing the final boss, contingent on reaching max mastery across archetypes with the protagonist. If you’re pursuing total completion and the Platinum Trophy, this objective easily aligns with your gameplay goals.
Its turn-increasing effect inherently synergizes with the Prince’s Hero’s Cry ability, an impressive strategy that could yield an extra five turns, essentially overwhelming your opponents.
1 Great Sage’s Thwab
Ultimate Versatility
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| Available Archetypes | Mage, Healer, Masked Dancer, Summoner, Prince |
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| Obtain | Disgraced Ruins dungeon, chest. |
Finally, we arrive at the prize of the list: the Great Sage’s Thwab, which boasts all the benefits of the Hero’s Cuirass, plus a substantial 30% increase in maximum MP. This is especially advantageous for the archetypes it suits, which focus heavily on magic.
You can find this valuable armor piece in the same location as the Pure White Shoes, demonstrating its significant worth for characters ranging from Heismay to Eupha, who can greatly benefit from enhanced magical capabilities.
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