How to defeat Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio

Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio will be the final boss you face before taking the throne. Throughout your journey, you have faced several challenges that the tyrant Louis has thrown at your way and it is finally time to take him down. Destroyer Charadrius has two stages and is one of the most challenging bosses in the game, even in Storyteller difficulty.

This article will offer a few tips and tricks that you can employ to defeat Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio.

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A guide to defeating Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio

Destroyer Charadrius is the strongest main story boss (Image via Atlus)

Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio will be the final challenge you face. He has two phases and is the hardest main story boss in the game. Let’s go over a few key strategies to follow.

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Recommended Archetypes

• Persona Master
• Devil Summoner
• Prince
• Trickster
• Saviour
• Paladin

Bring any other Strong Archetype you have. Destroyer Charadrius is the toughest main story boss in the game as he is the final obstacle. The Prince Archetype will be essential in this fight because of the Royal Sword's ability.

The Devil Summoner can act as a pseudo-mage and take full advantage of the one-time weaknesses that the Persona Master can inflict. We also suggest using the healer/cleric mask as it will save you the healer slot.

Faker/Trickster can debuff enemies and remove buffs. You can also gain press turns due to the Faker's Roguery skill.

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Recommended equipment and items

Any healing item will come in extremely handy during this particular fight. Charadrius has a few moves that can instantly kill allies. Food items like Almighty Golden Stew will also be very useful, so it's essential to have some of those ready. Items like Magla Injection, which can restore MP, will also be very beneficial as this boss fight is quite challenging even in the Storyteller difficulty.

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The boss battle

Phase 1

Phase 1 of the fight (Image via Atlus)

The first phase of this boss fight will have you facing the three faces of Charadrius. Each of them has various abilities, so you must disable them. Keep in mind that Charadrius will often bring out a Sacrificial Doll in one of its three mouths. Strike the face with the doll to destroy it. If you can't take out the doll in your turn, Charadrius will become extremely powerful and unleash a devastating AoE Blow.

Royal Sword should do the trick and take out the dolls before Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio can absorb them. You can use Faker/Trickster to remove buffs from the boss and inflict various debuffs. The Persona Master's Ruin’s Flame can also remove buffs, making it one of the essential archetypes for this fight.

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Phase 2

The second phase (Image via Atlus)

Once you destroy the three faces of Destroyer Charadrius in Metaphor ReFantazio, you will be forced to fight its second phase. Make sure to take the first set of turns to recharge your MP, set up defenses, and such. If you are lacking MP items, bring your backup party members forward. We recommend bringing in the Paladin for this stage.

Destroyer Charadrius can target certain allies. Make sure to swap them out when it's your turn or they will be killed. Paladin’s Protect Guard skill will come in extremely handy as you can deny turns to the boss. After you lower his HP to a certain amount, Destroyer Charadius in Metaphor ReFantazio will also use Soul Scream, giving him four extra turns. Make sure to have ample healing items to survive his onslaught.

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Following these strategies will allow you to defeat Destroyer Charadius in Metaphor ReFantazio and prevail as the King of Euchronia.