How to defeat Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio

The Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio can be found in the Tower of Insolence. Defeating this boss is essential in order to complete the "Proof of Power" quest. Just as the quest name suggests, Ziocropos is one of the stronger bosses in the game, and beating it is truly a feat to be rewarded.

In this guide, we have shared everything you will need to know about defeating the Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio.

NOTE: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

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A guide to defeating Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio

Choose your party wisely (Image via Atlus)

Ziocropos is a brute boss that can deal massive physical damage. It can hit multiple targets at once, wiping your party clean if you aren't careful enough. However, the most intimidating aspect of Ziocropos is the fact that it can summon a clone of itself. The clone can also perform powerful attacks and debuff your party.

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Recommended archetypes

Choosing the right archetypes is essential for exploiting Ziocropos' weaknesses and surviving its powerful physical attacks. Here are the recommended archetypes:

1) Summoner:

• Role: Main DPS (Wind damage)
• Key Skills: Summon Eagle King, Summon Eagle Lion King (Synthesis)

The Summoner is the core of your strategy against Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio. Its Summon Eagle King ability, and even more so the synthesis version, Summon Eagle Lion King, deals massive Wind damage, to which Ziocropos is highly vulnerable.

Moreover, this skill reduces Ziocropos' attack power, significantly reducing the pressure on your team to heal and defend against its physical assaults.

2) Berserker:

• Role: Secondary DPS (Pierce damage)
• Key Skill: Wild Boar (Synthesis)

Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio is also weak to Pierce damage, which makes the Berserker archetype a valuable asset in this fight. The Wild Boar synthesis skill not only delivers powerful Pierce damage but also further reduces Ziocropos' Attack. Combining this with the Summoner's debuffs will drastically lower the boss' offensive capabilities, making your party much safer overall.

3) Seeker (Soul Hacker or any from the Seeker Lineage):

• Role: DPS/Support
• Key Skill: Seeker's Gale

If you have access to a Seeker, their Gale ability should be incorporated into your rotation. While not as central as the Summoner's abilities, it adds supplementary Wind damage, speeding up the process of taking Ziocropos down in combination with your other attacks.

4) Masked Dancer with Healer Mask:

• Role: Healer/Support

Ziocropos can deal considerable Physical damage, so having a dedicated healer is crucial. The Masked Dancer with a Healer Mask is an ideal choice, as this archetype offers flexible healing options and support moves. Keep the team healthy, especially if you're facing a drawn-out battle due to one of the Ziocropos surviving longer than expected.

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Recommended items

Before you start the fight, stock up on items that can deal AoE Wind damage and healing items. Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio is extremely aggressive, so it is ideal to keep some secondary healing options besides your main healer.

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The boss battle

Balance between damage and healing to beat the boss (Image via Atlus)

In the first turn of the battle, Ziocropos in Metaphor ReFantazio doesn't attack but only summons a clone of itself. This is your chance to deal some good damage. On your first turn, only focus on dealing damage to the boss. Once Ziocropos summons its clone, focus on healing and damage simultaneously.

Keep your healer ready for the AoE attacks by the boss and heal your team at every turn. While the healer focuses on sustain, use the rest of your party members to deal damage consistently. Use any CC skills that are available on your party to keep one of the Ziocropos engaged so the other party members can focus on damaging one Ziocropos at a time.