ReFantazio: Defeating Glodell – A Comprehensive Boss Guide

The battle against Glodell in Metaphor: ReFantazio takes place at level 38 during the Infiltrate the Charadrius quest. This encounter is particularly challenging due to several restrictions that can complicate the fight. However, you will earn a significant amount of experience and in-game currency, along with valuable crafting materials to enhance your party members’ abilities.

Taking down a boss in Metaphor: ReFantazio often requires careful planning and patience, especially when dealing with bosses that can hinder your team. In the case of Glodell, players must strategize their Archetypes before entering the battle, as only a limited number of party members are allowed.

Best Party Combo to Defeat Glodell

Limited Party and Archetype Choices

In this fight, you have limited options, only bringing the protagonist and Junah along with you, which creates a 2v2 battle against Glodell and his hound, Hector. This makes selecting the right Archetypes crucial since your choices are quite restricted.

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For this encounter, your team should consist of:

• Protagonist – Wizard Archetype
• Junah – Masked Dancer Archetype

You may opt for the Mage Archetype for the protagonist instead, but it’s better to choose a class that can inflict elemental damage to counter both Glodell and Hector effectively. Junah’s selection is predetermined by the storyline, as she acquires the Masked Dancer Archetype during this segment.

How to Defeat Glodell & Hector

Targeting Each Enemy with the Right Damage

be compelled to confront Glodell anyway since he has taken Junah captive. Initially, you’ll face the boss alone, but eventually, Junah will join you for assistance in defeating him.

As the battle commences, you need to make strategic decisions about your attacks. Glodell will consistently boost Hector, who will be the primary attacker, making the fight increasingly difficult as his attacks become deadlier over time, especially without the backup of your full party. It’s advisable to focus on one enemy at a time to avoid prolonging the battle.

Although the match concludes once Glodell is defeated, if you concentrate solely on him, Hector will strengthen and become more dangerous. Hence, it’s better to eliminate Hector first before turning to Glodell.

Glodell is not particularly resistant to any one element, but he is vulnerable to fire damage. In contrast, Hector is susceptible to wind damage, utilizing Junah’s new Archetype effectively. After you defeat Hector, focus on dealing as much fire damage as possible to Glodell.

To take down Hector, primarily use Junah’s Cyclo skill. The protagonist should deal substantial damage as well, with skills like Blizza or Kandera being particularly effective. Any wind damage you inflict will maximize your results against him.

For Glodell, you can have Junah use Hellfire Dance to enhance his vulnerability to fire damage before striking with Botra. Junah also possesses Infernal Vortex, either of which will significantly aid in dispatching Glodell swiftly. For a visual demonstration of this fight, check out the YouTube channel Brandsaver.

Upon victory, you will acquire the Magician’s White Mask as a reward, valued at 25,000 in-game currency. It can be utilized to craft various types of masks, making it an excellent asset. You can then proceed on your quest to rescue the prince from his curse and save the kingdom in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Video Credit: Brandsaver/YouTube

Release Date

October 11, 2024

Developer(s)

Studio Zero

Publisher(s)

Atlus

ESRB Rating

T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence