Metaphor: ReFantazio has a fairly difficult combat system depending on the difficulty you choose, with Status Ailments being deadly even on the lower difficulties. Every Press Turn icon counts, and having to act with one arm tied behind your back can give the enemy a huge advantage.

There are many Status Ailments to worry about, ranging in how bad they can be depending on your current situation. Luckily, players are given a few ways to deal with just about any status ailment; here's how to cure them all.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio – 8 Tips to Manage Time Better In-Game

Time management is crucial in Metaphor: ReFantazio, so here's how players can improve in this area.

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How To Cure Every Status Ailment In Metaphor: ReFantazio

Status

Effect

How To Cure

Burn

Take additional damage whenever attacked.
  • Fermis Ointment
  • Cook: Redgrass-Roasted Bidou

Frostbite

Reduced attack damage.
  • Heartwarmer

Poison

Take damage whenever performing an action.
  • Robust Remedy
  • Cook: Curative Coney Roast
  • Cook: Sweeter Than Poison...

Paralysis

Will sometimes be unable to move.
  • Vitamin Relaxant

Malady

Unable to restore health.
  • Ailment Absolution

Hex

Damage dealt is also done to self.
  • Purified Teacake
  • Cook: Cursed Love Ballard

Forget

Is unable to use skills from Archetypes.
  • Notebook Of Remembrance

Daze

Accuracy is greatly lowered.
  • Sulphurous Salt

Charm

Will sometimes attack party members or assist the enemy.
  • Slapstick Fan

Sleep

Will be unable to act but will restore small amounts of HP and MP.
  • Thrilling Tintinnabulator

Rage

Greatly improved damage but can only use a basic attack by acting on their own.
  • Tranquilliser

Anxiety

Will be unable to use their Archetype and take increased damage.
  • Cook: Soothing Sweetbun

The items above can usually be purchased in general stores or churches throughout different towns. Each town has a set stock, so you'll need to progress further into the game to unlock more stores and get more healing items. Finding and stocking up on healing items can be a pain, but the healing spells below can help easily cover any status ailment.

Coney Stew can be cooked and cures all Status Ailments for all party members.

The Weapon Shop Menu & The Player Standing In A Church
Metaphor: ReFantazio - How To Appraise & Purify Gear

Some gear found in Metaphor: ReFantazio will need to be appraised or purified; here's how to do both.

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Which Archetypes Learn Patra In Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Patra and Ren Patra heal all status ailments for a single party member or the whole party, respectively, making them the best healing spells for dealing with any Status Ailment. While relying on healing spells will require a lot of MP, they help cover all your bases, and using Skill Inheritance to pass on these skills to any Archetype can make sure you're always prepared.

  • Patra - Healer: Unlock Maria
  • Ren Patra - Cleric: Maria Follower level 3.
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Released
October 11, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info

ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Zero
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
GFD
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable
Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
65 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Fighting a battle in the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon in Metaphor ReFantazio