Metaphor ReFantazio: All Missable Content Guide (Quests…

There's a ton of content to cover throughout Metaphor ReFantazio's story. However, players may miss several things in their playthrough. Although missed items, follower bonds, or quests wouldn't be that big of an issue if you could backtrack and tend to the stuff you've missed.

However, there's a proper calendar system that locks out players from activities when the deadline is passed. For players who want to experience everything the game has to offer, here's all the missable content in Metaphor ReFantazio.

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All Missable Quests in Metaphor ReFantazio

Help The Hushed Honeybee Quest in Metaphor ReFantazio-1

There are several side quests that players can discover and complete while talking to different NPCs in the world. However, some side quests are either too hidden or have a shorter deadline, which results in players missing out on them. Here are all the missable side-quests in Metaphor ReFantazio.

Quest Name	Location	Quest Deadline
Pagan's Dilemma	Given by Mustari Man on Sunshade Row in Grand Trad	06/16
Help the Hushed Honeybee	Given by Young Nidia on Sunlumeo Street in Grand Trad	06/19
Hatching A Plan	Given by Gloomy Youth on Thoroughfare Square in Martira	07/11
Skullduggery	Given by Nervous Soldier at the Catacombs Entrance in Grand Trad	07/30
A Haunted Heirloom	Given by Resentful Nobel on the Sunlumeo Street in Grand Trad	07/30
Efflorescent Youth	Given by Kindly Boy on Seabreeze Street in Port Brilehaven	08/09
Dental Distress	Given by Sullen Man on Seabreeze Street in Port Brilehaven	08/09
A Guiding Gift	Given by Hoarse Fisher-Crone on Virga Island	08/30

Completing all side-quests is also important if you want to get the "Help Anyone in Need" trophy in the game.

Missable Follower Bonds

Catherina in Metaphor ReFantazio, a bounty hunter fighting against social injustice and nobles

Catherina is one of the most energetic and ambitious followers of the bunch who is the key to unlocking the Brawler Archetype. Even though she's a non-playable NPC follower, her abilities are worthwhile in increasing her bond rank to the maximum.

However, to increase her bond rank from level 2 to 5 by intercepting her Gauntlet Runner after seeing its location on the map. If you progress through the game, that event disappears, locking you out of Catherina's bond. So it's best to start ranking her follower bond up available after the 06/12 date.

Debate Activities are Missable

How to Win Every Debate In Metaphor ReFantazio for Debate Me Trophy and Achievement

Debates are a fun side activity in Metaphor ReFantazio and a great source of leveling up Eloquence Royal Virtue. Although it may seem like you can save the debate activities for later, they slowly start to become unavailable as each one has its own deadline.

If you're interested in completing the game 100% and earning the Debate Me trophy, complete all the debate activities as soon as they become available.

All Missable Items

How to Get The Magical Future In Metaphor ReFantazio 3

The Magical Future book and some Golden Beetles are missable in Metaphor ReFantazio. They not only provide value in-game but also lets you unlock "All The Glitters" and the "Bookworm" trophies. Here's a list of all the missable items in the game.

Item	Deadline	Location	How to Get
Missable Golden Beetle #1	06/05	Northern Border Fort	While camping out in the Mountain Forest Camp in Northern Border Fort, grab the golden beetle next to a tree before leaving the area.
Missable Golden Beetle #2	08/09	Dental Distress Side Quest	After completing the Dental Distress side-quest, the Sullen Man will reward the protagonist with a Golden Beetle as a reward.
Missable Golden Beetle #3	09/24	Plaza of Light in Ancient Eldan Sanctum	After visiting the location, find the last missable Golden Beetle next to a demolished house.
The Magical Future Missable Book	08/13	Angler's Inn Square in Port Brilehaven	Speak to Julian standing in front of the fountain to obtain the book.

These are the most missable content in Metaphor ReFantazio that players should get to right in time to avoid getting locked out of them. Most of the content is tied to a trophy, so for a completionist aiming for a 100% clear of the game, these are mandatory items and quests.

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Released: October 11, 2024
ESRB: T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s): Studio Zero
Publisher(s): Atlus
Engine: GFD
Number of Players: 1
Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable