How to beat Elmento in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Elmenta are a unique type of enemy Metaphor: ReFantazio which drop a bucket of Reeve (Money) and Magla (MAG) when defeated. Reminiscent of wild Abra z Pokemon game, Elmenta deals no damage and has no offensive means. The only thing they will do if given half a chance is run away from the battle.

They're basically walking bags of money that reward players for passing DPS checks and making smart decisions. Encountering Elmenta during the game is a rare occurrence, which makes it all the more valuable. Knowing which movements hurt them the most is key to eliminating them early. Here's how to do it.

If engaged in direct combat, Elmenta runs away when it's their turn. These special enemies have no means of attack and can only run away from battle. The only way to make sure Elmenta doesn't run away before she's defeated is to stun her or delay her move in any way possible. to stun them attack them all over the world to deplete the yellow bar in the overworld before engaging them in battle. This causes Elmenta to miss his first turn during battle.

The Overworld Mage Archetype's default attack is an area-of-effect move that makes it easier to target Elementals when they run away.

In the early game, the only way to delay an Elementa turn is to use it Phantasmal dollaccessory that allows the user to perform two consecutive turns instead of just one. Equip this item on the character that can deal the most damage when it's her move to let her go twice in a row.

Phantasmal Doll doesn't give you an extra turn, it just allows the character equipped to go twice in a row instead of waiting in rotation.

The Phantasmal Doll can be purchased from the Wizard Shop in Grand Trad for 49,000 Reeve. The magic shop, Gloamhall, only opens at night. On higher difficulties, Elmenta, like all other enemies, take less damage from the player, so items like the Phantasmal Doll are a must to take them down.

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There are three types of Elmenta Metaphor: ReFantazioeach with a different weakness in combat. Targeting these weaknesses is key to ensure you deal the maximum amount of damage to these enemies before they get a chance to flee the battle.

Elemental Synthesis skills targeting their weaknesses are the best way to kill an Elment in one turn.

Elmenta are rare spawns to encounter in dungeons or aboard the Gauntlet Runner in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Each dungeon has only one variety of Elmenta, which depends on the level of the dungeon. Low-level dungeons like Belega Corridor and Regalith Grand Cathedral spawn Blue Elmenta, mid-level dungeons Red Elmenta, and high-level dungeons Green Elmenta. The type of Elementa that can be encountered in Gauntlet Runner depends on the region in which the player is located.

Enemies respawn periodically in the dungeon after the player leaves the immediate area. This also applies to Elementa. It's technically possible to farm MAG and Reeve by repeatedly leaving and re-entering the dungeon and hunting for Elements.