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Elmenta are a unique enemy type inMetaphor: ReFantaziothat drop abucket load of Reeve (Money)and Magla (MAG) when defeated. Reminiscent of wild Abra from thePokemongames, Elmenta deal no damage and have no offensive means. The only thing they will do if given half a chance is flee from battle.
They’re essentially walking bags of money that reward the player for passing a DPS check and smart decision-making. Encountering Elmenta during a playthrough is a rare occurrence, which makes them all the more valuable. Knowing which moves hurt them the most is key to taking them down in a timely manner. Here’s how to do it.
How to Defeat Elmenta in Metaphor: ReFantazio
If engaged in direct battle,Elmenta will flee as soon as it’s their turn to make a move.These special enemies do not have any means of attack and can only run away from battle. The only way to ensure an Elmenta does not run away before it is defeated is by stunning them or delaying their turn by any means possible. To stun them,attack them in the overworld to drain the yellow bar gaugein the overworldbefore engaging them in battle. This will cause the Elmenta to miss their first turn during battle.
The Mage Archetype’s default attack in the overworld is an area-of-effect move, which makes it easy to target the Elmenta when they’re running away.
In the early game, the only way to delay the Elmenta’s turn is by using thePhantasmal Doll, an accessory that allows the user to perform two consecutive turns instead of just one. Equip this item on the character that can deal the most amount of damage when its their move to have them go two consecutive times.
Phantasmal Doll does not give you an additional turn, it only allows the character that has it equipped to go twice in succession instead of waiting in rotation.
Phantasmal Doll can be bought from the magic 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, making items like the Phantasmal Doll a necessity for bringing them down.
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All Elmenta Weaknesses & Drops in Metaphor: ReFantazio
There are four types of Elmenta inMetaphor: ReFantazio, each with a different weakness in combat. To ensure you deal the maximum amount of damage to these enemies before they get a chance to flee the battle, targeting these weaknesses is key.
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Elemental Synthesis skills targeting their weaknesses are the best way to kill Elmenta in a single turn.
Where to Find Elmenta in Metaphor: ReFantazio
Elmenta are rare spawns that can be encounteredin dungeons or aboard the Gauntlet RunnerinMetaphor: ReFantazio. Each dungeon only has one variety of Elmenta, which depends on the level of the dungeon. Low-level dungeons like the Belega Corridor and Regalith Grand Cathedral spawn Blue Elmenta, mid-level dungeons spawn Red Elmenta, high-level dungeons spawn Green Elmenta, even higher level ones spawn Gold, Light, and Dark Elmenta. The type of Elmenta that can be encountered on the Gauntlet Runner depends on the region the player is in.
Enemies periodically respawn inside a dungeonafter the player leaves the immediate area. This is also true for Elmenta. It is technically possible tofarm MAGand Reeve by repeatedly leaving and re-entering a dungeon and hunting for Elmenta.
