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, all 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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Status |
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How To Cure |
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Burn |
Take additional damage whenever attacked. |
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Frostbite |
Reduced attack damage. |
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Poison |
Take damage whenever performing an action. |
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Paralysis |
Will sometimes be unable to move. |
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Malady |
Unable to restore health. |
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Hex |
Damage dealt is also done to self. |
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Forget |
Is unable to use skills from Archetypes. |
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Daze |
Accuracy is greatly lowered. |
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Charm |
Will sometimes attack party members or assist the enemy. |
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Sleep |
Will be unable to act but will restore small amounts of HP and MP. |
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Rage |
Greatly improved damage but can only use a basic attack by acting on their own. |
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Anxiety |
Will be unable to use their Archetype and take increased damage. |
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 to get more healing items. Finding and stocking up on healing items can be a pain, through the below healing spells can help cover any status ailment with ease.
Coney Stew
can be cooked
and cures all Status Ailments for all party members.
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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 do 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.
- Released
- October 11, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Studio Zero
- Engine
- GFD
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 66 Hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
