Metaphor: ReFantazio – Soldier’s Solace Quest and Kokamordos Fight Guide

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a game that captures the heart of JRPG enthusiasts with its thrilling combat, fascinating quests, and rich storytelling. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through two key challenges: completing the Soldier’s Solace quest and taking down Kokamordos, the Terror of the Skies. From collecting Dragonthistle Berries to mastering party setups, this guide will prepare you for both encounters, with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to come out victorious.

Soldier’s Solace Quest Overview

The Soldier’s Solace quest is one of many side quests available in Metaphor: ReFantazio, a beautifully crafted world filled with mystery and danger. After reaching Port Brilehaven and exploring a variety of side activities, you’ll come across an NPC known as the Exhausted Woman. She tasks you with gathering Dragonthistle Berries to create a vital medicine.

This quest doesn’t have a deadline, so feel free to pursue other time-sensitive tasks before coming back to it. The quest offers rewarding exploration and unlocks a new area, though it also comes with a somewhat tough boss fight: Kokasados.

How to Find Dragonthistle Berries in Gracia Forest

The main objective of the Soldier’s Solace quest is to collect Dragonthistle Berries, which are scattered throughout Gracia Forest. This lush area, located northwest of Port Brilehaven, is a hotbed for both adventure and danger. Here’s how to navigate the area and find the berries:

1. Chart Your Course to Gracia Forest: From the Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven, head northwest to Gracia Forest. You can combine this quest with the “Deeds and Diversions” side quest, which will take you to the Forsaken Tower, saving you time and resources.
2. Collecting the Dragonthistle Berries: Once inside the forest, the seven Dragonthistle Berries will appear on your map. Thankfully, the forest is fairly linear, making it easy to follow the route while collecting all the berries along the way. Be sure to pick up any items, like the Golden Beetle, which you’ll find near the northeast part of the forest.
3. Encounter with Kokasados: After collecting all seven berries, you’ll face off against Kokasados, a Wind-based boss that can be tricky if you’re unprepared.

How to Defeat Kokasados: Boss Fight Strategy

Kokasados is no easy opponent. At level 35, this boss deals powerful Wind damage and can inflict the Poison status effect on your party. Here’s how to tackle this boss:

1. Weaknesses and Resistances:
   • Weak to: Physical Pierce attacks
   • Resists: Wind damage (so avoid using Wind-based moves)
2. Party Setup:
   • Protagonist: Cleric/Gunner
   • Strohl: Pugilist/Gunner
   • Hulkenberg: Magic Knight
   • Heismay: Gunner/Assassin
3. Strategy: Use Physical Pierce attacks on all party members to maximize damage. Place everyone in the Back Row to avoid Kokasados’ close-range attacks. With a well-timed defense boost using Rakukaja or Marakukaja (both increase defense), you can fend off Kokasados’ most dangerous moves, including its one-shot attack.
4. Reward: Upon defeating Kokasados, return to the Exhausted Woman to complete the quest and receive Dragonblood Sap and 30,000 Reeve (or 45,000 if you’ve increased Catherina’s bond).

Unlocking the Cockatrice in the Clouds Bounty

Later in the game, as you progress toward the endgame content, you’ll unlock the bounty for Kokamordos, known as the “Terror of the Skies.” This high-stakes bounty will prepare your party for the final boss and grant you some valuable rewards.

1. How to Unlock: The Cockatrice in the Clouds bounty is available at any Recruitment Centre. Once unlocked, it can be pursued at any time, though you should aim to complete it before taking on the final boss.
2. Requirements: You’ll need flying unlocked to access the location of Kokamordos, but otherwise, there are no strict level requirements. That said, this is a late-game boss, so come prepared with a strong party and the right setup.

Kokamordos: How to Defeat the Terror of the Skies

Kokamordos is one of the toughest bounty bosses in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Known for its brutal fire and dark attacks, this boss can wipe out an unprepared team in a few turns. Let’s look at how to strategize for this fight.

Recommended Party Setup and Archetypes

The right party setup is crucial to surviving Kokamordos’ onslaught. Here’s a suggested lineup:

1. Protagonist: Prince Archetype (for leadership and damage potential)
2. Strohl: Knight Lineage (high damage-dealer)
3. Mage Archetype Character: Strong ice damage will be key
4. Faker Lineage Character: High Agility to debuff the boss early on

This combination of damage output, debuffs, and defense will give you the flexibility to survive the fight while dealing consistent damage.

Kokamordos Strengths and Weaknesses

• Weak to: Piercing and Ice damage
• Strong in: Fire and Dark damage (avoid using characters weak to these)

Key Moves to Watch Out For

• Dark Breath: A dark attack that hits all party members.
• Hell Thrust: Lowers a character’s defense after a physical attack.
• Peck of Death: Can one-shot a character without Rakukaja defense.

Strategy

1. Use Ice and Piercing Damage: With Kokamordos being weak to Ice and Piercing, make sure you’re equipped with ice-affinity weapons and characters who can deal piercing damage. The Prince and Mage Archetypes are perfect for this fight.
2. Boost Defense: Use Marakukaja to increase your party’s defense early in the fight. This will counter Kokamordos’ devastating fire and dark attacks.
3. Debuff the Boss: Utilize high-agility characters to debuff Kokamordos as soon as the battle begins. This will help shorten the fight by lowering its defenses and attack power.
4. Remove Status Ailments: Kokamordos will debuff your team frequently. Keep items like Revival Medicine and Balm of Life on hand to quickly recover from status effects.

All Rewards for Defeating Kokamordos

Once Kokamordos has been vanquished, you’ll receive the following rewards:

• 105,000 Reeve
• Four points of Courage
• Cockatrice Crest (to turn in the bounty)
• Medic Greaves (a pair of valuable armor)

Make sure to return to the Recruitment Centre to complete the bounty and claim your full rewards.

FAQs

Q: Can I miss the Soldier’s Solace quest?
A: No, this quest doesn’t have a deadline, so you can complete it at any time.

Q: What level should I be for the Kokamordos fight?
A: While there’s no strict level requirement, Kokamordos is a late-game boss, so it’s recommended to be well-equipped and around level 40 or higher.

Q: What should I do if Kokasados’ one-shot move is about to activate?
A: Use Rakukaja or Marakukaja to boost your defense, giving you a better chance to survive the attack.

Q: How do I unlock the Cockatrice in the Clouds bounty?
A: You can unlock it from any Recruitment Centre after progressing far enough into the story.

Q: Can I refight Kokamordos to get more rewards?
A: No, Kokamordos can only be defeated once per playthrough.