Metaphor: ReFantazio - How To Beat Grotesque Guptauros (Boss Guide)

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There are a lot of tough bosses in , but Grotesque Guptauros is one you will face fairly early on in the game. You will find Grotesque Guptauros inGrand Trad, which is the main city of Euchronia. There is a side quest called tied to another dungeon, which you can get from Brigitta, the Igniter Shop owner. This dungeon will eventually lead you to Grotesque Guptauros, which is not an easy fight if you are not prepared.

Some bosses in will be easier than others, but that all depends on your party and how you have chosen to structure it. You will have to choose between different archetypes and the various levels you have given each of them. There is a lot of freedom in a game like this, but that can make it difficult if you go in without a plan.

There are several things you can do to prepare to face this boss before you get to it in. One of the things you will likely want to do is have the Brawler Archetype unlocked so that you will be able to use the Synthesis move Hammer of Justice. If you do not and are unsure where to get it, you can substitute this with the Warrior Archetype and use the Jump Thrust move instead.

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You are looking to have either two Knight Archetypes and a Brawler, or two Knights and a Warrior. This will make the fight a little easier and keep you from enraging Grotesque Guptauros. On the Warrior or Brawler, you will want to have the inherited trait Medi, as this will be one of the only ways to keep your party in tip-top shape. On the two Knights, consider the inherited trait Heat Up, which will increase your physical attack skill.

This guide is based on Normal Mode. Other Difficulty Modes may have different results.

You will want to set up the two Knights in different ways. Build one up as a damage-dealer and one as a support. The damage dealer will need as much strength as possible in your equipment, while the