Metaphor ReFantazio: defeat Ranked Varmareno Coliseum

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Varmareno Colosseum in Metaphor ReFantazio is a special dungeon that is unlocked after completing the main quests in Martira. In Varmareno, your hostage faces many enemies, where each will become more powerful; and with each defeat, he will advance to the next rank until the final boss is reached.

How to defeat the Varmareno Coliseum ranked in Metaphor ReFantazio

Although the game does not provide any hints as to what level is recommended for the Colosseum, we approach it only after reaching level 55. You should take on the ranked battles once you have reached at least level 55-60 and have unlocked the Prince archetype for the protagonist. Once you are done with the ranked battles, you will unlock the Gauntlet battles, which are stronger than the ranked ones. You can take on the Gauntlet battles when you reach level 70 or higher during the final playthrough.

The following article is a step-by-step guide on how you can beat all enemies in the Varmareno Colosseum Graded Battles in Metaphor ReFantazio.

How to Defeat All Bosses in Colosseo Varmareno Graded Metaphor ReFantazio

Certification Battle: Crag Manjula

In Certification Battle, you will have to defeat the boss named Crag Manjula in exactly three turns.

Weakness Strategy: Crag Manjula is weak to slam attacks. It has resistance to piercing and slashing damage, and fire attacks don't work very well.

Suggested Classes: Mage Class - Mages are good here. Their basic attacks weaken Crag Manjula, while Blizza can deal a significantly large amount of damage.
Pugilist/Wrestler Classes - Good for those who have slam-based skills, especially with Perfect Fist for maximum slam damage.

Use four fighters and rely on using Perfect Fist consistently to deal slam damage consistently. Offset the cost of Perfect Fist in HP through a multiple healing over time spell via Skill Inheritance on one of your members.

Rewards: Gold: 25,000
Rank: Bronze III

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Bronze III Rank: Goborn King

This battle against Goborn King can become quite easy if you have the right class synergies. Goborn King comes with Goborn minions, which wouldn't take that long to defeat if proper AOE attacks are used.

Strategy Class Combinations: Swordmaster: Vorpal Sword with the Synthesis skill to start an attack against all Goborn. Joker: Use the Dekaja skill to negate the buff, as it really helps because Goborn King uses Unbreakable Sword often to increase his agility.

With these skills, focus on the minions and leave Goborn King alone. The King will recast Unbreakable Blade every turn, but you can still take advantage of it with Dekaja.

Rewards: Items: Man O'War Gloves Rank: Bronze Rank II Courage Rank II Bronze: Gangaflos and Serpetias This fight takes place in the overworld.

Strategy Recommended Classes: Mage/Sorcerer: These classes have a high area of damage on their basic attacks and thus attack multiple enemies at once. Seeker: The passive support skill of Pursuit allows your party members to join in on an attack more frequently. Through this strategy, you'll be able to efficiently take down enemies as they appear in the Coliseum arena.

Rewards:

Items: 10 Holy Water, 5 Water of Grace, 2 Heavenly Water
Rank: Bronze Rank I
Courage

Bronze Rank I: Vesp and Nocross

This is a solo fight where you face Vesp and Nocross with no synthesis attacks.

Strategy:

Status Effect Management: Nocross can grant Oblivion, while Vesp grants Curse and Poison. These status items stack; consider using accessories to counter them.
Forget-Me-Not Accessory: If you have it, equip it to negate Oblivion.
Protective Poison Amulet: If you focus on Vesp's defense, this amulet counters both Curse and Poison. Class/Skill Recommendations
Class Seeker: If you use Cycle, you should be able to take out Nocross quickly.
Class Gunner: Use Poison Strike or Hex Shot to get range on Vesp. Magic
Knight: In a pinch, Heavy Rush will suffice here, but using a skill that can reach him from afar and then relocate him to the backmost row is the best option.
Defeat one enemy at a time; Start with the enemy whose weaknesses are covered by your equipped accessory to minimize incoming damage and have a stable battle.

Reward Items: Fortune's Grasp Accessory, Rainbow Bathblossom
Rank: Silver

Rank III Bravery Rank III: Homo Tenta

In this battle, you will face several Homo Tentai, each of which has different elemental weaknesses and resistances.

Strategy Class Setup: Swordmaster with Vorpal Blade synthesis to reduce the enemies' attacks.
Two Fighters: The first has fire skills, while the other should have ice skills.
The blue Homo Tenta is weak to fire, while the ochre Homo Tenta is weak to ice. Faker/Gunner: Equip Marakukaja to gain some defense buffs.

This usually means a switch between fire and ice on the blue and ochre Homo Tentai, setting up Marakukaja courtesy of your Faker/Gunner, and then switching to Vorpal Blade to reduce the offense coming from the enemy.

Rewards: Miracle Igniter
Rank: Silver Rank II

Bravery Rank I: Coliseum Mage and Coliseum Fighter

This fight requires two Brawlers. Although the Mage is fragile to punch-type attacks, he can offset a decent amount of damage.

Strategy: Focus on the Warrior first; he is still resistant to blunt hits, he is very weak to light magic. Use Hamaon or another light spell on him and he will go down in about four hits. Mage: Once the Warrior is down, turn your gaze to the Mage, who will no longer be able to stun your party.
Ice Dodge is the General's passive skill that can help dodge the Mage's punch, and the passive skill Almighty Megido would also be implemented so that the damage output is consistently great. Additionally, Faker's Dekaja can cancel the Mage's hit/dodge buff.
Rewards: Items: Full Moon Medal Accessory, Binding Chain Accessory Rank: Gold Rank III Bravery Gold Rank III:
Lina Another solo fight against your rival Lina, ice attacks will help you but the best strategy is when you have your Prince archetype.

Strategy: Recommended archetype: Prince (unlocked after nine months). Start from behind and Hero's Shout for four more turns, then follow up with Radiant until Lina runs out of HP.

If this is done before month nine, try the Faker archetype and use the Roguery skill so she can get extra turns and unleash ice skills.

Rewards: Items: Jade Jian Weapon Rank:

Gold Rank II Bravery Gold Rank I: "Fearsome Monster" - Homo Luano Homo Luano is a tank immune to all types of damage, armed with a lethal two-turn death counter. Conceptual Class Skills:

Berserker's Rampage and the General's Frozen Fortress will forcibly impose either hit or ice weaknesses on the boss, respectively.
Once the weaknesses are applied, proceed with these skills to provide sustained damage until Homo Luano is defeated.
Reward Items: Player's Handbook Accessory, Overlord's Belt Accessory How to Start the Quest:

Become the Champion of the Colosseum Colosseum Champion Battle: Guptauron This battle can be described as one of the most difficult fights presented in the Colosseum due to the boss's extremely high defenses and a two-turn limit. To beat him, you'll need to make every moment count by trying to maximize damage per turn with the help of debuffs and making the most of each turn.

Tactical Class and Skills: Prince Archetype: Start the battle with Hero's Shout to gain four more turns.
Seeker or Commander Class: Launch an assault with Vidyartha and weaken Guptauron's defense.

Continuous Use of Radiance: Immediately after using Vidyartha, use continuous Radiance as the high and constant damage breaks through Guptauron's defenses.

If you don't have access to the Prince archetype, then consider equipping as many skills as possible.

How to defeat Ranked Varmareno Coliseum in Metaphor ReFantazio