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Infiltrate the Charadriusbegins after theProtagonistofMetaphor: ReFantazioand party finish their submission to theRace for the Throneand impressLord Louis, earning his trust, for now, and gaining access to his flying runner,Charadrius. Loud Louis is holding a soirée for himself and his followers and expects you to be there. However, theProtagonistand crew instead try to obtain the cure to the prince’s curse inLouis' quartersduring the event in progress.
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This walkthrough guide will take you through theCharadriusand the fights you will encounter. For the guide’s sake, the contents can be used foreasy-to-hardgame difficulty within the game. Unlike previous dungeons, there areno smaller enemiesto deal with; instead, a new implementation ofstealth takedownandtimed boss battlesdominate the quest line. This guide will also detail the shortest possible route to ensure you get the most out of the remaining days to prepare for theboss fightsin the future.
Quest Details
Quest Name
Recommended Level
Recommended Archetypes
Infiltrate The Charadrius
Level 30-35
Gunner, Magic Knight, Faker, Mage, Pugilist, Magic Seeker
At the start of the quest, you will be tasked with navigating to theNightprowler, a seedy nightclub that you can access via theFerryman. Once there, head inside and chat withFidelioandBasilio.Only Basilio will give the protagonist and crew the benefit of the doubt, whileFideliowill be more closed off. After the brief conversation, they’ll offer to bring you and your companions to theCharadriusfor a brief tour.
The tour is self-led where the path is laid out for you. All that is needed is to pick up on the context clues in the dialogue, asGallicawill do her espionage in a separate cutscene before reporting back to you. At the end of the tour, you’ll now have access to reenter theCharadriusat any time in the daytime as the ferry and fast travel will refuse to take you to theSkyrunnerin the evening. You will also lose access to theNightprowlerfor now at this time.
Before beginning this questline, keep in mind this dungeon is likened to aboss rushrather than the traditional dungeon exploration you may be more accustomed to before this point.
Gathering Intel
After learning about the newbattle tutorial, make your way to thetavernin town. Find theinformantnearby and purchase the intel he has for sale fromLouis' crew.While it is unclear how this informant found the information onLouis' crew,collecting each piece for future reference before boarding will come in handy.
Title Of The Information
Brief Information Excerpt
Crew Quarters Sergeant Xanth
Sergeant Xanthmay don armor but remains vulnerable to ailment-inflicting attacks, includingBurn and Poison.
Starboard Corridor Chief Ceiba
Maintenance Chief Ceibausesmagic that reflects physical attacks. Dispelling that and usingphysical attacksagainst him will be effective.
Port Corridor Master Glechom
Sergeant Glechomdealspowerful physical attacks.He isquick to anger and is easily provoked, though.
Bridge Junah Devotee Cabio
Cabio,the helmsman on the Bridge, is vulnerable toElectric damage.
Security Guard Salva
Guard Chief SalvawieldsAlmighty magicand isvulnerable to the Pierce attribute.
Aboard The Charadrius
Upon entering theCharadrius, you will only have access to the main floor as you will need special access permissions from the men in Louis' crew, the same that you had gathered intel on from the Informant in the previous section. Make your way down the hall and to the right and enter theCrews Quartersfor the low-tier grunts. verify to talk to everyone first to get a brief understanding of the crew’s mindset before speaking to the two guards blocking the way.
At the nearest Ladder, you will find theWhite Hawk Wingsweapon to collect.
After you’re turned away, chat with the grunts you spoke to earlier. They will reveal that the guards are easily swayed by alcohol and stroking their ego, in which case Strohl will handle the conversation from there and lure the guards away long enough for the protagonist to enter the previously restricted area.
No matter what you choose in this dialogue option, theProtagonistwill be the one chosen to scout ahead forSergeant Xanth, though choosingHeismaywill still make him enthusiastic that he was your first choice.
Head through the cleared passageway and prepare for the firststealth sectionof the quest.
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Obtain Sergeant Xanth’s Key
Staying Covert I
Upon entering the next section, yourProtagonistwill be alone as they traverse the stealth portion of the quest. All you need to do is sneak up behind the guards and knock them out one by one. Make sure to utilizeGallica’s Fae Sightto get a bigger overview and plan your movements. Using themapwill also outline theenemy guards as white circlesso you may keep track of how many are left in advance.
If the guards see you, you will get caught up in a timed fight where, if you fail to take out the guard, you will be captured and fail this section of the quest.
Once the last guard is stunned, you’ll automatically appear in front ofSergeant Xanth’sdoor.Gallicawill use her fae sight and determine he’s alone inside. ensure to save your progress atPlateauand chat withGallicato go overXanth’s weaknessesone last time before proceeding.
Mini-Boss: Sergeant Xanth
Sergeant Xanth’s Moveset
Powerful Pulverizer
Deals heavy Strike damage to a target.
Round Slash
Deals moderate Slash damage to the party.
Recommended Party Composition:
Battle Strategy
This strategy focuses on theGunnerand inflicting poison withPoison Shot,which will weakenSergeant Xanthand cause him to take 200 damage on every attack turn he takes. ThePugilistcan then usePower Thrustto lowerXanth’s defensesto leave an opening where theMagic KnightsJump Thrustcan deal medium damage to the already weakened boss with a chance of a crit. Remember that this fight and all other fights within theSkyrunnermust be completed within three turns, in which, after the party and boss have completed their turns respectively, a turn will have passed.
UsingBurnsandPoisonare the most effective methods to take downSergeant Xanth. Using theGunnerto apply poison, thePugiliststo land critical hits, and theMagic Knightto draw attention away from the rest of the party is recommended.Lowering defensescan also be done by items likeCorrosive Acidif MP conservation is an issue.
Sergeant Xanth Rewards
Upon his defeat,the Sergeantwill hand over theSergeant’s Magla Key, granting you access to the next section of theCharadriusand start the next sub-quest. The Protagonist and party will be immediately transported outside the room and to the near left, and up the stairs, there will be a lift to take the party to the very start of theSkyrunner,as well as aSoldier’s Loungeto use as a rest spot.
Obtain Master Sergeant Glechom’s Key
Choosing Between Starboard and Port Corridor
You will come to a crossroads where you will choose one path to take to the next boss, eitherStarboard Corridor Chief Ceiba, orPort Corridor Master Glechom. For this guide, the easier option will bePort Corridor Master Glechom,so the next section of the guide will walk through thePort Corridorcovert section as well asGlechom’sboss fight. Speak to Hulkenberg to lock in your choice before proceeding down the corridor she’s standing in front of.
Staying Covert II
Similar to the first Covert area, the map has expanded with multiple ladders to traverse the area and low-level soldiers to stun. Be aware that if you are caught, similar to the mini-boss fights, you’ll have three rounds to defeat the soldier. For this, it’s recommended for the protagonist to remain as a gunner as you will be unable to use any of your companions in those small fights and the gunner has a higher chance of dealing crit and heavy damage in a short amount of time.
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Mini-Boss: Port Master Glechom
Port Master Glechom’s Moveset
Earsplitting Shriek
Inflicts Daze on the party.
Punishing Blow
Have someSulphurous Salton hand as Glechom’s first Earsplitting Shriek cannot be taunted and may daze your companions.
This fight is one of the easiest you’ll face onCharadrius, as while thePort Masterhas a powerful shout, he is easily distracted by beingprovoked.You’ll want to useHulkenberg’sKnight Proclamationon theMagic Knightto direct his attention to her each time. Her archetype will also resist his normal attacks, allowing the rest of the party to whittle down his health quickly with thePugilist Power Thrustand any ability done by theMagic Seeker and Assassin.Glechomhasno resistance, so dealing as muchheavy damageas possible is key, whileHulkenbergneeds to only useKnight Proclamation.During the taunt,Glechomwill be unable to use any of his other moves aside from a standard melee attack.
Port Master Glechom Rewards
Upon receiving theMagla KeyfromGlechom, the following pathway to the final bosses of the quest happens within the next two minutes after leaving thePort Masters' room.
The nearby ladder is just next to the door where you appear outside. Climb up and to the near left is the vent that will lead into theBridgeand thefinal boss fightof the quest. verify to save and heal beforehand, as once you pass through the vent, there is no going back.
Duo Mini-Boss: Security Guard Salva And Bridge Junah Devotee Cabio
Security Guard Salva & Bridge Junah Devotee Cabio Movesets
Mage Almighty (Salva)
Uses an equipped igniter to deal medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
Sweeping Slash (Cabio)
Deals moderate physical Slash damage to one enemy.
To win this battle, you must defeat both Cabio and Salva within the same three turns, so implement synthesis skills to hit them both as much as possible. The two gunners deal heavy pierce damage with the Synthesis skill Wild Barrage, whileHulkenberg’sMagecan useKandeandKanderato take outCabioin a few short turns.Cabiois the weaker of the two and should be defeated by the start of turn 2, where you refocus your attention onSalvawithWild Barrage, whileHulkenberg’sturn can be used tohealthe rest of the party with items or skip into the next party member.
Be aware of which character you are hitting withKandeandKandera, asCabiowill not take any damage from the electric attacks and will instead waste your turn. With that said,avoid usingGakandeas it will not affectCabioand also waste a turn. Focus on thesingle-hit electric attacks only.
Duo Mini-Boss Rewards:
Quest Epilogue
Once the duo goes down, the infiltration is completed as the protagonist now has a clear pathway into Louis' chambers along with all the keys needed for full access to Charadrius.Spend your remaining days winningdebates against your rivals, increasing your relationships with your companions, and finishing up anyside questsandbounties.
The quest is completed and the dawn of a new king is still slowly approaching, as the next quest will take you to the Virga Islands in search of the legendary artifact and weapon,Drakodios.
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