Best Endurance Build in Metaphor ReFantazio

The Endurance build in Metaphor ReFantazio allows you to drag fights to the deep trenches to see who outlasts the other.

The Knight Archetype (Source: Atlus)
The Knight Archetype (Source: Atlus)

The battles in Metaphor Metaphor ReFantazio are a test of knowledge and patience. This means that only players who have mastered the fundamentals can survive these encounters. The Endurance build in Metaphor ReFantazio is focused on exactly that, surviving. The build emphasizes tanking and enduring enemy onslaught and outlasting the enemy. While using the build, battles last longer and allow greater room for error. 

In this Metaphor ReFantazio Best Endurance Build Guide, we shall go over the Endurance build and offer a brief overview of what the build has to offer. We will discuss the pros and cons of the build, while also going over the best Archetypes, characters, stats, and more for making the build effective against all enemies. 

Metaphor ReFantazio: Best Endurance Build Explained

Metaphor ReFantazio’s Endurance build, much as the name suggests, focuses on enduring battles. You hope to outlast your enemies in long-lasting slugfests. The best aspect of this build is that it allows a greater room for error. There are more turns to make up for any mistake. However, one con is that investing in Endurance makes for weak stats in Strength and Magic, turning fights into a test of patience more than a test of skill. 

What Stats Should You Prioritize for an Endurance Build in Metaphor ReFantazio

For an Endurance build, your focus should naturally fall upon the Endurance stat. This will allow you to tank enemy attacks and survive longer. Just surviving is not enough, as you will eventually have to hit back. For this, you will have to invest in any sort of attack. While the Magic stat may seem appealing, we recommend focusing on Strength as it complements the Endurance stat better and makes for a synergized build. You can also put points into Agility to the same effect. 

Hulkenberg can tank attacks (Source: Atlus)
Hulkenberg can tank attacks (Source: Atlus)

Best Characters for Endurance Build

To make the most of your Endurance build, you will have to allocate the Protagonist’s points in Endurance. This flexibility in investing points makes the Protagonist the best character for this build. Hulkenberg is the next character you will pick to enhance the build. Hulkenberg has a natural affinity to the stat and is a tank by nature, making her ideal for the setup. Lastly, we will pick Strohl but not for Endurance. Strohl will be our spear up front and will dish out damage as the other two tank attacks. 

Best Endurance Build Archetype

The first Archetype we recommend locking for the Endurance build is the Knight. The Knight offers several defensive buffs to the party, but more importantly, you can use the Knight’s Proclamation to draw enemy attention to a single character. This keeps the majority of your party safe and allows you to withstand the onslaught longer. 

The Faker Archetype is the next one we recommend. He works in the opposite vein to the Knight, by debuffing the enemies. This allows for an even playing field and can drag the battle into the deep trenches. Lastly, we recommend the Brawler for its Battle Cry. This skill boosts your attack and defense for turns, allowing you to tank attacks better and retaliate harder. 

Exploit weaknesses (Source: Atlus)
All fights are a test of endurance (Source: Atlus)

Best Equipment for Endurance Build

When picking Equipment for the Endurance build, your focus should be on equipment that provides the best defense stats. The Chainmail armor is ideal for this as it can absorb a lot of damage. The Guard’s Talisman is also a must. This accessory adds a +3 boost to your Endurance. 

We also recommend using the Knight’s Last Stand. This piece of equipment allows you to tank blows that would otherwise kill you, fitting into the very definition of endurance. It also offers a single revive per fight. 

Best Skills for Endurance Build [Support/Passive]

We recommend using the Batlte Cry skill. This support skill increases your attack and defense for three turns. The next skill we recommend is the Health Font passive skill which increases your total HP by 15 percent. Lastly, we recommend using the Guard Lore passive skill that boosts your defense at the start of each battle. 


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