Gold Beetles are a collectable item that can be found in Metaphor ReFantazio and can be traded for a variety of rewards.
Gold Beetles are scattered across the map (Source: Atlus)
Metaphor ReFantazio has several collectables for you to find, each of these tied to a unique set of rewards and loot. Gold Beetles are, well, Gold Beetles scattered across the world of the game and are easily identified by their golden hue and glow. Collect 50 of these beetles for a reward.
In this guide, we shall go over the Gold Beetle locations in Metaphor ReFantazio. These beetles glow gold and are hard to miss.
All Gold Beetle Locations
Mountain Forest Camp
Gold Beetle
Location
1
Found near the Mountain Forest Camp at the Northern Border Front after Grius joins the party.
Grand Trad
Gold Beetle
Location
2
Found behind the staircase in Sundshade Row, Grand Trad.
3
In a box at Comfort Concoctions in Sundshade Row, Grand Trad.
4
The beetle is in the Recruitment Centre at Regalith Grand Cathedral, Grand Trad.
5
Talk to the Mysterious Old man on the lower floor of Arenafront Wharf, Port Brilehaven. Then, head to Regalith Grand Cathedral, Grand Trad. The beetle is at a stall in the square.
6
After visiting Virga Island, return to Comfort Concoctions in Sunshade Row. The beetle is behind the counter.
Belega Corridor
Gold Beetle
Location
7
Found in a locked room after crawling through a small passageway in Belega Corridor. This area is unlocked as part of the “A Bullish Embargo” side quest.
Tradia Desert
Gold Beetle
Location
8
Found in the Traveller’s Graveyard in Tradia Desert. It is towards the centre of the map.
Martira
Gold Beetle
Location
9
In the chimney at Visca Alba Tavern in Martira.
10
Inside a water pitcher in the bedroom of the Visca Alba Tavern, Martira.
11
Inside a bag of grains, MesmerEyes Apothecary, Martira.
Port Brilehaven
Gold Beetle
Location
12
Near a pile of boxes overlooking Seabreeze Street on the east side of Port Brilehaven.
13
Past the rowboat at the docks in Seabreeze Street, Port Brilehaven.
14
Behind the horse cart in Merchants’ Bazaar, Port Brilehaven. (North East corner)
15
Near a pile of boxes in Merchants’ Bazaar, Port Brilehaven (South)
16
On the upper floor of Arenafront Wharf, Port Brilehaven.
17
Finish the Dental Distress side quest found in Seabreeze Street, Port Brilehaven.
Abandoned Tomb
Gold Beetle
Location
18
Go up the ladder in the Abandoned Tomb and to the other side. The beetle is found at the dead end below. Access the Abandoned Tomb by taking on the “A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake” side quest in Thoroughfare Square, Martira.
Man-Eater’s Grotto
Gold Beetle
Location
19
Behind a rock pillar rowards the top of Man-Eater’s Grotto. Found by accepting the “Man-Eater in the mine” bounty in Thoroughfare Square, Martira.
Imp’s Den
Gold Beetle
Location
20
Near the ramps in the Imp’s Den. Access the Den by accepting “The New King of the Imps” side quest in Thoroughfare Square, Martira.
Cattleracket Road
Gold Beetle
Location
21
Behind a cart of hay near the entrance of Cattleracket Road. A goat stands next to the cart.
Tomb of Lament
Gold Beetle
Location
22
In the Tomb of Lament. Access the tomb by accepting the “Grieving Ghost of the Goblet” side quest in Port Brilehaven. Go under the small passageway to find the first beetle in the tomb.
23
Go under a small passageway in the Tomb of Lament to find the second beetle.
Forsaken Tower
Gold Beetle
Location
24
Found on the path in the Foresaken Tower. Accept the “Superior Scrimshaw” side quest in Merchants’ Bazaar, Port Brilehaven, to access the tower.
Gracia Forest
Gold Beetle
Location
25
In the northern part of Gracia Forest. Start the Soldier’s Solace quest in Angler’s Inn Square, Port Brilehaven, to reach the forest.
Virga Island
Gold Beetle
Location
26
In the northern part of Gracia Forest. Start the Soldier’s Solace quest in Angler’s Inn Square, Port Brilehaven, to reach the forest.
27
In the Village of Pagans on Virga Island.
28
Behind the Gold Deer Hearth Tavern in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island.
29
Up the ramp behind the dragon statue in Sandy Coast, Virga Island.
30
On the platform up the ladder near More’s Phantom in Sandy Coast, Virga Island.
31
Behind a pile of boxes at the beach in Sandy Coast, Virga Island.
32
Talk to the Clumsy Boy after completing the Dragon Temple at Virga Island to obtain a beetle.
Land of Ceremony
Gold Beetle
Location
33
Found on the second floor of the Land of Ceremony. Access this area by accepting “The Trial of Malnova” side quest on Virga Island.
Orbwise Path
Gold Beetle
Location
34
Found on the east side of the first floor of Orbwise Path. Access this area by accepting the “Save the Mourning Snakes” side quest on Virga Island.
35
Found on the north side on the second floor of Orbwise Path.
Scoundrel’s Hold
Gold Beetle
Location
36
On the southern end of the Scoundrel Hold’s bottom floor. Access this area by accepting the “The Greater One-Eyed Scoundrel” side quest in the Recruitment Centre, Regalith Grand Cathedral.
Altabury Heights
Gold Beetle
Location
37
On the right footpath on Lunlumo Approach, Altabury Heights.
38
On the bottom of a staircase past the Recruitment Centre in Altabury Heights.
39
In a pot in the Whitepeaks Magic Shop, Altabury Heights.
40
Past the broken bridge at Opera House Square, Altabury Heights.
41
Near the barrels at Skyward Tavern in Dia Franco Street, Altabury Heights.
42
Behind a pillar between the Weapon Shop and the Item Shop in Altabury Heights.
43
Finish the “Deliver Hot Spring Water” side quest in Blue Sky Bridge, Altabury Heights.
Mt. Vulkano
Gold Beetle
Location
44
Past the ladder near the adventurer in Mount Vulkano. Access this area by accepting the “Wayward Shepherd” side quest from Eupha.
Everfrost Forest
Gold Beetle
Location
45
In the middle of Everfrost Forest. Access this area by accepting the “Fiend in the Frozen Forest” side quest in Altabury Heights.
Tower of Insolence
Gold Beetle
Location
46
On the second floor of the Tower of Insolence, past the sentry enemies. Access this area by accepting the “Proof of Power” side quest in Altabury Heights.
Ancient Eldan Sanctum
Gold Beetle
Location
47
Behind a broken shed in the Plaza of Light, Ancient Eldan Sanctum. You will visit this area only once as part of a story mission.
Spire of Blind Faith
Gold Beetle
Location
48
Defeat enemies on the fifth floor of the Spire of Blind Faith to obtain a beetle. Access this area by accepting the “Trial of the Dragon: Heroes’ Rest” side quest in Virga Island after 09/24.
Manor of the Ascendant
Gold Beetle
Location
49
Found on the second floor of the Manor of the Ascendant. In the manor, you will find a trap chamber with several pits. Make your way past this trial and pass through a small passageway to reach the beetle.
Abandoned Path
Gold Beetle
Location
50
The beetle rests at the northern end of the Abandoned Path. Access this area by accepting the “Incarnate in the Woods” side quest in Regalith Grand Cathedral after 09/24.
You obtain items as rewards as you collect Gold Beetles. (Source: Atlus)
Gold Beetle Rewards in Metaphor ReFantazio
Collecting Gold Beetles in Metaphor ReFantazio is highly incentivised by a variety of rewards. Each time you cross a certain mark of Gold Beetles collected, you are awarded a rare item. We recommend collecting as many as you can to obtain all the following rewards:
Collecting 1x Gold Beetle gets you Arcane Dragonblood.
You get Venomward Charm for crossing the 12 Gold Beetles mark.
You get Claw Breakers for breaking the 25 Gold Beetles threshold.
Hitting the 38 Gold Beetle in the game mark gets you the Flameseal Corselet.
You get the Dragons Fall for collecting 46 Gold Beetles in the game.
Crossing the 47 mark gets you Arcane Dragonblood once again.
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