Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Beat the Dragon in Nord Mines

When you're down exploring the Nord Mines in Metaphor: ReFantazio, and you've fought Homo Fulquilo, you'll come across a sleeping fire dragon! If you've let it be but noted down its location, you're on the right track. If you've attempted to face it unprepared, chances are you died.

We know the Fire Dragon Mauna might put up a fight, so we've prepared this guide on how to beat him to help you in your next pursuit. Let's dive right into it!

Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Beat the Fire Dragon Mauna

Metaphor: ReFantazio - How to Beat the Fire Dragon Mauna

If you go to the Nord Mines well-prepared for this face-off, you'll be triumphant, sporting a new sword as a reward! The Fire Dragon Mauna in Metaphor: ReFantazio has certain weaknesses you can exploit, and it pays off to know them. Here's our guide on how to beat the sleeping dragon.

Rank Up Mage Archetype

We recommend that you face this battle when your Mage Archetype is leveled up to Rank 2. That's because only the Mage Archetype has access to a certain Elemental attack effect that the dragon is weak to:

Blizz

Cost: 4 MP
Archetypes: Mage
Deals weak magic Ice damage to one enemy.

Exploit Ice Weakness

Once you unlock Blizz, you'll be able to unlock more Ice attacks you can deal with your Mage, or in Synthesis with other Archetypes for even more power! Blizz is also handy because it can win you an extra Press Turn.

In case you don't have Blizz, you can purchase Ice Chunks from Gallinago the Peddler at the Nord Mines Storehouse. They cost 270 Reeves each and deal 100 damage per chunk. If you purchase about 5, it should be enough to deal with the dragon, granted they'll give you extra Turns.

Use Healing Skills

If you have a Seeker or a Healer on your team, they have access to Recovery skills that could potentially save your life. We recommend you either stock up on Healing items, or make sure to have a Seeker or Healer for these abilities:

Dei

Cost: 4 MP
Archetypes: Seeker
Weak HP recovery for one ally.

Medi

Cost: 10 MP
Archetypes: Healer
Weak HP recovery for all allies.

Protect Rows

Since the dragon attacks with a Tail Swipe that deals damage to a row of your team, focus your efforts on raising their defense, watching their health, and making sure that everyone is in the right place in the formation.

Victory Reward

Once you defeat the dragon in Nord Mines, you'll receive:

Dragon's Indignation Sword
Grand Iron
Onyx
Glossy Fur

We recommend you purify your sword at the Church to raise its power once you resume your adventures.

We hope you found this guide helpful and that you successfully beat the dragon. Remember, when you come across it, you have the option to not engage, so you can come back better prepared! Happy gaming and good luck with your endeavors! Check our other Metaphor: ReFantazio guides to help you progress and always stay on top of your game: