Tips for Boosting Royal Virtues in Metaphor: ReFantazio

In the realm of Metaphor: ReFantazio, simply relying on brute force or magical prowess is not enough to govern a kingdom successfully.

This is why the gameplay motivates your protagonist to hone his Royal Virtues prior to gathering more Followers and allies. Much like the Social Stats in Persona, these Royal Traits significantly influence various interactions in ATLUS’ latest offering.

Failing to develop sufficient Royal Virtues can restrict your ability to engage with specific NPCs or access hidden side quests. In this guide, I will walk you through the methods to enhance each Royal Virtue in the game.

Strategies to Enhance Royal Virtues

Royal Virtues interface in Metaphor — Image credit: dexerto/ATLUS

Your character can develop five distinct Royal Virtues: Imagination, Wisdom, Courage, Eloquence, and Tolerance. As these attributes level up, the Royal Virtue stats screen will begin to resemble a crown.

Royal Virtue Icon	Royal Virtue
Courage
Wisdom
Tolerance
Eloquence
Imagination

To enhance your Royal Virtues, keep an eye out for crown symbols on the map. These icons indicate activities that can progressively improve your stats. Some activities involve random NPCs, while others stem from your Followers.

When engaging with an NPC featuring this icon, you may boost one of your stats, varying between small and substantial increments based on your performance in the activity. Providing the correct responses yields a significant boost, and even incorrect answers will lead to some improvement.

Additionally, participating in certain side quests can aid in enhancing your Royal Virtues. Be sure to check the rewards before deciding whether a side quest is worth your time.

Insufficient Wisdom in Metaphor — Image credit: dexerto/ATLUS

These attributes serve a purpose beyond mere aesthetics. For example, if you lack sufficient Wisdom, you won’t be able to initiate the Igniter Merchantess’ dubious side quest on Grand Trad’s Sunlumeo Street. You will encounter numerous barriers like this, so it’s wise to invest time in enhancing your Royal Virtues regularly.

Boosting Imagination

To enhance your imagination, immerse yourself in tales or literature. Here are some activities that can assist:

Visual Reference	Activity
Engage with the Chatty Elder on Sunlumeo Street in Grand Trad.
Read a book about the Gauntlet Runner.
Listen to the Nostalgic Elder share his tale in Martira’s Thoroughfare Square.

Enhancing Wisdom

Visual Reference	Activity
Relax on the bench by the sky terrace near the Igniter shop in Sunlumeo Street.
Complete the side quest Help the Hushed Honeybee from the Young Nidia Man in Sunlumeo Street.
Challenge Hulkenberg to a game while traveling through the Gauntlet Runner.

Fostering Courage

Visual Reference	Activity
Complete the side quest A Bullish Embargo given by Brigitta in Sunlumeo Street.
Fulfill a bounty, such as Man’s Not-So Best Friend, by interacting with a Recruiter Dispatcher.
Spend some time with Strohl.

Increasing Eloquence

Visual Reference	Activity
Deliver a speech or participate in a debate at Martira’s Stairstone Market.
Spend quality time with Heismay.

Raising Tolerance

Visual Reference	Activity
Cook alongside Fabienne at the Hushed Honeybee.
Complete the side quest Pagan’s Dilemma offered by the Mustari Man in Sunshade Row.
Listen to the narrative of the Masked Woman in Martira’s Thoroughfare Square.