Legacy of Shadows: Discovering Foes and Riches Within the Ascendant Manor in Metaphor: ReFantazio

If you’re taking on the ‘Cockatrice In The Clouds’ bounty in Metaphor: ReFantazio this September, you’re in for quite an adventure at the Manor of the Ascendant near Port Brilehaven. This dungeon is packed with various monsters, but it’s also rich in treasure hiding in corners and cracks, just waiting for you to uncover it.

Here’s a detailed guide to this dungeon, covering all the creatures you’ll face, the loot available, and other points of interest. Let’s dive in!

Navigating the Manor of the Ascendant

As you step into the first room, you’ll notice a large platform to the north, which doesn’t seem to have any function at the moment.

Later on, these platforms will become portals once activated.

To progress, you should turn left towards the next room where the portal pedestal is located, and then take the crawlspace on your right to move to the next area, following the map and climbing a ladder.

In the next area, you can head directly south through a crawlspace to find another room with an item.

On the second floor, make your way east across the narrow platforms. You’ll find a few optional items here (details below).

In the corridor leading north, take the crawlspace to your left to access a new area with a Gold Beetle.

You can also head north and descend the ladder to find an item on the first floor.

To make progress, you should take the crawlspace on your right and follow it down to the southernmost ladder on the map. After descending, collect the item immediately on your right, and then follow the path north to a room with an inactive portal.

Enter the crawlspace to the north to reach the next section and continue moving further north. Use the Move Contraption at the room’s northern end to activate all the portal platforms throughout the dungeon.

Now that you’ve activated the portals, you can easily return to different sections. Each portal in the north, east, south, and west connects to a matching pair in the center of the map.

Using these portals will transport you back and forth seamlessly.

There’s one extra portal in the center, and this will take you up to the third floor.

Make your way through the most central portal (the lower of the two northern ones) to reach the third floor. From here, you can go either right or left since both paths lead to the same room. On the fourth floor, take either of the southern paths to get to the fifth floor, but don’t forget to look for treasure chests along the way.

On the fourth floor, enter the central chamber and take the crawlspace south to reach the room with two chests. Grab your loot before continuing your journey.

Once you’ve taken either of the southern paths to the fifth floor, it’ll be a direct route to the room where Kokamordos — the Terror of the Skies — awaits you.

Notable Locations in the Manor of the Ascendant

Finding the Rakshashi's Fan treasure in Metaphor ReFantazio.

You can refer to the earlier sections for a complete breakdown of each floor and where to find the items listed.

This area features multiple floors and hidden paths, which is why we’ve created a detailed walkthrough at the top to assist you in navigating the manor.

Items

Item	Location
First Floor
Tainted Polearm	In the first chamber you enter, located to the right at the dead end.
Magla Injection	Found in the dead end on the western side of the map.
Talisman of the Femme	Located in the eastern dead end, accessible by descending from the second floor.
Graced Water	On the eastern side, found in the southern dead end which can be reached via a ladder.
Second Floor
Dragonblood Sap	In the dead end at the southern edge of the map, accessible via a crawl space going south.
Gold Beetle	Located in the dead end at the northern edge, reachable through a crawl space heading west.
Fourth Floor
Rakshasi’s Fan	In a treasure chest to the left after using the crawl space south.
Heavenly Raiment	In a treasure chest to the right after taking the crawl space south.

Miscellaneous

Point Of Interest	Location
Talkative Tooth	Found in the corner on the southern edge after turning left upon entering the dungeon. Provides tips to boost your defense against Kokamordos.
Move Contraption	Located at the north of the second-floor map; activating this switch enables the portals throughout the dungeon.
Quiet Tooth	On the third floor, directly north of the main chamber; it offers strategies to use Ice against Kokamordos.
Plateau Mirage	Located on the fifth floor, just before entering the room leading to Kokamordos.

Enemies in the Manor of the Ascendant

Noctiluca Papyrmas stat screen in Metaphor Refantazio.

Most of the enemies in this dungeon have weaknesses to Fire and Pierce, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble overall. Once you conquer Kokamordos, it won’t show up again.

Enemy	Notes
Ostoflo	Weak to Fire and Light, blocks Ice; resistant to Lightning, and takes no damage from Dark.
Noctiluca Papyrmas	Weak to Pierce, Wind, and Dark; repels Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Light. Can inflict Charm.
Potolpo Bru	Weak to Lightning; blocks Strike, resistant to Fire, and repels Ice.
Balmy Alento	Weak to Fire; resistant to Ice, Lightning, Wind, and Dark. Light heals it and it can cause Paralysis.
Raging Corvosta	Weak to Pierce; repels Wind.
Dark Elmenta	Weak to Light; prone to fleeing on its first turn.
Kokasadors	Weak to Pierce and Fire; repels Ice and Dark.
Kokamordos (Bounty Only)	Weak to Pierce and Ice, immune to Fire.