Kokamordos: The Sky Menace
Kokamordos, known as the Terror of the Skies, is a formidable bounty boss encountered late in Metaphor: ReFantazio. You can access this challenge by completing The Cockatrice in the Clouds bounty. Tackling these bounties not only enhances your character’s level in preparation for the final boss but also provides valuable rewards that strengthen your party.
Understanding Boss Battles in Metaphor: ReFantazio
As you progress in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you’ll encounter multiple bosses, some of which may prove challenging based on your team’s configuration and the Archetypes you’ve selected. Keep in mind that certain Archetypes can exploit the weaknesses of bosses, so strategizing your party composition is essential. In this guide, we’ll provide recommendations for party setups and strategies to bring down Kokamordos efficiently.
Unlocking The Cockatrice In The Clouds Bounty
Recruitment Center Access
The Cockatrice in the Clouds bounty became available on September 26 and does not have a deadline. It’s advisable to complete it before finishing the game to ensure your party is adequately prepared. You can unlock this bounty at any Recruitment Center.
Necessary Preparations
While there’s no specific level requirement for taking on Kokamordos, remember that this is a late-game challenge. You’ll need to have flown previously to reach the designated location, which shouldn’t be an obstacle at this advanced stage.
Items and Archetypes
You have a wide range of Archetypes available for this boss encounter. Given that you’ve likely faced a Cockatrice earlier in the game, you should be familiar with its movements and abilities. While you can choose the Archetypes you believe are strongest, we highly recommend fielding at least one party member with the Mage Archetype for effective ice-based damage.
Furthermore, any ice-affinity weapons will also be critical, along with skills that provide ice damage. The Marakukaja Synthesis Skill, which requires Rakukaja, is an essential support skill to keep your party alive as you’ll see later.
Tip: To use the Marakukaja skill, you’ll need to have the Magic Knight unlocked, along with an ally from the Seeker, Knight, or Commander lineage.
Battle Strategy and Party Composition
Kokamordos has abilities that can debilitate your team, so come prepared with items like Revival Medicine and Balm of Life, which can be crucial given the boss’s lethal attacks. The merchant in Gloamhall also offers ice-damage items, enhancing your chances in battle.
Recommended Team Setup:
- Protagonist: Use the Prince Archetype.
- Strohl: High damage dealer; Knight lineage is suggested.
- Magic User: Opt for characters with high magic capabilities; Mage lineage is ideal.
- Agile Fighters: Choose characters with high agility; Faker lineage can be useful.
These selections provide not only strong damage output but also diverse abilities. For instance, using the Hadean Icecrag Synthesis Skill alongside the Prince Archetype amplifies your ice-damage capacity. Agile characters can debuff Kokamordos effectively, shortening the overall fight duration.
Locating Kokamordos: The Ascendant Manor
Once the bounty is unlocked, the Manor of the Ascendant will appear on your map, or it may show as the Principality of Oceana dungeon. You can easily fly there within a day’s journey.
In order to defeat Kokamordos, you need to reach the fifth floor of the manor. Fortunately, navigating this area is straightforward, but you must pass through two crawlspaces on the second floor. Once you reach the area with portals, take the center one to ascend to the third floor. After that, veer towards any southern paths on the fourth floor to access the fifth floor where you’ll confront Kokamordos.
Defeating Kokamordos: Strategies and Rewards
Kokamordos can be a challenging foe if you aren’t prepared. Here’s a quick overview of his strengths and weaknesses:
- Strengths: Immune to Fire Damage
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to Piercing and Ice Damage
Kokamordos wields a diverse set of moves, including powerful dark attacks and debuffs that can significantly hinder your progress. You can effectively manage the battle by using the Marakukaja right away to bolster your party’s defenses, followed by a tactical assault utilizing ice and piercing attacks.
Keep your party healed and cleanse any debuffs quickly. If you keep this strategy in play, you should be able to defeat Kokamordos relatively swiftly.
Post-Battle Rewards
Upon successful completion of the encounter, you will be awarded 105,000 reeve and four points of Courage. To finalize the bounty, don’t forget to return to the Recruitment Center with the Cockatrice Crest obtained from defeating Kokamordos, along with a set of Medic Greaves. Completing this bounty marks a significant achievement in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Video Reference
For visual learners, check out the video by YouTuber Naz talgic for a playthrough of the boss battle.
