Trial of the Dragon: Mad Mischief: Of Dragon

Learn how to defeat the Devourer of Stars in Metaphor: ReFantazio's 'Trial of the Dragon: Mad Mischief' quest. Get tips on preparation, party composition, and effective strategies.

Alright, let's talk about the Devourer of Stars, which you'll run into during the 'Trial of the Dragon: Mad Mischief' quest. This is a tough optional boss, so you'll want to be prepared. You'll find it at the top of the Tower of Insolence after accepting the 'Trial of the Dragon: Bygone Legacy' Investigation from the Enraged Mustari in Altabury Heights. This dragon is one of the ancient magla weapons, created to help purify the land by absorbing toxins, which is why its body is poisonous. It has a whopping 25,000 HP, same as the other 'Devourer' dragons, but it's significantly more challenging. Pitfall Warning: This dragon repels *all* non-Almighty attacks, so make sure your damage dealers can handle that. It also loves to buff itself, debuff your party, and inflict Poison and Hex. To make things even scarier, it starts the battle by reducing your party's maximum HP to just 300! This means it can take out characters in just a couple of hits if you're not careful, especially if they aren't guarding. Preparation is Key: * Catherina's Follower Bond: It's highly recommended to get Catherina's Follower bond to Rank 7 *before* this fight. If you do, she'll join you in the dungeon and automatically deplete 20% of the dragon's HP right at the start of the battle. That's a huge help! * Damage Dealers: You'll need ways to deal Almighty damage. Good options include the Prince's Royal Slash, the Warlord's Megidola, the Tycoon's Gold Rush, and various Synthesis skills. * Exploit Weaknesses: If you have Junah's Royal Masked Dancer Archetype, you can use it to make the Devourer of Stars weak to Fire and Ice. Then, your other party members can hit those weaknesses with powerful Synthesis skills. * Ignore Resistances: Skills like Emerald Vortex (from the Soul Hacker) and Systematic Destruction (from Basilio's Royal Berserker) can bypass resistances, which is super useful here. * Tanking: Consider using Hulkenberg (if her Royal Knight Archetype is strong enough for Omni-Counter) or Heismay (with Agility-boosting gear and a Dodger Ring) to draw the dragon's attacks using Knight's Proclamation. This can help it waste its Turn Icons and give your party some breathing room. * Support: Make sure at least one party member is ready to heal, revive, and cure ailments and debuffs. Accessories that prevent Poison and Hex are also incredibly valuable. Rewards: Defeating the Devourer of Stars nets you the Cardinal Dragon Raiment. Plus, if you've already cleared 'Trial of the Dragon: Mad Mischief' and 'Trial of the Dragon: Heroes' Rest,' this victory unlocks 'Trial of the Dragon: Essence of Power'.