Heismay Boss Guide: Martira 2

Struggling with the Heismay boss fight in Metaphor: ReFantazio? This guide breaks down his attacks, clone gimmick, and strategy to help you secure victory and rewards.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Heismay summons 3 clones during the fight.
• Attacking a clone blocks damage and wastes your turn.
• The real Heismay is the only one casting a shadow.
• Sand Throw lowers hit rate and evasion.
• Dark Sword is a new attack in the second phase, dealing slightly more damage and potentially inflicting Forget.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Heismay uses Clone Art and Sand Throw. The fight ends when his health is low enough or enough time passes, causing him to flee.
2. Phase 2: Heismay returns and adds the Dark Sword attack. The core gimmick of identifying the real Heismay remains.

Strategy:

• When Heismay uses Clone Art, identify the real Heismay by looking for the one casting a shadow. Attack only that target.
• If you attack a clone, it will block all damage and disappear, and you'll lose your turn icons. Gallica will warn you to focus on one target.
• Heismay's Sand Throw will constantly debuff your hit rate and evasion, making it harder to land attacks. Be prepared to adjust.
• Multi-target attacks are not effective here; concentrate your efforts on the true Heismay.
• Heal your party as needed throughout the fight.
• In the second phase, the Dark Sword attack is not a major threat, so continue with the established strategy.
• Once you defeat Heismay, you'll receive a Speed Incense and Sandsilk Gloves.