Much like the SMT series, Metaphor: ReFantazioknows how to make compelling combat. Its difficulty is a mirror to the harsh realities of its world, where the United Kingdom of Euchronia is anything but united amidst the terrors of magla-bred monsters and tribal discrimination. It stands to reason, then, that its biggest skill check boss comes in the form of a true test for both the protagonist and player, determining whether their strength is befitting of a leader capable of protecting the weak. As Rella admonishes Will and his retinue of the dangers that would stem from a world crafted from Louis' vision, she seeks to prove his own merits, enlisting the help of Sogne the Icebound to further her point.