Seemingly countless Gold Beetle collectibles can be found across the sprawling nation of Euchronia inMetaphor: ReFantazio. Collect enough, and you can trade these valuable insects into the Elderly Entemophile for equally incredible rewards that will prove helpful on your journey. Many beetles are missable, however, so you’ll need to look for these glittering insects every step of the way.
From the start of your playthrough toMetaphor: ReFantazio’smultiple endings, you’ll find Gold Beetles high and low. While most can be found with organic progression through main story quests and dungeons, some are certainly tougher to find than others, with several being limited-time pickups. Considering the invaluable rewards, you’ll want to collect as many as possible to maximize your earnings.
Every Gold Beetle Location
How & Where To Find All Beetles
So far, there are 50 known Gold Beetle locations inMetaphor: ReFantazio. FollowingQuick Guides’lead on YouTube, you canfind these collectibles just about anywhere, from main story locations and dungeons to shimmering sacks inside shops. Thanks to thelightthey emit, they can be pretty easy to spot.
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We’ve compiled a working list of all beetle locations that have been discovered thus far, along with details on how and where to pick them up. Here’s a look:
Beetle No. 1
Mountain Forest Camp, Northern Border Fort
While you’re camping with Strohl and Grius, find it on a nearby tree.
Beetle No. 6
Sunlumeo Street, Grand Trad
Find it in the Belega Corridor dungeon during the"A Bullish Embargo"side quest.
Beetle No. 8
Visca Alba Tavern, Martira
Drink from the pitcher inside the guest bedroom. This may take a few tries, as it’s random.
Beetle No. 9
Abandoned Tomb, Calendula Region
Find it in the Abandoned Tomb dungeon during the"A Dagger, A Ring, and A Rake"side quest.
Beetle No. 10
Man-Eater’s Grotto, Calendula Region
Find it in the Man-Eater’s Grotto dungeon in line with the"Alpha Rockworm Valmo, Monstrous Maneater"bounty.
Beetle No. 11
Goblin’s Nest (Imp’s Den), Calendula Region
Find it in the Imp’s Den dungeon in line with the"Goborn King, Forest Champion"bounty.
Beetle No. 12
Seabreeze Street, Port Brilehaven
Pick it up by a stack of crates on a balcony.
Beetle No. 15
Merchants' Bazaar, Port Brilehaven
By the stack of crates at the end of an alley near the item shop.
Beetle No. 17
Regalith Grand Cathedral, Grand Trad
Available after speaking with the Gold Beetles Trader at Arenafront Wharf. Find it in front of a stall in the market square.
Beetle No. 18
Cattleracket Road, Martira
Available after speaking with the Gold Beetles Trader at Arenafront Wharf. Find it near the stacks of hay.
Beetle No. 21
Gracia Forest, Principality of Oceana
Find it in the Gracia Forest dungeon in line with the"Soldier’s Solace"side quest, which is picked up in Port Brilehaven.
Beetle No. 22
Tomb of Lament, Principality of Oceana
Find it in the Tomb of Lament dungeon in line with the"Fatolich, Lamentable Dead"bounty.
Beetle No. 23
Find a second beetle in the Tomb of Lament dungeon in line with the"Fatolich, Lamentable Dead"bounty.
Beetle No. 24
Forsaken Tower, Principality of Oceana
Get it in the Forsaken Tower dungeon during the"Superior Scrimshaw"side quest. Requires the"Fiend of the Forsaken Tower"note.
Beetle No. 30
Comfort Concoctions, Grand Trad
Available after visiting Virga Island during the main story. Find it on the shelf behind the counter.
Beetle No. 31
Home of the Dragon God, Eht Ria; Virga Island
Talk to the Clumsy Boy after completing theDragon Temple main story dungeon.
Beetle No. 32
Orbwise Path, Malnova Archipelago
Talk to Junah on Virga Island to start the"Save the Mourning Snakes"side quest, then find it in the Orbwise Path dungeon.
Beetle No. 33
Find a second beetle in Orbwise Path dungeon during the"Save the Mourning Snakes"side quest.
Beetle No. 34
Spire of Blind Faith, Malnova Archipelago
Find it inside the Spire of Blind Faith dungeon during the"Peak Curiosity"side quest, started on Virga Island. Requires the"Phantom Avian of the Spire"note.
Beetle No. 35
Scoundrel’s Hold, Tradia Region
Find it in the Scoundrel’s Hold dungeon in line with the"Psyocropos, Ruffian Ringleader"bounty. Must complete the Dragon Temple main story dungeon.
Beetle No. 36
Land of the Ceremony, Malnova Archipelago
Talk to Eupha on Virga Island to start the"Trial of Malnova"side quest, and find it in the Land of the Ceremony dungeon. Must complete the Dragon Temple main story dungeon.
Beetle No. 38
Lunlumo Approach, Altabury Heights
Follow a long stairwell down the side of a building, and find it by three wooden barrels.
Beetle No. 42
Skyward Tavern, Altabury Heights
In front of the barrels, near an empty table at the back of the tavern.
Beetle No. 43
Mt. Vulkano, Principality of Montario
The Mount Vulkano dungeon is unlocked with the"Wayward Shepherd"side quest upon reaching Bond Rank 6 with Eupha.
Beetle No. 44
Everfrost Forest, Principality of Montario
Inside the Everfrost Forest dungeon, unlocked after reaching Altabury and starting the"Icebeast Chimezahn, Traceless Threat"bounty.
Beetle No. 45
Tower of Insolence, Principality of Montario
Inside the Tower of Insolence dungeon, unlocked by starting the"Proof of Power"side quest in Altabury. Requires the"Giant of the Tower of Insolence"note.
Beetle No. 46
Plaza of Light, Ancient Eldan Sanctum
Hidden beneath a small covering during the main story on 9/24.
Beetle No. 48
Abandoned Path, Principality of Montario
Inside the Abandoned Path dungeon, unlocked with the"Ordemos, Grudge’s Fang"bounty after 9/24.
Beetle No. 49
Manor of the Ascendant, Principality of Oceana
Inside the Manor of the Ascendant dungeon, unlocked with the"Kokamordos, Terror of the Skies"bounty after 9/24.
Beetle No. 50
Disgraced Ruins, Tradia Region
Inside the Disgraced Ruins dungeon, unlocked with the"Bandit Chief Cistus, Fervent Zealot"bounty after 9/24.
It’snot yet known exactly how many Gold Beetles are hidingthroughout Euchronia, so we’ll update this list if additional locations are discovered. For now, there are more than enough collectibles to get your hands on all the Elderly Entemophile has to offer.
Gold Beetle Rewards
Trade Your Findings For High-Quality Goodies
Once you’ve found at least one Gold Beetle inMetaphor: ReFantazio, you can hand over your findings to theElderly Entemophileat Arenafront Wharf in Port Brilehaven to claim the"All That Glitters"trophy, among other rewards. You’ll getvaluable goodies for each milestoneyou reach, and the trader is transparent about what he’s willing to offer next. You can check in with him anytime to see what you’ll get, but here’s a list of all the rewards to expect for each trade-in, perTheGamer’sfindings:
Dragon’s Fall
Each reward has its uses in yourMetaphor: ReFantazioplaythrough, from a cure-all forphysical status ailmentsto powerful weapons that rival even those that have been purified. Be sure to collect all the beetles you can find to equip your party members with some of the best equipment around.
