All Gold Beetle Locations In Metaphor: ReFantazio

Seemingly countless Gold Beetle collectibles can be found across the sprawling nation of Euchronia in Metaphor: 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 to Metaphor: ReFantazio's multiple 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 in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Following Quick Guides' lead on YouTube, you can find these collectibles just about anywhere, from main story locations and dungeons to shimmering sacks inside shops. Thanks to the light they 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:

GOLD BEETLE	LOCATION	HOW TO FIND
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. 2	Sunshade Row, Grand Trad	Find it by two wooden barrels near the armor shop.
Beetle No. 3	Royal Army Recruitment Centre, Grand Trad	Pick it up in a corner inside the building.
Beetle No. 4	Comfort Concoctions, Grand Trad	Interact with the glowing sack inside the shop.
Beetle No. 5	Traveler's Graveyard, Tradia Desert	Find it inside a bush by a large rock formation.
Beetle No. 6	Sunlumeo Street, Grand Trad	Find it in the Belega Corridor dungeon during the "A Bullish Embargo" side quest.
Beetle No. 7	Visca Alba Tavern, Martira	Interact with the fireplace inside the tavern.
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. 13	Seabreeze Street, Port Brilehaven	By the crates in the corner of the loading docks.
Beetle No. 14	Merchants' Bazaar, Port Brilehaven	By the crates at the entrance to the Recruitment Centre.
Beetle No. 15	Merchants' Bazaar, Port Brilehaven	By the stack of crates at the end of an alley near the item shop.
Beetle No. 16	Arenafront Wharf, Port Brilehaven	By two crates in front of a building.
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. 19	MesmerEyes Apothecary, Martira	Interact with the shimmering sack inside the shop.
Beetle No. 20	Seabreeze Street, Port Brilehaven	Reward for completing the "Dental Distress" side quest.
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	Tomb of Lament, Principality of Oceana	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. 25	Home of the Dragon God, Eht Ria; Virga Island	Behind the tavern.
Beetle No. 26	Home of the Dragon God, Eht Ria; Virga Island	By two palm trees near a statue.
Beetle No. 27	Home of the Dragon God, Eht Ria; Virga Island	Climb up a ladder at Rooster Inn.
Beetle No. 28	Home of the Dragon God, Eht Ria; Virga Island	Between two NPCs speaking on a ramp near Sandy Coast.
Beetle No. 29	Home of the Dragon God, Eht Ria; Virga Island	Behind a stack of crates on Sandy Coast.
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 the Dragon 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	Orbwise Path, Malnova Archipelago	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. 37	Lunlumo Approach, Altabury Heights	On the sidewalk between two trees.
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. 39	White Peaks Magic Shop, Altabury Heights	Interact with the shimmering cauldron inside the shop.
Beetle No. 40	Upper Blue Sky Bridge, Altabury Heights	Beneath a building's front deck, between two tables.
Beetle No. 41	Opera House Square, Altabury Heights	Find it at the end of the bridge.
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. 47	Upper Blue Sky Bridge, Altabury Heights	Reward for completing the "Deliver Hot Spring Water" side quest.
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's not yet known exactly how many Gold Beetles are hiding throughout 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

Protagonist trades Gold Beetles to the Elderly Entemophile for rewards in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Once you've found at least one Gold Beetle in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you can hand over your findings to the Elderly Entemophile at Arenafront Wharf in Port Brilehaven to claim the "All That Glitters" trophy, among other rewards. You'll get valuable goodies for each milestone you 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, per TheGamer's findings:

NUMBER OF GOLD BEETLES	REWARDS & EFFECTS
One Beetle	Arcane Dragonblood Restores all MP
12 Beetles	Venomward Charm An accessory that nullifies physical ailments
25 Beetles	Claw Breakers A weapon for Metaphor: ReFantazio's Brawler Archetype
38 Beetles	Flameseal Corselet High-tier armor that nullifies Fire
46 Beetles	Dragon's Fall A sword that deals more damage to Dragon enemies

Each reward has its uses in your Metaphor: ReFantazio playthrough, from a cure-all for physical status ailments to powerful weapons that rival even those that have been purified. Be sure to collect all the beetles you can find to equip your party with some of the best equipment around.

Source: Quinton O'Connor/TheGamer

Video Credit: Quick Guides/YouTube