As you make your way through Metaphor ReFantazio you will be able to come across a lot of Elmentas. These are round orb-like enemies that appear in dungeons from time to time and are one of the rarer enemy types in the JRPG.
They are also pretty difficult to take out as they will flee during their turn icon like the special enemy types (Treasure Demons), from the Persona series. Fortunately, much like those enemies, taking down an Elmenta will also offer you greater MAG, money, EXP, and special rewards. So taking them down every time you see one should be your first priority.
Here is a guide that goes over everything you need to know about Elmentas in Metaphor ReFantazio.
Metaphor ReFantazio Elmentas explained

As mentioned, Elmentas are rare enemies that you will encounter in dungeons while you are on a Gauntlet Runner. They will try to run away from you as soon as they spot you so you will have to hunt them down.
Moreover, make sure that before starting Squad Battle you are hitting the Elmenta a few times. The more you hit the higher chance it will have of being stunned and losing out on its Turn Icon.
It will prevent the enemy from escaping and your goal will be to give your team as many Turn icons as possible.
Once the Squad Battle starts you will want to exploit the Elmenta’s weakness and take it out before its turn. Here is a list of all the Elmentas in Metaphor ReFantazio, along with their locations and weaknesses.
Elmenta locations and weaknesses
Elmenta | Weaknesses And Resistances | Location |
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Blue Elmenta | Weak to Fire Rsistant to Ice. | -Tradia Desert -Regalith Grand Cathedral |
Red Elmenta | Weak to Ice Resistant to Fire. | -Imp’s Den – Goblin’s Nest -Giant Sandworm’s Nest |
Green Elmenta | Weak to Electric Resistant to Wind. | -Gracia Forest -Coliseum |
Gold Elmenta | Weak to Wind Resistant to Electric. | Dragon Temple -Spire Of Blind Faith |
Light Elmenta | Weak to Dark Resistant to Light. | -Everfrost Forest -Coliseum |
Dark Elmenta | Weak to Light Resistant to Dark. | -Manor Of The Ascendant – Principality Of Oceana -The Abandoned Path – Principality Of Montario -Skybound Avatar -Disgraced Ruins – Tradia Region -Coliseum |