Metaphor: ReFantazio – Gold Beetles Locations Guide

How to Find All Gold Beetles (50/50)

The game has 50 Gold Beetles. Two of them can be missed. You need to trade 46 in one playthrough for an achievement. If you can’t get enough, you can start a New Game+ and keep any Gold Beetles you have.

Many Gold Beetles are easy to see because they glow orange.

1. Royal Capital Grand Trad, Royal Army Recruitment Centre: Hallway right of the desk soldier
2. Northern Border Fort, Mountain Forest Camp: Near camp after getting Seeker Archetype
3. Royal Capital Grand Trad, Sunshade Row: Wall at shop street corner
4. Royal Capital Grand Trad, Comfort Concoctions: In spice bags inside shop
5. Belega Corridor: 3rd floor, through crawl space
6. Tradia Desert, Traveller’s Graveyard: Northeast, by bush and large rock
7. Martira, Visca Alba Tavern: In fireplace
8. Martira, Visca Alba Tavern: Desk in bedroom
9. Calendula Region, Goblin’s Nest: Northwest part of map
10. Calendula Region, Man-Eater’s Grotto: Bottom floor between north stairs
11. Calendula Region, Abandoned Tomb: Location not specified
12. Port Brilehaven, Seabreeze Street: East side balcony stairs
13. Port Brilehaven, Seabreeze Street: Under northwest dock ramp
14. Port Brilehaven, Seabreeze Street: Reward for “Dental Distress” Request
15. Port Brilehaven, Merchants’ Bazaar: West of general shop, by boxes and barrels
16. Port Brilehaven, Merchants’ Bazaar: East of Recruitment Centre
17. Port Brilehaven, Arenafront Wharf: North of Gold Beetle collector
18. Principality of Oceana, Gracia Forest: Northeast part of map
19. Principality of Oceana, Forsaken Tower: Fifth floor near stairs
20. Principality of Oceana, Tomb of Lament: East of bottom floor, through hole
21. Principality of Oceana, Tomb of Lament: Before boss, crawl space by Plateau Mirage
22. Royal Capital Grand Trad, Grand Cathedral Area: East food stall after talking to collector
23. Martira, Cattleracket Road: Bottom of stairs after talking to collector
24. Martira, MesmerEyes Apothecary: East part of store
25. Virga Island, Village of Pagans: North of Inn Well
26. Virga Island, Village of Pagans: Beside Golden Deer Hearth tavern
27. Virga Island, Village of Pagans: Behind giant statue on walkway
28. Virga Island, Village of Pagans: South part, near large hut
29. Malnova Archipelago, Orbwise Path: South, near two treasure chests
30. Malnova Archipelago, Orbwise Path: Along second floor
31. Malnova Archipelago, Land of Ceremony: East of boss room, opposite stairs
32. Malnova Archipelago, Spire of Blind Faith: Sixth floor, north wall
33. Tradia Region, Scoundrel’s Hold: B2, from B3 ladder
34. Virga Island, Village of Pagans: Talk to Clumsy Boy near inn after Dragon Temple
35. Royal Capital Grand Trad, Comfort Concoctions: After jars moved, grab second beetle
36. Altabury Heights, Lunlumo Approach: Along main street to city
37. Altabury Heights, Lunlumo Approach: Down right stairs before bridge
38. Altabury Heights, Blue Sky Bridge: Behind pillar between shops
39. Altabury Heights, Skyward Tavern: Corner by barrels
40. Altabury Heights, Whitepeaks Magic Shop: Open at night, south cauldron
41. Altabury Heights, Opera House Square: End of east bridge
42. Principality of Montario, Everfrost Forest: Southwest part of map
43. Principality of Montario, Tower of Insolence: Second floor railing
44. Ancient Eldan Sanctum, Plaza of Light: East path with trees
45. Altabury Heights, Blue Sky Bridge: Reward for “Deliver Hot Spring Water” Request
46. Principality of Montario, Abandoned Path: Center north part of map
47. Principality of Montario, Mt. Vulkano: Second floor
48. Principality of Oceana, Manor of the Ascendant: Second floor, crawl space between ladders
49. Tradia Region, Disgraced Ruins: Left of entrance, dead end
50. Virga Island, Village of Pagans: Boxes near Gauntlet Runner at Sandy Coast

Remember, two are missable, and you need 46 for the achievement. You can carry over beetles to New Game+ if needed.