How To Unlock All Archetypes In Metaphor: ReFantazio
Archetypes are powerful entities that unlock unique skills and abilities for the characters in Metaphor: ReFantazio. In this guide, we break down how to unlock each of the Archetypes in the game, so you can be sure you don’t miss any on your adventure.
Archetypes play an important role in Metaphor: ReFantazio. They act as the class system for the characters in your party. Each Archetype features a selection of skills and abilities, as well as a preferred weapon type and combat style.
Below is a list of all Archetypes in the game and how they are unlocked. They are listed in the order of which they can be obtained, but obviously this varies depending on play style.
| Archetype Name | Associated Character | How To Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Seeker | More | Complete the Archetype introductory tutorial in the story |
| Mage | Gallica | Defeat the boss at the Northern Border Fort in the story |
| Warrior | Strohl | Defeat the head guard in Nord Mines in the story |
| Healer | Maria | After returning to Grand Trad, speak with Maria at The Hushed Honeybee in the story |
| Knight | Hulkenberg | After you tell Hulkenberg the prince is alive, during the story |
| Brawler | Catherina | Complete The Day Of Calamity story mission where you meet Catherina |
| Merchant | Brigitta | Complete Request A Bullish Embargo 06/12, Grand Trad |
| Thief | Heismay | Complete the story mission to rescue the children on 07/04 |
| Gunner | Neuras | Complete Neuras’s Request Providing A Spark |
| Faker | Alonso | Complete A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake Request around 06/29 |
| Commander | Bardon | 07/23 Return to Martira and speak with Bardon |
| Masked Dancer | Junah | Complete the story at Port Brilehaven |
| Summoner | Epuha | Complete Trial of Malnova Request for Eupha |
| Berserker | Basilio | Near the end of the game. Recruit Basilio as a Follower. Warrior, Brawler, and Knight Rank 10 |
| Adept Archetypes | Required Follower | How To Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Wizard (Mage Tree) | Gallica Rank 3 | Mage Rank 20 |
| Mage Seeker (Seeker Tree) | More Rank 3 | Seeker Rank 20 |
| Cleric (Healer Tree) | Maria Rank 3 | Healer Rank 20 |
| Pugilist (Brawler Tree) | Catherina Rank 3 | Brawler Rank 20 |
| Magic Knight (Knight Tree) | Hulkenberg Rank 3 | Knight Level 20, Mage Level 10 |
| Swordmaster (Warrior Tree) | Strohl Rank 3 | Warrior Rank 20 |
| Assassin (Thief Tree) | Heismay Rank 3 | Thief Rank 20 |
| Sniper (Gunner Tree) | Neuras Rank 3 | Gunner Rank 20, Seeker Rank 10 |
| General (Commander Tree) | Bardon Rank 3 | Commander Rank 20 |
| Elite Archetypes | Required Follower | How To Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai (Warrior Tree) | Strohl Rank 7 | Swordmaster Rank 20, General Rank 10 |
| Paladin (Knight Tree) | Hulkenberg Rank 7 | Magic Knight Rank 20 |
| Dark Knight (Knight Tree) | Hulkenberg Rank 7 | Magic Knight Rank 20, Wizard Rank 10 |
| Soul Hacker (Seeker Tree) | More Rank 7 | Magic Seeker Rank 20 |
| Ninja (Thief Tree) | Heismay Rank 7 | Assassin Rank 20, Sniper Rank 10 |
| Saviour (Healer Tree) | Maria Rank 8 | Cleric Rank 20 |
| Trickster (Faker Tree) | Alonzo Rank 8 | Faker Rank 20 |
| Warlock (Wizard Tree) | Gallica 8 | Wizard Rank 20, Assassin Rank 10 |
| Elemental Master (Wizard Tree) | Gallica 8 | Wizard Rank 20 |
| Persona Master (Masked Dancer Tree) | Junah Rank 6 | Masked Dancer Rank 20, Faker Rank 10 |
| Tycoon (Merchant Tree) | Brigitta Rank 8 | Merchant Rank 20, Commander Rank 10 |
| Warlord (Commander Tree) | Bardon Rank 8 | General Rank 20 |
| Destroyer (Berserker Tree) | Basilio Rank 6 | Berserker Rank 20 |
| Devil Summoner (Summoner Tree) | Eupha Rank 6 | Summoner Rank 20, Magic Seeker Rank 10 |
| Dragoon (Gunner Tree) | Neuras Rank 8 | Sniper Rank 20, Mage Rank 10 |
| Martial Artist (Brawler Tree) | Catherina Rank 8 | Pugilist Rank 20 |
| Prince | N/A | End Of Story |
There is also a unique, single Archetype for each of the playable characters. These are unlocked when the characters reach Bond Level 8. I will not list the requirements here to avoid spoilers, but it will appear at the top middle of the Archetype Tree, once unlocked.
Archetypes are closely linked to the comrades your character can encounter during the game. For more details, check out our Follower Guide.
