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All 46 Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio and how to unlockHere are all 46 possible Archetypes to choose from
Here are all 46 possible Archetypes to choose from
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Looking for a list of all Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio?There is a huge roster of Archetypes inMetaphor ReFantazioto choose from -a total of 46altogether. This includes standard Archetypes and more advancedRoyal Archetypes, which you can unlock as you progress through the game.
To plan your Archetypes ahead, or to simply see what’s on offer, we’ve gathered a list of all Metaphor ReFantazio Archetypes in one conclusive list. We’ve also included steps for unlocking every one and go into further detail on how to unlock allRoyal Archetypesand the ultimatePrince Archetype.
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All Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio listed
There are a total of 14 basic Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio, of which, all other advanced Archetypes come from. These are:
Click to see each Archetype and its lineage trees. There are a total of 46 to collect. We’ve listed each one under their respective trees along with instructions on their unique unlock requirements.
Berserker
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The Berserker Archetype is best suited for melee, front-line attacks. It has a high resistance to physical blows and prioritises strength and endurance with skills that can also debuff enemy attack strength. The Berserker Archetype has access to powerful Strike attacks and can also buff the attack power of other party members. It has access to a possible 4 Synthesis skills, which are theRampage Slash,Wild Bore,Wanton DestructionandBattlecry Tackle. These prioritise heavy Slash and Pierce damage whilst weakening subsequent attacks from enemies.
How to unlock the Berserker Archetype
The Berserker Archetype can be unlocked after forming a bond withBasilio. As the last playable character to collect, however, you’ll have to invest some serious playtime into the main questline before unlocking this Archetype lineage.
Brawler
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The Brawler Archetype specialises in melee Strike attacks and has a host of passive buff effects that increase HP, evasion and critical hit rates. It has two Synthesis Skills in total,Meteoric Fistwhich delivers up to 3 hits to physical enemies (requires either a Warrior, Brawler or Berserker in your party) andEnergy Raywhich is a heavy Light attack (requires either a Seeker, Mage or Healer in your party).
How to unlock the Brawler Archetype
You can unlock the Brawler Archetype after forming a bond withCatherina. She can be found within theRegalith Grand Cathedraldungeon.
Commander
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The Commander Archetype specialises in support and Fire abilities that inflict Burn on targets. It’s a great option for a passive Archetype utilised primarily in buffing the critical attack rate and standard attack rate of allies. It has four Synthesis skills in total, these are theBlusterblast Maneuver, Marakukaja, Assault BeaconandMegido. Like the standard Commander skills, these offer a mixture of buffs to teammates and increased Fire damage to enemies.
How to unlock the Commander Archetype
To unlock the Commander Archetype, you must form a level 1 Bond Rank withBardon. He can be recruited as a follower once you complete thedungeon in Martira. After this, find him during the day in the Thoroughfare Square in Martira.
Faker
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Although the Faker Archetype has the least amount of enhanced Archetypes, it has a vast range of Synthesis Skills that both weaken enemies and deal damage without consuming MP. The main ability that the Faker Archetype provides is the ‘Faker’s Roguery’ which has a chance of inflicting Forget on an enemy (which makes Archetype skills fail). The rest of the skills revolve around weakening enemies via their defence, attack power, and other buff effects.
How to unlock the Faker Archetype
Gunner
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The Gunner Archetype is best suited for back-row combat. It doesn’t lose any of its attack power and in fact, benefits from the placement. As such, it’s a useful Archetype to place on your team to cover all bases. The Gunner also has a passive skill that allows it to recover HP when enemies are stunned or defeated along with 3 Synthesis Skills:Wild Barrage,MasukukajaandMania Bullet. Most of which, apply extended Pierce damage to enemies when performed from a back row battle position.
How to unlock the Gunner Archetype
The Gunner Archetype is unlocked when you achieve Bond Rank 1 withNeuras. To do so, you must locate Komero village (via the gauntlet runner) and retrieve the Relic there for him. Subsequent levels are also earned this way.
Healer
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The Healer Archetype specialises in HP recovery and Light damage attacks. As part of its passive effects, it can heal party members every turn and heal more if there are Archetypes of the same lineage in the group. The Healer receives 3 possible Synthesis skills when paired with other Archetypes. These areMahama,MedicaandMagical Injectionand range in delivering extra Light damage, healing the party and negating status effects.
How to unlock the Healer Archetype
Knight
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The Knight Archetype has a healthy life pool with which it can draw enemy attacks to itself instead of other party members. This can help, especially in a pinch when you need to keep other, weaker Archetypes on the battlefield such as Mages. The Knight is proficient with defence and Strike damage with a possible 4 Synthesis skills. These areJump Thrust,Protect Guard,Magic GuardandHammer of Justice. These offer a range of Pierce attacks and can summon damage-absorbing barriers.
How to unlock the Knight Archetype
To unlock the Knight Archetype, you must form a bond withHulkenberg. Hulkenberg is a former Royal Knight, protector of the prince and you’ll naturally meet her and add her to your party once you progress through the main questline enough to attend the King’s funeral in Grand Trad.
Mage
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As you can imagine, the Mage Archetype excels with magic attacks, especially when using Fire, Ice and Electric magic. With these types of attacks, the Mage can target enemy weak points with great success and it is an especially useful Archetype to have on your team when battling elemental foes. On the flip side, the Mage is physically weaker than other Archetypes so it is best to pair it with other melee-focused builds.
The Mage Archetype has one of the most Synthesis skills available depending on your party setup. These are:Gabot,Botra,Gablizz,Blizza,Gakande,KanderaandMeteophor. These are all forms of delivering elemental damage to either one or a group of enemies.
How to unlock the Mage Archetype
The Mage Archetype is unlocked when forming a bond withGallica. As such, it is one of the easier Archetypes to unlock and you should naturally do it as you progress through the main story and get through your first couple of enemy encounters.
Masked Dancer
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The Masked Dancer Archetype is somewhat versatile. It involves the caster swapping between masks to change out their various skills and passive resistances. It also has access to some powerful Fire magic attacks when levelled. The Masked Dancer Archetype can wield a possible 4 Synthesis skills. These areHellfire Dance,Ice-Blue Dance,Sable Dance, andDanse Macabreand mainly allow the wielder to make an enemy weak to a certain magic effect. The Danse Macabre is especially potent. It has a chance of one-hit killing all enemies and must have either a Thief, Faker or Merchant Archetype lineage in the party to perform.
How to unlock the Masked Dancer Archetype
To gain the Masked Dancer Archetype you must reach Bond Rank 1 withJunahand also have rank 15 with theMageand rank 10 with theThiefArchetypes. To unlock a bond with Junah, you must travel to Virga Island (this usually happens on 08/18) and explore the Orbwise Path Dungeon as part of the ‘Save the Mourning Snakes’ questline. Make sure you create the Potion of Blight on 8/19 to spawn Junah with the quest.
Merchant
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The Merchant Archetype is somewhat different to the others as it focuses on the spoils of battle. In particular, it can increase the chances of receiving items after battles and can even steal MAG from enemies when ranked to a high enough level (level 20). It is also proficient in avoiding Fire attacks and dealing Almighty damage. The Merchant Archetype has 2 possible Synthesis skills, theAll Resetwhich removes enemies' positive buffs andFortune Slotswhich has a chance to deal critical Almighty damage.
How to unlock the Merchant Archetype
To unlock the Merchant Archetype, you must form at least a level 1 Bond Rank withBrigitta. Brigitta is a merchant who sells Igniters in Grand Trad. To unlock her bond, you must complete the ‘A Bullish Embargo’ quest, which she will offer to you once you have attended the king’s funeral in Grand Trad and have achieved at least a level 2 Wisdom rank. There is a scenery point just outside her shop, on a bench. Resting here can increase your Wisdom if you’re stuck.
Seeker
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As the first Archetype you unlock in Metaphor ReFantazio, the Seeker is fairly versatile and offers a range of support skills along with Wind magic and Slash attacks. The Seeker Archetype’s versatility extends to its Synthesis skills, with 7 possible to choose from depending on your party setup. These areTetrabreak,Rider of the Blade,Horse-Drawn Carnage,Gacyc,Matarukaja,Adventurer’s CuriosityandGacyclo. These range from delivering Light, Strike or Wind damage or increasing the critical hit rate for allies.
How to unlock the Seeker Archetype
The Seeker Archetype is the default Archetype for The Protagonist and is unlocked after achieving Bond Rank 1 withMore. This will happen fairly quickly in the game after you rest and discover Akademia, the realm in which More resides.
Summoner
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As the name would allude to, the Summoner Archetype utilises a unique ability to summon monsters to battle. It also has access to Wind attacks and HP recovery. The Summoner can use a possible 5 Syntheses skills depending on party set-up. These are;Summon Lizardman,Summon Undead King,Summon Eagle Lion King,Summon Dragon GodandSummon Guptauros King. Each of these summons a different monster to fight alongside your party with different attack damage types.
How to unlock the Summoner Archetype
Thief
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The Thief Archetype is an interesting one. Along with wiedling Dark attack damage, the Thief can steal, or ‘drain’ rare items, HP and MP from enemies. They also have access to up to 3 Synthesis skills, theMamudo,Phantom TracerandMamudoonwhich offer more Dark and Slash damage attacks.
How to unlock the Thief Archetype
The Thief Archetype is unlocked after forming a level 1 bond withHeismay. This should naturally occur as you progress through the main questline of Metaphor ReFantazio. Heismay will spawn at night at the inn in Martira (although, you’ll need a minimum of Eloquence Rank 2 to level up this bond more).
Warrior
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The Warrior Archetype is a melee-focused build that delivers more damage when placed on the front row during battle and can deliver high-impact Slash attacks. There are 3 possible Synthesis skills to pair with this Archetype. These are theRound Slash,Bamboo SplitterandPeerless Stonecleaverwhich offer further enhanced Slash attack damage to targets.
How to unlock the Warrior Archetype
How to unlock the Prince Archetype
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The Prince Archetype is the ultimate and last Archetype you will unlock in Metaphor ReFantazio. The skills this Archetype offers vary across the board, some delving into HP and MP recovery, others offering Light, Almighty and Slash attack damage.
The power of this Archetype is a secret Synthesis skill calledArmageddon’s Final Sirewhich has the power to deal 9,999 damage to all enemies. To unlock this skill, however, you need to have a full party of Royal Archetypes. Other than the Prince, the Royal Archetypes are the most powerful in the game and will require some time and investment to get (more on this below).
The Prince Archetype also has access to a possible 6 other Synthesis skills. These are:
Fastest way to unlock all Royal Archetypes
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If you’re looking to unlock all Royal Archetypes to get the Armageddon’s Final Sire Prince Archetype skill, or if you’re looking for one Royal Archetype in particular then here’s the route you’ll need to take when levelling up in Akademia.
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