Metaphor: ReFantazio Archetypes Guide

Metaphor: ReFantazio, like many Atlus games in the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, utilizes the Archetype system to enhance gameplay. Each Archetype offers a unique playstyle and set of skills for players to explore. Let’s delve into the details of each Archetype and what they have to offer.

Seeker Archetype

The Seeker Archetype is a support-focused class that offers a balance of offensive and defensive buffs. With the Chase Support passive ability, support attacks from party members occur more frequently and stunning enemies becomes easier.

Starting with Seeker in its Origin form, players can progress to Magic Seeker and Soul Hacker through More’s Bond Ranks.

Warrior Archetype

The Warrior Archetype specializes in physical melee damage, making it a versatile damage dealer. With skills focused on the Physical element, this class excels in single-target damage. The Barge Past passive ability also grants an advantage in combat by preventing enemies from starting their turn first.

Players can evolve from Warrior to Swordmaster, Samurai, and finally Royal Warrior through Strohl’s Bond events.

Mage Archetype

The Mage Archetype is adept at exploiting elemental weaknesses with its array of spells. With a focus on Fire, Electric, Dark, and Ice spells, the Mage can deal massive damage to enemies. The Magic Recovery passive ability ensures MP restoration when stunning or defeating enemies in the overworld.

Progress from Mage to Wizard, Elemental Master, or Warlock by leveling up the Assassin Archetype through Gallica’s Bond storyline.

Healer Archetype

True to its name, the Healer Archetype provides essential support spells for party members, including HP recovery and debuff cleanses. The Support Recovery passive ability further aids the party by restoring health when a support attack lands.

Unlock Healer, Cleric, and Saviour forms through the main story and bonding with Maria to increase ranking.

Knight Archetype

The Knight Archetype prioritizes defense and durability, specializing in drawing enemy attention and mitigating damage. With the Auto-Repel passive ability, the Knight can reflect enemy attacks during overworld battles.

Evolve from Knight to Magic Knight, Paladin, Dark Knight, and Royal Knight through Hulkenberg’s Bond Ranking.

Brawler Archetype

The Brawler Archetype uses health, rather than MP, to fuel its skills. With abilities that deal more damage as health decreases, this class is a formidable offensive force. The Surprise Upset passive ability also helps in stunning stronger enemies in the overworld.

Progress from Brawler to Pugilist and Martial Artist with Catherina as the primary Bond Ranking character.

Merchant Archetype

The Merchant Archetype takes a unique approach to battles, focusing on increasing item and money drops. With skills that require money to cast, the Merchant offers high damage potential with a chance for Almighty damage. The Alchemy passive ability provides opportunities to gain money when defeating enemies.

Unlock the Merchant and Tycoon forms by completing the “A Bullish Cargo” quest after reaching Wisdom Rank 2 and speaking with Brigitta.

Gunner Archetype

The Gunner Archetype excels in ranged Physical damage from the backline, though it is one of the squishier classes. The Comeback Victory passive ability allows for health restoration upon defeating an enemy in the overworld.

Evolve from Gunner to Sniper and Dragoon by completing Neuras’ quest “Providing a Spark.”

Thief Archetype

The Thief Archetype focuses on high burst single-target damage, draining enemy health and MP. With skills imbued with Dark damage and the ability to debuff enemies, the Thief is a formidable foe. The Pickpocket passive ability grants a chance to receive items after defeating enemies.

Progress through Thief, Assassin, Ninja, and Royal Thief forms tied to Heismay’s Bond questline.

Masked Dancer Archetype

The Masked Dancer Archetype allows players to swap skill sets using Masks, offering versatility in combat. With unique Masks containing weaker variants of skills, this class can adapt to various situations. Though lacking a Hero Passive, the Masked Dancer is a jack-of-all-trades.

Earn the Masked Dancer, Persona Master, and Royal Masked Dancer forms through the main storyline and the “Save the Mourning Snakes” side quest.

Faker Archetype

The Faker Archetype spreads chaos among enemies with debuffs and status effects, sacrificing raw damage for disruption. The Dodge passive ability provides a chance to auto-dodge enemy attacks in the overworld.

Unlock the Faker and Trickster forms by completing Alonzo Crotalus’ “A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake” quest after reaching Imagination 2.

Commander Archetype

The Commander Archetype serves as a supportive anchor in the party, providing buffs while dealing damage. With Enhanced Cooperation as the Hero Passive, the Commander increases the likelihood of stunning enemies with support attacks.

Progress from Commander to General and Warlord by speaking to Bardon after clearing the main dungeon in Martira.

Summoner Archetype

The Summoner Archetype channels the essence of Shin Megami Tensei by summoning Demons through Vessels. With a wide array of spells, the Summoner requires resource gathering for crafting. The Status Differential passive ability prevents enemies from gaining an advantage in combat.

Earn the Summoner, Devil Summoner, and Royal Summoner forms through Eupha’s Bond storyline after beating the Dragon Temple dungeon.

Berserker Archetype

The Berserker Archetype is a formidable physical damage dealer, with passives that enhance its damage output. The Combat Specialization Hero Passive removes enemy advantages and provides healing upon defeating foes.

Unlock the Berserker and Destroyer forms near the end of the game and progress through Basilio’s Bond storyline.