In Metaphor, Followers are your key allies. They can join your party or play supporting roles. Spending time with them unlocks new Archetypes and helpful skills. Building stronger bonds with Followers should be a top goal during your journey.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Followers, Skills, and Bond-Building Guide
Here's a rundown of every Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio, including how to unlock them and the rewards you'll earn from befriending them.More
Archetype: SeekerUnlock Method: More joins your team automatically as you progress through the story
Bond Rank Advancement: To boost More's Bond Rank, you need to help with his Archetype studies by completing Requests. Each finished Request raises More's Bond Rank by 1, but some Requests won't be doable until later in the game.
Request 1
- Get any character's Healer Archetype to Rank 10
- Unlock the Gunner Archetype
- Reach Rank 15 in the Merchant Archetype with any character
- Learn about 15 different Archetypes (across all characters)
- Achieve Rank 15 in the General Archetype with any character
- Study 25 different Archetypes (across all characters)
- Get an Elite Archetype to Rank 20 with any character
Bond Rank 1
Explorer Archetype - Unlocks the Explorer Archetype
Eager Learner - Enables all team members to switch Archetypes
Bond Rank 2
Explorer Insight - Lowers MAG cost for studying Explorer Archetypes
Heir's Aptitude - Boosts skill inheritance slots for Explorer Archetypes to 2
More's Arcane Activator - Grants access to the Archetype Tree and study options from the main menu, without visiting More at Akademia
Bond Rank 3
Explorer Archetype: Proficient - Unlocks the Arcane Explorer Archetype
Bond Rank 4
Skill Preview - Allows you to see all of a Follower's abilities from the Follower menu
Bond Rank 5
Heir's Prowess - Increases skill inheritance slots for Explorer Archetypes to 3
Bond Rank 6
Explorer Mastery - Further decreases MAG cost of studying Explorer Archetypes
Bond Rank 7
Explorer Archetype: Master - Unlocks the Essence Tapper Archetype
Heir's Legacy - Expands skill inheritance slots for Explorer Archetypes to 4
Bond Rank 8
Archetype Champion - Enhances Archetype's stat bonuses by +3 when channeled
Strohl.
Strohl's Capabilities:Bond Rank 1Warrior Archetype: Unlocks the Warrior Archetype.
Bond Rank 2Warrior Insight: Decreases MAG cost for studying Warrior Archetypes.Unyielding Spirit: Strohl gets better critical hit odds against Human foes.
Bond Rank 3Warrior Archetype: Skilled: Unlocks the Blade Master Archetype.
Bond Rank 4Heir's Talent: Expands skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 2.
Bond Rank 5Warrior Respect: Further lowers MAG cost of studying Warrior Archetypes.Combat Presence: Strohl loses less experience when in the reserve party.
Bond Rank 6Heir's Expertise: Increases skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 3.Battle Focus: Strohl gains full experience even as a reserve party member.
Bond Rank 7Warrior Archetype: Expert: Unlocks the Bushido Master Archetype.
Bond Rank 8Heir's Mastery: Boosts skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 4.Human Hunter: Strohl gets much better critical hit odds against Human enemies.Epic Legend: Unlocks a supreme Archetype for Strohl later in the game.
Gallica.
How to Unlock: Strohl joins as a Follower automatically during story progression.Later Bond Rank Requirements: Finish the Quest 'A Noble's Heritage', given by Strohl at Bond Rank 5 (needs Imagination Rank 3 to complete).
Gallica's Capabilities:
Bond Rank 1Mage Archetype: Unlocks the Mage Archetype.
Bond Rank 2Arcane Insight: Lowers MAG cost for studying Mage Archetypes.Follower Sense: Allows checking for available Followers during free time.
Bond Rank 3Mage Archetype: Adept: Unlocks the Wizard Archetype.Creature Lore: Reveals item drops when analyzing monsters in battle.
Bond Rank 4Scion's Aptitude: Expands skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 2.Enhanced Fae Sight: Fae Sight reveals more monster and environment details in dungeons.
Bond Rank 5Mage Reverence: Further reduces MAG cost of studying Mage Archetypes.
Bond Rank 6Scion's Proficiency: Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 3.
Bond Rank 7Scion's Mastery: Boosts skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 4.
Bond Rank 8Mage Archetype: Elite: Unlocks the Elemental Master and Warlock Archetypes.Battle Premonition: Gallica may grant extra turn icons during battles.
Hulkenberg.
How to Unlock: Gallica joins as a Follower automatically during story progression.Later Bond Rank Requirements: Gallica's Bond Rank increases automatically as the story unfolds.Hulkenberg's Capabilities:
Bond Rank 1Knight Archetype: Unlocks the Knight Archetype.
Bond Rank 2Knightly Wisdom: Decreases MAG cost for studying Knight Archetypes.Protective Stance: Hulkenberg may shield the protagonist from attacks targeting their weakness.
Bond Rank 3Knight Archetype: Adept: Unlocks the Magic Knight Archetype.
Bond Rank 4Scion's Talent: Expands skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 2.
Bond Rank 5Knight's Honor: Further reduces MAG cost of studying Knight Archetypes.Combat Presence: Hulkenberg gains more experience when in the reserve party.
Bond Rank 6Scion's Expertise: Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 3.Battle Trance: Hulkenberg earns full experience when in the reserve party.
Bond Rank 7Knight Archetype: Elite: Unlocks the Paladin and Dark Knight Archetypes.
Bond Rank 8Scion's Legacy: Boosts skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 4.Devoted Guardian: High chance of Hulkenberg defending the protagonist from weakness-targeting attacks.Legendary Potential: Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Hulkenberg later in the game.
Maria.
How to Unlock: Hulkenberg joins as a Follower automatically during story progression.Later Bond Rank Requirements: Wisdom Rank 4Maria's Capabilities:
Bond Rank 1Healer Archetype: Unlocks the Healer Archetype.
Bond Rank 2Healing Insight: Lowers MAG cost for studying Healer Archetypes.
Bond Rank 3Healer Archetype: Adept: Unlocks the Cleric Archetype.Scion's Aptitude: Expands skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 2.
Bond Rank 4Determination: Boosts all battle experience gains.Quick Cuisine: Allows cooking on the Gauntlet Runner without using free time.
Bond Rank 5Healer's Devotion: Further decreases MAG cost of studying Healer Archetypes.
Bond Rank 6Scion's Proficiency: Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 3.
Bond Rank 7Unwavering Resolve: Further enhances all battle experience gains.Culinary Mastery: Prepare an extra meal when cooking on the Gauntlet Runner.
Bond Rank 8Healer Archetype: Elite: Unlocks the Saviour Archetype.Scion's Mastery: Expands skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 4.
Brigitta
How to Unlock: Maria joins as a Follower automatically during story progression.Later Bond Rank Requirements: Tolerance Rank 2, Tolerance Rank 4.
Brigitta's Capabilities:
Bond Rank 1Trader Archetype: Unlocks the Trader Archetype.Guild Membership: Grants access to the Igniter shop in Grand Trad.
Bond Rank 2Trade Wisdom: Reduces MAG cost for studying Trader Archetypes.Scion's Talent: Expands skill inheritance slots for Trader Archetypes to 2.
Bond Rank 3Merchant's Exchange: Improve MAG conversion rates at the MAG Exchange.
Bond Rank 4Scion's Expertise: Increases skill inheritance slots for Trader Archetypes to 3.Merchant's Selection: Unlocks new items at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad.
Bond Rank 5Trader's Bargain: Applies automatic discount at weapon, armor, and igniter shops.
Bond Rank 6Trade Mastery: Further lowers MAG cost of studying Trader Archetypes.Merchant's Profit: Enhances MAG conversion rates at the MAG Exchange.
Bond Rank 7Igniter Expert: Expands item selection at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad.Business Venture: Chance for Brigitta to send you funds at day's start.
Bond Rank 8Trader Archetype: Elite: Unlocks the Magnate Archetype.Scion's Pinnacle: Expands skill inheritance slots for Trader Archetypes to 4.
Catherina
How to Unlock: Complete the Quest 'A Bullish Embargo'.Later Bond Rank Requirements: Courage Rank 3, Courage Rank 4.
Catherina's Capabilities:
Bond Rank 1Fighter Archetype: Unlocks the Fighter Archetype
Bond Rank 2Combat Insight: Lowers MAG cost for studying Fighter Archetypes
Bond Rank 3Fighter Archetype: Skilled: Unlocks the Boxer ArchetypeReward Boost: Increases all Quest reward money
Bond Rank 4Scion's Aptitude: Expands skill inheritance slots for Fighter Archetypes to 2
Bond Rank 5Loot Locator: Reveals item positions on dungeon mapsFighter Reverence: Further reduces MAG cost of studying Fighter Archetypes
Bond Rank 6Scion's Proficiency: Expands skill inheritance slots for Fighter Archetypes to 3Street-smart Dealer: Reduces prices at general stores
Bond Rank 7Chest Finder: Shows treasure locations on dungeon mapsBattle Allies: Catherina may join you in dungeons with an opening strike
Bond Rank 8Fighter Archetype: Master: Unlocks the Combatant ArchetypeScion's Mastery: Expands skill inheritance slots for Fighter Archetypes to 4
Neuras.
How to Unlock: Finish the Quest 'A Friend Indeed'Later Bond Rank Requirements: Catherina's Bond Rank rises with the story, but only to a point. After that, you'll need to progress further to meet her again. You'll also need Tolerance Rank 5.Archetype: Gunner
How to Unlock: Complete the Mission 'Igniting Progress'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: To boost Neuras' Bond Rank, you must accept his challenge to recover lost artifacts. These key items are scattered across various dungeons in the game (some appearing much later in your journey). Each artifact you retrieve and return to Neuras will increase his Bond Rank by 1.
Neuras' Abilities:
Bond Rank 1Gunner Archetype - Unlocks the Gunner Archetype
Bond Rank 2Missile Striker - During Gauntlet Runner deck battles, Neuras initiates with a missile attackGunner Insight - Decreases MAG cost for studying Gunner Archetypes
Bond Rank 3Gunner Archetype: Skilled - Unlocks the Sniper Archetype
Bond Rank 4Scion's Talent - Expands skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 2
Bond Rank 5Enhanced Missile Strike - Neuras' opening missile attack in Gauntlet Runner battles inflicts more damageGunner Mastery - Further reduces the MAG cost of studying Gunner Archetypes
Bond Rank 6Scion's Expertise - Expands skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 3
Bond Rank 7Harvest Boost - Harvesting plants on the Gauntlet Runner yields an extra item
Bond Rank 8Gunner Archetype: Expert - Unlocks the Dragoon ArchetypeScion's Prowess - Expands skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 4
Heismay.
Archetype: ThiefHow to Unlock: Heismay joins your team automatically as the story unfolds
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Eloquence Level 2, Imagination Level 4
Heismay's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1Thief Archetype: Grants access to the Thief Archetype
Bond Rank 2Thief Mastery: Lowers MAG cost for learning Thief ArchetypesEnhanced Senses: Reveals powerful foes on dungeon maps
Bond Rank 3Thief Archetype: Advanced: Unlocks the Assassin Archetype
Bond Rank 4Heir's Aptitude: Adds a second skill inheritance slot for Thief Archetypes
Bond Rank 5Thief Expertise: Further decreases MAG cost for Thief Archetype studiesCombat Presence: Heismay gains more XP when in reserve
Bond Rank 6Heir's Proficiency: Adds a third skill inheritance slot for Thief ArchetypesBattle Focus: Heismay earns full XP even when in reserve
Bond Rank 7Thief Archetype: Master: Unlocks the Ninja Archetype
Bond Rank 8Heir's Mastery: Adds a fourth skill inheritance slot for Thief ArchetypesLethal Strike: Heismay may inflict massive damage when ambushing enemiesUltimate Potential: Unlocks Heismay's supreme Archetype later in the game
Alonzo
Archetype: FakerHow to Unlock: Finish the Quest 'A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Wisdom Level 3, Tolerance Level 3, Courage Level 5
Alonzo's Abilities:Faker Archetype: Grants access to the Faker ArchetypeFaker Mastery: Lowers MAG cost for learning Faker ArchetypesHeir's Aptitude: Adds a second skill inheritance slot for Faker ArchetypesBargain Hunter: Reduces prices at Magic ShopsLoyal Rogue: Increases Quest rewardsHeir's Proficiency: Adds a third skill inheritance slot for Faker ArchetypesFaker Expertise: Further decreases MAG cost for Faker Archetype studiesRare Item Finder: Unlocks unique items in Magic ShopsMonster Insight: Reveals all monster data during battle analysis, except for bossesFaker Archetype: Master: Unlocks the Trickster ArchetypeHeir's Mastery: Adds a fourth skill inheritance slot for Faker Archetypes
Bardon
Archetype: CommanderHow to Unlock: Advance through the main story, then interact with Bardon in Martira when the Follower icon appears above him.
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Finish the Quest 'The Right to Rule', given by Bardon at Bond Rank 6. Eloquence Rank 3 is also needed.
Bardon's Abilities:Commander Archetype: Unlocks the Commander ArchetypeCommander Insight: Decreases MAG cost for Commander Archetype learningCommander Archetype: Skilled: Unlocks the General ArchetypeHeir's Talent: Increases Commander Archetype skill inheritance slots to 2Defensive Formation: Enhances party defense when all members are in the back rowSupply Drop: Bardon might provide healing items at the start of each dayHeir's Expertise: Increases Commander Archetype skill inheritance slots to 3Quick Retreat: Improves chances of fleeing from battleCommander Mastery: Further reduces MAG cost for Commander Archetype learningSwift Switch: Changing party members only uses half a turn iconRetreat Master: Guarantees escape from non-boss battlesCommander Archetype: Expert: Unlocks the Warlord ArchetypeHeir's Pinnacle: Increases Commander Archetype skill inheritance slots to 4
Junah
Archetype: Veiled PerformerHow to Unlock: Progress the main storyline and find Junah in the Pagan Village. Complete her task 'Rescue the Grieving Serpents'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Imagination Rank 4
Junah's Abilities:
- Veiled Performer Archetype: Unlocks the Veiled Performer Archetype
- Veiled Performer Enlightenment: Lowers MAG cost for studying Veiled Performer Archetypes
- Victory Chant: Party members regain small MP after fights
- Heir's Skill: Adds a second skill inheritance slot for Veiled Performer Archetypes
- Combat Spirit: Junah gains more experience as a reserve member
- Veiled Performer Reverence: Further reduces MAG cost for Veiled Performer Archetype studies
- Heir's Prowess: Adds a third skill inheritance slot for Veiled Performer Archetypes
- Veiled Performer Archetype: Master: Unlocks the Persona Virtuoso Archetype
- Battle Trance: Junah receives full experience as a reserve member
- Heir's Essence: Adds a fourth skill inheritance slot for Veiled Performer Archetypes
- Champions' Hymn: Party members recover moderate MP post-battle
- Majestic Illusion: Unlocks Junah's ultimate Archetype later in the game
Eupha
Archetype: ConjurerHow to Unlock: After Eupha joins your team, finish her quest 'The Challenge of Malnova'.
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the quest 'Lost Shepherd', given by Eupha at Bond Rank 6. You'll need Charisma Rank 4, Knowledge Rank 5.
Eupha's Abilities:
- Conjurer Archetype: Unlocks the Conjurer Archetype
- Conjurer Insight: Decreases the MAG cost of learning Conjurer Archetypes
- Ancient Wisdom: Lowers the risk of party members experiencing stress in combat
- Heir's Talent: Increases skill inheritance slots for Conjurer Archetypes to 2
- Combat Presence: Eupha gains more experience when in the backup party
- Conjurer Mastery: Further lowers the MAG cost of learning Conjurer Archetypes
- Heir's Gift: Increases skill inheritance slots for Conjurer Archetypes to 3
- Conjurer Archetype: Advanced: Unlocks the Spirit Binder Archetype
- Battle Focus: Eupha receives full experience when in the backup party
- Heir's Legacy: Increases skill inheritance slots for Conjurer Archetypes to 4
- Ancient Mysteries: Further reduces the risk of party members experiencing stress in combat
- Ethereal Vision: Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Eupha later in the game
Basilio
Archetype: BerserkerHow to Unlock: Advance through the main story, then interact with Basilio when the Follower icon appears above him.
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Finish the quest 'A Brother's Mercy', assigned by Basilio at Bond Rank 7. You'll also need Imagination Rank 5 and Eloquence Rank 5.
Basilio's Abilities:
- Berserker Archetype: Grants access to the Berserker Archetype
- Berserker Enlightenment: Lowers MAG cost for learning Berserker Archetypes
- Beast-Scent Adept: Basilio gains higher evasion against Beast or Human monster attacks
- Scion's Skill: Expands skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 2
- Battle Aura: Basilio loses less experience when in the reserve party
- Berserker Veneration: Further reduces MAG cost for learning Berserker Archetypes
- Scion's Merit: Expands skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 3
- Berserker Archetype: Elite: Grants access to the Destroyer Archetype
- Battle Hypnosis: Basilio earns full experience when in the reserve party
- Scion's Essence: Expands skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 4
- Beast's Insight: Basilio gains significantly higher evasion against Beast and Human monster attacks
- Grand Fantasy: Unlocks a powerful ultimate Archetype for Basilio later in the game
