This includes standard Archetypes and more advancedRoyal Archetypes, which you could unlock as you progress through the game.
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
The Berserker Archetype is best suited for melee, front-line attacks.
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.
She can be found within theRegalith Grand Cathedraldungeon.
Commander
The Commander Archetype specialises in support and Fire abilities that inflict Burn on targets.
It has four Synthesis skills in total, these are theBlusterblast Maneuver, Marakukaja, Assault BeaconandMegido.
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.
Gunner
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.
Most of which, apply extended Pierce damage to enemies when performed from a back row battle position.
Subsequent levels are also earned this way.
Healer
The Healer Archetype specialises in HP recovery and Light damage attacks.
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.
check that you offer to read your book with Maria when offered the chance to flourish the bond.
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.
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.
Masked Dancer
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.
The Danse Macabre is especially potent.
ensure you create the Potion of Blight on 8/19 to spawn Junah with the quest.
It is also proficient in avoiding Fire attacks and dealing Almighty damage.
Brigitta is a merchant who sells Igniters in Grand Trad.
There is a scenery point just outside her shop, on a bench.
Resting here can increase your Wisdom if you’re stuck.
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.
It also has access to Wind attacks and HP recovery.
The Summoner can use a possible 5 Syntheses skills depending on party set-up.
Each of these summons a different monster to fight alongside your party with different attack damage types.
Afterwards, pick up the Trial of Malnova quest from Eupha.
Upon completion of this quest, you’ll be able to level up your Bond Rank with Eupha.
Thief
The Thief Archetype is an interesting one.
This should naturally occur as you progress through the main questline of Metaphor ReFantazio.
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.
It should happen early on as you explore the main questline and travel through the Nord Mines.
The Warrior Archetype is unlocked by forming a bond withStrohl.
The Prince Archetype also has access to a possible 6 other Synthesis skills.
By then, you’ll also have to have mastered the prerequisites listed below.
That rounds up our guide on all Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio.
