Best Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio play a crucial part in the game's combat. Like the Persona power-ups from the Persona series, they grant you access to powerful spells that can help either your offense or defense. There are over 40 Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio that you can unlock. Some of them offer better utility than the ones you unlock initially.

This article lists the best Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio that you should definitely unlock and use.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions

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What are the best Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio?

Persona Master

This is unlocked via Junah's follower story (Image via Atlus)

Unlock requirements

• Reach max follower rank with Juna
• Have Masked Dancer at Level 20 and Faker at 10

The Persona Master is among the most broken Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio. Being of the Masked Dancer lineage, it can take on powers of other archetypes through its mask abilities.

The Persona Master can also inflict a one-time weakness of certain elements on enemies, giving you much-needed breathing room against bosses.

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Savior

Savior is unlocked by progressing Maria's follower story (Image via Atlus)

Unlock Requirements

• Reach max follower rank with Maria
• Have Cleric at Level 20

The Savior is the strongest of the Healer lineage, with the best healing kit in the game. It gives you access to two strong Bless spells: the best healing spell and a party-wide debuff cleanse. It also comes packed with the Patrecarm spell that allows one ally to endure a fatal blow. This spell is a great pairing with the Knight lineage, which can act as a tank and attract enemy aggro.

The Savior also gives a +12 bonus on Magic stat. You can inherit some magic skills and make a hybrid mage-healer build using it.

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Paladin

This archetype is unlocked via Hulkenberg's story (Image via Atlus)

Unlock requirements

• Reach max follower rank with Hulkenberg
• Have Magic Knight at Level 20

The Knight lineage specializes in defensive maneuver, and the Paladin is the best at it. However, it comes at the cost of offensive utility. You get access to a plethora of defense spells, like Knight’s Defense and Protect Guard, that aid in party survival.

The Paladin Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio also comes with the Holy Knight’s Works healing spells that recover HP and remove debuffs. Overall, it is a pretty solid Archetype that will provide a plethora of defensive benefits during the late game.

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Trickster

This is unlocked via Alonzo's story (Image via Atlus)

Unlock requirements

• Reach max follower rank with Alonzo
• Have Faker at Level 20

The Faker lineage specializes in debuffing enemies, and the Trickster is very effective in tearing through the defense of the various bosses in the game.

This Archetype has the Vidyartha skill that reduces one enemy’s attack and defense. It also has the ability to transfer MP to other party members.

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The Prince is also one of the best Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio and is pretty much the strongest DPS in the late game. It is not on this list as many of you will likely use it during the final chapters.