How to change Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio are similar to traditional JRPG classes like Healers, Warriors, Brawlers, etc., allowing you to get creative with the game’s combat. There are 47 Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio divided between 14 Archetype Trees. Moreover, you can switch to a different Archetype at any time by talking to More in the Akademia and accessing the Archetype Tree.

This flexibility of Archetypes grants players a high degree of freedom in team building with multiple team synergies to explore. Read on to find out how you can change the Archetype of your characters in Metaphor ReFantazio.

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How to switch Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

Reach Rank 1 Bond with More to switch Archetypes (Image via Sega)

Like the Velvet Room in the Persona series, Akademia is the place where you go to customize and upgrade the different Archetypes you've unlocked. You can also study new Archetype Skills in the Akademia to prepare your team for upcoming battles.

As you progress further into the story, you will automatically obtain Rank 1 Bond with More, a character who unlocks the Bright-Eyed Student ability. This ability lets you switch the Archetypes of your protagonist and party members in the Akademia.

Once you have the Bright-Eyed Student ability unlocked, talk to More at any time in the Akademia to access the Archetype Tree. Here, you can reassign Archetypes to your teammates or the main protagonist by spending Magla (MAG).

Switching to different Archetypes unlocks a plethora of team synergies as you can now change your party’s base stats, skills, equipment, and affinities in combat. This allows you to experiment with various playstyles and find the best one for yourself.

Also check: Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype system explained

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How to unlock new Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

New Archetypes can be unlocked by increasing Bond levels (Image via Sega)

You can unlock new Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio by increasing your Bond with Followers and working on your Social Links throughout your journey.

There are 14 base Archetypes that can be unlocked by meeting characters and reaching Rank 1 Bond, while Enhanced Archetypes can be unlocked by growing the Bond rank further and leveling up the base Archetype.

Upgrading the Bond rank also requires Magla (MAG), and you will need a huge amount of it to unlock later stages of Archetype upgrades. Simply participate and win battles to level up your Archetype level. MAG can be obtained through battles or can be converted from money by specific vendors throughout your journey.

Upgrading the higher-end Archetypes will require a lot of time and grinding, so it is recommended to experiment with various team compositions using the base Archetypes, before upgrading only those that suit your playstyle.

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