Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype system explained

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype system
Everything you need to know about Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio (Image via Atlus)

The Archetype system in Metaphor ReFantazio is one of the core mechanics that factor into the combat. Like the Personas from Atlus' high-school, slice-of-life RPG series, each Archetype comes with special powers that you will need to clear the difficult dungeons and ultimately be the winning factor in the contest to become the king of Euchronia.

This article will go over everything you need to know about the Archetype system in Metaphor ReFantazio.


Archetype System in Metaphor ReFantazio explained

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Gaining followers also unlocks Archetypes (Image via Atlus)
Gaining followers also unlocks Archetypes (Image via Atlus)

Archetypes are special magic that allows its user to transform into a more powerful form that can use magic. As More explains to you, the Archetype system allows you to call in the powers of the hero kings from the past.

You can unlock Archetypes by getting more followers and bonding with them. Each of the 14 followers in Metaphor ReFantazio brings a new set of abilities and passives and the more you grow closer to them, the more powerful archetypes you can unlock.


How to change Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio

The Archetype system allows you to study more archetypes from your pause menu (Image via Atlus)
The Archetype system allows you to study more archetypes from your pause menu (Image via Atlus)

To change any Archetype, first, make sure that you or your party members have learned more than one of these powers. You can learn them by either visiting the Akademia or once the ability to study archetypes is unlocked in your pause menu.

Once you have studied a particular Archetype, you can change it by going to the equipment section in your pause menu. Each power comes with different weapons, and changing them will change your weapon and stats, like the class system from an RPG.

Any party member can learn most of the Archetypes you discover in the Archetype tree, but to study them, you will need to use MAG or Magla that you obtain from battle. Progressing through a follower's rank also reduces the amount of MAG you will need to study the archetypes of the follower's lineage.

Archetypes can also learn skills that you have obtained early on. This system is called inherit skills and studying abilities will cost you MAG. Initially, you will get only one skill slot, but the more you progress a follower's rank, the more slots will be unlocked for that particular archetype lineage.


What are synthesis skills?

The Archetype system in Metaphor ReFantazio allows you to combine the power of two archetypes (Image via Atlus)
The Archetype system in Metaphor ReFantazio allows you to combine the power of two archetypes (Image via Atlus)

Synthesis skills are a special set of spells that can be performed by having two archetypes that resonate with one another. These special spells can either be used to buff your party or deal damage to enemies. Most Synthesis skills will consume two icons from your turn order, so be careful while using them.


All Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

All archetypes available in Metaphor ReFantazio (Image via Atlus)
All archetypes available in Metaphor ReFantazio (Image via Atlus)

Below is a list of all the special powers the Archetype system in Metaphor ReFantazio allows you to unlock:

Seeker lineage (More)

  • Seeker
  • Magic Seeker
  • Soul Hacker

Warrior Lineage (Strohl)

  • Warrior
  • Swordmaster
  • Samurai

Knight Lineage (Hulkenberg)

  • Knight
  • Magic Knight
  • Paladin
  • Dark Knight

Mage Lineage (Gallica)

  • Mage
  • Wizard
  • Elemental Master
  • Warlock

Healer Lineage (Maria)

  • Healer
  • Cleric
  • Savior

Merchant Lineage (Brigitta)

  • Merchant
  • Tycoon

Brawler Lineage (Catherina)

  • Brawler
  • Pugilist
  • Martial Artist

Thief lineage (Heismay)

  • Thief
  • Assassin
  • Ninja

Gunner Lineage (Neuras)

  • Gunner
  • Sniper
  • Dragoon

Faker lineage (Alonzo)

  • Faker
  • Trickster

Masked Dancer lineage (Junah)

  • Masked Dancer
  • Persona Master

Also Read: Metaphor ReFantazio Review

Commander Lineage (Bardon)

  • Commander
  • General
  • Warlord

Summoner Lineage (Eupha)

  • Summoner
  • Devil Summoner

Berserker Lineage (Basilio)

  • Berserker
  • Destroyer

Special Archetypes

These special archetypes are exclusive to each member of your party. You cannot swap them with any other squad mates.

  • Prince (Protagonist)
  • Royal Warrior (Strohl)
  • Royal Knight (Hulkenberg)
  • Royal Thief (Heismay)
  • Royal Masked Dancer (Junah)
  • Royal Summoner (Eupha)
  • Royal Berserker (Basilio)

These archetypes are quite difficult to unlock except the Prince which you will automatically gain from the story.

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