Metaphor ReFantazio Heismay guide: How to unlock, Bond Ranks, and abilities

Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio is one of the characters in the game that you can make join you as a Follower. Heismay is a charismatic street urchin who was once a knight. As you unlock him as a Follower and improve his bond, your party will be able to study the Thief Archetype.

In this guide, we delve into everything you need to know about unlocking Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio and getting him as a Follower.

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Who is Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio?

Get the greatest thief to join your party (Image via Atlus)

A former knight of the Eugief tribe, Heismay possesses heightened perception, high sensitivity to sounds, and more abilities that are the traits of his tribe. Most people who meet Heismay fail to look beyond his white squirrel/bat-like appearance and discriminate against him for it. Facing such harshness all his life turned Heismay into a thief.

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Guide for unlocking Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio

To unlock Heismay, you must progress through the main story to 07/04. This happens naturally when you defeat Heismay in the Giant Sandworm's Nest, while you advance the side quest titled The Old Castle Town Kidnapper. Once this quest is completed, Heismay will join as a Follower.

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Here's how you can increase the Bond Rank of Metaphor ReFantazio

Steps to improving your bond with Heismay (Image via Atlus)

If you get Heismay as a Follower, you can improve his bond by following these steps:

Rank	Unlock condition
Rank 1	Unlocks on 07/04, after coming back to the inn in Martira at night.
Rank 2	First, reach Eloquence Rank 2. Then, speak to Heismay on the Gauntlet Runner after completing the dungeon in Martira.
Rank 3	Dialogue event.
Rank 4	Dialogue event.
Rank 5	Speak to Heismay while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.
Rank 6	Dialogue event.
Rank 7	First, reach Imagination Rank 4. After this, speak to Heismay on the Gauntlet Runner at night (when not traveling).

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All Bond Abilities and Rank Unlocks

As you progress through Heismay's Bond Ranks, you will unlock the following perks and rewards:

Rank	Ability	Description
Rank 1	Thief Archetype	Unlocks the ability for your party to study the Thief path.
Rank 2	Thief Enlightenment	Lowers the amount of MAG required to delve deeper into the Thief Lineage.
Rank 2	Preternatural Hearing	Reveals the positions of powerful enemies on dungeon maps.
Rank 3	Thief Archetype: Adept	Allows the party to study the Assassin Archetype.
Rank 4	Scion's Skill (Thief)	Increases the number of skill inheritance slots in the Thief Lineage to 2.
Rank 5	Thief Veneration	Further reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief Lineage.
Rank 5	Battle Aura (Thief)	When Heismay is in reserve, his experience gain is increased.
Rank 6	Scion's Merit (Thief)	Expands the number of inherited skills in the Thief Lineage to 3.
Rank 6	Battle Hypnosis (Thief)	Heismay now gains the standard amount of experience even while in reserve.
Rank 7	Thief Archetype: Elite	Grants your party access to studying the Ninja Archetype.
Rank 8	Scion's Essence (Thief)	Boosts the number of skill inheritance slots in the Thief Lineage to 4.
Rank 8	Assassinate	Dramatically increases the damage Heismay deals when ambushing stunned foes.
Rank 8	Grand Fantasy (Thief)	Heismay can obtain a powerful new Heroic Embodiment.

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That's all you need to know about Heismay in Metaphor Refantazio. Follow these steps and you will have a master thief on your side.