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

Junah in Metaphor ReFantazio is a follower you can unlock and welcome to your party. She embodies the Masked Dancer archetype, one of the best-supporting classes in the game, with great healing and crowd-controlling abilities. If you focus on improving the Bond Ranks with Junah, you also get access to great abilities like Hero’s Hymn and more.

In this guide, you will find all the information you'll need to get Junah in Metaphor ReFantazio.

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Who is Junah in Metaphor ReFantazio?

The background of Junah (Image via Atlus)

Junah, the renowned songstress from Louis, is the wielder of the Masked Dancer Archetype. While Junah can be quite effective as a supporting damage dealer, we highly recommend using her as the healer of the party. Her high MAG and MP can best utilized as a Mage or a Healer.

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How to unlock Junah in Metaphor Refantazio?

unlocking Junah (Image via Atlus)

On the Date: 08/18

• Junah will join your party after the third major dungeon, which occurs in mid-July. However, you will only unlock her bond later, on 08/18.

Complete the "Save the Mourning Snakes" Quest

• After reaching Virga Island on 08/18, you will receive the quest "Save the Mourning Snakes." This quest involves exploring the Orbwise Path Dungeon. You will need to reach the end of the dungeon and defeat the boss to complete the quest. Once it is successfully completed, you will unlock Junah's bond tree.

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Bond abilities of Junah in Metaphor ReFantazio

Perks and abilities for bonding with Junah (Image via Atlus)

Junah's Bond Abilities embodies the Masked Dancer Archetype. If you improve her Bond Ranks, you will unlock various perks and abilities that are somewhat connected to her Archetype and Lineage.

Rank 1:

Ability: Masked Dancer Archetype

• The Masked Dancer Archetype becomes available for the party to study. This archetype lets you apply specific debuffs to enemies, offering greater control over the battlefield.

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Rank 2:

Ability: Masked Dancer Enlightenment

• This ability reduces the MAG cost required to study the Masked Dancer lineage, making it easier to master the archetype.

Ability: Triumphant Hymn

• After each battle, all party members recover a small amount of MP. This passive effect minimizes the need for MP-restoring items or abilities during longer fights.

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Rank 3:

Ability: Scion's Skill (Masked Dancer)

• Expands the number of skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer lineage, allowing Junah to equip more abilities.

Ability: Battle Aura (Masked Dancer)

• When Junah is in reserve, she gains more experience from battles than other party members, accelerating her growth even when not in combat.

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Rank 4:

Ability: Masked Dancer Veneration

• This ability significantly cuts down on the MAG cost required to study the Masked Dancer lineage, enabling more frequent use of its skills.

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Rank 5:

Ability: Scion's Merit (Masked Dancer)

• Increases the number of skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer lineage to three, further enhancing Junah’s versatility by allowing her to learn and equip more abilities.

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Rank 6:

Ability: Masked Dancer Archetype: Elite

• The Persona Master archetype becomes available for the party to study, adding a powerful new option for Junah’s development.

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Rank 7:

Ability: Battle Hypnosis (Masked Dancer)

• While Junah is in reserve, she earns experience at the same rate as if she were actively participating in battle, making her useful for leveling up even when not directly involved.

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Rank 8:

Ability: Scion's Essence (Masked Dancer)

• This ability further increases the skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer lineage to four, maximizing Junah’s ability to learn and equip skills.

Ability: Heroes' Hymn

• Enhances the MP recovery effect of Triumphant Hymn, boosting MP restoration for the entire party after battles.

Ability: Grand Fantasy (Masked Dancer)

• Junah can acquire a new Heroic Embodiment, granting access to even greater powers and abilities, solidifying her role as a formidable asset to the team.

That’s all for our guide for Junah in Metaphor Refantazio.