There are 46 Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio, broken down into four main types: Basic Lineage Archetypes, Adept, Elite, and the coveted Royal Archetypes. See the list of all Archetypes and how to unlock each one!
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List of Archetypes | Archetype Tier List | Best Protagonist Archetypes |
List of Contents
- All Archetypes and How to Unlock
- How to Change Archetypes
- Archetypes Explained
- Related Guides
All Archetypes and How to Unlock
46 Total Archetypes Overall
Basic | 14 |
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Adept | 9 |
Elite | 16 |
Royal | 7 |
Total | 46 |
There are 46 Archetypes in the game, broken down into four main types: Basic Lineage Archetypes, Adept, Elite, and the coveted Royal Archetypes.
Generally, Archetypes are unlocked via story progression, unlocking Bonds and increasing their ranks, purchasing them at the Akademeia with MAG, and leveling up their Archetype Rank.
Basic Archetype Lineages
Archetype | Lineage | Unlock |
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Seeker | Seeker | More Bond Rank 1 |
Mage | Mage | Gallica Bond Rank 1 |
Warrior | Warrior | Strohl Bond Rank 1 |
Knight | Knight | Hulkenberg Bond Rank 1 |
Thief | Thief | Heismay Bond Rank 1 |
Masked Dancer | Masked Dancer | Junah Bond Rank 1 |
Summoner | Summoner | Eupha Bond Rank 1 |
Berserker | Berserker | Basilio Bond Rank 1 |
Healer | Healer | Maria Bond Rank 1 |
Gunner | Gunner | Neuras Bond Rank 1 |
Brawler | Brawler | Catherina Bond Rank 1 |
Faker | Faker | Alonzo Bond Rank 1 |
Merchant | Merchant | Brigitta Bond Rank 1 |
Commander | Commander | Bardon Bond Rank 1 |
There are 14 Basic Archetype lineages and classes that players will obtain through progression of the main story, as well as completion of Side Quests.
Upon reaching a certain Basic Archetype rank, as well as increasing the Protagonist's Bond Rank with Followers, these classes will give way to the stronger one, all of which specializing in different areas be it offensively, or support-wise in combat.
Adept Archetypes
Archetype | Lineage | Unlock |
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Magic Seeker | Seeker | More Bond Rank 3 |
Wizard | Mage | Gallica Bond Rank 3 |
Swordmaster | Warrior | Strohl Bond Rank 3 |
Magic Knight | Knight | Hulkenberg Bond Rank 3 |
Assassin | Thief | Heismay Bond Rank 3 |
Cleric | Healer | Maria Bond Rank 3 |
Sniper | Gunner | Neuras Bond Rank 3 |
Pugilist | Brawler | Catherina Bond Rank 3 |
General | Commander | Bardon Bond Rank 3 |
All 9 Adept Archetypes can be obtained by increasing the Archetype rank of its base lineage, as well as reaching the assigned Follower's Bond Rank to 3. These Archetype classes offer a wider range of skills and passives on a higher tier than its predecessor.
Elite Archetypes
Archetype | Lineage | Unlock |
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Soul Hacker | Seeker | More Bond Rank 7 |
Elemental Master | Mage | Gallica Bond Rank 8 |
Warlock | Mage | Gallica Bond Rank 8 |
Samurai | Warrior | Strohl Bond Rank 7 |
Paladin | Knight | Hulkenberg Bond Rank 7 |
Dark Knight | Knight | Hulkenberg Bond Rank 7 |
Ninja | Thief | Heismay Bond Rank 7 |
Persona Master | Masked Dancer | Junah Bond Rank 6 |
Devil Summoner | Summoner | Eupha Bond Rank 6 |
Destroyer | Berserker | Basilio Bond Rank 6 |
Savior | Healer | Maria Bond Rank 8 |
Dragoon | Gunner | Neuras Bond Rank 8 |
Martial Artist | Brawler | Catherina Bond Rank 8 |
Trickster | Faker | Alonzo Bond Rank 8 |
Tycoon | Merchant | Brigitta Bond Rank 8 |
Warlord | Commander | Bardon Bond Rank 8 |
The 16 Elite Archetypes are the pinnacle of strength for select Archetype lineages. Note that there are more than one Elite Archetypes for some class lineage, each having a different skillset and allowing for various builds and playstyles.
Elite Archetypes can be unlocked by reaching a certain rank on both Basic and Adept Archetypes and reaching Bond Rank 6 to 8 for select Followers.
Royal Archetypes
Archetype | Lineage | Unlock |
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Royal Warrior | Warrior | Strohl Bond Rank 8 |
Royal Knight | Knight | Hulkenberg Bond Rank 8 |
Royal Thief | Thief | Heismay Bond Rank 8 |
Royal Masked Dancer | Masked Dancer | Junah Bond Rank 8 |
Royal Summoner | Summoner | Eupha Bond Rank 8 |
Royal Berserker | Berserker | Basilio Bond Rank 8 |
Prince | N/A | Protagonist |
The 7 Royal Archetypes are considered the strongest obtainable classes in the game, unlocked after reaching Bond Rank 8 with the main playable party members as well as natural story progression.
How to Unlock the Prince Archetype
The Prince is an Archetype that can be obtained during the latter stages of the game. It is arguably the strongest Archetype in the game, allowing for party-wide buffs, heavy to severe-damaging skills, as well as a secret skill that can deal 9,999 damage once unlocked.
How to Unlock Prince Archetype and Secret Skill
How to Change Archetypes
Unlock Bright-Eyed Student
Bonding with More allows you to unlock the Bond Ability, Bright-Eyed Student, which lets you change your Archetype along with your teammates who have awakened Archetypes. You can meet More in the Akademeia, which unlocks after defeating Homo Gorleo in the Prologue.
How to Change Archetypes
Change from the Menu
Ability | Rank | Description |
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More's Magic Igniter | 2 | The Archetype Tree becomes accessible from the Main Menu |
You can also change Archetypes in the Main Menu after unlocking More's second bond ability rank, More's Magic Igniter. This removes the need to visit Akademeia to change Archetypes and allows you to switch at any time.
However, keep in mind that you can only change to Archetypes you’ve studied. Additionally, you'll lose any inherited skills, but you can always reclass back to the previous Archetype with those skills to access them again.
Skill Inheritance Guide
Archetypes and Classes Explained
Serves as Character Classes in Combat
Archetypes are mysterious powers that you can use in combat to access powerful skills. Each Archetype class has its own role, with some focused on offense, defense, utility, and support.
Only characters who awaken to Archetypes can change and use them!
List of All Skills
Advanced Archetypes
Each Archetype has branching subclasses, giving you a total of 46 Archetypes available in the game! You can unlock these evolutions by simply bonding with your Followers!
All Followers and How to Unlock Bonds
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