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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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  • All Archetypes and How to Unlock
  • How to Change Archetypes
  • Archetypes Explained
  • Related Guides

All Archetypes and How to Unlock

46 Total Archetypes Overall

Basic14
Adept9
Elite16
Royal7
Total46

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

ArchetypeLineageUnlock
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

ArchetypeLineageUnlock
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

ArchetypeLineageUnlock
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

ArchetypeLineageUnlock
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
PrinceN/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

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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

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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

AbilityRankDescription
More's Magic Igniter2The 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

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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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