Initiating a new bond in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Followers (
Role[]
Much like the Persona 5 protagonist's Confidants, the bonds with the Metaphor protagonist's Followers offer tangible bonuses in combat and other faucets of the game, though unlike the Persona series, bond ranks are capped at Rank 8, not 10. Each of these bonds represent that lineage of Archetypes. By default, starting any of the Follower bonds grants the "[X] Archetype" perk, which allows the protagonist and his party the ability to unlock their respective Archetypes for their own use in Akademeia, while Rank 3 grants the "[X] Archetype: Adept" perk, unlocking that lineage's Adept-tier Archetype for their own use, and either Ranks 7 or 8 grants the "[X] Archetype: Elite" perk, which unlocks the Elite-tier Archetypes.
Progression with Follower bonds is also one of two general requirements to unlock the stronger Archetypes within a given lineage, the other being that they have reached Rank 20. Certain Archetypes, however, will need a different Archetype that has reached at least Rank 10 in addition to the mastered Archetype.
Unlike the Persona series, the need to pick the right dialogue to get enough Social Link/Confidant points to progress to the next link is lessened, and the best choices merely grant the protagonist bonus magla.
List of Followers[]
| Character | Archetype Lineage | Abilities | |
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| Rank | Abilities | ||
| More | Seeker | 1 | Seeker Archetype: The party can now study the Seeker once unlocked in Akademeia. |
| Bright-Eyed Student: Allows the party to change between Archetypes once unlocked in Akademeia. | |||
| 2 | Seeker Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Seeker lineage. | ||
| Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 2. | |||
| More's Magic Igniter - The Archetype Tree becomes accessible from the Main Menu. | |||
| 3 | Seeker Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Magic Seeker. | ||
| 4 | Ability Forecast - Allows you to preview all abilities for followers from the main menu. | ||
| 5 | Scion's Merit- Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 3. | ||
| 6 | Seeker Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Seeker Lineage. | ||
| 7 | Seeker Archetype: Elite- The party can now study the Soul Hacker. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 4. | |||
| 8 | Archetype Evangelist - Increase an Archetype's status bonuses by +3 while channeling it. | ||
| Gallica | Mage | 1 | Mage Archetype - The party can now study the Mage. |
| 2 | Mage Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Mage Lineage. | ||
| Followers' Echoes - The voice of Followers can now be heard, even from far away. | |||
| 3 | Mage Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Wizard. | ||
| Monstrology Scholar - Enemy analysis in Squad Battle is now more detailed. | |||
| 4 | Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 2. | ||
| Fae Sight Acuity - Fae Sight now yields more detail while inside a dungeon. | |||
| 5 | Mage Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Mage Lineage. | ||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 3. | ||
| 7 | Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 4. | ||
| 8 | Mage Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Elemental Master and Warlock. | ||
| Victory Foresight - During Squad Battles, you may gain extra Turn Icons. | |||
| Leon Strohl da Haliaetus | Warrior | 1 | Warrior Archetype - The party can now study the Warrior. |
| 2 | Warrior Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Warrior Lineage. | ||
| Undaunted Spirit - When Strohl attacks a human-type monster, critical-rate increases. | |||
| 3 | Warrior Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Swordmaster. | ||
| 4 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 2. | ||
| 5 | Warrior Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Warrior Lineage. | ||
| Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Strohl gains increases. | |||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 3. | ||
| Battle Hypnosis - While in reserve, Strohl will gain experience at a normal rate. | |||
| 7 | Warrior Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Samurai. | ||
| 8 | Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 4. | ||
| Slayer of Humans - While Strohl attacks a human type monster, critical rate greatly increases. | |||
| Grand Fantasy - Strohl is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment. | |||
| Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg | Knight | 1 | Knight Archetype - The party can now study the Knight. |
| 2 | Knight Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage. | ||
| Guard Duty - Hulkenberg may defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness. | |||
| 3 | Knight Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Magic Knight. | ||
| 4 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 2. | ||
| 5 | Knight Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Knight Lineage. | ||
| Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Hulkenberg gains increases. | |||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 3. | ||
| Battle Hypnosis - While in reserve, Hulkenberg will gain experience at a normal rate. | |||
| 7 | Knight Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Paladin and Dark Knight. | ||
| 8 | Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 4. | ||
| Special Guard Duty - High probability for Hulkenberg to defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness. | |||
| Grand Fantasy - Hulkenberg is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment. | |||
| Heismay Noctule | Thief | 1 | Thief Archetype - The party can now study the Thief. |
| 2 | Thief Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief Lineage. | ||
| Preternatural Hearing - Displays the location of strong enemies on dungeon maps. | |||
| 3 | Thief Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Assasin. | ||
| 4 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 2. | ||
| 5 | Thief Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Thief Lineage. | ||
| Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Heismay gains increases. | |||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 3. | ||
| Battle Hypnosis - While in reserve, Heismay will gain experience at a normal rate. | |||
| 7 | Thief Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Ninja. | ||
| 8 | Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 4. | ||
| Assasinate - Greatly increases Heismay's ambush damage against stunned enemies. | |||
| Grand Fantasy - Heismay is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment. | |||
| Juani Cygnus | Masked Dancer | 1 | Masked Dancer Archetype - The party can now study the Masked Dancer. |
| 2 | Masked Dancer Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Masked Dancer Lineage. | ||
| Triumphant Hymn - After battle, all party members recover a little MP. | |||
| 3 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 2. | ||
| Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Junah gains increases. | |||
| 4 | Masked Dancer Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Masked Dancer Lineage. | ||
| 5 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 3. | ||
| 6 | Masked Dancer Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Persona Master. | ||
| 7 | Battle Hypnosis - While in reserve, Junah will gain experience at a normal rate. | ||
| 8 | Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 4. | ||
| Heroes' Hymn - Increases the MP recovery of Triumphant Hymn. | |||
| Grand Fantasy - Junah is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment. | |||
| Euphausia Etoreika | Summoner | 1 | Summoner Archetype - The party can now study the Summoner. |
| 2 | Summoner Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Summoner Lineage. | ||
| Pagan Teachings - Reduces the chance of the party being afflicted with Anxiety. | |||
| 3 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 2. | ||
| Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Eupha gains increases. | |||
| 4 | Summoner Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Summoner Lineage. | ||
| 5 | Scion's Merit- Increase skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 3. | ||
| 6 | Summoner Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Devil Summoner. | ||
| 7 | Battle Hypnosis - While in reserve, Eupha will gain experience at a normal rate. | ||
| 8 | Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 4. | ||
| Pagan Secrets - Further reduces the chance of the party being afflicted with Anxiety. | |||
| Grand Fantasy - Eupha is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment. | |||
| Basilio Lupus Magnus | Berserker | 1 | Berserker Archetype - The party can now study the Berserker. |
| 2 | Berserker Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Berserker Lineage. | ||
| Beast-Scent Adept - Increases evasion when Basilio is attacked by a beast or human monsters. | |||
| 3 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 2. | ||
| Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Basilio gains increases. | |||
| 4 | Berserker Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Summoner Lineage. | ||
| 5 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 3. | ||
| 6 | Berserker Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Destroyer. | ||
| 7 | Battle Hypnosis - While in reserve, Basilio will gain experience at a normal rate. | ||
| 8 | Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 4. | ||
| Beast's Insight - Significantly Increases evasion when Basilio is attacked by a beast or human monsters. | |||
| Grand Fantasy - Basilio is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment. | |||
| Neueirus Corvus Corax | Gunner | 1 | Gunner Archetype - The party can now study the Gunner. |
| 2 | Bombadier - At the start of battle on the gauntlet runner deck, enemies take damage. | ||
| Gunner Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Gunner Lineage. | |||
| 3 | Gunner Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Sniper. | ||
| 4 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 2. | ||
| 5 | Bombastic Bombadier - At the start of battle on the gauntlet runner deck, enemies take even more damage. | ||
| Gunner Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Gunner Lineage. | |||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 3. | ||
| 7 | Seedling Synergy - Increase the number of plants that can be harvested in the Plant Culture Chamber by 1. | ||
| 8 | Gunner Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Dragoon. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 4. | |||
| Maria Alces | Healer | 1 | Healer Archetype - The party can now study the Healer. |
| 2 | Healer Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage. | ||
| 3 | Healer Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Cleric. | ||
| Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 2. | |||
| 4 | Purpose - Increases post battle EXP. | ||
| Speed Cooking - Time will not elapse while cooking in the runner's kitchen. | |||
| 5 | Healer Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Healer Lineage. | ||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 3. | ||
| 7 | Burning passion - Significantly increases post battle EXP. | ||
| Chef's Chops - When cooking in the gauntlet runner's kitchen, an additional dish will be made. | |||
| 8 | Healer Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Saviour. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 4. | |||
| Catherina Grann | Brawler | 1 | Brawler Archetype - The party can now study the Brawler. |
| 2 | Brawler Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage. | ||
| 3 | Brawler Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Pugilist. | ||
| Bounty Bonus - Fattens the purse of bounty rewards at each city's Recruitment Center. | |||
| 4 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 2. | ||
| 5 | Item Tracking - Displays the location of items in unexplored areas of a dungeon. | ||
| Brawler Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Brawler Lineage. | |||
| 6 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 3. | ||
| Streetwise Negotiator - Reduces the price of each city's general store. | |||
| 7 | Treasure Hunting - Displays the location of treasure chests in unexplored areas. | ||
| Comrades in Battle - Catherina will support the party in certain dungeons. She is a force to be reckoned with. | |||
| 8 | Brawler Archetype: Elite- The party can now study the Martial Artist. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 4. | |||
| Alonzo Crotalus | Faker | 1 | Faker Archetype - The party can now study the Faker. |
| 2 | Faker Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage. | ||
| 3 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 2. | ||
| 4 | Magic Shop Negotiator - Discounts the prices at Magic Shops in all cities. | ||
| Knave's loyalty - Increases the monenary reward for completing requests. | |||
| 5 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 3. | ||
| 6 | Faker Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Faker Lineage. | ||
| 7 | Magic Shop Dealmaker - Allows the purchase of rare items at Magic Shops in all cities. | ||
| Grifter's Eye - Unlocks the Analyse data for all enemies with certain exceptions. | |||
| 8 | Faker Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Trickster. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 4. | |||
| Elphas Maxim Bardon | Commander | 1 | Commander Archetype - The party can now study the Commander. |
| 2 | Commander Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage. | ||
| 3 | Commander Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the General. | ||
| Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 2. | |||
| 4 | Protective Formation - Improves defence when the whole party is in the back row. | ||
| Care Package - Occasionally, as one day ends and another begins, Bardon will send a parcel. | |||
| 5 | Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 3. | ||
| Escape Artist - Improves the chances of escaping from Squad Battle. | |||
| 6 | Commander Veneration - Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage. | ||
| Rapid Swapper - Halves the Turn Icon cost of switching with a reserve member during Squad Battle. | |||
| 7 | Escape Master - With certain exceptions, escape will always succeed during Squad Battle. | ||
| 8 | Commander Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Warlord. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 4. | |||
| Brigitta Lycaon | Merchant | 1 | Merchant Archetype - The party can now study the Merchant. |
| Proof of Membership - Can now visit the Lycaon Magic Association igniter shop in Grand Trad. | |||
| 2 | Merchant Enlightenment - Reduce the MAG cost of studying the Merchant Lineage. | ||
| 3 | Scion's Skill - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 2. | ||
| Merchant's Rate - Improves the exchange rate at the MAG Exchange. | |||
| 4 | Scion's Merit - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 3. | ||
| Merchant's Finest - Wides the variety of items sold at the Lycaon Magic Association. | |||
| 5 | Guild Discount - Receive a discount at weapon, armor, and igniter shops. | ||
| 6 | Merchant Veneration - Significantly reduce the MAG cost of studying Merchant Lineage. | ||
| Merchant's Markdown - Significantly improves the exchange rate at the MAG Exchange. | |||
| 7 | Igniter Connoiseur - Further widens the variety of items sold at the Lycaon Magic Association by adding rare items. | ||
| Supply Crate - Occasionaly, as one day ends and another begins, Brigitta will send a crate with funds. | |||
| 8 | Merchant Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Tycoon. | ||
| Scion's Essence - Increase skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 4. | |||
List of Follower Guides[]
The following pages contain comprehensive guides for each individual Follower dialogue options and skills.
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Availability[]
This is the general weekly schedule of the Followers. Normally, they're only available after reaching various goal points. Additionally, during Rainy Days, some Followers will not be available, though due to how expansive the journey for the party is, the weather is localized to that region of the United Kingdom they hail from.
Sometimes the availability of each Follower can change due to certain circumstances separate from their schedule such as the requirement to level up certain Social Stats or having to complete a certain Request. Party members in addition have points in their Follower bond where the party needs to be traveling in the gauntlet runner in order to progress.
Availability can be visually confirmed by the red icon in the Follower menu. The grayed version of the icon indicates that there is a condition to be met before the character's arch can progress.
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| Character | Time of Day | Weekday | Rainy OK | ||||||
| Flamesday | Watersday | Arboursday | Metalsday | Idlesday | |||||
| More | Follower Rank Up after completing his request. | ||||||||
| Gallica | Auto | ||||||||
| Strohl | Day | ||||||||
| Hulkenberg | Day | ||||||||
| Heismay | Night | ||||||||
| Junah | Night | ||||||||
| Eupha | Day | ||||||||
| Neuras | Night | Available after reporting a newly obtained relic to Neuras. | |||||||
| Maria | Day | ||||||||
| Catherina | Night | ||||||||
| Alonzo | Night | ||||||||
| Bardon | Day | ||||||||
| Brigitta | Night | ||||||||