In Metaphor, Followers are close allies who seek to aid you in your quest. They can be party members or secondary characters, and choosing to spend time with them gives you access to new Archetypes, and a range of useful abilities. Increasing your Bond Rank with Followers should be a priority throughout your adventure.
What Are All Followers, Abilities, and How Do You Increase Bonds in Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Below, you'll find a list of every Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio, along with details on how to unlock them, and the benefits that their friendship will grant you.More
Archetype: Seeker
How to Unlock: More is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses
Later Bond Rank Requirements: In order to increase More's Bond Rank, you must help him complete his Archetype research, which comes in the form of Requests. Each completed Request increases More's Bond Rank by 1, but you won't be able to complete some of these Requests until later in the game.
Request 1Increase the Healer Archetype's Rank to 10 on any characterRequest 2Discover the Gunner ArchetypeRequest 3Increase the Merchant Archetype's Rank to 15 on any characterRequest 4Study 15 different Archetypes (across all characters)Request 5Increase the General Archetype's Rank to 15 on any characterRequest 6Study 25 different Archetypes (across all characters)Request 7Raise an Elite Archetype's Rank to 20 on any character
More's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Seeker Archetype - Unlocks the Seeker Archetype
- Bright-Eyed Student - Allows all party members to change Archetypes
- Seeker Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Seeker Archetypes
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Seeker Archetypes to 2
- More's Magic Igniter - Lets you access the Archetype Tree and study Archetypes from the main menu, without having to visit More in Akademia
- Seeker Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Magic Seeker Archetype
- Ability Forecast - Lets you preview all of a Follower's abilities from the Follower menu
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Seeker Archetypes to 3
- Seeker Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Seeker Archetypes
- Seeker Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Soul Hacker Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Seeker Archetypes to 4
- Archetype Evangilist - Increases Archetype's stat bonuses by +3 when channeled
Strohl
Archetype: Warrior
How to Unlock: Strohl is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'A Noble's Legacy', given by Strohl at Bond Rank 5 (requires Imagination Rank 3 to complete).
Strohl's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Warrior Archetype - Unlocks the Warrior Archetype
- Warrior Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Warrior Archetypes
- Undaunted Spirit - Strohl gains increased critical hit chance against Human enemies
- Warrior Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Swordmaster Archetype
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 2
- Warrior Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Warrior Archetypes
- Battle Aura - Strohl doesn't miss out on as much experience when he's a reserve party member
- Scion's Merit - Increases skills inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 3
- Battle Hypnosis - Strohl gains the normal amount of experience when he's a reserve party member
- Warrior Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Samurai Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 4
- Slayer of Humans - Strohl gains significantly increased critical hit chance against Human enemies
- Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Strohl later in the game
Gallica
Archetype: Mage
How to Unlock: Gallica is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Gallica's Bond Rank increases automatically as the story progresses
Gallica's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Mage Archetype - Unlocks the Mage Archetype
- Mage Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Mage Archetypes
- Followers' Echoes - Lets you check if any Followers are available during your free time
- Mage Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Wizard Archetype
- Monsterology Scholar - Shows item drops when analysing a monster in battle
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 2
- Fae Sight Acuity - Fae Sight shows more monster and environmental details when in a dungeon
- Mage Veneration - Further refuses MAG cost of studying Mage Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 3
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 4
- Mage Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Elemental Master and Warlock Archetypes
- Victory Foresight - Gallica may grant you extra turn icons in battle
Hulkenberg
Archetype: Knight
How to Unlock: Hulkenberg is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Wisdom Rank 4
Hulkenberg's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Knight Archetype - Unlocks the Knight Archetype
- Knight Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Knight Archetypes
- Guard Duty - Hulkenberg may protect the protagonist against attacks that hit his weakness
- Knight Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Magic Knight Archetype
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 2
- Knight Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Knight Archetypes
- Battle Aura - Hulkenberg doesn't miss out on as much experience when she's a reserve party member
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 3
- Battle Hypnosis - Hulkenberg gains the normal amount of experience when she's a reserve party member
- Knight Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Paladin and Dark Knight Archetypes
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 4
- Special Guard Duty - High chance of Hulkenberg defending the protagonist against attacks that hit his weakness
- Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Hulkenberg later in the game
Maria
Archetype: Healer
How to Unlock: Maria is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Tolerance Rank 2, Tolerance Rank 4
Maria's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Healer Archetype - Unlocks the Healer Archetype
- Healer Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Healer Archetypes
- Healer Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Cleric Archetype
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 2
- Purpose - Increases all experience gains from battle
- Speed Cooking - Lets you cook aboard the Gauntlet Runner without using up any free time
- Healer Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Healer Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 3
- Burning Purpose - Further increases all experience gains from battle
- Chef's Chops - Make an additional meal every time you cook aboard the Gauntlet Runner
- Healer Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Saviour Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 4
Brigitta
Archetype: Merchant
How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'A Bullish Embargo'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Courage Rank 3, Courage Rank 4
Brigitta's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Merchant Archetype - Unlocks the Merchant Archetype
- Proof of Membership - Lets you shop at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad
- Merchant Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Merchant Archetypes
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Merchant Archetypes to 2
- Merchant's Rate - Get more money for your MAG at the MAG Exchange
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Merchant Archetypes to 3
- Merchant's Finest - Unlocks new items for sale at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad
- Guild Discount - Gives you an automatic discount at all weapon, armour, and igniter shops
- Merchant Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Merchant Archetypes
- Merchant's Markdown - Get even more money for your MAG at the MAG Exchange
- Igniter Connoisseur - Unlocks more new items for sale at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad
- Supply Crate - There's a chance that Brigitta will send you money at the start of a day
- Merchant Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Tycoon Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Merchant Archetypes to 4
Catherina
Archetype: Brawler
How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'A Friend in Need'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Catherina's Bond Rank will increase automatically as the story progresses, but only to a point. Beyond that, you'll need to wait until later in the game to see her again. You'll also need Tolerance Rank 5
Catherina's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Brawler Archetype- Unlocks the Brawler Archetype
- Brawler Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Brawler Archetypes
- Brawler Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Pugilist Archetype
- Bounty Bonus - Increases all Bounty reward money
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Brawler Archetypes to 2
- Item Tracking - Shows item locations on the map when exploring dungeons
- Brawler Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Brawler Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Brawler Archetypes to 3
- Streetwise Negotiator - Lowers all prices at general stores
- Treasure Hunter - Shows treasure chest locations on the map when exploring dungeons
- Comrades in Battle - Catherina may appear in dungeons to assist you in combat with an opening attack
- Brawler Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Martial Artist Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Brawler Archetypes to 4
Neuras
Archetype: Gunner
How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'Providing a Spark'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: To increase Neuras' Bond Rank, you must take him up on his offer of hunting down lost relics. Relics are key items scattered throughout a number of dungeons across the game (with some of them being found much later on in your adventure). Each time you procure a relic and bring it back to Neuras, you'll increase his Bond Rank by 1.
Neuras' Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Gunner Archetype - Unlocks the Gunner Archetype
- Bombardier - When fighting on the Gauntlet Runner's deck, Neuras will launch an opening attack with missiles
- Gunner Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Gunner Archetypes
- Gunner Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Sniper Archetype
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 2
- Bombastic Bombardier - Neuras' missile attack during Gauntlet Runner battles does more damage
- Gunner Veneration - Further reduces the MAG cost of studying Gunner Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 3
- Seedling Synergy - When you harvest a plant aboard the Gauntlet Runner, you get an additional item
- Gunner Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Dragoon Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 4
Heismay
Archetype: Thief
How to Unlock: Heismay is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Eloquence Rank 2, Imagination Rank 4
Heismay's Abilities:
Bond Rank 1
- Thief Archetype - Unlocks the Thief Archetype
- Thief Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Thief Archetypes
- Preternatural Hearing - Shows the locations of strong enemies on the map in dungeons
- Thief Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Assassin Archetype
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Thief Archetypes to 2
- Thief Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Thief Archetypes
- Battle Aura - Heismay doesn't miss out on as much experience when he's a reserve party member
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Thief Archetypes to 3
- Battle Hypnosis - Heismay gains the normal amount of experience when he's a reserve party member
- Thief Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Ninja Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Thief Archetypes to 4
- Assassinate - Heismay may deal huge damage to enemies upon ambushing them
- Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Heismay later in the game
Alonzo
Archetype: Faker
How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Wisdom Rank 3, Tolerance Rank 3, Courage Rank 5
Alonzo's Abilities:
- Faker Archetype - Unlocks the Faker Archetype
- Faker Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Faker Archetypes
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Faker Archetypes to 2
- Magic Shop Negotiator - Reduces prices at all Magic Shops
- Knave's Loyalty - Increases reward money for Requests
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Faker Archetypes to 3
- Faker Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Faker Archetypes
- Magic Shop Dealmaker - Unlocks rare items for sale in Magic Shops
- Grifter's Eye - Shows all monster information when analysing them in battle, with the exception of bosses
- Faker Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Trickster Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Faker Archetypes to 4
Bardon
Archetype: Commander
How to Unlock: Progress through the story, and then talk to Bardon in Martira when he has the Follower icon above his head
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'The Right to Rule', given by Bardon at Bond Rank 6. You'll also need Eloquence Rank 3
Bardon's Abilities:
- Commander Archetype - Unlocks the Commander Archetype
- Commander Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Commander Archetypes
- Commander Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the General Archetype
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Commander Archetypes to 2
- Protective Formation - Improves defence of all party members when everyone's in the back row
- Care Package - Bardon may send you healing items when a day begins
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Commander Archetypes to 3
- Escape Artist - Makes it easier to escape from battle
- Commander Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Commander Archetypes
- Rapid Swapper - Swapping party members only uses half a turn icon instead of a full one
- Escape Master - Guarantees escape from battle unless you're fighting a boss
- Commander Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Warlord Archetype
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Commander Archetypes to 4
Junah
Archetype: Masked Dancer
How to Unlock: Progress through the story, and speak to Junah in the Village of the Pagans, accepting and then completing her Request 'Save the Mourning Snakes'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Imagination Rank 4
Junah's Abilities:
- Masked Dancer Archetype - Unlocks the Masked Dancer Archetype
- Masked Dancer Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Masked Dancer Archetypes
- Triumphant Hymn - All party members recover a small amount of MP after battle
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Masked Dancer Archetypes to 2
- Battle Aura - Junah doesn't miss out on as much experience when she's a reserve party member
- Masked Dancer Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Masked Dancer Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Masked Dancer Archetypes to 3
- Masked Dancer Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Persona Master Archetype
- Battle Hypnosis - Junah gains the normal amount of experience when she's a reserve party member
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Masked Dancer Archetypes to 4
- Heroes' Hymn - All party members recover a moderate amount of MP after battle
- Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Junah later in the game
Eupha
Archetype: Summoner
How to Unlock: Once Eupha has joined your party, accept and complete her Request 'The Trial of Malnova'
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'Wayward Shepherd', given by Eupha at Bond Rank 6. You'll also need Eloquence Rank 4, Wisdom Rank 5
Eupha's Abilities:
- Summoner Archetype - Unlocks the Summoner Archetype
- Summoner Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying Summoner Archetypes
- Pagan Teachings - Reduces the chance of party members suffering from anxiety in battle
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Summoner Archetypes to 2
- Battle Aura - Eupha doesn't miss out on as much experience when she's a reserve party member
- Summoner Veneration - Further reduces the MAG cost of studying Summoner Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Summoner Archetypes to 3
- Summoner Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Devil Summoner Archetype
- Battle Hypnosis - Eupha gains the normal amount of experience when she's a reserve party member
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Summoner Archetypes to 4
- Pagan Secrets - Further reduces the chance of party members suffering from anxiety in battle
- Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Eupha later in the game
Basilio
Archetype: Berserker
How to Unlock: Progress through the story, and then speak to Basilio when the Follower icon is above his head
Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'A Brother's Mercy', given by Basilio at Bond Rank 7. You'll also need Imagination Rank 5, Eloquence Rank 5
Basilio's Abilities:
- Berserker Archetype - Unlocks the Berserker Archetype
- Berserker Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Berserker Archetypes
- Beast-Scent Adept - Basilio has increased evasion against attacks from Beast or Human monsters
- Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 2
- Battle Aura - Basilio doesn't miss out on as much experience when he's a reserve party member
- Berserker Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Berserker Archetypes
- Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 3
- Berserker Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Destroyer Archetype
- Battle Hypnosis - Basilio gains the normal amount of experience when he's a reserve party member
- Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 4
- Beast's Insight - Basilio has greatly increased evasion against attacks from Beast and Human monsters
- Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Basilio later in the game
Have you unlocked all Followers? Which Followers are your favorites? Be sure to check out our Metaphor: ReFantazio guide for more help with the game, and then increase your own Bond Rank in the comments section below.