How To Unlock and Level Up All Followers & Archetypes in…

Braving the world of Euchronia solo can be tough, so you'll need your loyal companions to aid you in battle. As players progress through the story, they'll meet several characters who'll become their followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Each follower will have unique skills that will be effective against certain enemies in the game. So, meeting all the followers, and utilizing their particular archetype against enemies is one of the major gameplay mechanics of Metaphor: ReFantazio.

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How to Unlock All Followers & Their Archetypes In Metaphor: ReFantazio

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There are a total of 14 Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio, ranging from battle companions to providing support. You'll be adding these followers to your squad by earning their trust as you progress through the story. Each follower features a unique Archetype.

Type	Follower Name	Archetype	How To Unlock	Passive Skill
Playable Follower	Gallica	Mage	Bonds with you after defeating Captain Klinger in Nord Mines.	Magic Recovery: Recovers MP on every enemy stun/defeat.
	Strohl	Warrior	Obtained during the Klinger fight in Nord Mines.	Barge Past: Receiving a hit won't trigger a battle with enemy advantage.
	Hulkenberg	Knight	Unlocks after a boss fight in the Mausoleum.	Auto-Repel: It increases the chance to reflect the enemy's attack.
	Heismay	Thief	Fight Heismay twice in the Giant Sandworm's nest.	Pickpocket: Allows you to steal an item from a stunned or defeated enemy.
	Junah	Dancer	Reach Virga Island and complete the "Save the Mourning Snakes" side quest.	Victory Dance: Recovers MP and HP after an enemy is stunned or defeated.
	Eupha	Summoner	Reach Virga Island and complete "The Trial of Malnova" side quest.	Status Differential: Enemy attacks won't trigger enemy advantage during Squad Battles.
	Basilio	Berserker	Speaking to Basilio on the Gauntlet Runner after the events at Altabury.	Combat Specialization: Receiving enemy hits won't trigger enemy advantage in squad battles and recovers HP on enemy stun/defeat in overworld battles.
NPC Support-Only Follower	Neuras	Gunner	Complete the side quest "Providing a Spark."	Comeback Victory: Recovers HP on each enemy stun or defeat during overworld combat.
	Maria	Healer	Spend time with Maria in the Honeybee Inn.	Support Recovery: Recovers HP on every support attack hit in overworld combat.
	Catherina	Brawler	Complete the "A Friend in Need" side quest received from Catherina in the Mausoleum.	Surprise Upset: Ability to stun stronger enemies in overworld combat easily.
	Alonzo	Faker	Complete "A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake" side quest in Martira.	Dodge: Grants a chance to execute auto-dodge in overworld combat.
	Bardon	Commander	Unlocked after completing the "Apprehend the Real Kidnapper" main quest.	Enhanced Cooperation: Easily stun enemies with support attacks in overworld combat.
	Brigita	Merchant	Complete the "A Bullish Embargo" side quest from Brigitta.	Alchemy: Chance to earn a small amount of money on each enemy stun or defeat.
	More	Seeker	Obtained during the "Homo Gorelo" boss fight in Northern Border Fort.	Chase Support: Increases the likelihood of support attacks from squad members in overworld combat.

How to Level Up Followers (& Why)?

The Player Ranking Up Brigitta To Rank 4

Finding all the Followers isn't all that tough, as you'll unlock most of them along the path of the main story in Metaphor: ReFantazio. However, most of your gameplay will focus on leveling them up to access the stronger versions of their Archetype.

Simply engaging your Followers in conversations and completing their various favors will help you level them up to gain a huge advantage in combat, and even enjoy discounts at shops. They're often feeling especially chatty when you're traveling in the Gauntlet Runner.

If you receive an odd quest or two from them, try to complete it as quickly as possible. When you're visiting cities, you'll see the Follower icon (handshake) pop-up on the map. You'll also need to rank up your Eloquence, Imagination, Courage, Wisdom, and Tolerance stats in Metaphor: ReFantazio to engage in further conversations with your followers to rank them up.

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Released: October 11, 2024
ESRB: T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s): Studio Zero
Publisher(s): Atlus
Engine: GFD
Number of Players: 1
Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable