Summary
- The best archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio vary, with optimized choices for synergy and utility in battle.
- Different options like Healer, Seeker, Mage, and more offer unique abilities and strategic advantages.
- Merchant archetype is optimal for increasing party funds and obtaining better items in-game.
The protagonist of Metaphor: ReFantazio is an interesting character, not only for breaking Atlus's pattern of silent main characters, but also for being full of personality. Additionally, given his customizable nature, players can experiment with different builds throughout the game and adapt him to various strategies.
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Thus, the best archetypes for the protagonist in Metaphor: ReFantazio are varied, with players having the freedom to choose different options during the game. However, some choices tend to be more optimized, exploring greater synergy with what other characters offer during battles, adding even more utility to the protagonist's power.
Warning: This content contains some light spoilers for Metaphor: ReFantazio — specifically concerning unlocking archetypes.
10 Healer
Provides Great Support Early In The Game
- Requirements: Maria Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 1000
Characters capable of healing the group are fundamental in any JRPG, and in Metaphor: ReFantazio, the protagonist can access the best archetype for this role, the Healer. It is a viable idea to let the main character focus on this role during combat encounters, while other characters perform more specialized functions.
Furthermore, the Healer is also one of the best archetypes in the early game, being essential to defeat many enemies in the Grand Cathedral, the first significant dungeon in the narrative. In addition to the fundamental healing powers to keep characters alive, this class can exploit the weaknesses of various opponents at this point in the game.
9 Seeker
The First Archetype Helps A Lot
- Requirements: More Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 500
At the very beginning of the story, the protagonist of Metaphor: ReFantazio awakens the Seeker archetype, which accompanies him during the first hours of the game. Despite being an initial option, it is useful in various moments of the early game because it is a versatile class, offering a variety of skills to the group in different ways.
Thus, the Seeker can fulfill three roles for the group: using wind elemental magic, healing a single ally, or buffing someone's attacks. Moreover, this archetype also has the ability to cause physical Slash damage, making its abilities cover a variety of weaknesses.
8 Merchant
Capable Of Earning A Lot Of Money For The Party
- Requirements: Brigitta Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 2500
One aspect to consider when choosing the best archetypes for the protagonist of Metaphor: ReFantazio is the hero passives — exclusive abilities of the main character that grant additional benefits. One of the best options available is through the Merchant.
Each battle resolved in overworld combat grants more money to the group, making it an easy way to access the best items sold in the game, as the gain is much higher than usual. Additionally, the Merchant has almighty damage spells that ignore any resistance, and its passive abilities are excellent for obtaining new items.
7 Brawler
Solid Option For Strength Builds
- Requirements: Catherina Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 1200
During the journey through Metaphor: ReFantazio, players will need to choose whether to focus the protagonist's attribute points on strength or magic. If they choose the former, Brawler is one of the best archetypes available, as much of the class's damage comes from physical attacks.
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Another favorable aspect of the Brawler is that it does not consume MP for most attacks; instead, it uses its own HP when activating abilities. If another character is equipped with a healing-focused class, the protagonist gains even more utility with this archetype, causing significant damage without worrying about lowering HP.
6 Mage
Best Archetype For A Magic-Focused Protagonist
- Requirements: Gallica Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 500
Players who focus on the protagonist's Magic attributes will find one of the best archetypes in the game: the Mage, a class with plenty of utility. Equipped with elemental spells, it is possible to exploit different enemy weaknesses with relative ease during battles, making it essential in various challenges.
Additionally, the Mage has an excellent hero passive, crucial for players who wish to optimize the group's time and spend only one day in each dungeon. With it, each time an enemy is defeated in overworld combat, all group members recover one magic point, increasing sustainability and allowing the use of more abilities.
5 Pugilist
Excellent Archetype For Strength-Focused Builds
- Requirements: Catherina Bond 1, Brawler Rank 20
- MAG Cost: 8280
The Pugilist offers a significant damage increase compared to its predecessor, the Brawler, gaining access to new abilities that provide even more utility. Players who have developed the protagonist with a strength build should strongly consider this archetype as an option.
In addition to physical attacks, it has a higher chance of landing critical hits on opponents, with abilities that increase this rate and cause damage proportional to the target's remaining HP. If assembling a team focused on offensive power, the Pugilist fits well into this concept.
4 Wizard
Evolution Of Magic Power Makes It Potent
- Requirements: Gallica Bond 3, Mage Rank 20
- MAG Cost: 8000
By evolving the Mage into Wizard, players gain access to an archetype that, in addition to more powerful elemental attacks, grants new resistances. It is possible to exploit enemy weaknesses even more effectively and gain additional turn icons while dealing significant damage.
The Wizard retains the Mage's hero passive and also has access to some of the best Synthesis Skills in the game, capable of casting even more powerful elemental spells with an ally's help. This makes it one of the best archetype options for protagonists focused on Magic attribute.
3 Martial Artist
The Ultimate Choice For Strength Builds
- Requirements: Catherina Rank 8, Pugilist Rank 20
- MAG Cost: 20625
The Martial Artist stands out as one of the best archetype for the protagonist of Metaphor: ReFantazio, especially for players who prefer to focus on strength. Its abilities, such as Spiral Fist and Hell Thrust, provide high physical damage and increase effectiveness in prolonged combat encounters, ensuring the protagonist remains relevant in the most challenging battles.
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Furthermore, the Martial Artist has powerful passives like Unyielding Blood and Battle Master, which enhance survival and versatility on the battlefield. The ability to deal critical damage and exploit enemy weaknesses makes this archetype indispensable for maximizing offensive potential.
2 Elemental Master
The Best Option Among Magic Casters
- Requirements: Gallica Rank 8, Wizard Rank 20
- MAG Cost: 16500
The Elemental Master is considered one of the best archetypes for the protagonist, especially for those who focus on magic. Its powerful abilities, such as Boatona and Blizzaton, allow effective exploitation of various enemy weaknesses, in addition to permanently increasing the strength of magical attacks, ensuring dominance in intense battles.
Moreover, the Elemental Master surpasses the Warlock by requiring only classes from its own lineage, facilitating progression. With four elemental resistances, it excels against various bosses, offering versatility and robustness. This makes the Elemental Master a strategic and optimized choice to maximize magical potential.
1 Royal Prince
The Best Archetype In Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Requirements: None
- MAG Cost: None
Unlocked according to the story's development, the Prince Archetype is not only the best option for the protagonist, but it is also one of the strongest in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Exclusive to the main character, this class has access to the most powerful abilities in the entire game.
The class offers various abilities aimed at buffing allies during fights, but for those seeking offensive power, there are also devastating attacks. Additionally, when all the Royal Archetypes of the companions are unlocked, access to Armageddon's Final Sire becomes available, a synthesis that deals 9,999 damage to enemies.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Released
- October 11, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Studio Zero
- Publisher(s)
- Atlus
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
