Catherina is tough as nails and is a loyal companion to our protagonist in Metaphor: ReFantazio. She's a bounty hunter with a bone to pick with the protagonist, as she's challenging him constantly (almost halfway through her bond ranks).

Players will meet her early on in the game while visiting the first dungeon. After that, you'll need to intercept her gauntlet runner, as she'll pick a fight that will rank up her follower bond. Here's all the information you need to unlock Catherina and rank up her follower bond in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

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How to Unlock Catherina as a Follower in Metaphor ReFantazio

Shaking hands with Catherina in Metaphor ReFantazio

Players need to return to the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon after the 6/12 date (after defeating Undead Grius) to meet Catherina in Metaphor: ReFantazio. She's looking for her friend who's trapped inside. Instead of letting her venture onward in her injured state, the party decides to rescue Catherina's friend in her stead.

After the conversation, players will be given the "A Friend in Need" side quest. After heading inside and rescuing all the hostages, Catherina will arrive on the scene and thank our protagonist for his help. This will unlock Catherina's follower bond rank 1, as well as her Brawler Archetype.

Ranking Up Catherina's Follower Bond (Best Answers)

Catherina in Metaphor ReFantazio, a bounty hunter fighting against social injustice and nobles

To rank up Catherina's follower bond, you'll need to take her up on her challenge while traveling in your gauntlet runner. After these few ambushes, you'll need a Tolerance level of 5 to rank up your bond with her further. Here are all the follower bond ranks for Catherina, their rewards, and the best answers during conversations with her in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Bond Rank

Requirement

Best Answer(s)

Reward(s)

1

Visit Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon after the 6/12 date.

None
  • Unlock Catherina's follower bond rank 1
  • Brawler Archetype

2

Defeat Catherina on the Gauntlet Runner's Deck while traveling to Giant Sandworm's Nest after she ambushes you.
  • "You too." (+2)
  • "I didn’t know you did either." (+2)
  • "That’s not a bad idea." (+2)
  • Any (+2)

  • Brawler Enlightenment

3

Defeat her for the second time while traveling to Port Brilehaven.
  • Any
  • "Let’s save them too." (+3)

  • Brawler Archetype: Adept (Pugilist class)

4

Defeat her for the last time while traveling to the Forsaken Tower on 7/23.
  • "No, it’s not." (+3)
  • "We’ll find better ways." (+2)
  • "Thrilled to hear that." Or "For both of us." (+3)

  • Scion's Skill

5

Talk to Catherina sitting on a crate in Altabury Heights.
  • Any
  • Any
  • "You still can." (+1)
  • "You don’t need to ask." (+3)

  • Item Tracking
  • Brawler Veneration

6

(Tolerance Level 5)

Meet her in the same place as before (in Altabury Heights) but after 2 days.
  • Any (+3)
  • "It was dicey for a second." Or "We finally have peace." (+1)
  • "We can work on that." (+3)

  • Scion's Merit
  • Streetwise Negotiator

7

Meet her in the same place as before (in Altabury Heights) but after 2 days.
  • "Glad you’ve realized." (+3)
  • "You’re the coolest." (+3)

  • Treasure Hunting
  • Comrades in Battle

8

Meet her in the same place as before (in Altabury Heights) but after 2 days.
  • Any
  • "I’ll try to live up to your expectations." (+4)
  • "You may be right." (+4)

  • Brawler Archetype: Elite
  • Scion's Essence

That's everything you need to know about unlocking and ranking up follower bonds with Catherina in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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October 11, 2024
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T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
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Studio Zero
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Atlus
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Number of Players
1
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