There are 46 Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio, broken down into four main types: Basic Lineage Archetypes, Adept, Elite, and the coveted Royal Archetypes. See the list of all Archetypes and how to unlock each one!

All Archetypes and How to Unlock

46 Total Archetypes Overall

There are 46 Archetypes in the game, broken down into four main types: Basic Lineage Archetypes, Adept, Elite, and the coveted Royal Archetypes.

Generally, Archetypes are unlocked via story progression, unlocking Bonds and increasing their ranks, purchasing them at the Akademeia with MAG, and leveling up their Archetype Rank.

Basic Archetype Lineages

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Seeker	Seeker	More Bond Rank 1
Mage	Mage	Gallica Bond Rank 1
Warrior	Warrior	Strohl Bond Rank 1
Knight	Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 1
Thief	Thief	Heismay Bond Rank 1
Masked Dancer	Masked Dancer	Junah Bond Rank 1
Summoner	Summoner	Eupha Bond Rank 1
Berserker	Berserker	Basilio Bond Rank 1
Healer	Healer	Maria Bond Rank 1
Gunner	Gunner	Neuras Bond Rank 1
Brawler	Brawler	Catherina Bond Rank 1
Faker	Faker	Alonzo Bond Rank 1
Merchant	Merchant	Brigitta Bond Rank 1
Commander	Commander	Bardon Bond Rank 1

There are 14 Basic Archetype lineages and classes that players will obtain through progression of the main story, as well as completion of Side Quests.

Upon reaching a certain Basic Archetype rank, as well as increasing the Protagonist's Bond Rank with Followers, these classes will give way to the stronger one, all of which specializing in different areas be it offensively, or support-wise in combat.

Adept Archetypes

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Magic Seeker	Seeker	More Bond Rank 3
Wizard	Mage	Gallica Bond Rank 3
Swordmaster	Warrior	Strohl Bond Rank 3
Magic Knight	Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 3
Assassin	Thief	Heismay Bond Rank 3
Cleric	Healer	Maria Bond Rank 3
Sniper	Gunner	Neuras Bond Rank 3
Pugilist	Brawler	Catherina Bond Rank 3
General	Commander	Bardon Bond Rank 3

All 9 Adept Archetypes can be obtained by increasing the Archetype rank of its base lineage, as well as reaching the assigned Follower's Bond Rank to 3. These Archetype classes offer a wider range of skills and passives on a higher tier than its predecessor.

Elite Archetypes

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Soul Hacker	Seeker	More Bond Rank 7
Elemental Master	Mage	Gallica Bond Rank 8
Warlock	Mage	Gallica Bond Rank 8
Samurai	Warrior	Strohl Bond Rank 7
Paladin	Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 7
Dark Knight	Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 7
Ninja	Thief	Heismay Bond Rank 7
Persona Master	Masked Dancer	Junah Bond Rank 6
Devil Summoner	Summoner	Eupha Bond Rank 6
Destroyer	Berserker	Basilio Bond Rank 6
Savior	Healer	Maria Bond Rank 8
Dragoon	Gunner	Neuras Bond Rank 8
Martial Artist	Brawler	Catherina Bond Rank 8
Trickster	Faker	Alonzo Bond Rank 8
Tycoon	Merchant	Brigitta Bond Rank 8
Warlord	Commander	Bardon Bond Rank 8

The 16 Elite Archetypes are the pinnacle of strength for select Archetype lineages. Note that there are more than one Elite Archetypes for some class lineage, each having a different skillset and allowing for various builds and playstyles.

Elite Archetypes can be unlocked by reaching a certain rank on both Basic and Adept Archetypes and reaching Bond Rank 6 to 8 for select Followers.

Royal Archetypes

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Royal Warrior	Warrior	Strohl Bond Rank 8
Royal Knight	Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 8
Royal Thief	Thief	Heismay Bond Rank 8
Royal Masked Dancer	Masked Dancer	Junah Bond Rank 8
Royal Summoner	Summoner	Eupha Bond Rank 8
Royal Berserker	Berserker	Basilio Bond Rank 8
Prince	N/A	Protagonist

The 7 Royal Archetypes are considered the strongest obtainable classes in the game, unlocked after reaching Bond Rank 8 with the main playable party members as well as natural story progression.

How to Unlock the Prince Archetype

The Prince is an Archetype that can be obtained during the latter stages of the game. It is arguably the strongest Archetype in the game, allowing for party-wide buffs, heavy to severe-damaging skills, as well as a secret skill that can deal 9,999 damage once unlocked.

How to Unlock Prince Archetype and Secret Skill

How to Change Archetypes

Unlock Bright-Eyed Student

Bonding with More allows you to unlock the Bond Ability, Bright-Eyed Student, which lets you change your Archetype along with your teammates who have awakened Archetypes. You can meet More in the Akademeia, which unlocks after defeating Homo Gorleo in the Prologue.

How to Change Archetypes

Change from the Menu

You can also change Archetypes in the Main Menu after unlocking More's second bond ability rank, More's Magic Igniter. This removes the need to visit Akademeia to change Archetypes and allows you to switch at any time.

However, keep in mind that you can only change to Archetypes you’ve studied. Additionally, you'll lose any inherited skills, but you can always reclass back to the previous Archetype with those skills to access them again.

Skill Inheritance Guide

Archetypes and Classes Explained

Serves as Character Classes in Combat

Archetypes are mysterious powers that you can use in combat to access powerful skills. Each Archetype class has its own role, with some focused on offense, defense, utility, and support.

Only characters who awaken to Archetypes can change and use them!

List of All Skills

Advanced Archetypes

Each Archetype has branching subclasses, giving you a total of 46 Archetypes available in the game! You can unlock these evolutions by simply bonding with your Followers!

All Followers and How to Unlock Bonds

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