Archetypes are Metaphor: ReFantazio's take on jobs and classes, allowing for versatility in combat. See the list of all Archetypes here, along with how to unlock them and how to change Archetypes in this guide.
List of Contents
Archetype | Class Details |
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Seeker |
Base User:
Protagonist
Unlock via:
More
(Bond Rank 1)
Description: Learns versatile skills including Wind magic, single-target healing, and attack buffs. |
Mage |
Unlock via:
Gallica
(Bond Rank 1)
Description: Using Fire, Ice, and Electric magic, it excels at hitting enemies' weak points. |
Warrior |
Base User:
Strohl
Unlock via:
Strohl
(Bond Rank 1)
Description: Skilled in physical Slash attacks with a sword, it cuts down foes with strong single-target damage. |
Knight |
Base User:
Hulkenberg
Unlock via:
Hulkenberg
(Bond Rank 1)
Description: This protector can increase its own defence or draw enemy attacks-useful for redirecting otherwise-deadly blows. |
Thief |
Base User:
Heismay
Description: Able to steal items, HP, and MP from enemies, as well as cast Dark magic and execute attacks that inflict status effects. |
Masked Dancer |
Base User:
Junah
Description: Possesses the unique ability to change its skills and resistances by swapping its Masks. |
Summoner |
Base User:
Eupha
Description: Learns a wide variety of skills that allow the summoning of monsters through collection of select enemy drops. |
Berserker |
Description: Archetype with high resistance to physical attacks. It possesses skills that greatly increase its attack power in order to deal devastating blows to enemies. |
Healer |
Unlock via:
Maria
(Bond Rank 1)
Description: Excelling at magical support, it can restore health, cure status ailments, and cast Light magic. |
Gunner |
Base User:
Neuras
Description: Long-ranged attacker that does not lose its attack power even when placed on the back row. A versatile support Archetype that can also inflict status effects to enemies. |
Brawler |
Description: Possesses highly versatile skills including single-target attack buffs, passive skills that increase physical damage, and destructive physical skills. |
Faker |
Description: Despite its low defence, Fakers excel in debuffing enemies and providing support that would in turn have its allies take down foes with ease. |
Merchant |
Description: Possesses skills that uses MAG to attack instead of MP. Learns skills that increase the drop rate of spoils, as well as prolonging effects of buffs and the like. |
Commander |
Description: Excels in learning formation-related skills, which gives party members buffs and bonuses depending on their placement. |
Each Archetype has branching subclasses, giving you a total of over 40 Archetypes available in the game! You can unlock these evolutions by simply bonding with your followers!
All Followers and How to Unlock Bonds
Bonding with More allows you to unlock the 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.
Archetypes are mysterious powers that you can use in combat to access powerful skills. Each Archetype has its own role, with some focused on offense, defense, utility, and support.
Only characters who awaken to Archetypes can change and use them!
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