Bond with your followers to unlock Bond Abilities, which you can use to gain buffs and unlock more Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Check out the list of all Bond Abilities here, along with the Archetype lineage and the Followers associated with each Archetype.

All Bond Abilities List

List of All Bond Abilities
Gallica	Strohl	Hulkenberg	Heismay
Junah	Eupha	Basilio	Neuras
Maria	Catherina	Alonzo	Bardon
Brigitta		More

Gallica - Mage

Ability	Rank	Description
Mage Archetype	1	The party can now study the Mage.
Mage Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Mage Lineage.
Followers' Echoes	2	The voices of Followers can now be heard, even from far away.
Mage Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Wizard.
Monsterology Scholar	3	Enemy analysis in Squad Battle is now more detailed.
Scion's Skill (Mage)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 2.
Fae Sight Acuity	4	Fae Sight now yields more detail while inside a dungeon.
Mage Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Mage Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Mage)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 3.
Scion's Essence (Mage)	7	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 4.
Mage Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Elemental Master and Warlock.
Victory Foresight	8	During Squad Battles, you may gain extra Turn Icons.

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Strohl - Warrior

Ability	Rank	Description
Warrior Archetype	1	The party can now study the Warrior.
Warrior Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Warrior Lineage.
Undaunted Spirit	2	When Strohl attacks a human-type monster, critical rate increases.
Warrior Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Swordmaster.
Scion's Skill (Warrior)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 2.
Warrior Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Warrior Lineage.
Battle Aura (Warrior)	5	While in reserve, the amount of experience Strohl gains increases.
Scion's Merit (Warrior)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 3.
Battle Hypnosis (Warrior)	6	While in reserve, Strohl will gain experience at the normal rate.
Warrior Archetype: Elite	7	The party can now study the Samurai.
Scion's Essence (Warrior)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 4.
Slayer of Humans	8	When Strohl attacks a human-type monster, critical rate greatly increases.
Grand Fantasy (Warrior)	8	Strohl is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.

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Hulkenberg - Knight

Ability	Rank	Description
Knight Archetype	1	The party can now study the Knight.
Knight Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage.
Guard Duty	2	Hulkenberg may defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness.
Knight Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Magic Knight.
Scion's Skill (Knight)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 2.
Knight Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage.
Battle Aura (Knight)	5	While in reserve, the amount of experience Hulkenberg gains increases.
Scion's Merit (Knight)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 3.
Battle Hypnosis (Knight)	6	While in reserve, Hulkenberg will gain experience at the normal rate.
Knight Archetype: Elite	7	The party can now study the Paladin and Dark Knight.
Scion's Essence (Knight)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 4.
Special Guard Duty	8	High probability for Hulkenberg to defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness.
Grand Fantasy (Knight)	8	Hulkenberg is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.

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Heismay - Thief

Ability	Rank	Description
Thief Archetype	1	The party can now study the Thief.
Thief Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief Lineage.
Preternatural Hearing	2	Displays the location of strong enemies on dungeon maps.
Thief Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Assassin.
Scion's Skill (Thief)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 2.
Thief Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief Lineage.
Battle Aura (Thief)	5	While in reserve, the amount of experience Heismay gains increases.
Scion's Merit (Thief)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 3.
Battle Hypnosis (Thief)	6	While in reserve, Heismay will gain experience at the normal rate.
Thief Archetype: Elite	7	The party can now study the Ninja.
Scion's Essence (Thief)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 4.
Assassinate	8	Greatly increases Heismay's ambush damage against stunned enemies.
Grand Fantasy (Thief)	8	Heismay is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.

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Junah - Masked Dancer

Ability	Rank	Description
Masked Dancer Archetype	1	The party can now study the Masked Dancer.
Masked Dancer Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Masked Dancer Lineage.
Triumphant Hymn	2	After battle, all party members recover a little MP.
Scion's Skill (Masked Dancer)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 2.
Battle Aura (Masked Dancer)	3	While in reserve, the amount of experience Junah gains increases.
Masked Dancer Veneration	4	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Masked Dancer Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Masked Dancer)	5	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 3.
Masked Dancer Archetype: Elite	6	The party can now study the Persona Master.
Battle Hypnosis (Masked Dancer)	7	While in reserve, Junah will gain experience at the normal rate.
Scion's Essence (Masked Dancer)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 4.
Heroes' Hymn	8	Increases the MP recovery of Triumphant Hymn.
Grand Fantasy (Masked Dancer)	8	Junah is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.

Eupha - Summoner

Ability	Rank	Description
Summoner Archetype	1	The party can now study the Summoner.
Summoner Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Summoner Lineage.
Pagan Teachings	2	Reduces the chance of the party being afflicted with Anxiety.
Scion's Skill (Summoner)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 2.
Battle Aura (Summoner)	3	While in reserve, the amount of experience Eupha gains increases.
Summoner Veneration	4	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Summoner Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Summoner)	5	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 3.
Summoner Archetype: Elite	6	The party can now study the Devil Summoner.
Battle Hypnosis (Summoner)	7	While in reserve, Eupha will gain experience at the normal rate.
Scion's Essence (Summoner)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 4.
Pagan Secrets	8	Further reduces the chance of the party being afflicted with Anxiety.
Grand Fantasy (Summoner)	8	Eupha is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.

Basilio - Berserker

Ability	Rank	Description
Berserker Archetype	1	The party can now study the Berserker.
Berserker Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Berserker Lineage.
Beast-Scent Adept	2	Increases evasion when Basilio is attacked by a beast or human monster.
Scion's Skill (Berserker)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 2.
Battle Aura	3	While in reserve, the amount of experience Basilio gains increases.
Berserker Veneration	4	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Berserker Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Berserker)	5	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 3.
Berserker Archetype: Elite	6	The party can now study the Destroyer.
Battle Hypnosis	7	While in reserve, Basilio will gain experience at the normal rate.
Scion's Essence (Berserker)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 4.
Beast's Insight	8	Significantly increases evasion when Basilio is attacked by a beast or human monster.
Grand Fantasy	8	Basilio is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.

Neuras - Gunner

Ability	Rank	Description
Gunner Archetype	1	The party can now study the Gunner.
Bombardier	2	At the start of battle on the gauntlet runner deck, enemies take damage.
Gunner Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Gunner Lineage.
Gunner Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Sniper.
Scion's Skill (Gunner)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 2.
Bombastic Bombardier	5	At the start of battle on the gauntlet runner deck, enemies take even more damage.
Gunner Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Gunner Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Gunner)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 3.
Seedling Synergy	7	Increases the number of plants that can be harvested in the Plant Culture Chamber by 1.
Gunner Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Dragoon.
Scion's Essence (Gunner)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 4.

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Maria - Healer

Ability	Rank	Description
Healer Archetype	1	The party can now study the Healer.
Healer Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.
Healer Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Cleric.
Scion's Skill (Healer)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 2.
Purpose	4	Increases post-battle EXP.
Speed Cooking	4	Time will not elapse while cooking in the runner's kitchen.
Healer Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Healer)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 3.
Burning Purpose	7	Significantly increases post-battle EXP.
Chef's Chops	7	When cooking in the gauntlet runner's kitchen, an additional dish will be made.
Healer Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Saviour.
Scion's Essence (Healer)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 4.

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Catherina - Brawler

Ability	Rank	Description
Brawler Archetype	1	The party can now study the Brawler.
Brawler Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage.
Brawler Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Pugilist.
Bounty Bonus	3	Fattens the purse of bounty rewards at each city's Recruitment Center.
Scion's Skill (Brawler)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 2.
Item Tracking	5	Displays the location of items in unexplored areas of a dungeon.
Brawler Veneration	5	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage.
Scion's Merit (Brawler)	6	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 3.
Streetwise Negotiator	6	Reduces prices at each city's general store.
Treasure Hunting	7	Displays the location of treasure chests in unexplored areas.
Comrades in Battle	7	Catherina will support the party in certain dungeons. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Brawler Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Martial Artist.
Scion's Essence (Brawler)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 4.

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Alonzo - Faker

Ability	Rank	Description
Faker Archetype	1	The party can now study the Faker.
Faker Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.
Scion's Skill (Faker)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 2.
Magic Shop Negotiator	4	Discounts the prices at Magic Shops in all cities.
Knave's Loyalty	4	Increases the monetary reward for completing requests.
Scion's Merit (Faker)	5	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 3.
Faker Veneration	6	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.
Magic Shop Dealmaker	7	Allows purchase of rare items at Magic Shops in all cities.
Grifter's Eye	7	Unlocks Analyse data for all enemies with certain exceptions.
Faker Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Trickster.
Scion's Essence (Faker)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 4.

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Bardon - Commander

Ability	Rank	Description
Commander Archetype	1	The party can now study the Commander.
Commander Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage.
Commander Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the General.
Scion's Skill (Commander)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 2.
Protective Formation	4	Improves defence when the whole party is in the back row.
Care Package	4	Occasionally, as one day ends and another begins, Bardon will send a parcel.
Scion's Merit (Commander)	5	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 3.
Escape Artist	5	Improves the chances of escaping from Squad Battle.
Commander Veneration	6	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage.
Rapid Swapper	6	Halves the Turn Icon cost of switching with a reserve member during Squad Battle.
Escape Master	7	With certain exceptions, escape will always succeed during Squad Battle.
Commander Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Warlord.
Scion's Essence (Commander)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 4.

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Brigitta - Merchant

Ability	Rank	Description
Merchant Archetype	1	The party can now study the Merchant.
Proof of Membership	1	Can now visit the Lycaon Magic Association igniter shop in Grand Trad.
Merchant Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Merchant Lineage.
Scion's Skill (Merchant)	3	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 2.
Merchant's Rate	3	Improves the exchange rate at the MAG Exchange.
Scion's Merit (Merchant)	4	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 3.
Merchant's Finest	4	Widens the variety of items sold at the Lycaon Magic Association.
Guild Discount	5	Receive a discount at weapon, armour, and igniter shops.
Merchant Veneration	6	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Merchant Lineage.
Merchant's Markdown	6	Significantly improves the exchange rate at the MAG Exchange.
Igniter Connoisseur	7	Further widens the variety of items sold at the Lycaon Magic Association by adding rare items.
Supply Crate	7	Occasionally, as one day ends and another begins, Brigitta will send a crate with funds.
Merchant Archetype: Elite	8	The party can now study the Tycoon.
Scion's Essence (Merchant)	8	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 4.

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More - Seeker

Ability	Rank	Description
Seeker Archetype	1	The party can now study the Seeker once unlocked in Akademeia.
Bright-Eyed Student	1	Allows the party to change between Archetypes once unlocked in Akademeia.
More's Magic Igniter	2	The Archetype Tree becomes accessible from the Main Menu
Seeker Enlightenment	2	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Seeker Lineage.
Scion's Skill (Seeker)	2	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 2.
Seeker Archetype: Adept	3	The party can now study the Magic Seeker.
Ability Forecast	4	Allows you to preview all abilities for followers from the main menu.
Scion's Merit (Seeker)	5	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 3.
Seeker Veneration	6	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Seeker Lineage.
Seeker Archetype: Elite	7	The party can now study the Soul Hacker.
Scion's Essence (Seeker)	7	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 4.
Archetype Evangelist	8	Increase an Archetype's status bonuses by +3 while channelling it.

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What Are Bond Abilities?

Unlocks Archetypes, Bonuses, and Combat Abilities

Bonding with followers rewards you with several benefits in the game, including bonuses, combat abilities, and Archetype Unlocks and Evolutions.

All initial bonds allow you to study Archetypes, granting you the ability to assign them to your teammates. Progress the bond further, and you'll receive additional bonuses, such as a discount on MAG costs and combat abilities like Guard Duty, which allows Hulkenberg to protect you from weaknesses!

Unlock Bright-Eyed Student and Study Archetypes to Change Archetypes

Unlocking Archetypes doesn't necessarily mean that you'll immediately be able to reassign them. All unlocked Archetypes need to be studied first before you can change to them or assign them to your teammates.

In addition to studying Archetypes, you also need to unlock Bright-Eyed Student to reassign and change Archetypes! You can unlock this as soon as you meet More in the Akademeia during the Prologue.

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