The Protagonist is the Main Character in Metaphor: ReFantazio. See the guide below to learn more about Protagonist's canon name, Archetype, profile, and overview.

Protagonist Overview

The Eldan Main Character

Portrait

Combat

	Protagonist Overview
	Tribe/Race	Elda
	Base Archetype	Seeker
	Voice Actor	EN: Caleb Yen JP: Natsuki Hanae
	Together with the fairy, Gallica, he embarks on a journey to lift the deadly curse placed on his childhood friend, the prince of Euchronia. He is a boy of the elda tribe, branded as a “tainted” people by the state religion who believe they have inherited dangerous and heretical magic. Being so rare among the populous, they are detested and discriminated against throughout the kingdom.

	Protagonist Overview
	Tribe/Race	Elda
	Base Archetype	Seeker
	Voice Actor	EN: Caleb Yen JP: Natsuki Hanae
	Together with the fairy, Gallica, he embarks on a journey to lift the deadly curse placed on his childhood friend, the prince of Euchronia. He is a boy of the elda tribe, branded as a “tainted” people by the state religion who believe they have inherited dangerous and heretical magic. Being so rare among the populous, they are detested and discriminated against throughout the kingdom.

Protagonist Starting Archetype

Seeker Archetype

The Protagonist's starting archetype is the Seeker, which automatically unlocks during the first tutorial boss fight. The Seeker Archetype primarily focuses on Wind Skills and supporting the party with heals and buffs.

Do note that players can change character Archetypes later on to build a party that best suits one's needs!

All Archetypes and Jobs

Seeker Archetype Skills

Skill	Type	Description
Cyc	Wind	Deals weak magic Wind damage to one enemy.
Dei	Recovery	Weak HP recovery for one ally.
Sweeping Slash	Slash	Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy.
Rider of the Blade	Light	Synthesis Skill: Deals heavy physical Light damage to one enemy.
Gacyc	Wind	Synthesis Skill: Deals weak magic Wind damage to all enemies.
Matarukaja (Synthesis)	Support	Synthesis Skill: Increases all allies' Attack for 3 turns.

List of All Skills

Protagonist Best Archetypes

Seeker

Archetype	Class Details
Seeker	Base User: Protagonist Unlock via: More (Bond Rank 1) Description: Learns versatile skills including Wind magic, single-target healing, and attack buffs.

Seeker is a versatile Archetype that offers both strength and magic skills. It’s a reliable choice for reclassing, especially if you’re still figuring out how to balance your stats!

How to Unlock Seeker Archetype and Best Skills

Merchant

Archetype	Class Details
Merchant	Unlock via: Brigitta (Bond Rank 1) 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.

The Protagonist is also the best candidate for the Merchant Archetype, mainly because you can farm items and money with this class! It also gives you early access to an Almighty Skill, Gold Attack, allowing you to hit enemies without getting resisted.

You can unlock this class by bonding with Brigitta, which you can do during your first free time in Grand Trad.

How to Unlock Merchant Archetype and Skills

Invest in Luck to Land Crits Easily

If you decide to keep this class for the Protagonist, make sure to invest in Luck, as most of the skills in this Archetype require it.

Best Luck Build

Protagonist's Canon Name

No Canon Name

While the game doesn't give the Protagonist a canon name when you're choosing one, there are different default names depending on the language you've chosen. For English, the default name of the protagonist is Will.

Besides Will, other names that the Main Character is called are Travelling Boy, Protagonist, and Hero.

Default Name in All Supported Languages

If you want to check the default name for the protagonist in every language, all you need to do is change the language. A notification will pop up after changing stating that the hero has been renamed to the languages default name.

Is the Protagonist Silent?

Has Voice Lines in Certain Scenes

Unlike other Atlus titles like Persona, the Protagonist in Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't silent and has some voice lines during dialogue choices and certain cutscenes. For those worried about this, he won't always be talking and he only speaks up in certain scenes throughout the game.

Protagonist Gender

The Protagonist is Male

By default, the Protagonist is Male. This cannot be changed, but you still have access to other party members such as Hulkenberg, Junah, and Eupha, if you wish to use female characters.

List of Characters

Protagonist Voice Actor

Voiced by Caleb Yen and Natsuki Hanae

Caleb Yen voices Protagonist for the English release, while Natsuki Hanae provides the voice for the Japanese release.

Voice Actors and English Cast

Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides

List of Characters

All Characters

Main Cast
Protagonist	Gallica	Strohl	Hulkenberg
Heismay	Junah	Eupha	Basilio
All Characters
Grius	Neuras	More	Louis