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Bond Guide for Catherina in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Learn how to unlock Catherina as a Follower, the best answers to raise their Bond Rank, all Bond Abilities, unlocked Archetypes, and more!
List of Contents
Catherina
| |
| Start Date | 06/12 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mausoleum Catacombs |
| Archetype Lineage | |
A paripus bounty hunter. After her friend was cast aside by a noble, she swore to end the rich trampling upon the poor.
| Rank | Answers |
|---|---|
| ② |
▶ You, too. ▶ I didn't know you did, either. ▶ That's not a bad idea. ▶ I'll tell you if you win. |
| ③ |
▶ Any answer. ▶ Let’s save them too. |
| ④ |
▶ No, it's not. ▶ We'll find better ways. ▶ Thrilled to hear that. |
| ⑤ |
▶ Any answer. ▶ Any answer. ▶ You still can. ▶ You don't need to ask. |
| ⑥ |
▶ Be proud. ▶ It was dicey for a second. ▶ We can work on that. |
| ⑦ |
▶ Glad you've realized. ▶ You're the coolest. |
| ⑧ |
▶ Any answer. ▶ I'll try to live up to your expectations. ▶ You may be right. |
| Final |
▶ Congratulations! ▶ You'll do something new? ▶ Any answer. ▶ Any answer. |
Here are the best answers for all dialogue options in Catherina's bond. Choosing these answers rewards you with 2,350MAG, so if you're farming for these, make sure to pick the best ones every time!

After defeating Undead Grius, head back the next day in the Mausoleum Catacombs and you should be able to see Catherina in a cutscene as she'll give you the A Friend in Need Side Quest. Complete it as you navigate the area to start her bond!
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Wooden Doll Sculpture | Enhancement: A doll handmade in the likeness of an eldan boy, +2 Strength and +3 Agility when channelling the Brawler Lineage. |
The protagonist can receive the Wooden Doll Sculpture from Catherina during the final free time of the game. Do note that this can only be obtained by ranking Catherina up to 8, so be sure to spend time with her as much as possible!

Bounty Bonus grants you extra Reeves when completing Bounty Quests. You can unlock this ability by raising Catherina's bond to Rank 3.

Catherina will join your party when exploring certain dungeons after reaching Rank 7 and unlocking Comrades in Battle. Although she won't be playable, she can randomly hit an enemy at the start of combat and reduce their HP to 50%. She specifically appears in Abandoned Path, Everfrost Forest, Scoundrel's Hold, Tower of Insolence, and Mt. Vulkano.
Dungeon Guides: List of All Dungeons

Streetwise Negotiator allows you to purchase any item from general stores at 20% of its original price. To unlock this, simply raise Catherina’s bond to Rank 6.
All Shop Locations and Big Bargain Days
| Rank | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Unlocked automatically at 6/12. |
| Rank 2 | Defeat her Gauntlet Runner while travelin to the Giant Sandworm's Nest. |
| Rank 3 | Defeat her Gauntlet Runner while traveling to Port Brilehaven. |
| Rank 4 | Defeat her Gauntlet Runner while traveling. |
| Rank 5 | Reach Altabury. Speak to her at night. |
| Rank 6 | Speak to her at night. Requires Tolerance Rank 5. |
| Rank 7 | Speak to her at night. |
| Rank 8 | Speak to her at night. |
| Rank | Ability | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brawler Archetype | The party can now study the Brawler. |
| 2 | Brawler Enlightenment | Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage. |
| 3 | Brawler Archetype: Adept | The party can now study the Pugilist. |
| 3 | Bounty Bonus | Fattens the purse of bounty rewards at each city's Recruitment Center. |
| 4 | Scion's Skill (Brawler) | Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 2. |
| 5 | Item Tracking | Displays the location of items in unexplored areas of a dungeon. |
| 5 | Brawler Veneration | Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage. |
| 6 | Scion's Merit (Brawler) | Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 3. |
| 6 | Streetwise Negotiator | Reduces prices at each city's general store. |
| 7 | Treasure Hunting | Displays the location of treasure chests in unexplored areas. |
| 7 | Comrades in Battle | Catherina will support the party in certain dungeons. She is a force to be reckoned with. |
| 8 | Brawler Archetype: Elite | The party can now study the Martial Artist. |
| 8 | Scion's Essence (Brawler) | Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 4. |

All Followers and How to Unlock Bonds
| All Playable Followers | |||||||||||
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Gallica |
Strohl |
Hulkenberg |
Heismay |
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Junah
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Eupha
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Basilio
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| All NPC Followers | |||||||||||
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Neuras |
Maria |
Catherina |
Bardon
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Alonzo
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Brigitta
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Catherina Bond Guide and Answers



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