There are a total of 8 playable party members in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read on to discover more about each character, their Archetypes, and how to gain control over party members!

All Playable Party Members

List of All Playable Characters
Main Protagonist Strohl Grius Hulkenberg Heismay Junah Eupha Basilio

Main Protagonist

The nameless main protagonist is the first playable character and embodies the Seeker Archetype.

He is available from the start of the game.

Protagonist Profile and Voice Actor

Strohl

Strohl becomes playable after joining you upon enlisting. You’ll meet him during the prologue, and will join your team soon after.

Bond with Strohl to advance the Warrior Archetype.

Strohl Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

Grius

Grius is a temporary playable character. Initially, he acts independently, but after assigning him an Archetype later in the prologue, you can control him.

Unfortunately, Grius cannot be bonded with, as he has no starting Archetype.

Grius Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

Hulkenberg

Hulkenberg can be taken as an ally of your party on 06/11 after defeating Undead Grius.

You can bond with her to progress the Knight Archetype.

Hulkenberg Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

Heismay

Heismay is a playable character introduced later in the game during a main quest on 07/04.

He represents the Thief Archetype, and bonding with him advances this Archetype.

Heismay Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

Junah

Junah joins your party in the latter part of the game, though the demo ends before she officially joins.

She represents the Masked Dancer Archetype, and bonding with her will further its progress.

Junah Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

Eupha

Next on the list is Eupha. While the demo doesn’t reveal when she joins, Eupha joining the party has been confirmed.

She represents the Summoner Archetype, which you can enhance by bonding with her.

Eupha Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

Basilio

Basilio is the final party member and the last follower you unlock, joining your party midway through the game.

He represents the Berserker Archetype, and forging bonds with him will help level up this Archetype.

Basilio Profile, Archetype, and Voice Actor

How to Control Party Members

Control Party Members Once They Awaken Their Archetypes

Initially, allies act independently, using their own Skills and attacks.

Once their Archetypes are unlocked, you can take control of their moves.

How to Control Party Members

Metaphor:ReFantazio Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks Guides

Tips and Tricks
All Playable Party Members	Memorandum Guide
How to Heal	How to Control Party
How to Use Fae Sight	Interview Base Stat Choices
How to Respec	How to Win and Progress
Strength or Magic Stat?	Skill Inheritance Guide
Dialogue Choices and Effects	How to Increase Bond Rank
What Does Luck Do?	What to Say to Louis?
How to Get Critical Hits	How to Manage Time Efficiently
Where is Maria?	How to Get to Komero Village
What Happens When You Die	How to Get Magla Pills
How to Beat Blue Elmenta	How to Restore MP
How to Save	What Happens If You Miss a Deadline?
All Missables and Secrets	Can You Beat the Sleeping Dragon?
Squad Combat Explained	Difficulty Settings Guide
Popularity Rank Guide	Synthesis Skills Explained
How to Purify Equipment	Item Appraisal Guide
Help Glodell or Not?	All Cooking Answers
All Debate Answers	How to Unlock the Secret Boss
How to Get Star Shatterer Trophy	-

Best Articles

Best Articles
Best Main Character Name	Best Party
Best Items to Sell	All Books and Best Answers
Best Skills to Inherit	MAG Exchange Guide

Farming Guides

Farming Guides
Money Farming Guide	How to Farm MAG
How to Farm EXP

Gameplay Mechanics

Gameplay Mechanics
Akadameia Guide	Travellers' Voices Explained
Battle System Explained	Weather Mechanic Explained
How to Change Archetypes	Bath Benefits and Bonuses
Informant Guide	Formations Assignment Guide
Blade-riding Guide	Retry Battle Command Guide
Gauntlet Runner and Things to Do	Character Stats Explained
Increase Archetype Rank Fast	Transfer Demo Save Data

Status Ailment Guides

All Status Ailments and Effects
Poison	Burn
Paralysis	Hex
Frostbite	Daze
Forget	Charm
Rage	Sleep
Anxiety	Stun
Malady

Location Guides

Location Guides
Gold Beetle Locations	Blessed Water Locations
Shop Locations and Sale Days	All Things to Do at the Church

Royal Virtue Guides

All Royal Virtues and How to Raise
Courage	Wisdom
Imagination	Tolerance
Eloquence	-

Trophy Guides

Trophies and Achievements
List of Trophies	Steam Achievements List

Post Game Guides

Post Game Guides
Post Game Guide	New Game Plus Guide
How to Get All Endings	How to Get The True Ending