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Metaphor: ReFantazio
How to Unlock Commander Archetype and Best Skills
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The Commander is a Basic Archetype from the Commander lineage in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read on to learn how to unlock the Commander Archetype, its skills, weaknesses, resistances, and more!
List of Contents
Commander Archetype Overview
Commander Overview
 Commander
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| Type | Basic |
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| Archetype Lineage |
 Commander |
| Unlocked From | |
| Bond Rank Required | Rank 1 |
| Mastery Bonus | En +2 |
| Excels in learning formation-related skills, which gives party members buffs and bonuses depending on their placement. | |
Weakness and Resistances
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Base and Max Stats
Base
Max
| Archetype | St | Ma | En | Ag | Lk |
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| Commander | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Archetype | St | Ma | En | Ag | Lk |
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| Commander | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
How to Unlock Commander Archetype
Reach Rank 1 With Bardon
| MAG Cost | 2250 |
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MAG costs can differ depending on your Bond Rank with Followers!
Upon reaching Bond Rank 1 with Bardon, players can unlock the Commander Archetype by studying it at the cost of 2250 MAG, as well as reaching a certain Archetype rank, should it not be a base Archetype.
Bardon Bond Guide and How to Unlock
Commander Skills
Skills Learned Through Rank Leveling
| Lv. | Skill | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rebellion |
 Support |
Increases Critical Rate for one ally for 3 turns. |
| 5 | Fiery Strike |
Fire |
Deals medium physical Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn. |
| 9 | Formation of Vigor |
Support |
Moves all allies to the front row, and increases their Attack by two ranks for 3 turns. |
| 13 | Flame Vanguard |
Fire |
Deals medium magic Fire damage to all enemies. May inflict Burn. |
| 20 | Heartbreak Strategem |
Support |
Negates one enemy's Repel Magic and Repel Physical Skills. |
Hero Passive Skill
| Skill | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Cooperation |
 Hero Passive |
Makes enemies more likely to be stunned by support attacks in overworld combat. |
List of All Hero Passive Skills
Synthesis Skills
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Blusterblast Maneuver |
Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
Party Requirement: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages |
| Marakukaja |
Increases all allies' Defence for 3 turns.
Requires Rakukaja.
Party Requirement: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages |
| Assault Beacon |
Increases Attack/Defence/Hit/Evasion for all allies for 3 turns.
Party Requirement: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages |
| Megido |
Deals medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
Party Requirement: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages |
Commander Archetype Lineage
All Archetypes Under Commander
| List of Archetypes | |||
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Commander
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 General
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 Warlord
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides
All Archetype Guides
| Archetype Guides | |
|---|---|
| Best Archetypes |
Basic Archetype Lineage
| List of Archetypes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seeker |
 Warrior |
 Mage |
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 Knight |
 Thief |
 Masked Dancer |
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 Summoner |
 Berserker |
 Healer |
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 Gunner |
 Brawler |
 Faker |
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 Merchant |
Commander |
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Adept Archetypes
| List of Archetypes | |||||
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 Magic Seeker |
 Wizard |
 Swordmaster |
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 Magic Knight |
 Assassin |
 Cleric |
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 Sniper |
 Pugilist |
 General |
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Elite Archetypes
| List of Archetypes | |||||
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 Soul Hacker |
 Elemental Master |
 Warlock |
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 Samurai |
 Paladin |
 Dark Knight |
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 Ninja |
 Persona Master |
 Devil Summoner |
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 Destroyer |
 Savior |
 Dragoon |
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 Martial Artist |
 Trickster |
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 Tycoon |
 Warlord |
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Royal Archetypes
| List of Archetypes | ||
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 Royal Warrior |
 Royal Knight |
 Royal Thief |
 Royal Masked Dancer |
 Royal Summoner |
 Royal Berserker |
 Prince |
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