This is a tier list of the best Archetypes for each character in Metaphor: Refantazio. Read on for the tier list for the best Archetypes, our tier list criteria, and the rationale of why these Archetypes are categorized in their respective tiers!

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S Tier

Archetype	Explanation
	・Has access to some of the strongest Synthesis Skills. ・Well-rounded and versatile. ・Access to a variety of Wind Skills.
	・Great offensive damage. ・Access to buffs that strengthen physical attacks. ・Provides buffs to increase Critical Hit Rate.
	・Incredibly flexible and versatile through its mask feature. ・Can change skills and resistances depending on player preference.

A Tier

Archetype	Explanation
	・Deals reliable Pierce damage against enemies. ・Has access to a variety of debuffs. ・Reliable DPS from back row placement.
	・Access to buffs that optimize row placement. ・Deals Fire damage against enemies.
	・Access to a variety of elemental skills. ・Can exploit several enemy weaknesses.
	・Access to a wide variety of debuffing skills that can turn the tides of battle.
	・Deals reliable Strike damage against enemies. ・Has access to a variety of buffs. ・Uses HP instead of MP for skill consumption.

B Tier

Archetype	Explanation
	・Access to various Almighty skills. ・Useful for increasing item potency. ・Skills mostly rely on money inventory.
	・Can summon monsters using certain drops from enemies. ・Access to several summons through Synthesis Skills.
	・Provides defensive buffs for your party. ・Can tank and draw away enemy attacks from allies. ・Access to physical skills, but outclassed by others.

C Tier

Archetype	Explanation
	・Can be used for farming items using its Steal skill. ・Access to various Dark skills.
	・Primary function is to heal allies. ・Access to various Light skills.

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Best Archetypes For Each Character (Early Game)

Mage

Best Early Game Archtypes
Mage	Healer	Warrior	Merchant

Recommended Characters
Protagonist

The Mage is the best Archetype to pick for the early game. It has good magic attacks and can handle Fire, Ice, and Electric attacks, making it easy to target the weak points of enemies in the early game.

How to Unlock Mage Archetype and Best Skills

Healer

Best Early Game Archtypes
Mage	Healer	Warrior	Merchant

Recommended Characters
Protagonist	Hulkenberg

The Healer is also a great Archetype for the early game since it can cast Recovery Skils and and deal Light damage. Although Healers are often thought of as only support characters in most games, and in Metaphor: ReFantazio, they are effective against the many dungeon enemies that are weak to Light in the early game, making them great damage dealers.

How to Unlock Healer Archetype and Skills

Warrior

Best Early Game Archtypes
Mage	Healer	Warrior	Merchant

Recommended Characters
Strohl

The Warrior is also a good Archetype option in the early game since increasing the level of the Warrior enables the use of the Swordmaster Archetype, which can unleash powerful area attacks in the early game.

Moreover, if players managed to defeat the Dragon at the start of the game, Warriors will be able to use the Dragon's Judgement Greatsword, which is the strongest weapon in the early game.

How to Unlock Warrior Archetype and Skills

Merchant

Best Early Game Archtypes
Mage	Healer	Warrior	Merchant

Recommended Characters
Protagonist

Equipping the Merchant Archetype to the Protagonist allows players to earn money every time the Protagonist stuns or defeats an enemy when performing a field action. In addition, using this mechanic in a place where enemies are bunched together is a great way to earn money efficiently.

How to Unlock Merchant Archetype and Skills

Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides

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Basic Archetype Lineage

List of Archetypes
Seeker		Warrior		Mage
Knight		Thief		Masked Dancer
Summoner		Berserker		Healer
Gunner		Brawler		Faker
Merchant			Commander

Adept Archetypes

List of Archetypes
Magic Seeker		Wizard		Swordmaster
Magic Knight		Assassin		Cleric
Sniper		Pugilist		General

Elite Archetypes

List of Archetypes
Soul Hacker	Elemental Master	Warlock
Samurai	Paladin	Dark Knight
Ninja	Persona Master	Devil Summoner
Destroyer	Savior	Dragoon
Martial Artist	Trickster
Tycoon	Warlord

Royal Archetypes

List of Archetypes
Royal Warrior	Royal Knight	Royal Thief
Royal Masked Dancer	Royal Summoner	Royal Berserker
Prince