The best builds for each character will determine how you win against enemy battles in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read on to learn more about the best builds suited for each character and the best Archetypes to equip when running a build.

Best Builds For Each Character

Best Builds For Each Character
Best Builds For Protagonist Best Builds For Strohl Best Builds For Hulkenberg

Best Builds For Protagonist

The protagonist can be efficient if you plan to run either a Strength Build or Magic Build in the game. The fact that you can freely control the stat allocation of the protagonist can help set him up for your decided build.

Additionally, aside from the stat point allotment per level up, consider answering either the first or second choice during the interview at the Recruitment Centre, as it can affect the starting stats of the protagonist.

Should You Go For Strength or Magic Stat?

Early Game Strength Build

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Warrior	Warrior	Strohl Bond Rank 1
Brawler	Brawler	Catherina Bond Rank 1

The Strength Build is a good starting point for those still undecided about what build to run.

Although not as effective in exploiting weakness from early enemy encounters, Archetypes specializing in physical attacks can Slash, Pierce, and Strike their way into victory.

Best Strength Build

Late Game Strength Build

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Prince	N/A	Protagonist (via Story)

Once you've reached the later stages of the game, you will find that reliance on Strength will help you dominate against most enemy battles.

For the protagonist, the ideal Archetype to equip is the Prince Archetype. It has good coverage of physical skills that can instantly render your enemies to ash.

Best Protagonist Archetypes and Stats

Early Game Magic Build

Magic Build Archetypes
Mage	Seeker

In the early stages of the game, you will encounter a lot of enemies with elemental weaknesses that can be exploited. Running a Magic Build can help exploit these weaknesses in battle.

Best Magic Build

Late Game Magic Build

Archetype	Lineage	Unlock
Soul Hacker	Seeker	More Bond Rank 7
Elemental Master	Mage	Gallica Bond Rank 8

A Magic Build is still effective even in the later stages of the game, so access to a variety of elemental skills is necessary to retaliate against foes.

The Soul Hacker and Elemental Master Archetypes can help get you access to powerful elemental skills that target multiple enemies at once, enabling you to breeze through fights.

Best Builds For Strohl

Strohl's stat allocation leans more on the Strength Stat, which makes him ideal for equipping Archetypes that specialize in physical attacks. Having him take on the offensive role is a good strategy when running a Strength Build.

Character Stats Explained

Early Game Strength Build

Strength Build Archetypes
Warrior	Brawler

The Warrior and Brawler Archetypes will be one of the first few Archetypes you can equip that specialize in dishing out physical attacks against enemies.

Best Strength Build

Late Game Strength Build

Strength Build Archetype
Royal Warrior

As an exclusive Royal Archetype to Strohl, the Royal Warrior Archetype further complements Strohl as the primary offensive unit in your party. It also has access to skills that buff your physical attacks in battle.

Best Builds For Hulkenberg

Hulkenberg's stat allocation prioritizes the Endurance stat above all else. She is a top choice for running an Endurance Build, as she can prove to be a defensive specialist in the game.

Early Game Endurance Build

Endurance Build Archetype
Knight

The Knight Archetype has access to defensive buffs that can help your party outlast enemies in battle. It can also draw enemy attacks away from your allies, preventing them from incurring damage.

Best Endurance Build

Late Game Endurance Build

Endurance Build Archetype
Royal Knight

The Royal Knight Archetype is an exclusive Royal Archetype for Hulkenberg, and it embodies everything great about running an Endurance Build.

This archetype can help you endure devastating attacks from powerful enemies, as well as retaliate using its own set of physical attacks.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Related Guides

Best Builds

All Build Guides

All Builds Guide
Best Character Builds	Best Stat Builds

All Character Builds

Character Builds
Best Protagonist Build	Best Strohl Build
Best Hulkenberg Build	Best Heismay Build
Best Junah Build	Best Eupha Build
Best Basilio Build	-

All Stat Builds

Stat Builds
Best Strength Build	Best Magic Build
Luck Stat Build	Best Agility Build
Best Endurance Build	-

All Archetype Builds

Archetype Builds
Best Seeker Build	Best Knight Build
Best Mage Build	Best Warrior Build
Best Healer Build	Best Merchant Build
Best Gunner Build	Best Masked Dancer Build
Best Berserker Build	Best Summoner Build
Best Brawler Build	Best Thief Build
Best Commander Build	Best Faker Build
Best Prince Build	-