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Metaphor ReFantazio - Best Knight Build
The Best Knight Build is to inherit the right Passives and Buffs in Metaphor: ReFantatazio. Check out the best builds for the Knight, Magic Knight, Paladin, and Dark Knight, the best characters and Inherited Skills for it, as well as the best equipment for the Knight Lineage.

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Best Characters For Knight Build

Best Characters to Equip the Knight Archetype Lineage

Character Explanation
Metaphor ReFantazio- Protagonist IconProtagonist You have free control over the stat allocation for the protagonist, enabling you to hone him into a defensive specialist that suits the Knight Archetype Lineage.
Metaphor ReFantazio- Hulkenberg IconHulkenberg Hulkenberg's stat allocation prioritizes the Endurance Stat above all else, which seems natural given that she awakens the Knight Archetype Lineage and gains access to its defensive skills.

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Best Inherited Skills For Knight Build

Best Inherited Skills to Equip the Knight Archetype Lineage

Skill Type Description
Battle Cry Support
Support 		✦ Brawler
Increases caster's Attack and Defence for 3 turns.
Shield Blessing Passive
Passive 		✦ Wizard
While Attack/Defense or Hit/Evasion are buffed, recover a significant amount of MP every turn.
Shelter Formation Support
Support 		✦ General
✦ Warlord
Moves all allies to the back row, and increases their Defence by two ranks for 3 turns.

The Skills listed above can be equipped as Inherited Skills to further hone the Knight Archetype Lineage's utility in battle.

It has several buffs that increase its Defense in battle, so adding Passive and Support Skills that reinforce its tank utility will prevent enemies from chipping off your HP.

Best Skills to Inherit

Best Equipment For Knight Build

Best Equipment to Use for Knight Archetype Lineage

Knight Line Build
Knight
Knight 		Magic Knight
Magic Knight 		Paladin
Paladin 		Dark Knight
Dark Knight 		Royal Knight
Royal Knight
Weapon Armour
Save the King Cardinal Dragon Armour
Gear Accessory
Kaiser's Pickelhaube Radiant Crystal

You will equip Lances as your primary weapon when using the Knight Lineage Archetype. The Armor, Gears, and Accessories listed above will further enhance the role of the Knight Lineage in battle, increasing its Endurance Stat in battle and further honing its defensive skills.

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Best Knight Role During Combat

Use Knight Archetype Lineage for Support Role

Best Party Role Hulkenberg

The Knight Archetype Lineage aims to give your party buffs in their defense that can help your members withstand enemy attacks and outlast foes in battle. It can also draw out opposing attacks, enabling your allies to be unscathed while the Knight takes the brunt of the damage.

It is recommended that you inherit skills from other Archetypes to refine the Knight Archetype Lineage in combat, honing it as your main defensive support unit for your party.

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