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The Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype system gives you different skills and abilities from the embodiments of various heroes from the game’s distant past, their hopes and virtues, that your party will be able to unlock and equip. By spending MAG, Metaphor’s magical currency, party members will be able to study and unlock the various Archetypes at Akademia by speaking with the mysterious More. Characters can be further customized by inheriting previously learned skills from other Archetypes and assigning them by spending additional MAG to do so with additional bonuses being gained by spending time with the various Metaphor ReFantazio Followers and increasing their ranks. This all provides Metaphor with one of the most robust and customizable job systems of any modern RPG.With more than 40 on offer, with some being special to the individual characters, this guide will break down how to unlock each one, the skills they grant and more!Metaphor ReFantazio Seeker Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: MoreHero Passive: Chase Support – Makes support attacks from your comrades happen more frequently in overworld combat.Seeker Archetype How to Obtain: Obtained naturally through the story during the Homo Gorelo fight at the Northern Border Fort.Study Requirements: 500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Fire, Resists: WindMastered Bonus: +20 Max HPSkills:(Default) Cyc
Weak Wind damage to a single enemy
(Default) Dei
Weak HP recovery for single ally
Rank 4: Tarukaja
Increases one ally’s Attack for 3 turns
Rank 9: Sweeping Slash
Weak Slash damage to a single enemy
Rank 15: Cyclo
Medium Wind damage to a single enemy
Rank 20: Tetrabreak
Negates one enemy’s Repel Physical skill
Magic Seeker Archetype How to Obtain: Get More to Follower Rank 3Study Requirements: Seeker Rank 20 + 7200 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Fire, Resists: WindMastered Bonus: +25 Max HP Skills: (Default): Cyclo
Medium Wind damage to a single enemy
(Default): Tarukaja
Increases a single ally’s Attack for 3 turns
Rank 3: Deima
Medium HP Recovery for a single ally
Rank 9: Wind Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases evasion against Wind attacks
Rank 15: Cyclone
Heavy Wind damage to a single enemy
Rank 20: Vitalja
Increases Attack/Defense for a single ally by 2 ranks for 3 turns
Soul Hacker Archetype How to Obtain: Get More to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Magic Seeker Rank 20 + 16500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Blocks: Fire, Resists: Wind, DarkMastered Bonus: +30 Max HPSkills: (Default) Void Wave
Heavy Wind damage to a single enemy and decreases their attack for 3 turns
Rank 2: Seekers Gale
Heavy Wind damage to all enemies and recovers MP for each hit
Rank 4: Deiamahan
Heavy HP recovery for a single ally
Rank 7: Adventurer’s Curiosity
Increases Critical Rate for all allies for 3 turns
Rank 11: Seeker’s Flame
Heavy Fire damage to all enemies and recovers MP for each hit
Rank 15: Heat Riser
Increases Attack/Defense/Hit/Evasion for single ally for 3 turns
Rank 20: Emerald Vortex
Extreme Wind damage to all enemies that ignores resistances
Metaphor ReFantazio Warrior Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: StohlHero Passive: Barge Past – Being hit by an enemy attack during overworld combat will not trigger battle with enemy advantageWarrior Archetype How to Obtain: Obtained naturally through the story during the Klinger fight at the Nord MinesStudy Requirements: 500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Wind, Resists: FireMastered Bonus: +2 StrengthSkills:(Default) Diagonal Slash
Weak Slash damage to a single enemy
Rank 3: Heat Up
[PASSIVE] Increases physical skill Attack by 10% with additional increases for each other Warrior Lineage user in the active party.
Rank 8: Slicer
Deals weak Slash damage to a single enemy 2-4 times
Rank 13: Critical Strike
Low hit rate, but all hits deal critical Slash damage
Rank 20: Slash Boost
[PASSIVE] Increases Slash Attack by 20%
Swordmaster ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Strohl to Follower Rank 3Study Requirements: Warrior Rank 20 + 7200 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Wind, Resists: FireMastered Bonus: +3 StrengthSkills:(Default) Round Slash
Deals weak Slash damage to all enemies
Rank 3: Slash Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases evasion against Slash attacks
Rank 8: Rising Slash
Medium Slash damage to all enemies
Rank 12: Raging Edge
Heavy Slash damage to all enemies
Rank 20: Martial Lore
[PASSIVE] Increases basic attacks’ power by 50%
Samurai Archetype How to Obtain: Get Strohl to Follower Rank 7Study Requirements: Swordmaster Rank 20 + General Rank 10 + 16500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Wind, Resists: FireMastered Bonus: +4 StrengthSkills:Hero Passive: Barge Past(Default): Giant Slice
Medium Slash damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Thunder Blade
Heavy Physical Electric damage to all enemies
Rank 6: Attack Lore
[PASSIVE] Automatically increases wielder’s Attack at the start of battle.
Rank 10: Concentrate
Increases caster’s Attack by 3 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 13: Unwavering Blade
Increases caster’s Hit/Evasion by 3 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 18: Regenerate 3
[PASSIVE] Recovers a significant amount of HP every turn
Rank 20: Sturdy Stance
[PASSIVE] Halves damage taken, but renders wielder unable to dodge
Royal Warrior Archetype (STOHL ONLY)How to Obtain: Get Stohl to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Samurai Rank 20 + Warlord Rank 20 + 30000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Wind, Resists: FireMastered Bonus: +5 StrengthSkills:(Default) Vorpal Blade
Extreme Slash damage to all enemies and decreases their attack for 3 turns
(Default) Unwavering Blade
Increases caster’s Hit/Evasion by 3 ranks for 3 turns
(Default) Concentrate
Increases caster’s Attack by 3 ranks for 3 turns
(Default) Martial Lore
[PASSIVE] Increases basic attack’s power by 50%
Rank 2: Brave Blade
Heavy Slash damage to a single enemy with a high critical rate
Rank 10: Slash Surge
[PASSIVE] Increases Slash damage by 30%
Rank 16: Hassou Tobi
Weak Slash damage to all enemies 8 times
Rank 20: Nobel Warrior’s Soul
[PASSIVE] If wielder defeats an enemy with a physical attack, no Turn Icon is lost
Metaphor ReFantazio Mage Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: GallicaHero Passive: Magic Recovery – In overworld combat, recovers MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeatedMage ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Obtained naturally through the story during a cutscene after the Klinger fight in the Nord Mines.Study Requirements: 500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Piercing, Resists: IceMaster Bonus: +20 Max MPSkills:(Default) Bot
Weak Fire damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Blizz
Weak Ice damage to a single enemy
Rank 6: Kande
Weak Electric damage to a single enemy
Rank 11: Magic Font
[PASSIVE] Raises max MP by 15%
Rank 20: Magic Circle
[PASSIVE] Increases magic skill Attack by 10% with additional increases for each other Mage Lineage user in the active party
Wizard ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Reach Rank 3 with GallicaStudy Requirements: Mage Rank 20 + 7200 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Piercing, Resists: Ice / WindMastered Bonus: +25 MPSkills:(Default): Botra
Medium Fire damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Blizza
Medium Ice damage to a single enemy
Rank 6: Kandera
Medium Electric damage to a single enemy
Rank 11: Shield Blessing
[PASSIVE] While Attack/Defense or Hit/Evasion are buffed, wielder recovers a significant amount of MP every turn
Rank 20: Arcane Unity
Increases strength and Hit Rate of Synthesis
Elemental Master ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Gallica reaches Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Wizard Rank 20 + 16500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Piercing, Resists: Fire / Ice / Electric / WindMastered Bonus: +30 Max MPSkills:(Default): Boston
Heavy Fire damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Blizzaton
Heavy Ice damage to a single enemy
Rank 6: Kandeon
Heavy Electric damage to a single enemy
Rank 12: Magic Link
[PASSIVE] Halves the MP cost of Snythesis
Rank 20: Magic Boost
[PASSIVE] Increases magic skill attack by 15%
Warlock ArchetypeHow to Obtain:Gallica reaches Follower Rank 8Study Requirements:Wizard Rank 20 – Assassin Rank 10 + 16500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Piercing, Resists: Light / DarkMastered Bonus: +30 Max MPSkills:Hero Passive: Magic Recovery(Default) Mudodyne
Heavy Dark damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Makarabreak
Negates a single enemy’s Repel Magic skill
Rank 6: Hyper
Greatly increases caster’s magic attack damage once per battle
Rank 12: Magic Reversion
[PASSIVE] Wielder recovers MP after defeating an enemy
Rank 20: Magic Vessel
[PASSIVE] Raises wielder’s max MP by 30%
Metaphor ReFantazio Healer Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: MariaHero Passive: Support Recovery – Recovers HP each time a support attack lands in overworld combatHealer ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Obtained naturally through the story, after spending time with Maria in the Honeybee Inn.Study Requirements: 1000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Strike / Dark, Resists: LightMastered Bonus: +2 MagicSkills:(Default): Hama:
Weak Light damage to a single enemy
Rank 3: Medi
Weak HP recovery for all allies
Rank 5: Patra
Cures status ailments for a single ally
Rank 9: Light Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion against Light attacks
Rank 13: Dekunda
Removes all debuff effects from all alliesRank 20: Healer’s Insight
[PASSIVE] Recovers a medium amount of the wielder’s HP every turns and with an additional amount gained for each Healer Lineage user in the active party.
Cleric ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Maria to Rank 3Study Requirements: Healer level 20 + 8100 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Strike / Dark, Resists: LightMastered Bonus: +3 MagicSkills:(Default): Hamaon
Medium Light damage to a single enemy
Rank 3: Medica
Medium HP recovery for all allies
Rank 5: Recarm
Revives a single ally with 50% HP
Rank 9: Rydinei
A single ally recovers 10% of their Max HP each turn for 3 turns
Rank 13: Godly Blessing
[PASSIVE] Increases the effects of recovery magic by 1.5x
Rank 20: Samarecarm
Revives a single ally with full HP
Saviour ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Maria to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Cleric Rank 20 + 18750 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Dark, Resists: LightMastered Bonus: +4 MagicSkills:(Default) Hamadyne
Heavy Light damage to a single enemy
Rank 3: Medicall
Heavy HP recovery for all allies
Rank 5: Pen Patra
Cures status ailments for all allies
Rank 13: Exorcist Light
Extreme Light damage to one enemy
Rank 20: Patrecarm
Allows a single ally to endure one fatal attack with 1 HP, once per fight
Metaphor ReFantazio Knight Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: HulkenbergHero Passive: Auto-Repel – Chance to reflect an enemy’s attack in overworld combatKnight ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Obtained naturally by fighting the boss just inside the Mausoleum.Study Requirements: 1000Weakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: SlashMaster Bonus: +2 EnduranceSkills:(Default): Knights Proclamation
Draws enemy attention and takes attacks for allies for a single turn
Rank 2: Noble Resolve
[PASSIVE] Halves damage wielder takes when ambushed
Rank 5: First Aid
Weak HP recovery for a single ally (only usable outside of combat)
Rank 9: Ironclad Bond
[PASSIVE] Increases the wielder’s Defense by 10% with additional increases for each Knight Lineage user in the active party
Rank 12: Guard Lore
Automatically increases wielder’s Defense as the start of battle
Rank 20: Shield Arts
Weak Slash damage to a single enemy and decreases their Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
Magic Knight ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Hulkenberg to Follower Rank 3Study Requirements: Knight Rank 20 + Mage Rank 10 + 8100 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: SlashMastered Bonus: +3 EnduranceSkills:(Default) Knight’s Proclamation
Draws enemy attention and takes attacks for allies for a single turn
(Default) Rakukaja
Increases a single ally’s Defense for 3 turns
Rank 5: Mediline
Weak HP recovery for allies in the same row
Rank 9: Heavy Rush
Medium Piercing damage to a single enemy
Rank 12: Dark Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases Evasion against Dark attacks
Rank 20: Tetrakarn
Raises a barrier that repels one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack for a single ally
Paladin ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Hulkenberg to Follower Rank 7Study Requirements: Magic Knight Rank 20 + 18750 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: Slash / LightMastered Bonus: +4 EnduraceSkills:(Default) Holy Knight’s Proclamation
Guards and draws enemy attention, taking attacks for allies for a single turn
Rank 2: Knight’s Defense
Increases the caster’s Defense by 3 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 4: Protect Guard
Raises a barrier that nullifies one Slash/Pierce/Strike for a single ally
Rank 8: Counter
[PASSIVE] Has a 15% chance of repelling Slash/Pierce/Strike damage
Rank 13: Emergency Aid
Weak HP recovery for all allies (only usable outside of combat)
Rank 18: Holy Knight’s Works
Recovers a medium about of HP and removes debuffs
Rank 20: Revitalize 3
[PASSIVE] Wielder recovers a significant amount of MP every turn
Dark Knight ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Hulkenberg to Follower Rank 7Follower associated with it: HulkenbergStudy Requirements: Magic Knight Rank 20 + Wizard Rank 10 + 18750 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: Slash / DarkMastered Bonus: +4 EnduranceSkills:(Default) Heavy Rush
Medium Pierce damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Magic Counter
[PASSIVE] Wielder has a 15% chance of repelling Fire/Ice/Electric/Wind/Light/Dark damage
Rank 4: Mad Rush
Heavy Pierce damage to a single enemy
Rank 8: Flawless
[PASSIVE] Automatically increases wielder’s Attack/Defense/Hit/Evasion at the start of battle
Rank 13: Pierce BoostIncreases wielder’s Pierce attacks by 20%Rank 18: Instant Recovery
[PASSIVE] Ensures that status ailments afflicting the wielder are cured in 1 turn
Rank 20: Thunderstrike Thrust
Medium Physical Electric damage to a single enemy and lowers the enemy’s Defense for 3 turns
Royal Knight Archetype (HULKENBERG ONLY)How to Obtain: Get Hulkenberg to Follower Rank 8Follower associated with it: HulkenbergStudy Requirements: Paladin Rank 20 + Dark Knight Rank 15 + Elemental Master Rank 15 + 30000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resistance: Light, SlashSkills:(Default) Holy Knight’s Proclamation
Guards and draws enemy attention, taking attacks for allies for a single turn
(Default) Instant Recovery
[PASSIVE] Ensures that status ailments afflicting the wielder are cured in 1 turn
(Default) Thunderstrike Thrust
Medium Physical Electric damage to a single enemy and lowers the enemy’s Defense for 3 turns
(Default) Mad Rush
Heavy Pierce damage to a single enemy
Rank 3: Omni-Guard
Raises a barrier that nullifies a single non-Almighty attack for a single ally
Rank 10: Pierce Surge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Pierce attack by 30%
Rank 15: Omni-Counter
[PASSIVE] Wielder has a 15% chance of repelling non-Almighty damage
Rank 20: Noble Knight’s Soul
[PASSIVE] Adds 1 Turn Icon after a Proclamation skill is used
Metaphor ReFantazio Brawler Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: CatherinaHero Passive: Surprise Upset – Strong enemies are stunned more easily in overworld combatBrawler ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Obtained naturally during the story after rescuing Catherina’s friend.Study Requirements: 1200 MAGWeakness & Resistances: , Weakness: Ice , Resists: PierceMastered Bonus: +20 Max HPSkills:(Default): Perfect Punch
Weak Strike damage to a single enemy. Power is proportional to caster’s remaining HP
Rank 3: Diligent Discipline
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s critical hit rate by 5% with additional boosts for each additional Brawler Lineage user in the active party
Rank 6: Skull Cracker
Weak Strike damage to a single enemy and may inflict Forget status
Rank 10: Strike Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion against Strike attacks
Rank 14: Battle Cry
Increases caster’s Attack and Defense for 3 turns
Rank 20: Health Font
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s max HP by 15%
Pugilist ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Catherina to Rank 3Study Requirements: Brawler Rank 20 + 8280 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Ice, Resists: StrikeMastered Bonus: +25 Max HPSkills:(Default): Crushing Fist
Medium Strike damage to a single enemy. Power is proportional to caster’s remaining HP
Rank 3: High Voltage
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s critical hit rate when knocking out an enemy and beginning a Squad Battle
Rank 6: Power Thrust
Medium Pierce damage to a single enemy and lowers its Defense for 3 turns
Rank 10: Spirit of Adversity
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s critical hit rate when mortally wounded
Rank 14: Strike Boost
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Strike attack by 20%
Rank 20: Dodge Master
[PASSIVE] Enemies can’t critically hit the wielder
Martial Artist ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Catherina to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Pugilist Rank 20 + 20625 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Ice, Resists: StrikeMastered Bonus: +30 Max HPSkills:(Default) Spiral Fist
Heavy Strike damage to a single enemy that removes buffs from them. Power is proportional to the caster’s remaining HP
Rank 3: Meditation
Caster recovers a small amount of HP and cures Frostbite/Burn status
Rank 6: Hell Thrust
Heavy Pierce damage to a single enemy and lowers their Defense for 3 turns
Rank 10: Undisturbed Serenity
Caster recovers a small amount of HP and cures Poison/Hex status
Rank 15: Unyielding Blood
[PASSIVE] Allows one ally to endure one fatal attack and restoring them to full HP, once per battle
Rank 20: Battle Master
[PASSIVE] Prevents Poison/Malady/Paralysis/Hex/Burn/Frostbite statuses
Metaphor ReFantazio Merchant Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: BriggitaHero Passive: Alchemy – Chance of winning a small sum of money each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combatMerchant ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Complete the quest “A Bullish Embargo” from Brigitta (Requires level 2 Wisdom)Study Requirements: 2500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Fire/LightMastered Bonus: +3 LuckSkills:(Default): Gold Attack – Cost $500
Physical Almighty damage to a single enemy with a high critical rate
Rank 2: Lucky Find
[PASSIVE] Increases the likelihood of receiving items after battles by 20%
Rank 5: Trader’s Summit
[PASSIVE] Increases the effects of consumables used by the wielder by 1.2x with additional increases for each Merchant Linerage user in the active part
Rank 9: Fire Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion against Fire attacks
Rank 20: Debt Collection
Steal MAG from a single enemy
Tycoon ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Have Brigitta reach Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Merchant Rank 20 + Commander Rank 20 + 24000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Fire/LightMastered Bonus: +4 LuckSkills:(Default) Gold Rush – Cost: $2500
Heavy Physical Almighty damage with a high critical rate to a single enemy
(Default) Lucky Find
Increases likelihood of receiving items after battle by 20%
Rank 5: Item Connoisseur
[PASSIVE] Multiplies effects of consumables used by the wielder by 2
Rank 11: Luckier Find
[PASSIVE] Increases likelihood of receiving rare items after battles by 20%
Rank 16: Critical Trade
[PASSIVE] Doubles the wielder’s chance of dealing a critical hits
Rank 20: Almighty Boost
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Almighty attacks by 20%
Metaphor ReFantazio Gunner Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: NeurasHero Passive: Comeback Victory – Recovers HP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combatGunner ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Found by completing the Quest “Providing a Spark“ Follower associated with it: NeurasStudy Requirements: 1500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Slash, Resists: ElectricMastered Bonus: +2 AgilitySkills: (Default): Sleep Shot
Weak Pierce damage to a single enemy that may inflict Sleep (back row only)
Rank 3: Poison Shot
Medium Pierce damage to a single enemy that may inflict Poison (back row only)
Rank 5: Sukukaja
Increases one ally’s Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
Rank 10: Aim Support
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Hit Rate by 10% with additional increases for each Gunner Lineage user in the active party
Rank 20: Hex Shot
Heavy Pierce damage to a single enemy that may inflict Hex (back row only)
Sniper ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Neuras to Follower Rank 3Study Requirements: Gunner Rank 20 + Seeker Rank 10 + 9000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Slash, Resists: ElectricMastered Bonus: +3 AgilitySkills:(Default) Myriad Shots
Weak Pierce damage to all enemies (back row only)
Rank 3: Wild Salvo
Weak Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times (back row only)
Rank 5: Pierce Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion against Pierce attacks
Rank 10: Harvest
[PASSIVE] Wielder recovers HP after defeating an enemy
Rank 20: Smashing Salvo
Heavy Pierce damage to a single enemy that decreases its defense for 3 turns (back row only)
Dragoon ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Neuras to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Sniper Rank 20 + Magic Knight Rank 10 + 22500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Slash, Resists: ElectricMastered Bonus: +4 AgilitySkills:(Default) Wild Salvo
Weak Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times (back row only)
(Default) Feather Dragoonshot
Medium Electric damage to all enemies 1-3 times (back row only)
Rank 5: Redfeather Dragoonshot
Medium Fire damage to all enemies 1-3 times (back row only)
Rank 10: Bluefeather Dragoonshot
Medium Ice damage to all enemies 1-3 times (back row only)
Rank 17: Long-Range Boost
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s attack of all skills by 10% while in the back row
Rank 20: Unshaken Will
[PASSIVE] Prevents the Charm/Daze/Forget/Sleep/Rage status on the wielder
Metaphor ReFantazio Thief Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: HeismayHero Passive: Pickpocket – Chance of getting an item each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combatThief ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Obtained naturally through the story while investigating the old well in Martira.Study Requirements: 1500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: DarkMastered Bonus: +2 AgilitySkills:(Default): Dark Sword
Weak Slash damage to a single enemy that may inflict Forget
Rank 2: Steal
Steals a rare item from an enemy
Rank 4: Mudo
Weak Dark damage to a single enemy
Rank 7: Plunder Life
Drains HP from a single enemy
Rank 11: Plunder Magic
Drains MP from a single enemy
Rank 20: Mudoon
Medium Dark damage to a single enemy
Assassin ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Heismay to Follower Rank 3Study Requirements: Thief Rank 20 + 9000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: DarkMastered Bonus: +3 AgilitySkills:(Default): Lurking Nightblade
Medium Physical Dark damage to a single enemy that decreases its Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
(Default): Steal
Steals a rare item from one enemy
Rank 3: Curse Chant
May inflict Hex on all enemies
Rank 6: Assassinate
Heavy Physical Dark damage to a single enemy that may one-hit kill it
Rank 10: Shadow Dwellers
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion by 5% with additional increases from each Thief Lineage user in the active party
Rank 15: Electric Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion against Electric attacks
Rank 20: Illusive Dream
Weak Slash damage to a single enemy 1-3 that absorbs MP and may one-hit kill it
Ninja ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Heismay to Follower Rank 7Study Requirements: Assassin Rank 20 + Sniper Rank 10 + 22500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: DarkMastered Bonus: +4 AgilitySkills:(Default) Hazy Moon Nightblade
Medium Slash damage to all enemies with enemies that are suffering from an ailment are his as though they are weak to this attack
(Default) Steal
Steals a rare item from a single enemy
Rank 3: Agitator’s Art
Max inflict Rage on all enemies
Rank 6: Adamant Knightblade
Heavy Physical Dark damage to a single enemy that decreases its Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
Rank 10: Quick-Change Arts
Nullifies one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack against the caster
Rank 15: Agility Lore
[PASSIVE] Automatically increases the wielder’s Hit/Evasion at the start of battle
Rank 20: Third Eye
[PASSIVE] When wielder is attacked, halves attacking enemy’s Hit Rate
Royal Thief Archetype (HEISMAY ONLY)How to Obtain: Get Heismay to Follower Rank 8Follower associated with it: HeismayStudy Requirements: Ninja Rank 20 + Dragon Rank 15 + Tycoon Rank 15 + 30000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: DarkMastered Bonus: +5 AgilitySkills:(Default) Adamant Nightblade
Heavy Physical Dark damage to a single enemy that decreases its Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
(Default) Illusive Dream
Weak Slash damage to a single enemy 1-3 times that absorbs MP and may one-hit kill it.
(Default) Quick-Change Arts
Nullifies one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack against the caster
(Default) Third Eye
[PASSIVE] When the wielder is attacked, halves attacking enemy’s Hit Rate
Rank 2: Plunder
High chance of stealing a rare item from a single enemy
Rank 7: Haste Lore
[PASSIVE] Greatly increases wielder’s Hit/Evasion a the start of battle
Rank 14: Plasma Nightblade
Heavy Slash damage to all enemies and may one-hit kill targets
Rank 20: Nobel Thief’s Soul
[PASSIVE] Depletes all of an enemy’s Turn Icons if the wielder dodges their attack
Metaphor ReFantazio Faker Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: AlonzoHero Passive: Dodge – Has a chance of triggering an auto-dodge in overworld combatFaker ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Complete the side quest “A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake” in Martira.Study Requirements: 2500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Pierce/WindMastered Bonus: +3 LuckSkills:(Default) Faker’s Roguery
Chance of inflicting Forget on a single enemy and Turn Icons are either added or removed at random
Rank 3: Tarunda
Decreases a single enemy’s Attack for 3 turns
Rank 5: Sukunda
Decreases a single enemy’s Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
Rank 8: Rakunda
Decreases a single enemy’s Defense for 3 turnsRank 13: Dekaja
Remove all buffs on all enemies
Rank 20: Makarakarn
Raises a barrier that repels one elemental attack of a single ally
Trickster ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Alonzo to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Faker Rank 20 + 24000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Pierce / WindMastered Bonus: +4 LuckSkills:(Default): Faker’s Roguery
Chance to inflict Forget on a single enemy and adds or remove Turn Icons at random
(Default): Vidyartha
Decreases Attack/Defense of a single enemy by 2 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 5: Gift MP
Transfer MP from the caster to an ally
Rank 8: Pain-in-the-Box
May inflict Daze on all enemies
Rank 13: Debilitate
Decreases a single enemy’s Attack/Defense/Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
Rank 20: Lucky Slash
Unpredictable Slash damage to a single enemy
Metaphor ReFantazio Commander Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: BardonHero Passive: Enhanced Cooperation – Makes enemies more likely to be stunned by support attacks in overworld combatCommander ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Speak with Bardon after the events in Martira the day before you leave to earn him as a Follower and unlock the Commander ArchetypeStudy Requirements: 3000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Strike, Resists: PierceMastered Bonus: +2 EnduranceSkills:(Default): Marakukaja
Increases all allies’ Defense for 3 turns
Rank 2: Rebellion
Increase Critical Rate for a single ally for 3 turns
Rank 5: Fiery Strike
Medium Physical Fire damage to a single enemy and may inflict Burn on it
Rank 9: Formation of Vigor
Moves all allies to the front row, and increases their Attack by 2 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 13: Flame Vanguard
Medium Fire damage to all enemies that my also inflict Burn on the targets
Rank 20: Heartbreak Stratagem
Negates one enemy’s Repel Magic/Physical skills
General ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Bardon to Follower Rank 3Study Requirements: Commander Rank 20 + 11700 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Strike, Resists: PierceMastered Bonus: +3 EnduranceSkills:(Default) Matarukaja
Increases all allies’ Attack for 3 turns
Rank 2: Icy Strike
Medium Physical Ice damage to a single enemy that may inflict Frostbite on it
Rank 5: Ice Dodge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s Evasion against Ice attacks
Rank 9: Shelter Formation
Move allies to the back row and increases their Defense by 2 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 13: Megido
Medium Almighty damage to all enemies
Rank 20: Frigid Fortress Tactic
Heavy Ice damage to a single enemy that also inflicts a one-time weakness to Ice to it
Warlord ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Have Bardon reach Follower Rank 8Follower associated with it: BardonStudy Requirements: General Rank 20 + 27000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Strike, Resists: PierceMastered Bonus: +4 EnduranceSkills:(Default) Formation of Vigor
Moves all allies to the front row, and increases their Attack by 2 ranks for 3 turns
(Default) Shelter Formation
Moves all allies to the back row, and increases their Defense by 2 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 2: Imposing Aura
Heavy Wind damage to all enemies that may inflict Daze to them
Rank 5: Masukukaja
Increases all allies’ Hit/Evasion for 3 turns
Rank 9: Back Boost
[PASSIVE] While wielder is in the back row, increases magic skill Attack for all allies by 10%
Rank 13: Front Boost
[PASSIVE] While wielder is in the front row, increases physical skill Attack for all front row allies by 10%
Rank 20: Megidola
Heavy Almighty damage to all enemies
Metaphor ReFantazio Masked Dancer Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: Junah*This Lineage gains additional skills by crafting masks in AkademiaHero Passive: Victory Dance – Recovers HP and MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combatMasked Dancer ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Complete the side quest “Sav the Mourning Snakes“ found on Virga Island by speaking with Junah. Follower associated with it: JunahStudy Requirements: Mage Rank 15 + Thief Rank 10 + 11000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resists: IceMastered Bonus: +3 MagicSkills:(Default): Infernal Vortex
Medium Fire damage to a single enemy that may inflict Burn to it
Rank 5: Art of Dance
[PASSIVE] Increases success rate of the wielder’s skills that inflict status ailments
Rank 11: Masked Revelry
[PASSIVE] Recovers a medium amount of wielder’s MP every turn with more being recovered the more Masked Dancer Lineage users there are in the active part
Rank 20: Crimson Flame
Heavy Fire damage to all enemies
Persona Master ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Junah to Follower Rank 6Study Requirements: Masked Dancer Rank 20 + Faker Rank 10 + 28500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Thunder, Resistance: IceMastered Bonus: +4 MagicSkills:(Default) Thunderhead Dance
Inflicts a one-time weakness to Electric to a single enemy, ignoring resistances
Rank 4: Dance of Verdure
Inflict a one-time weakness to Wind to a single enemy, ignoring resistances
Rank 10: Dance of Purgelight
Inflict a one-time weakness to Light to a single enemy, ignoring resistances
Rank 20: Ruin’s Flameflower
Heavy Fire damage to all enemies that also removes the targets’ buffs
Royal Masked Dancer Archetype (JUNAH ONLY)How to Obtain: Have Junah reach Follower Rank 8Follower associated with it: JunahStudy Requirements: Persona Master Rank 20 + Trickster Rank 20 + 30000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Electric, Resist: IceMastered Bonus: +4 MagicSkills:Ruin’s Flameflower:
Heavy Fire damage to all enemies and that also removes targets’ buffs
(Default) Hellfire Dance
Inflicts enemies’ with a one-time weakness to Fire, ignoring resistances
(Default) Ice-Blue Dance
Inflicts enemies with a one-time weakness to Ice, ignoring resistance
Rank 10: Magic Surge
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s magic skill attack by 25%
Rank 20: Noble Dancer’s Soul
[PASSIVE] Prevents Turn Icon loss when the wielder defeats an enemy with Fire/Ice/Electric/Wind/Light/Dark/Almighty
Metaphor ReFantazio Summoner Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: Eupha*Additional Summons are gained in Akademia by creating new Vessels.Hero Passive: Status Differential – Enemy attacks in overworld combat won’t trigger an enemy advantage in squad battlesSummoner ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Complete the side quest “The Trial of Malnova” on Virga Island, speak to Eupha after she joins your party to unlock the quest.Study Requirements: Seeker Rank 15 + Faker Rank 10 + 8250 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Ice, Resistance: DarkMastered Bonus: +25 Max MPSkills:Summon Eagle Lion:
Heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies and lowers their Attack for 3 turns.
Summon Noctiluca
Cures ally’s status ailments and grant 10% HP recovery for the next 3 turns.
Summon Gargoyle:
Heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
Summon Cockatrice:
Medium magic Dark damage to all enemies. May inflict Poison.
Summon Duskbone Knight:
Heavy physical Slash damage to all enemies.
Summon Goblin King:
Low Hit Rate, but all deal critical physical Slash damage.
Summon Lava Beast:
Medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies
Devil Summoner ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Eupha to Follower Rank 7Study Requirements: Summoner Rank 20 + Magic Seeker Rank 10 + 28500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Ice, Resists: DarkMastered Bonus: +30 Max MP Skills: Summon Fairy:
Medium magic Ice damage to all enemies.
Summon Night:
Heavy magic Ice damage to all enemies. Ignores resistances. May inflict Frostbite.
Summon Beast:
Heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
Summon Wilder:
Medium Electric damage to all enemies
Summon Fallen:
Raise a barrier that repels one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack for one ally
Summon Genma:
Heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy and lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
Summon Megami:
Full restore HP to one ally
Royal Summoner Archetype (EUPHA ONLY)How to Obtain: Have Eupha reach Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Devil Summoner Rank 20 + Soul Hacker Rank 20 + 30000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Ice, Resists: DarkMastered Bonus: +35 Max MPSkills:(Default) Summon Undead King
Severe Dark damage to a single enemy that may one-hit kill the target
(Default) Summon Dragon God
Severe Fire damage to all enemies and removes target’s buffs
(Default) Summon Kishin
Medium Electric damage to a single enemy 2-4 times
(Default) Summon Deity
Extreme Light damage to all enemies that may inflict Daze on targets
Rank 2: Summon Fairy (Modified)
Heavy Ice damage to all enemies with a high chance to inflict Frostbite to targets
Rank 9: Summon Harvest God
Revives any allies with all allies to full HP
Rank 16: Summon Dragon God (Modified)
Extreme Fire damage to all enemies that decreases the targets’ Attack/Defense for 3 turns
Rank 20: Noble Summoner’s Soul
[PASSIVE] If wielder defeats an enemy with summoning magic, no Turn Icon is lost
Metaphor ReFantazio Berserker Lineage Archetype Follower associated with it: BasilioHero Passive: Combat Specialization – Being hit will not trigger enemy advantage in Squad battle and recovers HP when an enemy is stunned or knocked out in overworld combatBerserker ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Speak to Basilio on board your Skyrunner while on route somewhere after Louis has made his final challenge on 9/24.Study Requirements: Warrior Rank 10 + Brawler Rank 10 + Knight Rank 10 + 12000 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Light/Dark, Resists: Slash/Pierce/StrikeMastered Bonus: +3 StrengthSkills:(Default): Slam Strike
Medium Strike damage to a single enemy
Rank 2: Charge
Greatly increases caster’s physical attack damage once per battle
Rank 6: Slam Shatter
Medium Strike damage to all enemies
Rank 10: Sense of Kinship
[PASSIVE] Increases wielder’s attack by 10% with additional increases for each Berserker Lineage user that is in the active party
Rank 15: Warcry
Decreases Attack/Defense for all enemies for 3 turns
Rank 20: Frenzy
Heavy Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times
Destroyer ArchetypeHow to Obtain: Get Basilio to Follower Rank 6Study Requirements: Berserker Rank 20 + 28500 MAGWeakness & Resistances: Weakness: Light/Dark, Resists: Slash/Pierce/StrikeMastered Bonus: +4 StrengthSkills:(Default) Powerful Pulveriser
Heavy Strike damage to a single enemy
(Default) Stormbreaker Axe
Medium Physical Electric damage to a single enemy that also removes the target’s buffs
Rank 3: Windbreaker
Medium Physical Wind damage to a single enemy that lowers the target’s Defense for 3 turns
Rank 6: Revenge Seeker
[PASSIVE] While in the wielder is in the front row, increases damage of all skills proportional to HP lost
Rank11: Health Vessel
[PASSIVE] Raises wielder’s max HP 30%
Rank 16: Radiant Crusher
Heavy Physical Light damage to a single enemy that ignores resistance
Rank 20: Short-Range Boost
[PASSIVE] While wielder is in the front row, increase attacks of all of their skills by 10%
Royal Berserker Archetype (BASILIO ONLY)How to Obtain: Get Basilio to Follower Rank 8Study Requirements: Destroyer Rank 20 + Martial Artist Rank 20 + 30000Weakness & Resistances: Weakness: Light/Dark, Resists: Slash/Pierce/StrikeMastered Bonus: +4 StrengthSkills:(Default) Wanton Destruction
Extreme Strike damage to a single enemy that inflicts a one-time weakness to strike on the target
(Default) Charge
Greatly increase the caster’s physical attack damage once per battle
(Default) Stormbreaker Axe
Medium Physical Electric damage to a single enemy that removes the target’s buffs
(Default) Health Vessel
[PASSIVE] Raises wielder’s max HP by 30%
Rank 3: Peerless War Cry
Decreases Attack/Defense of all enemies by 2 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 10: Systematic Destruction
Extreme Strike damage to a single enemy, ignoring the target’s resistances
Rank 15: Strike Surge
[PASSIVE] Increases the wielder’s Strike Attack by 30%
Rank 20: Noble Berserker’s Soul
[PASSIVE] If wielder lands a critical hit with a physical attack, no Turn Icon is lost
Metaphor ReFantazio Special Lineage Archetype Prince Archetype (HERO ONLY) Hero Passive: Cooperative Chase – Support attacks from comrades happen more easily and enemies are stunned more easily in overworld combatHow to Obtain: Obtained Naturally over the course of the story.Study Requirements: N/AWeakness & Resistances: Resists: Pierce/Light/Dark, Mastered Bonus: +30 Max HPSkills:(Default): Heroic Slash
Heavy Slash damage to a single enemy with damage being boosted against human-type monsters
Rank 2: Hero’s Proving
Increases caster’s Attack/Defense/Hit/Evasion by 3 ranks for 3 turns
Rank 6: Radiance
Heavy Light damage to all enemies
Rank 9: Morale Boost
[HERO PASSIVE] Recovers HP and MP each time a support attack lands in overworld combat
Rank 13: Hero’s Cry
Adds 4 Turn Icons (can only be used once per battle)
Rank 18: Resist All
[PASSIVE] Resists all affinity damage other than Almighty
Rank 20: Royal Slash
Extreme Physical Almighty damage to a single enemy with damage being boosted against human-type enemies
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