Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Followers, Abilities, and How to Increase Bonds

Looking for information on all Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we'll be listing all of the game's Followers, how to unlock them, and the benefits that they provide as you increase your Bond Rank with them.

In Metaphor, Followers are close allies who seek to aid you in your quest. They can be party members or secondary characters, and choosing to spend time with them gives you access to new Archetypes, and a range of useful abilities. Increasing your Bond Rank with Followers should be a priority throughout your adventure.

What Are All Followers, Abilities, and How Do You Increase Bonds in Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Below, you'll find a list of every Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio, along with details on how to unlock them, and the benefits that their friendship will grant you.

More

Archetype: Seeker

How to Unlock: More is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses

Later Bond Rank Requirements: In order to increase More's Bond Rank, you must help him complete his Archetype research, which comes in the form of Requests. Each completed Request increases More's Bond Rank by 1, but you won't be able to complete some of these Requests until later in the game.

Request 1

Increase the Healer Archetype's Rank to 10 on any character

Request 2

Discover the Gunner Archetype

Request 3

Increase the Merchant Archetype's Rank to 15 on any character

Request 4

Study 15 different Archetypes (across all characters)

Request 5

Increase the General Archetype's Rank to 15 on any character

Request 6

Study 25 different Archetypes (across all characters)

Request 7

Raise an Elite Archetype's Rank to 20 on any character

More's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Seeker Archetype - Unlocks the Seeker Archetype
  
• Bright-Eyed Student - Allows all party members to change Archetypes

Bond Rank 2

• Seeker Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Seeker Archetypes
  
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Seeker Archetypes to 2
  
• More's Magic Igniter - Lets you access the Archetype Tree and study Archetypes from the main menu, without having to visit More in Akademia

Bond Rank 3

• Seeker Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Magic Seeker Archetype

Bond Rank 4

• Ability Forecast - Lets you preview all of a Follower's abilities from the Follower menu

Bond Rank 5

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Seeker Archetypes to 3

Bond Rank 6

• Seeker Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Seeker Archetypes

Bond Rank 7

• Seeker Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Soul Hacker Archetype
  
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Seeker Archetypes to 4

Bond Rank 8

• Archetype Evangilist - Increases Archetype's stat bonuses by +3 when channeled
  

Strohl

Archetype: Warrior

How to Unlock: Strohl is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'A Noble's Legacy', given by Strohl at Bond Rank 5 (requires Imagination Rank 3 to complete).

Strohl's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Warrior Archetype - Unlocks the Warrior Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Warrior Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Warrior Archetypes
• Undaunted Spirit - Strohl gains increased critical hit chance against Human enemies

Bond Rank 3

• Warrior Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Swordmaster Archetype

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 5

• Warrior Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Warrior Archetypes
  
• Battle Aura - Strohl doesn't miss out on as much experience when he's a reserve party member

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skills inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 3
  
• Battle Hypnosis - Strohl gains the normal amount of experience when he's a reserve party member

Bond Rank 7

• Warrior Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Samurai Archetype

Bond Rank 8

• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Warrior Archetypes to 4
  
• Slayer of Humans - Strohl gains significantly increased critical hit chance against Human enemies
  
• Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Strohl later in the game
  

Gallica

Archetype: Mage

How to Unlock: Gallica is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Gallica's Bond Rank increases automatically as the story progresses

Gallica's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Mage Archetype - Unlocks the Mage Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Mage Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Mage Archetypes
  
• Followers' Echoes - Lets you check if any Followers are available during your free time

Bond Rank 3

• Mage Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Wizard Archetype
  
• Monsterology Scholar - Shows item drops when analysing a monster in battle

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 2
  
• Fae Sight Acuity - Fae Sight shows more monster and environmental details when in a dungeon

Bond Rank 5

• Mage Veneration - Further refuses MAG cost of studying Mage Archetypes

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 3

Bond Rank 7

• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Mage Archetypes to 4

Bond Rank 8

• Mage Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Elemental Master and Warlock Archetypes
  
• Victory Foresight - Gallica may grant you extra turn icons in battle
  

Hulkenberg

Archetype: Knight

How to Unlock: Hulkenberg is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Wisdom Rank 4

Hulkenberg's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Knight Archetype - Unlocks the Knight Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Knight Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Knight Archetypes
  
• Guard Duty - Hulkenberg may protect the protagonist against attacks that hit his weakness

Bond Rank 3

• Knight Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Magic Knight Archetype

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 5

• Knight Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Knight Archetypes
  
• Battle Aura - Hulkenberg doesn't miss out on as much experience when she's a reserve party member

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 3
  
• Battle Hypnosis - Hulkenberg gains the normal amount of experience when she's a reserve party member

Bond Rank 7

• Knight Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Paladin and Dark Knight Archetypes

Bond Rank 8

• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Knight Archetypes to 4
  
• Special Guard Duty - High chance of Hulkenberg defending the protagonist against attacks that hit his weakness
  
• Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Hulkenberg later in the game
  

Maria

Archetype: Healer

How to Unlock: Maria is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Tolerance Rank 2, Tolerance Rank 4

Maria's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Healer Archetype - Unlocks the Healer Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Healer Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Healer Archetypes

Bond Rank 3

• Healer Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Cleric Archetype
  
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 4

• Purpose - Increases all experience gains from battle
  
• Speed Cooking - Lets you cook aboard the Gauntlet Runner without using up any free time

Bond Rank 5

• Healer Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Healer Archetypes

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 3

Bond Rank 7

• Burning Purpose - Further increases all experience gains from battle
  
• Chef's Chops - Make an additional meal every time you cook aboard the Gauntlet Runner

Bond Rank 8

• Healer Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Saviour Archetype
  
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Healer Archetypes to 4

Brigitta

Archetype: Merchant

How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'A Bullish Embargo'

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Courage Rank 3, Courage Rank 4

Brigitta's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Merchant Archetype - Unlocks the Merchant Archetype
• Proof of Membership - Lets you shop at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad

Bond Rank 2

• Merchant Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Merchant Archetypes
  
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Merchant Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 3

• Merchant's Rate - Get more money for your MAG at the MAG Exchange

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Merchant Archetypes to 3
  
• Merchant's Finest - Unlocks new items for sale at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad

Bond Rank 5

• Guild Discount - Gives you an automatic discount at all weapon, armour, and igniter shops

Bond Rank 6

• Merchant Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Merchant Archetypes
  
• Merchant's Markdown - Get even more money for your MAG at the MAG Exchange

Bond Rank 7

• Igniter Connoisseur - Unlocks more new items for sale at the Igniter shop in Grand Trad
• Supply Crate - There's a chance that Brigitta will send you money at the start of a day

Bond Rank 8

• Merchant Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Tycoon Archetype
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Merchant Archetypes to 4
  

Catherina

Archetype: Brawler

How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'A Friend in Need'

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Catherina's Bond Rank will increase automatically as the story progresses, but only to a point. Beyond that, you'll need to wait until later in the game to see her again. You'll also need Tolerance Rank 5

Catherina's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Brawler Archetype- Unlocks the Brawler Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Brawler Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Brawler Archetypes

Bond Rank 3

• Brawler Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Pugilist Archetype
  
• Bounty Bonus - Increases all Bounty reward money

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Brawler Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 5

• Item Tracking - Shows item locations on the map when exploring dungeons
  
• Brawler Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Brawler Archetypes

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Brawler Archetypes to 3
  
• Streetwise Negotiator - Lowers all prices at general stores

Bond Rank 7

• Treasure Hunter - Shows treasure chest locations on the map when exploring dungeons
  
• Comrades in Battle - Catherina may appear in dungeons to assist you in combat with an opening attack

Bond Rank 8

• Brawler Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Martial Artist Archetype
  
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Brawler Archetypes to 4
  

Neuras

Archetype: Gunner

How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'Providing a Spark'

Later Bond Rank Requirements: To increase Neuras' Bond Rank, you must take him up on his offer of hunting down lost relics. Relics are key items scattered throughout a number of dungeons across the game (with some of them being found much later on in your adventure). Each time you procure a relic and bring it back to Neuras, you'll increase his Bond Rank by 1.

Neuras' Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Gunner Archetype - Unlocks the Gunner Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Bombardier - When fighting on the Gauntlet Runner's deck, Neuras will launch an opening attack with missiles
• Gunner Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Gunner Archetypes

Bond Rank 3

• Gunner Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Sniper Archetype

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 5

• Bombastic Bombardier - Neuras' missile attack during Gauntlet Runner battles does more damage
• Gunner Veneration - Further reduces the MAG cost of studying Gunner Archetypes

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 3

Bond Rank 7

• Seedling Synergy - When you harvest a plant aboard the Gauntlet Runner, you get an additional item

Bond Rank 8

• Gunner Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Dragoon Archetype
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Gunner Archetypes to 4
  

Heismay

Archetype: Thief

How to Unlock: Heismay is unlocked as a Follower automatically as the story progresses

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Eloquence Rank 2, Imagination Rank 4

Heismay's Abilities:

Bond Rank 1

• Thief Archetype - Unlocks the Thief Archetype

Bond Rank 2

• Thief Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Thief Archetypes
  
• Preternatural Hearing - Shows the locations of strong enemies on the map in dungeons

Bond Rank 3

• Thief Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the Assassin Archetype

Bond Rank 4

• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Thief Archetypes to 2

Bond Rank 5

• Thief Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Thief Archetypes
  
• Battle Aura - Heismay doesn't miss out on as much experience when he's a reserve party member

Bond Rank 6

• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Thief Archetypes to 3
• Battle Hypnosis - Heismay gains the normal amount of experience when he's a reserve party member

Bond Rank 7

• Thief Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Ninja Archetype

Bond Rank 8

• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Thief Archetypes to 4
• Assassinate - Heismay may deal huge damage to enemies upon ambushing them
• Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Heismay later in the game
  

Alonzo

Archetype: Faker

How to Unlock: Complete the Request 'A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake'

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Wisdom Rank 3, Tolerance Rank 3, Courage Rank 5

Alonzo's Abilities:

• Faker Archetype - Unlocks the Faker Archetype
• Faker Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Faker Archetypes
  
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Faker Archetypes to 2
  
• Magic Shop Negotiator - Reduces prices at all Magic Shops
  
• Knave's Loyalty - Increases reward money for Requests
  
• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Faker Archetypes to 3
  
• Faker Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Faker Archetypes
  
• Magic Shop Dealmaker - Unlocks rare items for sale in Magic Shops
  
• Grifter's Eye - Shows all monster information when analysing them in battle, with the exception of bosses
  
• Faker Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Trickster Archetype
  
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Faker Archetypes to 4
  

Bardon

Archetype: Commander

How to Unlock: Progress through the story, and then talk to Bardon in Martira when he has the Follower icon above his head

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'The Right to Rule', given by Bardon at Bond Rank 6. You'll also need Eloquence Rank 3

Bardon's Abilities:

• Commander Archetype - Unlocks the Commander Archetype
• Commander Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Commander Archetypes
  
• Commander Archetype: Adept - Unlocks the General Archetype
  
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Commander Archetypes to 2
  
• Protective Formation - Improves defence of all party members when everyone's in the back row
  
• Care Package - Bardon may send you healing items when a day begins
  
• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Commander Archetypes to 3
  
• Escape Artist - Makes it easier to escape from battle
  
• Commander Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Commander Archetypes
  
• Rapid Swapper - Swapping party members only uses half a turn icon instead of a full one
  
• Escape Master - Guarantees escape from battle unless you're fighting a boss
  
• Commander Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Warlord Archetype
  
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Commander Archetypes to 4
  

Junah

Archetype: Masked Dancer

How to Unlock: Progress through the story, and speak to Junah in the Village of the Pagans, accepting and then completing her Request 'Save the Mourning Snakes'

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Imagination Rank 4

Junah's Abilities:

• Masked Dancer Archetype - Unlocks the Masked Dancer Archetype
• Masked Dancer Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Masked Dancer Archetypes
  
• Triumphant Hymn - All party members recover a small amount of MP after battle
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Masked Dancer Archetypes to 2
  
• Battle Aura - Junah doesn't miss out on as much experience when she's a reserve party member
  
• Masked Dancer Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Masked Dancer Archetypes
  
• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Masked Dancer Archetypes to 3
  
• Masked Dancer Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Persona Master Archetype
  
• Battle Hypnosis - Junah gains the normal amount of experience when she's a reserve party member
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Masked Dancer Archetypes to 4
• Heroes' Hymn - All party members recover a moderate amount of MP after battle
• Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Junah later in the game
  

Eupha

Archetype: Summoner

How to Unlock: Once Eupha has joined your party, accept and complete her Request 'The Trial of Malnova'

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'Wayward Shepherd', given by Eupha at Bond Rank 6. You'll also need Eloquence Rank 4, Wisdom Rank 5

Eupha's Abilities:

• Summoner Archetype - Unlocks the Summoner Archetype
  
• Summoner Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying Summoner Archetypes
  
• Pagan Teachings - Reduces the chance of party members suffering from anxiety in battle
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Summoner Archetypes to 2
• Battle Aura - Eupha doesn't miss out on as much experience when she's a reserve party member
• Summoner Veneration - Further reduces the MAG cost of studying Summoner Archetypes
• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Summoner Archetypes to 3
• Summoner Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Devil Summoner Archetype
• Battle Hypnosis - Eupha gains the normal amount of experience when she's a reserve party member
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Summoner Archetypes to 4
• Pagan Secrets - Further reduces the chance of party members suffering from anxiety in battle
• Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Eupha later in the game
  

Basilio

Archetype: Berserker

How to Unlock: Progress through the story, and then speak to Basilio when the Follower icon is above his head

Later Bond Rank Requirements: Complete the Request 'A Brother's Mercy', given by Basilio at Bond Rank 7. You'll also need Imagination Rank 5, Eloquence Rank 5

Basilio's Abilities:

• Berserker Archetype - Unlocks the Berserker Archetype
• Berserker Enlightenment - Reduces MAG cost of studying Berserker Archetypes
  
• Beast-Scent Adept - Basilio has increased evasion against attacks from Beast or Human monsters
  
• Scion's Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 2
  
• Battle Aura - Basilio doesn't miss out on as much experience when he's a reserve party member
• Berserker Veneration - Further reduces MAG cost of studying Berserker Archetypes
• Scion's Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 3
• Berserker Archetype: Elite - Unlocks the Destroyer Archetype
• Battle Hypnosis - Basilio gains the normal amount of experience when he's a reserve party member
• Scion's Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for Berserker Archetypes to 4
• Beast's Insight - Basilio has greatly increased evasion against attacks from Beast and Human monsters
• Grand Fantasy - Unlocks an ultimate Archetype for Basilio later in the game

Have you unlocked all Followers? Which Followers are your favourites? Be sure to check out our Metaphor: ReFantazio guide for more help with the game, and then increase your own Bond Rank in the comments section below.