Metaphor: ReFantazio - Classes
The Archetype class system of Metaphor: ReFantazio. There are forty-six Archetypes in total, organized into fourteen lineages (basic, adept, and elite tiers) plus hidden royal forms. Each lineage is tied to a follower bond, and characters can equip any unlocked Archetype to adopt that heroic role, i...
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· updated 2026-09-15
| Name | Description | Tree | Role | Weapon Proficiencies | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeker | The first Archetype awakened by the Protagonist, a balanced hero wielding both physical and light magic. | Basic lineage | Balanced all-rounder / protagonist role | Sword (A) Any (B) | Awakened through More at the start of the journey |
| Warrior | Strohl's starting Archetype, a straightforward physical attacker centered on sword skills that reduce enemy defense and deal heavy single-target damage. | Basic lineage | Frontline physical damage / sword specialist | Sword (A) Axe (B) | Strohl's lineage, awakened through his bond |
| Knight | A sturdy guardian Archetype that draws enemy attacks and guards allies, built around high HP and defense. | Basic lineage | Defensive tank / protector | Spear (A) Greatsword (B) | Hulkenberg's lineage, awakened through her bond |
| Mage | A caster Archetype focused on offensive elemental magic (fire, ice, electric, wind) used to strike weaknesses. | Basic lineage | Elemental spellcaster | Staff (A) Any (B) | Gallica's lineage, unlocked through her bond |
| Healer | A supportive Archetype that restores HP and cures ailments while eventually gaining light and holy magic. | Basic lineage | Support / restorative caster | Staff (A) Book (B) | Awakened via a healer follower bond |
| Thief | A swift Archetype built on high agility, stealing items and landing quick ambush strikes, with fire- and wind-aspected knife skills. | Basic lineage | Agile striker / utility stealth | Dagger (A) Bow (B) | Heismay's lineage, unlocked through his bond |
| Brawler | A high-HP, high-strike Archetype whose unarmed skills deal fixed heavy blows and buff its own attack, at the cost of defense. | Basic lineage | Unarmed physical powerhouse | Martial arts (A) Unarmed (A) | Basilio's lineage, unlocked through his brother Fidelio's bond |
| Gunner | A marksman Archetype firing single-target physical shots with elemental ammunition effects, punishing airborne and armored foes. | Basic lineage | Long-range phys specialist | Bow (A) Gun (A) | Neuras's lineage, unlocked through his bond |
| Commander | A tactical Archetype that buffs the whole frontline and shifts initiative, granting allies extra actions and coordination. | Basic lineage | Battlefield support / field leader | Sword (A) Spear (B) | Unlocked through a soldier follower bond |
| Faker | A cunning Archetype that debuffs enemies, manipulates the flow of turn icons, and copies or steals enemy abilities. | Basic lineage | Debuffer / trickster disruptor | Dagger (A) Any (B) | Unlocked through a merchant-con artist follower bond |
| Merchant | A trader Archetype that converts MAG and funds into powerful monetary attacks and support items, trading gold for advantage. | Basic lineage | Economy-driven support | Onlygain items (A) Any (B) | Brigitta's lineage, unlocked through her bond |
| Summoner | A mystical Archetype that summons dragons and elemental spirits for heavy magical attacks, tied to Virga Island's dragon doctrine. | Basic lineage | Dragon-calling elemental caster | Staff (A) Book (A) | Eupha's lineage, unlocked through her bond |
| Masked Dancer | A theatrical Archetype that wields masks to shift elemental affinities and copy skills, dancing between roles to exploit weaknesses. | Basic lineage | Shapeshifting performance caster | Any (A) | Junah's lineage, unlocked through her bond |
| Royal Archetype (Prince Line) | A hidden final-tier lineage exclusive to the protagonist that transcends the fourteen standard lineages, awakening after the prince's curse is fully broken. | Hidden / royal lineage | Ultimate exclusive protagonist role | Any (S) | Awakened at the climax of the main story |
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