Minority Mindset

Smart investments

Games

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

Oct 11, 2024

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

As an old-time player with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the Royal Berserker is a formidable addition to any strategy-loving gamer’s roster. This hulking warrior hails from the noble house of Basilio, and he wields his Stormbreaker Axe with such ferocity that it would make even the fiercest dragons tremble in their lairs!

One of the most compelling features in Metaphor: ReFantazio  is its robust job system with the various Archetypes that your main party of characters can equip. Once an Archetype is unlocked through registering a new Follower, you can continually spend time with that individual to rank up their bond. If you’re curious on how to unlock every Follower, see our Metaphor: ReFantazio guide dedicated to all the Followers you can unlock and our 100% Follower Bond Rank Walkthrough details how to max them all in out in a single playthrough.

In this Archetype Guide, we list every single Archetype you can unlock in Metaphor: ReFantazio and all the Archetype skills they can learn as they rank up, as well as the powerful combination Synthesis skills they can perform with other party members.

Naturally, there are spoilers that reveal all the Archetype evolutions and all the secret Archetypes that can be discovered. Be aware that there WILL be spoilers for the full game if you decide to look at this guide.

Below, you’ll find a Table of Contents with clickable links leading directly to the respective Archetypes. Please be aware that there may be spoilers ahead. This serves as your ultimate spoiler alert.

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

Seeker Lineage Tree

These job categories are entirely vulnerable to Fire and completely resistant to Wind. The Soul Hacker also gains a resistance to Dark. Additionally, each of these Archetypes possesses Wind spells, basic single-target healing abilities, and the capacity to provide some fundamental buffs.

Seeker

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story on 6/5
  • Archetype skills:
    • Chase Support – [Hero Passive]
      • Makes support attacks from your comrades happen more easily in overworld combat.
    • Cyc – 4 MP
      • Deals weak magic Wind damage to one enemy.
    • Dei – 4 MP
      • Weak HP recovery for one ally.
    • Tarukaja – 8 MP (Rank 4)
      • Increases one ally’s Attack for 3 turns.
    • Sweeping Slash – 4 MP (Rank 9)
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy.
    • Cyclo – 10 MP (Rank 15)
      • Deals medium magic Wind damage to one enemy.
    • Tetrabreak – 18 MP (Rank 20)
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Physical skill.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Rider of the Blade – 5 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Light damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Horse-Drawn Carnage – 5 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Gacyc – 6 MP
      • Deals weak magic Wind damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Cyc
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Matarukaja – 18 MP
      • Increases all allies’ Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Skill: Tarukaja
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Adventurer’s Curiosity – 8 MP
      • Increases Critical Rate for all allies for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Gacyclo – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Wind damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Cyclo
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Tetrabreak – 18 MP
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Physical skill.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Magic Seeker

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – More’s Task Chapter One: Ordeal
    • Seeker Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Chase Support – [Hero Passive]
      • Makes support attacks from your comrades happen more easily in overworld combat.
    • Cyclo – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Wind damage to one enemy.
    • Tarukaja – 8 MP
      • Increases one ally’s Attack for 3 turns.
    • Deiama – 8 MP (Rank 4)
      • Medium HP recovery for one ally.
    • Wind Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 9)
      • Increases Evasion against Wind attacks.
    • Cyclone – 18 MP (Rank 15)
      • Deals heavy magic Wind damage to one enemy.
    • Vitalja – 20 MP (Rank 20)
      • Increases Attack/Defence for one ally by two ranks for 3 turns.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Gacyclo – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Wind damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Cyclo
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Tetrabreak – 18 MP
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Physical skill.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Fireblade Rider – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Fire damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Horse-Drawn Carnage – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Adventurer’s Curiosity – 8 MP
      • Increases Critical Rate for all allies for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Heat Riser – 24 MP
      • Increases Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for one ally for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Gacyclone – 14 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Cyclone
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Soul Hacker

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – More’s Task Chapter Five: Resolve
    • Magic Seeker Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Chase Support – [Hero Passive]
      • Makes support attacks from your comrades happen more easily in overworld combat.
    • Void Wave – 26 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Wind damage to one enemy. Decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
    • Seeker’s Gale – 42 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies. Recovers MP for each hit.
    • Deiamahan – 18 MP (Rank 4)
      • Heavy HP recovery for one ally.
    • Adventurer’s Curiosity – 8 MP (Rank 7)
      • Increases Critical Rate for all allies for 3 turns.
    • Seeker’s Flame – 42 MP (Rank 11)
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies. Recovers MP for each hit.
    • Heat Riser – 24 MP (Rank 15)
      • Increases Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for one ally for 3 turns.
    • Emerald Vortex – 46 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals extreme magic Wind damage to all enemies. Ignores resistances.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Tetrabreak – 18 MP
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Physical skill.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Soulblade Rider – 16 MP
      • Deals severe physical Almighty damage to one enemy. Absorbs MP.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Winning Horse – 16 MP
      • Deals severe physical Strike damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Cyclone Slasher – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Wind damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally 1: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Trial of the Seeker – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Almighty damage to all enemies. Recovers MP for each hit.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages

Warrior Lineage Tree

In this job category, all roles are particularly vulnerable to Wind attacks but are exceptionally resilient against Fire attacks. The Warrior and Swordmaster primarily excel in physical Slash abilities, whereas the Samurai boasts a strong Physical Electric skill and powerful self-enhancement capabilities.

Warrior

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story on 6/6
  • Archetype skills:
    • Barge Past – [Hero Passive]
      • Being hit by an enemy attack during overworld combat will not trigger battle with enemy advantage.
    • Diagonal Slash – 5 MP
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy.
    • Heat Up – [Passive] (Rank 3)
      • Increases physical skill Attack by 10%. Attack increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Slicer – 12 MP (Rank 8)
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy 2-4 times.
    • Critical Strike – 12 MP (Rank 13)
      • Low Hit Rate, but all hits deal critical physical Slash damage.
    • Slash Boost – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Increases Slash Attack by 20%
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Round Slash – 14 MP
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Bamboo Splitter – 6 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to one enemy. Adds one Turn Icon on a killing blow.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Peerless Stonecleaver – 22 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to one enemy. Adds one Turn Icon on a killing blow.
      • Required Ally 1: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages

Swordmaster

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Strohl Follower Rank 3
    • Warrior Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Barge Past – [Hero Passive]
      • Being hit by an enemy attack during overworld combat will not trigger battle with enemy advantage.
    • Round Slash – 14 MP
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to all enemies.
    • Slash Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 3)
      • Increases Evasion against Slash attacks.
    • Rising Slash – 24 MP (Rank 8)
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage to all enemies.
    • Raging Edge – 38 MP (Rank 12)
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to all enemies.
    • Martial Lore – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Increases basic attacks’ power by 50%.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Vorpal Blade – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Phantom Swordswarm – 16 MP
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage 4-6 times to one enemy. If it’s a killing blow, adds one Turn Icon.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Bamboo Splitter – 6 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to one enemy. Adds one Turn Icon on a killing blow.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Peerless Stonecleaver – 22 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to one enemy. Adds one Turn Icon on a killing blow.
      • Required Ally 1: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages

Samurai

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Strohl Follower Rank 7
    • Swordmaster Rank 20
    • General Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Barge Past – [Hero Passive]
      • Being hit by an enemy attack during overworld combat will not trigger battle with enemy advantage.
    • Giant Slice – 16 MP
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage to one enemy.
    • Thunder Blade – 38 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals heavy physical Electric damage to all enemies.
    • Attack Lore – [Passive] (Rank 6)
      • Automatically increases wielder’s Attack at the start of battle.
    • Concentrate – 20 MP (Rank 10)
      • Increases caster’s Attack by three ranks for 3 turns.
    • Unwavering Blade – 20 MP (Rank 13)
      • Increases caster’s Hit / Evasion by three ranks for 3 turns.
    • Regenerate 3 – [Passive] (Rank 18)
      • Recovers significant HP every turn.
    • Sturdy Stance – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Halves damage, but renders caster unable to dodge.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Crimson Moon Sword Art – 22 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to all enemies. May inflict Charm.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Wind Blade – 16 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Wind damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Peerless Stonecleaver – 22 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to one enemy. Adds one Turn Icon on a killing blow.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Phantom Swordswarm – 16 MP
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage 4-6 times to one enemy. If it’s a killing blow, adds one Turn Icon.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages

Mage Lineage Tree

In this job category, every role is vulnerable to Piercing attacks. However, each Archetype possesses resistance to distinct types of elements.

  • The Mage is resistant to Ice.
  • The Wizard is resistant to Ice and Wind.
  • The Elemental Master is resistant to Fire, Ice, Thunder, and Wind.
  • The Warlock is resistant to Light and Dark.

In this magical realm, there are four distinct practitioners: The Fire, Ice, and Thunder Casters, each skilled in their respective elements, and the Shadow Weaver, who delves into the enigmatic Dark arts.

Mage

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story on 6/6
  • Archetype skills:
    • Magic Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • In overworld combat, recovers MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated.
    • Bot – 4 MP
      • Deals weak magic Fire damage to one enemy.
    • Blizz – 4 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals weak magic Ice damage to one enemy.
    • Kande – 4 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals weak magic Electric damage to one enemy.
    • Magic Font – [Passive] (Rank 11)
      • Raises max MP by 15%.
    • Magic Circle – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Increases magic skill Attack by 10%. Attack increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Gabot – 6 MP
      • Deals weak magic Fire damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Bot
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Botra – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Fire damage to one enemy.
      • Required Skill: Bot
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Gablizz – 6 MP
      • Deals weak magic Ice damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Blizz
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Blizza – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Ice damage to one enemy.
      • Required Skill: Blizz
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Gakande – 6 MP
      • Deals weak magic Electric damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Kande
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Kandera – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Electric damage to one enemy.
      • Required Skill: Kande
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Meteophor – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Fire damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally 1: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages

Wizard

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story
  • Archetype skills:
    • Magic Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • In overworld combat, recovers MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated.
    • Botra – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Fire damage to one enemy.
    • Blizza – 10 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals medium magic Ice damage to one enemy.
    • Kandera – 10 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals medium magic Electric damage to one enemy.
    • Shield Blessing – [Passive] (Rank 11)
      • While Attack / Defence or Hit / Evasion are buffed, recover a significant amount of MP every turn.
    • Arcane Unity – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Increases strength and Hit Rate of Synthesis
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Gabotra – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Fire damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Botra
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Boatona – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy.
      • Required Skill: Botra
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Gablizza – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Ice damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Blizza
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Blizzaton – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Ice damage to one enemy.
      • Required Skill: Blizza
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Gakandera – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Electric damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Kandera
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Kandeon – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Electric damage to one enemy.
      • Required Skill: Kandera
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Makarabreak – 18 MP
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Magic skill.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Skyfall Bolt – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Electric damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally 1: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages

Elemental Master

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story
    • Wizard Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Magic Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • In overworld combat, recovers MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated.
    • Boatona – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy.
    • Blizzaton – 18 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals heavy magic Ice damage to one enemy.
    • Kandeon – 18 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals heavy magic Electric damage to one enemy.
    • Magic Link – [Passive] (Rank 12)
      • Halves MP cost of Synthesis. (Only applies to Syntheses that consume MP.)
    • Magic Boost – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Increases magic skill Attack by 15%.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Gabouat – 14 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Boatona
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage or Healer Lineages
    • Gablizzton – 14 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Ice damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Blizzaton
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage or Healer Lineages
    • Gakandeon – 14 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Electric damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Kandeon
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage or Healer Lineages
    • Makarabreak – 18 MP
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Magic skill.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Precipice of the Abyss – 35 MP
      • Deals severe magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally 1: Seeker, Mage or Healer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Skyfall Bolt – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Electric damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Meteophor – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Fire damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages

Warlock

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story
    • Wizard Rank 20
    • Assassin Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Magic Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • In overworld combat, recovers MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated.
    • Mudodyne – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Dark damage to one enemy.
    • Makarabreak – 18 (Rank 2)
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Magic skill.
    • Hyper – 15 MP (Rank 6)
      • Greatly increases caster’s magic attack damage once per battle.
    • Magic Reversion – [Passive] (Rank 12)
      • Recovers MP after defeating an enemy.
    • Magic Vessel – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Raises max MP by 30%.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Mamudodyne – 14 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Dark damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Mudodyne
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Netherworld Tree – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Dark damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Lost Wall – 26 MP
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Fire / Ice / Electric / Wind / Light / Dark. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Child of Death – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Dark damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages

Healer Lineage Tree

In this job category, all roles are vulnerable to Dark magic but are immune to Light magic. Interestingly, the Healer and Cleric positions have a weakness towards physical attacks, but the Saviour Elite Archetype no longer possesses that vulnerability. This distinctive line of characters excels in healing HP, curing debilitating status effects, casting spells with the Light element, and, over time, even reviving knocked-out party members.

Healer

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story on 6/10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Support Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP each time a support attack lands in overworld combat.
    • Hama – 4 MP
      • Deals weak magic Light damage to one enemy.
    • Medi – 10 MP (Rank 3)
      • Weak HP recovery for all allies.
    • Patra – 6 MP (Rank 5)
      • Cures status ailments for one ally.
    • Light Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 9)
      • Increases Evasion against Light attacks.
    • Dekunda – 18 MP (Rank 13)
      • Removes all debuff effects from all allies.
    • Healer’s Insight – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Recovers medium HP every turn. Heals more if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Mahama – 6 MP
      • Deals weak magic Light damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Hama
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Medica – 20 MP
      • Medium HP recovery for all allies.
      • Required Skill: Medi
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Magical Injection – 12 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one attack that would inflict a status ailment. Affects all allies.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages

Cleric

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Maria Follower Rank 3
    • Healer Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Support Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP each time a support attack lands in overworld combat.
    • Hamaon – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Light damage to one enemy.
    • Medica – 20 MP (Rank 3)
      • Medium HP recovery for all allies.
    • Recarm – 10 MP (Rank 5)
      • Revives one ally from KO with 50% HP.
    • Rydinei – 16 MP (Rank 9)
      • One ally recovers 10% of their HP each turn for 3 turns.
    • Godly Blessing – [Passive] (Rank 13)
      • Increases the effects of recovery magic by 1.5x.
    • Samarecarm – 20 MP (Rank 20)
      • Revives one ally from KO with full HP.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Medicall – 40 MP
      • Heavy HP recovery for all allies.
      • Required Skill: Medica
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Mahamaon – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Light damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Hamaon
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Godly Blessing – 18 MP
      • Revives all allies from KO with full HP.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Magical Injection – 12 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one attack that would inflict a status ailment. Affects all allies.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages

Saviour

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Maria Follower Rank 8
    • Cleric Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Support Recovery – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP each time a support attack lands in overworld combat.
    • Hamadyne – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Light damage to one enemy.
    • Medicall – 40 MP (Rank 3)
      • Heavy HP recovery for all allies.
    • Pen Patra – 18 MP (Rank 5)
      • Cures status ailments for all allies.
    • Exorcist Light – 28 MP (Rank 13)
      • Deals extreme magic Light damage to one enemy.
    • Patrecarm – 48 MP (Rank 20)
      • Allows one ally to endure one fatal attack with 1 HP, once per battle.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Mahamadyne – 14 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Light damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Hamadyne
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Divine Punishment – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Light damage to all enemies. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Light.
    • Magical Injection – 12 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one attack that would inflict a status ailment. Affects all allies.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Godly Blessing – 18 MP
      • Revives all allies from KO with full HP.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages

Knight Lineage Tree

In this job category, all roles are particularly vulnerable to Thunder attacks but show strong resistance against Slash ones. The Paladin offers an additional resistance to Light, while the Dark Knight provides a resistance to Dark. Notably, the Knight, Magic Knight, and Paladin can divert aggression towards themselves, acting as the main target for incoming attacks, whereas the Dark Knight focuses more on offense.

Knight

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story on 6/11
  • Archetype skills:
    • Auto-Repel – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance to reflect an enemy’s attack in overworld combat.
    • Knight’s Proclamation – 4 MP
      • Draws enemy attention and takes attacks for allies for 1 turn. (Certain attacks defy this effect.)
    • Noble Resolve – [Passive] (Rank 2)
      • Halves damage taken when ambushed.
    • First Aid – 2 MP (Rank 5)
      • Weak HP recovery for one ally. (Can only be used from the main menu.)
    • Ironclad Bond – [Passive] (Rank 9)
      • Increases Defence by 10%. Defence increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Guard Lore – [Passive] (Rank 12)
      • Automatically increases wielder’s Defence at the start of battle.
    • Shield Arts – 12 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals weak physical Strike damage to one enemy. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Jump Thrust – 6 MP
      • Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Protect Guard – 10 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for one ally.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Magic Guard – 28 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one elemental attack for all allies in a caster’s row.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Hammer of Justice – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Pierce.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages

Magic Knight

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Hulkenberg Follower Rank 3
    • Knight Rank 20
    • Mage Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Auto-Repel – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance to reflect an enemy’s attack in overworld combat.
    • Knight’s Proclamation – 4 MP
      • Draws enemy attention and takes attacks for allies for 1 turn. (Certain attacks defy this effect.)
    • Rakukaja – 8 MP
      • Increases one ally’s Defence for 3 turns.
    • Mediline – 10 MP (Rank 5)
      • Weak HP recovery for allies in the same row.
    • Heavy Rush – 12 MP (Rank 9)
      • Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy.
    • Dark Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 12)
      • Increases Evasion against Dark attacks.
    • Tetrakarn – 40 MP (Rank 20)
      • Raises a barrier that repels one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for one ally.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Marakukaja – 18 MP
      • Increases all allies’ Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Skill: Rakukaja
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Leap Thrust – 10 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Magic Knight’s Hammer – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Electric damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Electric.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Hammer of Justice – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Pierce.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Protect Guard – 10 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for one ally.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Magic Guard – 28 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one elemental attack for all allies in a caster’s row.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Paladin

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Hulkenberg Follower Rank 7
    • Magic Knight Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Auto-Repel – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance to reflect an enemy’s attack in overworld combat.
    • Holy Knight’s Proclamation – 8 MP
      • Guards, drawing enemy attention and taking attacks for allies for 1 turn. (Certain attacks defy this effect.)
    • Knight’s Defence – 20 MP (Rank 2)
      • Increases caster’s Defence by three ranks for 3 turns.
    • Protect Guard – 10 MP (Rank 4)
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for one ally.
    • Counter – [Passive] (Rank 8)
      • Has a 15% chance of repelling Slash / Pierce / Strike damage.
    • Emergency Aid – 6 MP (Rank 13)
      • Weak HP recovery for all allies. (Can only be used from the main menu.)
    • Holy Knight’s Works – 15 MP (Rank 18)
      • Recovers a medium amount of HP and removes debuff effects.
    • Revitalise 3 – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Recovers significant MP every turn.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Flying Guard Thrust – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Crusader’s Hammer – 20 MP
      • Deals severe physical Light damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Light.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Peerless Sanctity – 25 MP
      • Deals severe physical Light damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally 1: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Magic Knight’s Hammer – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Electric damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Electric.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Hammer of Justice – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Pierce.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Line Guard – 28 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one physical attack for all allies in a caster’s row.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Magic Guard – 28 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one elemental attack for all allies in a caster’s row.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Dark Knight

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Hulkenberg Follower Rank 7
    • Magic Knight Rank 20
    • Wizard Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Auto-Repel – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance to reflect an enemy’s attack in overworld combat.
    • Heavy Rush – 12 MP
      • Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy.
    • Magic Counter – [Passive] (Rank 2)
      • Has a 15% chance of repelling Fire / Ice / Electric / Wind / Light / Dark damage.
    • Mad Rush – 22 MP (Rank 4)
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy.
    • Flawless – [Passive] (Rank 8)
      • Automatically increases a wielder’s Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion at the start of battle.
    • Pierce Boost – [Passive] (Rank 13)
      • Increases Pierce Attack by 20%.
    • Instant Recovery – [Passive] (Rank 18)
      • Ensures status ailments are automatically cured in 1 turn.
    • Thunderstrike Thrust – 28 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Flying Guard Thrust – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Blackguard’s Hammer – 20 MP
      • Deals severe physical Dark damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Dark.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Peerless Shadow – 25 MP
      • Deals severe physical Dark damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally 1: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages

Brawler Lineage Tree

In this job category, every role is vulnerable to Ice attacks and immune or resistant to Strike attacks. The Brawler Lineage Tree in the Archetype family possesses abilities that deplete their own health to activate them. Over time, these abilities can potentially weaken a foe’s defense as they attack.

Brawler

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story by completing Quest – A Friend in Need during the Regalith Grand Cathedral Dungeon
  • Archetype skills:
    • Surprise Upset – [Hero Passive]
      • Strong enemies are stunned more easily in overworld combat.
    • Perfect Punch – 15% of max HP
      • Deals weak physical Strike damage to one enemy. Power proportional to caster’s remaining HP.
    • Diligent Discipline – [Passive] (Rank 3)
      • Increases critical hit rate by 5%. Boost increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Skull Cracker – 22% of max HP (Rank 6)
      • Deals weak physical Strike damage to one enemy. May inflict Forget.
    • Strike Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases Evasion against Strike attacks.
    • Battle Cry – 12 MP (Rank 14)
      • Increases caster’s Attack and Defence for 3 turns.
    • Health Font – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Raises max HP by 15%.
  • Synethesis skills:
    • Meteoric Fist – 26% of max HP
      • Deals weak physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Energy Ray – 20% of max HP
      • Deals heavy physical Light damage to one enemy. Power proportional to caster’s remaining HP.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Pugilist

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Catherina Follower Rank 3
    • Brawler Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Surprise Upset – [Hero Passive]
      • Strong enemies are stunned more easily in overworld combat.
    • Crushing Fist – 20% of max HP
      • Deals medium physical Strike damage to one enemy. Power proportional to caster’s remaining HP.
    • High Voltage – [Passive] (Rank 3)
      • Increases critical hit rate when knocking out an enemy and beginning Squad Battle.
    • Power Thrust – 20% of max HP (Rank 6)
      • Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
    • Spirit of Adversity – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases critical hit rate when wielder is mortally wounded.
    • Strike Boost – [Passive] (Rank 14)
      • Increases Strike Attack by 20%.
    • Dodge Master – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Enemies cannot critically hit wielder.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Tiger Eruption Fist – 32% of max HP
      • Deals weak physical Strike damage to all enemies 2-4 times.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Super Energy Ray – 25% of max HP
      • Deals extreme physical Light damage to one enemy. Power proportional to caster’s remaining HP.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Martial Artist

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Catherina Follower Rank 8
    • Pugilist Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Surprise Upset – [Hero Passive]
      • Strong enemies are stunned more easily in overworld combat.
    • Spiral Fist – 30% of max HP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to one enemy. Power proportional to caster’s remaining HP. Removes buffs.
    • Meditation – 6 MP (Rank 3)
      • Recovers a small amount of HP to caster and cures the Burn and Frostbite Status.
    • Hell Thrust – 35% of max HP (Rank 6)
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
    • Undisturbed Serenity – 14 MP (Rank 10)
      • Recovers a medium amount of HP for caster and cures the Poison and Hex status.
    • Unyielding Blood – [Passive] (Rank 15)
      • Allows one ally to endure one fatal attack restoring them to full HP, once per battle.
    • Battle Master – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Prevents Poison, Malady, Paralysis, Hex, Burn, and Frostbite.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Boltburst Fist – 37% of max HP
      • Deals medium physical Electric damage to all enemies 2-4 times.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Ultimate Energy Ray – 30% of max HP
      • Deals severe physical Light damage to one enemy. Power proportional to caster’s remaining HP.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Bodhisattva’s Palm – 35% of max HP
      • Severe phys. Strike damage to 1 enemy. Inflicts 1-time weakness to Strike. Damage relative to caster’s current HP.

Merchant Lineage Tree

These job categories are inherently vulnerable to both Fire and Light elements. However, they possess the ability to amplify the effectiveness of consumable items. Notably, they expend Money rather than Health Points (HP) or Magic Points (MP) to activate their primary skills.

Merchant

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – A Bullish Embargo
  • Archetype skills:
    • Alchemy – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance of winning a small sum of money each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Gold Attack – 500 Money
      • Deals weak physical Almighty damage to one enemy. High Critical Rate.
    • Lucky Find – [Passive] (Rank 2)
      • Increases likelihood of receiving items after battles by 20%.
    • Trader’s Summit – [Passive] (Rank 5)
      • Increases effects of consumables by 1.2x. Increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Fire Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 9)
      • Increases Evasion against Fire attacks.
    • Debt Collection – 100 MP (Rank 20)
      • Steals MAG from one enemy.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • All Reset – 36 MP
      • Removes nearly all beneficial effects from all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Fortune Slots – 777 Money
      • Low Hit Rate, but all hits deal critical physical Almighty damage.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages

Tycoon

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Brigitta Follower Rank 8
    • Merchant Rank 20
    • Commander Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Alchemy – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance of winning a small sum of money each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Gold Rush – 2,500 Money
      • Deals heavy physical Almighty damage with a high Critical Rate to one enemy.
    • Lucky Find – [Passive]
      • Increases likelihood of receiving items after battles by 20%.
    • Item Connoisseur – [Passive] (Rank 5)
      • Multiplies effects of consumables by 2.
    • Luckier Find – [Passive] (Rank 11)
      • Increases likelihood of receiving rare items after battles by 20%.
    • Critical Trade – [Passive] (Rank 16)
      • Doubles chance of dealing a critical hit to an enemy.
    • Almighty Boost – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Increases Almighty Attack by 20%.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • All Reset – 36 MP
      • Removes nearly all beneficial effects from all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Money Power – 9,999 Money
      • Increases all of one ally’s stats by three ranks for 3 turns. Consumes money instead of MP.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Fortune Slots – 777 Money
      • Low Hit Rate, but all hits deal critical physical Almighty damage.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Golden Soldier – 3,333 Money
      • Deals extreme physical Almighty damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages

Gunner Lineage Tree

In this job category, every role is vulnerable to Slash attacks but immune to Thunder. All characters in this Lineage Tree possess a unique skill: they can attack from the back row without any penalties. The Gunner specializes in causing status problems, while the Sniper and Dragoon lean towards more offensive maneuvers.

Gunner

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – Providing a Spark
  • Archetype skills:
    • Comeback Victory – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Sleep Shot – 8 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals weak physical Pierce damage to one enemy. May inflict Sleep.
    • Poison Shot – 10 MP (Rank 3)
      • Only usable from back row. Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy. May inflict Poison.
    • Sukukaja – 8 MP (Rank 5)
      • Increases one ally’s Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Aim Support – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases Hit Rate by 10%. Boost increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Hex Shot – 22 MP (Rank 20)
      • Only usable from back row. Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. May inflict Hex.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Wild Barrage – 14 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals medium physical Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Masukukaja – 18 MP
      • Increases all allies’ Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Mania Bullet – 22 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Heavy phys. Pierce damage to one enemy. Inflicts a 1-time weakness to Slash / Pierce / Strike.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Sniper

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – Relic Search: Dregs of Destiny
    • Gunner Rank 20
    • Seeker Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Comeback Victory – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Myriad Shots – 14 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals weak physical Pierce damage to all enemies.
    • Wild Salvo – 24 MP (Rank 3)
      • Only usable from back row. Deals weak physical Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times.
    • Pierce Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 5)
      • Increases Evasion against Pierce attacks.
    • Harvest – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Recovers HP after defeating an enemy.
    • Smashing Salvo – 18 MP (Rank 20)
      • Only usable from back row. Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Decreases their Defence for 3 turns.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Myriad Shots – 22 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals medium physical Pierce damage to all enemies 3-5 times.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Bullet Barrage – 22 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals severe physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Mania Bullet – 22 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Heavy phys. Pierce damage to one enemy. Inflicts a 1-time weakness to Slash / Pierce / Strike.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Dragoon

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – Petty Thief
    • Sniper Rank 20
    • Magic Knight Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Comeback Victory – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Wild Salvo – 24 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals weak physical Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times.
    • Feather Dragoonshot – 30 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals medium magic Electric damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
    • Redfeather Dragoonshot – 30 MP (Rank 5)
      • Only usable from back row. Deals medium magic Fire damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
    • Bluefeather Dragoonshot – 30 MP (Rank 10)
      • Only usable from back row. Deals medium magic Ice damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
    • Long-Range Boost – [Passive] (Rank 17)
      • While in the back row, increases Attack of all skills by 10%.
    • Unshaken Will – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Prevents Charm, Daze, Forget, Sleep, and Rage.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Dragoroa – 14 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals extreme magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Coldragoroa – 14 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals extreme magic Ice damage to one enemy. May inflict Frostbite.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Draco Ray – 28 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals severe magic Light damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Bullet Barrage – 22 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Deals severe physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Mania Bullet – 22 MP
      • Only usable from back row. Heavy phys. Pierce damage to one enemy. Inflicts a 1-time weakness to Slash / Pierce / Strike.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Thunder Fang – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Electric damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages

Thief Lineage Tree

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that characters belonging to this job class lineup are particularly vulnerable to Thunder attacks but have an impressive resistance against Dark ones. Characters from the Thief Lineage Tree are quite sneaky, capable of snatching items or equipment right off my opponents in combat. Plus, they can also hurl Dark elemental spells their way. With their exceptional Agility growth, these characters often get to act before others in a battle, making them quite formidable foes!

Thief

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story on 7/4
  • Archetype skills:
    • Pickpocket – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance of getting an item each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Dark Sword – 6 MP
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy. May inflict Forget.
    • Steal – 4 MP (Rank 2)
      • Steals a rare item from one enemy. (The higher your Agility, the higher your success rate.)
    • Mudo – 4 MP (Rank 4)
      • Deals weak magic Dark damage to one enemy.
    • Plunder Life – 6 MP (Rank 7)
      • Drains HP from one enemy to restore your own.
    • Plunder Magic – 1 MP (Rank 11)
      • Drains MP from one enemy to restore your own.
    • Mudoon – 10 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals medium magic Dark damage to one enemy.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Mamudo – 6 MP
      • Deals weak magic Dark damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Mudo
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Phantom Tracer – 12 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy and removes buff effects.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Mamudoon – 10 MP
      • Deals medium magic Dark damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Mudoon
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Assassin

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Heismay Follower Rank 3
    • Thief Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Pickpocket – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance of getting an item each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Lurking Nightblade – 16 MP
      • Deals medium physical Dark damage to one enemy. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Steal – 4 MP
      • Steals a rare item from one enemy. (The higher your Agility, the higher your success rate.)
    • Curse Chant – 8 MP (Rank 3)
      • May inflict Hex on all enemies.
    • Assassinate – 16 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals heavy physical Dark damage to one enemy. May one-hit kill target.
    • Shadow Dwellers – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases Evasion by 5%. Boost increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Electric Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 15)
      • Increases Evasion against Electric attacks.
    • Illusive Dream – 20 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy 1-3 times. Absorbs MP. May one-hit kill target.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Godkiller – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Dark damage to one enemy. High chance of one-hit killing target.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Phantom Tracer – 12 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy and removes buff effects.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages

Ninja

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Heismay Follower Rank 7
    • Assassin Rank 20
    • Sniper Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Pickpocket – [Hero Passive]
      • Chance of getting an item each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Hazy Moon Nightblade – 27 MP
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage to all enemies. Any enemies with ailments are hit as though Weak to this skill.
    • Steal – 4 MP
      • Steals a rare item from one enemy. (The higher your Agility, the higher your success rate.)
    • Agitator’s Art – 8 MP (Rank 3)
      • May inflict Rage on all enemies.
    • Adamant Nightblade – 22 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals heavy physical Dark damage to one enemy. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Quick-Change Arts – 5 MP (Rank 10)
      • Nullifies one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for caster.
    • Agility Lore – [Passive] (Rank 15)
      • Automatically increases wielder’s Hit / Evasion at the start of battle.
    • Third Eye – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • When attacked, halves attacking enemy’s Hit Rate.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Fire Art – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Ice Art – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Ice damage to one enemy. May inflict Frostbite.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Bloodrain Twin Ninpo – 20 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to one enemy. Removes status, Repel, and strength buff effects on the target.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Godkiller – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Dark damage to one enemy. High chance of one-hit killing target.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages

Commander Lineage Tree

In this job category, every role is vulnerable to Strike attacks and resistant to Pierce ones. Each character within this Lineage specializes in boosting the entire team and has skills that allow them to shift the whole party between the front and back rows. They also possess a few elemental abilities, but their true strength lies in managing battles by rearranging formations for strategic positioning and distributing regular buffs.

Commander

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Talk to Bardon the day after finishing the Kriegante Castle Dungeon and unlock Bardon Follower Rank 1
  • Archetype skills:
    • Enhanced Cooperation – [Hero Passive]
      • Makes enemies more likely to be stunned by support attacks in overworld combat.
    • Marakukaja – 18 MP
      • Increases all allies’ Defence for 3 turns.
    • Rebellion – 4 MP (Rank 2)
      • Increases Critical Rate for one ally for 3 turns.
    • Fiery Strike – 10 MP (Rank 5)
      • Deals medium physical Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
    • Formation of Vigor – 35 MP (Rank 9)
      • Moves all allies to the front row, and increases their Attack by two ranks for 3 turns.
    • Flame Vanguard – 28 MP (Rank 13)
      • Deals medium magic Fire damage to all enemies. May inflict Burn.
    • Heartbreak Strategem – 10 MP (Rank 20)
      • Negates one enemy’s Repel Magic and Repel Physical skills.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Blusterblast Maneuver – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Assault Beacon – 26 MP
      • Increases Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for all allies for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Megido – 15 MP
      • Deals medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages

General

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Bardon Follower Rank 3
    • Commander Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Enhanced Cooperation – [Hero Passive]
      • Makes enemies more likely to be stunned by support attacks in overworld combat.
    • Matarukaja – 18 MP
      • Increases all allies’ Attack for 3 turns.
    • Icy Strike – 10 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals medium physical Ice damage to one enemy. May inflict Frostbite.
    • Ice Dodge – [Passive] (Rank 5)
      • Increases Evasion against Ice attacks.
    • Shelter Formation – 35 MP (Rank 9)
      • Moves all allies to the back row, and increases their Defence by two ranks for 3 turns.
    • Megido – 15 MP (Rank 13)
      • Deals medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
    • Frigid Fortress Tactic – 36 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals heavy magic Ice damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Ice.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Blusterblast Maneuver – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Icewolf Offensive – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Ice damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Assault Beacon – 26 MP
      • Increases Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for all allies for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Healing Shelter Formation – 8 MP
      • All allies recover 10% of their HP each turn for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Megidola – 20 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages

Warlord

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Bardon Follower Rank 8
    • General Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Enhanced Cooperation – [Hero Passive]
      • Makes enemies more likely to be stunned by support attacks in overworld combat.
    • Formation of Vigor – 35 MP
      • Moves all allies to the front row, and increases their Attack by two ranks for 3 turns.
    • Shelter Formation – 35 MP
      • Moves all allies to the back row, and increases their Defence by two ranks for 3 turns.
    • Imposing Aura – 38 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies. May inflict Daze.
    • Masukukaja – 18 MP (Rank 5)
      • Increases all allies’ Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Back Boost – [Passive] (Rank 9)
      • While in the back row, increases magic skill Attack for all back row allies by 10%.
    • Front Boost – [Passive] (Rank 13)
      • While in the front row, increases physical skill Attack for all front row allies by 10%.
    • Megidola – 20 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Blusterblast Maneuver – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Icewolf Offensive – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Ice damage to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Healing Shelter Formation – 8 MP
      • All allies recover 10% of their HP each turn for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Dynast Formation – 70 MP
      • Increases Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for all allies by three ranks for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Megidola – 20 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Megidolaon – 25 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
      • Required Skill: Megidola
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Eureka Moment – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Ignores resistances. May inflict Burn.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Faker Lineage Tree

These job categories are vulnerable to both Piercing and Wind attacks. They primarily focus on casting debilitating spells and have the ability to strip buffs from opponents.

Faker

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake
  • Archetype skills:
    • Dodge – [Hero Passive]
      • Has a chance of triggering an auto-dodge in overworld combat.
    • Faker’s Roguery – 20% of max MP
      • Chance of inflicting Forget on one enemy. Turn Icons added or removed at random.
    • Tarunda – 8 MP (Rank 3)
      • Decreases one enemy’s Attack for 3 turns.
    • Sukunda – 8 MP (Rank 5)
      • Decreases one enemy’s Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Rakunda – 8 MP (Rank 8)
      • Decreases one enemy’s Defence for 3 turns.
    • Dekaja – 18 MP (Rank 13)
      • Removes all buff effects on all enemies.
    • Makarakarn – 40 MP (Rank 20)
      • Raises a barrier that repels one elemental attack for one ally.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Matarunda – 18 MP
      • Decreases all enemies’ Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Skill: Tarunda
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Marakunda – 18 MP
      • Decreases all enemies’ Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Skill: Rakunda
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Masukunda – 18 MP
      • Decreases all enemies’ Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Skill: Sukunda
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Debilitate – 24 MP
      • Decreases one enemy’s Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally 1: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Free Juggling – 0 MP
      • Deals weak physical Almighty damage to all enemies without consuming MP.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages

Trickster

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Alonzo Follower Rank 8
    • Faker Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Dodge – [Hero Passive]
      • Has a chance of triggering an auto-dodge in overworld combat.
    • Faker’s Roguery – 20% of max MP
      • Chance of inflicting Forget on one enemy. Turn Icons added or removed at random.
    • Vidyartha – 20 MP
      • Decreases Attack / Defence for one enemy by two ranks for 3 turns.
    • Gift MP – 50 MP (Rank 5)
      • Transfer MP to one ally.
    • Pain-in-the-Box – 8 MP (Rank 8)
      • May inflict Daze on all enemies.
    • Debilitate – 24 MP (Rank 13)
      • Decreases one enemy’s Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Lucky Slash – 18 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals unpredictable physical Slash damage to one enemy.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Debilitate – 24 MP
      • Decreases one enemy’s Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Free Juggling – 0 MP
      • Deals weak physical Almighty damage to all enemies without consuming MP.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Miracle Cirque – 0 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Almighty damage to all enemies without consuming MP.
      • Required Ally 1: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Summoner Lineage Tree

As a devoted fan, I can tell you that unlike other character types, the Summoner and Devil Summoner have a unique system. They are inherently weak against Ice but incredibly resistant to Dark. Unlike most Archetype Lineages that gain new abilities through leveling up, these characters expand their arsenal by crafting special Vessel items from More’s Special Experiments. Once they’ve mastered all their skills, they possess a diverse repertoire of attributes.

Summoner

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – The Trial of Malnova
    • Seeker Rank 15
    • Faker Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Status Differential – [Hero Passive]
      • Enemy attacks in overworld combat will not trigger an enemy advantage in squad battles.
    • Summon Eagle Lion – 38 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies. Lowers their Attack for 3 turns.
    • Summon Noctiluca – 22 MP
      • Cures one ally’s status ailment and grants 10% HP recovery for their next 3 turns.
    • Summon Goblin King – 12 MP (requires Goblin Loincloth Vessel)
      • Low Hit Rate, but all hits deal critical physical Slash damage.
    • Summon Gargoyle – 18 MP (requires Stone Wing Vessel)
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
    • Summon Cockatrice – 27 MP (requires Cockscomb Vessel)
      • Deals medium magic Dark damage to all enemies. May inflict Poison.
    • Summon Duskbone Knight – 28 MP (requires Obsidian Bone Vessel)
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to all enemies.
    • Summon Lava Beast – 28 MP (requires Flaming Mane Vessel)
      • Deals medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Summon Lizardman – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Electric damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Summon Undead King – 25 MP
      • Deals severe magic Dark damage to one enemy. May one-hit kill target.
      • Required Item: Gravelord Vessel
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Summon Eagle Lion King – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Wind damage to all enemies. Significantly decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Summon Dragon God – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Fire damage to all enemies and removes buff effects.
      • Required Item: Priestess Heart
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Summon Guptauros King – 20 MP
      • Deals medium physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
      • Required Item: Minotaur Vessel
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages

Devil Summoner

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Eupha Follower Rank 6
    • Summoner Rank 20
    • Magic Seeker Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Status Differential – [Hero Passive]
      • Enemy attacks in overworld combat will not trigger an enemy advantage in squad battles.
    • Summon Fairy – 27 MP
      • Deals medium magic Ice damage to all enemies.
    • Summon Genma – 18 MP (requires Shattering Spear Vessel)
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
    • Summon Beast – 18 MP (requires Collared Beast Vessel)
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
    • Summon Night – 46 MP (requires Black Frost Vessel)
      • Deals heavy magic Ice damage to all enemies. Ignores resistances. May inflict Frostbite.
    • Summon Wilder – 27 MP (requires Esoteric Hair Vessel)
      • Deals medium magic Electric damage to all enemies.
    • Summon Fallen – 30 MP (requires Pentagram Vessel)
      • Raises a barrier that repels one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for one ally.
    • Summon Megami – 20 MP (requires Lotus Flower Vessel)
      • Fully restores HP to one ally.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Summon Kishin – 16 MP
      • Deals 2-4 medium magic Electric attacks to one enemy.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Summon Deity – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Light damage to all enemies. May inflict Daze.
      • Required Item: Conch Shell Vessel
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Summon Fury – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Strike damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Item: Trident Vessel
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Summon Tyrant – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Almighty damage to all enemies. May inflict Hex.
      • Required Item: Buzzing Fly Vessel
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Hadean Icecrag – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Ice damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages

Masked Dancer Lineage Tree

In this job category, every role is vulnerable to Thunder but immune to Ice. They boast a highly adaptable repertoire as unique masks, developed by More during his special experiments, can be created and used. These masks allow these characters to instantly tap into an Archetype’s skills, vulnerabilities, and resistances, without the need for switching roles or leveling them up first. The Masked Dancer and Persona Master opt to relinquish their accessory slot to don an Archetype’s mask instead.

Masked Dancer

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Complete Quest – Save the Mourning Snakes
    • Mage Rank 15
    • Thief Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Victory Dance – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP and MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Infernal Vortex – 14 MP
      • Deals medium magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
    • Art of Dance – [Passive] (Rank 5)
      • Increases success rate of skills that inflict status ailments.
    • Masked Revelry – [Passive] (Rank 11)
      • Recovers a medium amount of caster’s MP every turn. Restores more if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • Crimson Flame – 42 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Hellfire Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Fire. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Ice-Blue Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Ice. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Sable Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Dark. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Danse Macabre – 12 MP
      • High chance of one-hit killing all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Persona Master

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Junah Follower Rank 6
    • Masked Dancer Rank 20
    • Faker Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Victory Dance – [Hero Passive]
      • Recovers HP and MP each time an enemy is stunned or defeated in overworld combat.
    • Thunderhead Dance – 25 MP
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Electric. Ignores resistances.
    • Dance of Verdure – 25 MP (Rank 4)
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Wind. Ignores resistances.
    • Dance of Purgelight – 25 MP (Rank 10)
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Light. Ignores resistances.
    • Ruin’s Flameflower – 42 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies. Removes targets’ buff effects.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Hellfire Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Fire. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Ice-Blue Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Ice. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Sable Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Dark. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Danse Macabre – 12 MP
      • High chance of one-hit killing all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Masquerade Charge – 26 MP
      • Greatly increases the party’s physical attack damage once per battle.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages

Berserker Lineage Tree

These job categories are completely vulnerable to Light and Dark elements but are immune or resistant to Slash, Pierce, and Strike types. The Berserker acquires potent Strike abilities as well as beneficial buffs and debuffs, while the Destroyer specializes in powerful physical elemental attacks of various kinds.

Berserker

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • When Basilio officially joins the party, talk to him at the Engine Room Corridor when traveling to a destination in the Gauntlet Runner and unlock Basilio Follower Rank 1
    • Warrior Rank 10
    • Brawler Rank 10
    • Knight Rank 10
  • Archetype skills:
    • Combat Specialisation – [Hero Passive]
      • Being hit will not trigger enemy advantage in Squad Battle. Recovers HP when stunning or knocking out an enemy.
    • Slam Strike – 10 MP
      • Deals medium physical Strike damage to one enemy.
    • Charge – 15 MP (Rank 2)
      • Greatly increases caster’s physical attack damage once per battle.
    • Slam Shatter – 24 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals medium physical Strike damage to all enemies.
    • Sense of Kinship – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases Attack by 10%. Attack increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
    • War Cry – 40 MP (Rank 15)
      • Decreases Attack / Defence for all enemies for 3 turns.
    • Frenzy – 52 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Rampage Slash – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Wild Bore – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Significantly decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Wanton Destruction – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Strike.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Battlecry Tackle – 28 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages

Destroyer

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Basilio Follower Rank 6
    • Berserker Rank 20
  • Archetype skills:
    • Combat Specialisation – [Hero Passive]
      • Being hit will not trigger enemy advantage in Squad Battle. Recovers HP when stunning or knocking out an enemy.
    • Powerful Pulveriser – 12 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to one enemy.
    • Stormbreaker Axe – 18 MP
      • Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Also removes buff effects.
    • Windbreaker – 22 MP (Rank 3)
      • Deals medium physical Wind damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
    • Revenge Seeker – [Passive] (Rank 6)
      • While in the front row, increases damage of all skills proportional to HP lost.
    • Health Vessel – [Passive] (Rank 11)
      • Raises max HP by 30%.
    • Radiant Crusher – 36 MP (Rank 16)
      • Deals heavy physical Light damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
    • Short-Range Boost – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • While in the front row, increases Attack of all skills by 10%.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Rampage Slash – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages
    • Wild Bore – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Significantly decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages
    • Wanton Destruction – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Strike.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Battlecry Tackle – 28 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Deadly Eraser – 22 MP
      • Deals severe physical Almighty damage to one enemy. Removes status, Repel, and strength buff effects on the target.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages

Royal Archetypes

These “Ultimate” Archetypes are exceptional variations of a party member’s initial Archetype, typically obtainable after you’ve achieved the highest Follower Rank with the specific party member and mastered multiple Archetypes. They boast impressive skill sets, but it’s important to note that the abilities unique to these Ultimate Archetypes cannot be shared or transferred to any other Archetype.

Prince

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Automatically unlocked through main story after a certain event
    • Exclusive to Protagonist
  • Archetype skills:
    • Cooperative Chase – [Hero Passive]
      • Support attacks from comrades happen more easily, and enemies are stunned more easily, in overworld combat.
    • Heroic Slash – 25 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to one enemy. Damage boosted against human-type monsters.
    • Hero’s Proving – 50 MP
      • Increases caster’s Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion by three ranks for 3 turns.
    • Radiance – 42 MP (Rank 6)
      • Deals heavy magic Light damage to all enemies.
    • Morale Boost – [Hero Passive] (Rank 9)
      • Recovers HP and MP each time a support attack lands in overworld combat.
    • Hero’s Cry – 99 MP (Rank 13)
      • Adds four Turn Icons. (Can only be used once per battle.)
    • Resist All – [Passive] (Rank 18)
      • Resists all affinity damage other than Almighty.
    • Royal Slash – 38 MP (Rank 20)
      • Deals extreme physical Almighty damage to one enemy. Damage boosted against human-type monsters.
  • Synthesis skills (note: the Prince Archetype can substitute as ANY Required Ally Archetype for any other Archetype’s Synthesis skill requirements):
    • Royal Sword – 25 MP
      • Deals severe physical Almighty damage to one enemy. Increases damage against human-type monsters.
      • Required Ally: Any
    • Armageddon’s Final Sire – 99 MP
      • Deals 9,999 damage to all enemies.
      • Required Item: Chronicle of the End
      • Required Ally 1: Royal Archetype
      • Required Ally 2: Royal Archetype
      • Required Ally 3: Royal Archetype
    • Wind Blade – 16 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Wind damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Blackguard’s Hammer – 20 MP
      • Deals severe physical Dark damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Dark.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Fire Art – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
      • Required Ally: Mage, Masked Dancer, or Summoner Lineages
    • Sable Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Dark. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Hadean Icecrag – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Ice damage to all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Mage, or Healer Lineages
    • Wild Bore – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Significantly decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages

Royal Warrior

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Strohl Follower Rank 8
    • Samurai Rank 20
    • Warlord Rank 20
    • Exclusive to Strohl
  • Archetype skills:
    • Vorpal Blade – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack for 3 turns.
    • Unwavering Blade – 20 MP
      • Increases caster’s Hit / Evasion by three ranks for 3 turns.
    • Concentrate – 20 MP
      • Increases caster’s Attack by three ranks for 3 turns.
    • Martial Lore – [Passive]
      • Increases basic attacks’ power by 50%.
    • Brave Blade – 36 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to one enemy. High Critical Rate.
    • Slash Surge – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases Slash Attack by 30%.
    • Hassou Tobi – 88 MP (Rank 16)
      • Deaks weak physical Slash damage to all enemies 8 times.
    • Noble Warrior’s Soul – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • If wielder defeats an enemy with a physical attack, no Turn Icon is lost.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Peerless Stonecleaver – 66 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to one enemy. Adds one Turn Icon on a killing blow.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
    • Phantom Swordswarm – 48 MP
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage 4-6 times to one enemy. If it’s a killing blow, adds one Turn Icon.
    • Crimson Moon Sword Art – 66 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to all enemies. May inflict Charm.

Royal Knight

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Hulkenberg Follower Rank 8
    • Paladin Rank 20
    • Dark Knight Rank 15
    • Elemental Master Rank 15
    • Exclusive to Hulkenberg
  • Archetype skills:
    • Holy Knight’s Proclamation – 8 MP
      • Guards, drawing enemy attention and taking attacks for allies for 1 turn. (Certain attacks defy this effect.)
    • Instant Recovery – [Passive]
      • Ensures status ailments are automatically cured in 1 turn.
    • Thunderstrike Thrust – 28 MP
      • Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
    • Mad Rush – 22 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy.
    • Omni-Guard – 40 MP (Rank 3)
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one non-Almighty attack for one ally.
    • Pierce Surge – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increases Pierce Attack by 30%.
    • Omni-Counter – [Passive] (Rank 15)
      • Has a 15% chance of replling non-Almighty damage.
    • Noble Knight’s Soul – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Adds one Turn Icon the turn after a Proclamation skill is used. (Does not apply if caster is incapacitated.)
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Ultimate Guard – 100 MP
      • Raises a barrier that nullifies one non-Almighty attack for all allies.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Peerless Sanctity – 25 MP
      • Deals severe physical Light damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally 1: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages
    • Peerless Shadow – 25 MP
      • Deals severe physical Dark damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence / Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally 1: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages
      • Required Ally 2: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages

Royal Thief

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Heismay Follower Rank 8
    • Ninja Rank 20
    • Dragoon Rank 15
    • Tycoon Rank 15
    • Exclusive to Heismay
  • Archetype skills:
    • Adamant Nightblade – 22 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Dark damage to one enemy. Decreases their Hit / Evasion for 3 turns.
    • Illusive Dream – 20 MP
      • Deaks weak physical Slash damage to one enemy 1-3 times. Absorbs MP. May one-hit kill target.
    • Quick-Change Arts – 5 MP
      • Nullifies one Slash / Pierce / Strike attack for caster.
    • Third Eye – [Passive]
      • When attacked, halves attacking enemy’s Hit Rate.
    • Plunder – 10 MP (Rank 2)
      • High chance of stealing a rare item from one enemy. (Higher Agility = higher success rate.)
    • Haste Lore – [Passive] (Rank 7)
      • Greatly increases wielder’s Hit / Evasion at the start of battle.
    • Plasma Nightblade – 42 MP (Rank 14)
      • Deals heavy physical Slash damage to all enemies. May one-hit kill targets.
    • Noble Thief’s Soul – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Depletes all of an enemy’s Turn Icons if their attack is dodged.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Godkiller – 14 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Dark damage to one enemy. High chance of one-hit killing target.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Bloodrain Twin Ninpo – 20 MP
      • Deals severe physical Slash damage to one enemy. Removes status, Repel, and strength buff effects on the target.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Phantom Tracer – 12 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy and removes buff effects.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Thief, or Masked Dancer Lineages

Royal Masked Dancer

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Junah Follower Rank 8
    • Persona Master Rank 20
    • Trickster Rank 20
    • Exclusive to Junah
  • Archetype skills:
    • Ruin’s Flamethrower – 42 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies. Removes target’s buff effects.
    • Hellfire Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Fire. Ignores resistances.
    • Ice-Blue Dance – 26 MP
      • Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Ice. Ignores resistances
    • Magic Surge – [Passive] (Rank 10)
      • Increase magic skill Attack by 25%.
    • Noble Dancer’s Soul – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • Prevents Turn Icon loss when an enemy is defeated using Fire, Ice, Electric, Wind, Light, Dark, or Almighty magic.
  • Dancer’s Mask skills:
    • Thunderhead Dance – 25 MP
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Electric. Ignores resistances.
    • Dance of Verdure – 25 MP
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Wind. Ignores resistances.
    • Dance of Purgelight – 25 MP
      • Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Light. Ignores resistances.
  • Mend Mask skills:
    • Health Vessel – [Passive]
      • Raises max HP by 30%.
    • Magic Vessel – [Passive]
      • Raises max MP by 30%.
    • Unyielding Blood – [Passive]
      • Allows one ally to endure one fatal attack restoring them to full HP, once per battle.
  • Mind Mask skills:
    • Megidola – 20 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
    • Hamadyne – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Light damage to one enemy.
    • Mudodyne – 18 MP
      • Deals heavy magic Dark damage to one enemy.
  • Muscle Mask skills:
    • Giant Slice – 16 MP
      • Deals medium physical Slash damage to one enemy.
    • Heavy Rush – 12 MP
      • Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy.
    • Frenzy – 52 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
  • Mercy Mask skills:
    • Medicall – 40 MP
      • Heavy HP recovery for all allies.
    • Pen Patra – 18 MP
      • Cures status ailments for all allies.
    • Samarecarm – 20 MP
      • Revives one all from KO with full HP.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Masquerade Charge – 26 MP
      • Greatly increases the party’s physical attack damage once per battle.
      • Required Ally: Gunner, Masked Dancer, or Berserker Lineages
    • Danse Macabre – 12 MP
      • High chance of one-hit killing all enemies.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages

Royal Summoner

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Eupha Follower Rank 8
    • Devil Summoner Rank 20
    • Soul Hacker Rank 20
    • Exclusive to Eupha
  • Archetype skills:
    • Summon Undead King – 25 MP
      • Deals severe magic Dark damage to one enemy. May one-hit kill target.
    • Summon Dragon God – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Fire damage to all enemies and removes buff effects.
    • Summon Kishin – 16 MP
      • Deals 2-4 medium magic Electric attacks to one enemy.
    • Summon Deity – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Light damage to all enemies. May inflict Daze.
    • Summon Fairy (Modified) – 44 MP (Rank 2)
      • Deals heavy magic Ice damage to all enemies. High chance of inflicting Frostbite.
    • Summon Harvest God – 80 MP (Rank 9)
      • Revives any allies from KO and restores all to full HP.
    • Summon Dragon God (Modified) – 66 MP (Rank 16)
      • Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence for 3 turns.
    • Noble Summoner’s Soul – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • If wielder defeats an enemy with summoning magic, no Turn Icon is lost.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Summon Tyrant – 22 MP
      • Deals severe magic Almighty damage to all enemies. May inflict Hex.
      • Required Ally: Thief, Faker, or Merchant Lineages
    • Summon Fury – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme magic Strike damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack / Defence for 3 turns.
      • Required Ally: Knight, Healer, or Commander Lineages

Royal Berserker

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype Guide: how to unlock all job classes and their skills

  • How to unlock:
    • Reach Basilio Follower Rank 8
    • Destroyer Rank 20
    • Martial Artist Rank 20
    • Exclusive to Basilio
  • Archetype skills:
    • Wanton Destruction – 20 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Strike.
    • Charge – 15 MP
      • Greatly increases caster’s physical attack damage once per battle.
    • Stormbreaker Axe – 18 MP
      • Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Also removes buff effects.
    • Health Vessel – [Passive]
      • Raises max HP by 30%.
    • Peerless War Cry – 60 MP (Rank 3)
      • Decreases Attack / Defence for all enemies by two ranks for 3 turns.
    • Systematic Destruction – 42 MP (Rank 10)
      • Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
    • Strike Surge – [Passive] (Rank 15)
      • Increases Strike Attack by 30%.
    • Noble Berserker’s Soul – [Passive] (Rank 20)
      • If wielder lands a critical hit with a physical attack, no Turn Icon is lost.
  • Synthesis skills:
    • Deadly Eraser – 22 MP
      • Deals severe physical Almighty damage to one enemy. Removes status, Repel, and strength buff effects on the target.
      • Required Ally: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages
    • Battlecry Tackle – 28 MP
      • Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages
    • Rampage Slash – 18 MP
      • Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
      • Required Ally: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages

Read More

2024-10-11 07:33