Like many Atlus video games that fall according to Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, Metaphor: ReFantazio makes use of the signature Persona RPG system of all members summoning a secondary character with their very own record of spells and skills. This time, this system has been renamed the Archetype system, and it really works a bit otherwise.
Archetypes perform extra like a standard class system as a substitute of the extra freeform Persona customization. You, because the participant character, can freely change between totally different Archetypes relying on what function you wish to play within the celebration whereas additionally synthesizing the talents of different Archetypes into your present one. We’ll spotlight every of those Archetypes under, in addition to their total playstyles.
Seeker Archetype
The Seeker is the default Archetype that you simply begin with. It’s a support-oriented Archetype that has a pleasant steadiness of offensive and defensive buff. Its distinctive passive, Chase Assist, makes the assist assaults of your celebration members occur extra typically and makes gorgeous enemies within the overworld simpler.
This Archetype begins with Seeker in its Origin type, Magic Seeker in its Adept type, and Soul Hacker in its remaining Elite type. Every tier is unlocked by going by means of Extra’s Bond Ranks and is robotically given to you.
Warrior Archetype
The Warrior Archetype makes use of the traditional bodily melee function that primarily focuses on single-target harm. As lots of its expertise use the Bodily ingredient, it’s a flexible harm seller, however can’t exploit elemental weaknesses in comparison with different Archetypes. Its Hero Passive, Barge Previous, prevents enemies from beginning their flip first in the event that they hit you on the overworld.
As for its tiers, the Archetype begins with the Warrior as its Origin type, the Swordmaster as its Adept type, Samurai as its Elite type, and at last, the Royal Warrior as its strongest type. This Archetype is tied to Strohl’s Bond occasions and is robotically unlocked throughout the principle story.
Mage Archetype
The Mage Archetype can simply exploit the basic weaknesses of enemies with its myriad Fireplace, Electrical, Darkish, and Ice spells, whereas significantly sustaining its offensive energy with MP restoration results. The Mage can be one of many first Archetypes to have an alternate type, requiring a distinct Archetype to be leveled to unlock. Its Hero Passive, Magic Restoration, lets you recuperate MP everytime you stun or defeat an enemy within the overworld.
This tree begins with the Mage for its Origin type, Wizard for its Adept type, and both the Elemental Grasp or Warlock for its Elite type. The Warlock requires you to achieve Rank 10 with the Murderer, which is a part of the Thief Archetype. To extend its rank, you could undergo Gallica’s Bond storyline, and it’s robotically unlocked throughout the principle story.
Healer Archetype
Because the identify implies, this Archetype has all of the assist spells that any RPG healer would have, with HP restoration spells, debuff cleanses, and some offensive-oriented buffs on the aspect. Its Hero Passive, Assist Restoration, restores a portion of your celebration’s well being every time your celebration lands a assist assault within the overworld.
Its development is simple, with Healer for Origin, Cleric for Adept, and Saviour for Elite. This Archetype is unlocked as a part of the story and bonding with Maria will increase its rating.
Knight Archetype
Not like the Warrior, this Archetype focuses on protection and sturdiness. Its expertise focus on drawing the enemy’s consideration and absorbing as a lot harm as potential, with some gentle harm expertise thrown within the combine. Its Hero Passive, Auto-Repel, offers your celebration an opportunity to replicate enemy assaults that hit you throughout overworld battle.
Just like the Mage Archetype, it has entry to an alternate Elite type. It begins with the essential Knight for Origin, Magic Knight for Adept, both the Paladin or Darkish Knight for Elite, and lastly, the ultimate Royal Knight type. The Darkish Knight requires reaching Wizard Rank 10 and focuses on magic protection as a substitute of bodily protection. You’ll be able to unlock and rank this Archetype by following by means of Hulkenberg’s Bond Rating.
Brawler Archetype
The Brawler is the one Archetype that doesn’t use MP to solid its expertise, as a substitute utilizing its well being as a useful resource. A lot of its expertise deal extra harm as your well being will get decrease, in addition to self-healing spells to gas extra of your offensive expertise. Its Hero Passive, Shock Upset, makes stronger enemies simpler to stun within the overworld.
As for its kinds, the Archetype begins with the usual Brawler first, Pugilist for Adept, and Martial Artist for Elite. Catherina would be the main Bond Rating character for this Archetype.
Service provider Archetype
The Service provider Archetype takes an unorthodox method to battles, rising your probabilities of receiving extra objects and cash after each battle. Just like the Brawler, a few of its expertise require cash to solid, with its harm expertise having a low hit probability for very excessive Almighty harm. Its Hero Passive, Alchemy, offers you an opportunity to achieve cash everytime you stun or defeat an enemy within the open world.
This Archetype solely has two kinds, with the starter Service provider and the Tycoon for its Elite type. To unlock this Archetype, you could first attain Knowledge Rank 2, then communicate with Brigitta to start out the non-compulsory quest “A Bullsih Cargo.” Finishing the search grants you this Archetype. The Tycoon requires reaching Commander Rank 10.
Gunner Archetype
The Gunner Archetype prefers to remain behind the formation to deal ranged Bodily harm, as lots of its expertise will solely work from afar. In trade, it’s additionally one of many squishiest Archetypes within the recreation. Its Hero Passive, Comeback Victory, restores a few of your well being upon defeating an overworld enemy.
This Archetype has three kinds, with Gunner for Origin, Sniper for Adept, and Dragoon for Elite. Unlocking this Archetype requires finishing Neuras’ quest “Offering a Spark.” To finish this quest, head to the village of Komero utilizing the gauntlet runner and retrieve the Relic.
Thief Archetype
The Thief focuses on excessive burst single goal harm whereas draining the well being and MP of enemies to maintain your self. It could possibly imbue its assaults with Darkish harm and debuff enemies with the Hex impact. Its Hero Passive, Pickpocket, offers you an opportunity to get an merchandise upon defeating an enemy within the overworld.
This Archetype has 4 tiers: Thief, Murderer, Ninja, and Royal Thief. The Thief is robotically unlocked as a part of the principle story and is tied to Heismay’s Bond questline.
Masked Dancer Archetype
The Masked Dancer has the distinctive mechanic of having the ability to swap ability units utilizing Masks. Every Masks incorporates weaker variants of an Archetype’s expertise, exchanging effectiveness for extra versatility. This Archetype lets you play as any class for regardless of the state of affairs requires, making it a jack-of-all-trades. It has no Hero Passive.
The Archetype has 3 tiers, beginning with the Masked Dancer, Persona Grasp for its Elite type, and Royal Masked Dancer for its Royal type. Whereas your character robotically unlocks the Archetype throughout the principle storyline, getting it for your complete celebration requires the completion of the aspect quest “Save the Mourning Snakes.” Junah is the first Bond character for the Masked Dancer.
Faker Arcehtype
The Faker spreads chaos within the enemy’s ranks by making use of a number of debuffs and standing results on them, sacrificing uncooked harm. Because the Archetype barely has any harm expertise, pairing it with a high-damage celebration considerably will increase its effectiveness in fight. Its Hero Passive, Dodge, lets you auto-dodge an enemy’s assault within the overworld.
This Archetype solely has the bottom Faker type and the Trickster for its Elite type. To unlock it, you could have Creativeness 2. Then, go to Martira’s Thoroughfare Sq. and communicate to Alonzo Crotalus. Settle for his quest “A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake.” After that, head to the Deserted Tomb dungeon and retrieve Malveno’s Ring. Return to Alonzo to obtain the Archetype and start his Bond development.
Commander Archetype
The exact opposite of the Faker, the Commander Archetype serves because the anchor of the celebration by offering buffs to its allies whereas doling out some harm of its personal. It’s a reasonably balanced Archetype that strengthens your complete celebration and itself as nicely. Its Hero Passive, Enhanced Cooperation, makes enemies extra prone to be shocked by assist assaults in overworld fight.
The Archetype has 3 tiers. Commander, Normal, and Warlord. To unlock this Archetype, communicate to Bardon after clearing the principle dungeon in Martira.
Summoner Archetype
This Archetype wears its Shin Megami Tensei historical past on its sleeve. The Summoner performs very similar to the Masked Dancer, however as a substitute of utilizing Masks, it makes use of objects known as Vessels that summon Demons. This Archetype has the widest entry to spells within the recreation, however these Vessels require crafting, with assets scattered across the overworld and outlets. Its Hero Passive, Standing Differential, causes overworld enemies to not acquire benefit when putting you.
This Archetype has the Summoner for its Origin, Satan Summoner for its Elite type, and Royal Summoner as its remaining type. This Archetype is a part of Eupha’s Bond storyline and would require you to beat the Dragon Temple dungeon.
Berserker Archetype
That is the final Archetype you may unlock within the recreation earlier than the top. It’s one of many highest bodily harm sellers within the recreation, with passives solely additional enhancing the harm you already deal. Its Hero Passive, Fight Specialization, removes enemy benefit and heals you after defeating an enemy within the overworld.
Apart from the Origin Berserker, you can too unlock the Destroyer for its Elite type. This Archetype is robotically unlocked close to the top of the sport and is tied to Basilio’s Bond storyline.
