Ranking Up Followers in Metaphor ReFantazio
In Metaphor ReFantazio, followers function similarly to the Confidants from Atlus’ Persona series, requiring players to invest time in developing relationships with their companions and key characters. Engaging with these individuals and fulfilling their various requests not only unlocks stronger Archetypes to acquire but also provides additional benefits. These bonuses can include discounts at shops, new inventory, assistance in dungeons, and more.
How to Rank Up Followers
You can level up your followers through several activities, including collecting items they seek, assisting them in quests, and engaging in battles while exploring the world map. However, the majority of ranking up involves simply spending time with them and listening to their stories. This bonding can take place during different times of the day—whether it be in the afternoon, the evening, or while traveling in your gauntlet runner. Your fairy companion, Gallica, will notify you whenever someone wishes to converse.
Identifying Followers Ready to Rank Up
On the city maps, a small icon resembling shaking hands or an exclamation mark in your follower menu indicates which characters are ready for a rank-up. Each follower may require you to achieve a specific rank in one of the heroic virtues like Courage, Eloquence, Imagination, Wisdom, or Tolerance, so it’s wise to level these virtues by reading books, interacting with characters in cities (identified by icons above their heads), and completing requests or bounties.
This guide will outline what each follower offers, along with tips to help you embark on your journey with them.
Detailed Breakdown of Followers
Rank Benefits Overview
Here’s a quick look at how to rank up your followers, including the benefits at each level:
Rank 1
- Seeker Archetype
- Bright-Eyed Student: Enables party members to switch Archetypes in Akademia.
Rank 2: Level up the Healer Archetype to 10
- Seeker Enlightenment: Lowers the MAG cost for studying the Archetype.
- Scion’s Skill: Adds an inheritance slot to the Seeker lineage.
- More’s Magic Igniter: Access to Archetype Tree from the main menu.
Rank 3: Study the Gunner Archetype
- Seeker Archetype: Adept: Unlocks the Magic Seeker Archetype.
Rank 4: Level up the Merchant Archetype to 15
- Ability Forecast: Preview abilities of followers.
Rank 5: Study 15 Archetypes
- Scion’s Merit: Adds an inheritance slot to the Seeker lineage.
Rank 6: Level up the General Archetype to 15
Rank 7: Study 25 Archetypes
- Seeker Archetype: Elite.
- Scion’s Essence: Adds an inheritance slot to the Seeker lineage.
- Rank 8: Level up an Elite Archetype to 20
- Archetype Evangelist: Increases Archetype’s stat bonuses when equipped.
Gallica
Gallica will aid you in identifying followers ready to rank up by highlighting them on your map or signaling with icons. Staying mindful of their readiness can help streamline your progression.
Following these guides and tips will not only enrich your experience in Metaphor ReFantazio but also empower your strategy through enhanced follower abilities and benefits.