Like many Atlus video games that fall in keeping with Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, Metaphor: ReFantazio makes use of the signature Persona RPG method of all members summoning a secondary character with their very own record of spells and skills. This time, this method has been renamed the Archetype system, and it really works a bit of otherwise.
Archetypes operate extra like a conventional class system as an alternative of the extra freeform Persona customization. You, because the participant character, can freely swap between totally different Archetypes relying on what function you need to play within the celebration whereas additionally synthesizing the abilities of different Archetypes into your present one. We’ll spotlight every of those Archetypes beneath, in addition to their general 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 usually and makes beautiful enemies within the overworld simpler.
This Archetype begins with Seeker in its Origin kind, Magic Seeker in its Adept kind, and Soul Hacker in its remaining Elite kind. 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 basic bodily melee function that primarily focuses on single-target injury. As lots of its abilities use the Bodily factor, it’s a flexible injury vendor, 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 kind, the Swordmaster as its Adept kind, Samurai as its Elite kind, and at last, the Royal Warrior as its strongest kind. 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 fundamental weaknesses of enemies with its myriad Hearth, Electrical, Darkish, and Ice spells, whereas enormously sustaining its offensive energy with MP restoration results. The Mage can be one of many first Archetypes to have an alternate kind, requiring a unique Archetype to be leveled to unlock. Its Hero Passive, Magic Restoration, means that you can get better MP everytime you stun or defeat an enemy within the overworld.
This tree begins with the Mage for its Origin kind, Wizard for its Adept kind, and both the Elemental Grasp or Warlock for its Elite kind. The Warlock requires you to achieve Rank 10 with the Murderer, which is a part of the Thief Archetype. To extend its rank, you have to 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 at any time when your celebration lands a assist assault within the overworld.
Its development is easy, 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
In contrast to the Warrior, this Archetype focuses on protection and sturdiness. Its abilities concentrate on drawing the enemy’s consideration and absorbing as a lot injury as doable, with some gentle injury abilities thrown within the combine. Its Hero Passive, Auto-Repel, provides your celebration an opportunity to mirror enemy assaults that hit you throughout overworld battle.
Just like the Mage Archetype, it has entry to an alternate Elite kind. It begins with the fundamental Knight for Origin, Magic Knight for Adept, both the Paladin or Darkish Knight for Elite, and lastly, the ultimate Royal Knight kind. The Darkish Knight requires reaching Wizard Rank 10 and focuses on magic protection as an alternative 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 abilities, as an alternative utilizing its well being as a useful resource. Lots of its abilities deal extra injury as your well being will get decrease, in addition to self-healing spells to gas extra of your offensive abilities. Its Hero Passive, Shock Upset, makes stronger enemies simpler to stun within the overworld.
As for its varieties, 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 strategy to battles, growing your probabilities of receiving extra objects and cash after each battle. Just like the Brawler, a few of its abilities require cash to solid, with its injury abilities having a low hit likelihood for very excessive Almighty injury. Its Hero Passive, Alchemy, provides you an opportunity to achieve cash everytime you stun or defeat an enemy within the open world.
This Archetype solely has two varieties, with the starter Service provider and the Tycoon for its Elite kind. To unlock this Archetype, you have to first attain Knowledge Rank 2, then converse with Brigitta to begin the optionally available quest “A Bullsih Cargo.” Finishing the hunt grants you this Archetype. The Tycoon requires reaching Commander Rank 10.
Gunner Archetype
The Gunner Archetype prefers to remain in the back of the formation to deal ranged Bodily injury, as lots of its abilities will solely work from afar. In change, it’s additionally one of many squishiest Archetypes within the sport. Its Hero Passive, Comeback Victory, restores a few of your well being upon defeating an overworld enemy.
This Archetype has three varieties, 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 injury whereas draining the well being and MP of enemies to maintain your self. It could possibly imbue its assaults with Darkish injury and debuff enemies with the Hex impact. Its Hero Passive, Pickpocket, provides 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 talent units utilizing Masks. Every Masks accommodates weaker variants of an Archetype’s abilities, exchanging effectiveness for extra versatility. This Archetype means that you can play as any class for regardless of the scenario 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 kind, and Royal Masked Dancer for its Royal kind. Whereas your character robotically unlocks the Archetype throughout the principle storyline, getting it for the 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 injury. For the reason that Archetype barely has any injury abilities, pairing it with a high-damage celebration considerably will increase its effectiveness in fight. Its Hero Passive, Dodge, means that you can auto-dodge an enemy’s assault within the overworld.
This Archetype solely has the bottom Faker kind and the Trickster for its Elite kind. To unlock it, you have to have Creativeness 2. Then, go to Martira’s Thoroughfare Sq. and converse 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 meting out some injury of its personal. It’s a reasonably balanced Archetype that strengthens the complete celebration and itself as effectively. Its Hero Passive, Enhanced Cooperation, makes enemies extra prone to be shocked by assist assaults in overworld fight.
The Archetype has 3 tiers. Commander, Basic, and Warlord. To unlock this Archetype, converse 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 an alternative of utilizing Masks, it makes use of objects known as Vessels that summon Demons. This Archetype has the widest entry to spells within the sport, however these Vessels require crafting, with sources scattered across the overworld and outlets. Its Hero Passive, Standing Differential, causes overworld enemies to not acquire benefit when placing you.
This Archetype has the Summoner for its Origin, Satan Summoner for its Elite kind, and Royal Summoner as its remaining kind. 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 possibly can unlock within the sport earlier than the top. It’s one of many highest bodily injury sellers within the sport, with passives solely additional bettering the injury 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 even unlock the Destroyer for its Elite kind. This Archetype is robotically unlocked close to the top of the sport and is tied to Basilio’s Bond storyline.
