Like many Atlus video games that fall consistent with 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 listing of spells and talents. This time, this system has been renamed the Archetype system, and it really works somewhat otherwise.
Archetypes operate extra like a standard class system as an alternative of the extra freeform Persona customization. You, because the participant character, can freely swap between completely different Archetypes relying on what function you need to play within the occasion whereas additionally synthesizing the abilities 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 just begin with. It’s a support-oriented Archetype that has a pleasant steadiness of offensive and defensive buff. Its distinctive passive, Chase Help, makes the assist assaults of your occasion members occur extra typically and makes beautiful 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 last Elite type. Every tier is unlocked by going by way 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 harm. As a lot of its abilities 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 eventually, 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 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 also be one of many first Archetypes to have an alternate type, requiring a special Archetype to be leveled to unlock. Its Hero Passive, Magic Restoration, permits you to 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 succeed in Rank 10 with the Murderer, which is a part of the Thief Archetype. To extend its rank, you need 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, Help Restoration, restores a portion of your occasion’s well being each time your occasion 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 harm as doable, with some mild harm abilities thrown within the combine. Its Hero Passive, Auto-Repel, provides your occasion 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 an alternative of bodily protection. You’ll be able to unlock and rank this Archetype by following by way of Hulkenberg’s Bond Rating.
Brawler Archetype
The Brawler is the one Archetype that doesn’t use MP to forged its abilities, as an alternative utilizing its well being as a useful resource. A lot of its abilities deal extra harm as your well being will get decrease, in addition to self-healing spells to gasoline extra of your offensive abilities. 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 gadgets and cash after each battle. Just like the Brawler, a few of its abilities require cash to forged, with its harm abilities having a low hit likelihood for very excessive Almighty harm. Its Hero Passive, Alchemy, provides you an opportunity to realize 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 need to first attain Knowledge Rank 2, then communicate with Brigitta to start out the non-compulsory 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 harm, as a lot of its abilities will solely work from afar. In alternate, 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 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 will possibly imbue its assaults with Darkish harm 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 incorporates weaker variants of an Archetype’s abilities, exchanging effectiveness for extra versatility. This Archetype permits you to 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 all the occasion 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 abilities, pairing it with a high-damage occasion considerably will increase its effectiveness in fight. Its Hero Passive, Dodge, permits you to 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 need to 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 occasion by offering buffs to its allies whereas allotting some harm of its personal. It’s a reasonably balanced Archetype that strengthens all the occasion and itself as nicely. Its Hero Passive, Enhanced Cooperation, makes enemies extra more likely to be shocked by assist assaults in overworld fight.
The Archetype has 3 tiers. Commander, Basic, 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 like the Masked Dancer, however as an alternative of utilizing Masks, it makes use of gadgets referred to as Vessels that summon Demons. This Archetype has the widest entry to spells within the sport, 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 last 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 sport earlier than the top. It’s one of many highest bodily harm sellers within the sport, 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.
Other than 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.
