As you journey through the captivating world of Metaphor: ReFantazio, you'll encounter a diverse cast of characters who can become your followers. These followers are akin to social links in other games, but with a unique twist that adds depth to your interactions. In total, there are fourteen followers with whom you can build bonds, each offering eight bond ranks to complete. By spending time with these characters, you'll unlock additional Archetypes of their lineage, along with various bonuses to enhance your adventure. Below, you'll find a detailed guide on every follower, how to unlock them, and their respective Archetype lineage.
Note: This article contains very slight spoilers for Metaphor: ReFantazio, specifically the names of the followers.
Every Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio
The game provides ample free time to complete every bond rank with all fourteen followers before reaching the point of no return. Here's a comprehensive list of each follower, their unlock conditions, and their Archetype lineage:
| Follower Name | How To Unlock Them | Archetype Lineage |
|---|---|---|
| Gallica | After defeating the first boss in the Nord Mines on 6/6. | Mage |
| Strohl | After defeating the first boss in the Nord Mines on 6/6. | Warrior |
| Hulkenberg | On 6/10, after defeating the boss in the Mausoleum. | Knight |
| Heismay | On 7/4, after entering the main dungeon for the first time. | Thief |
| Junah | After reaching Virga Island, Junah will give you the side quest, "Save The Mourning Snakes". Complete the quest to get her as a follower. | Masked Dancer |
| Eupha | After saving Eupha in the Dragon Temple Dungeon, complete the side quest, "Trial Of Malnova" given by Eupha, with her bond beginning at the end of the dungeon. | Summoner |
| Basilio | On 9/14, after leaving Altabury on the Gauntlet Runner. | Berserker |
| Neuras | On 6/14, Neuras will give you the quest, "Providing A Spark" which will begin his Bond. | Gunner |
| Maria | On 6/10 during events of the main story. | Healer |
| Catherina | Upon entering the Grand Trad dungeon on 6/12. | Brawler |
| Alonzo | After reaching Martia, Culcus will begin the, "A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake" quest which unlocks Alonzo's bond. | Faker |
| Bardon | After completing the main story of Martira with the deadline of 7/16, return to Martia to find him in the city square to begin his bond. | Commander |
| Brigitta | Find her near her Igniter shop in Grand Trad on 6/12 or after to begin, "A Bullish Embargo" with her bond unlocking after you turn the quest in. | Merchant |
| More | On the night of 6/5 after he summons you. | Seeker |
By engaging with these followers and completing their bond ranks, you'll not only deepen your understanding of their stories but also gain valuable Archetypes and bonuses that will aid you throughout your journey in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
