Metaphor: ReFantazio's eight-person party: A guide to recruitment timing.
Beyond the protagonist, seven companions will join your adventure in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Gallica is present from the start but has limited combat participation. Each additional party member joins on specific days during story events. Note: Reading this guide may reveal minor story spoilers.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains minor spoilers regarding party member recruitment in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Party Member Recruitment Schedule:
Each party member awakens to a unique Archetype, usable by other party members once unlocked. Early recruits may be initially AI-controlled before gaining full control.
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Strohl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th (6/5) during the Border Fort events, but his Archetype activates the following day, June 6th (6/6), in the Nord Mines. Until then, he's AI-controlled.
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Grius: Joins after the Border Fort events, becoming a full party member on June 6th (6/6), after Strohl's Archetype awakens. Grius's inclusion is different; he doesn't undergo an awakening.
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Hulkenberg (Knight): Interacts with the party from June 10th (6/10), fully joining after her Archetype awakening during the boss fight on June 11th (6/11).
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Heismay (Thief): First encountered during free time in Martira. He awakens and joins the party on July 4th (7/4) within the town's main dungeon.
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Junah (Masked Dancer): Appears throughout the game, joining after her Archetype awakening on August 13th (8/13).
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Eupha (Summoner): Her recruitment is flexible. Complete the Dragon Temple Dungeon anytime between August 19th (8/19) and September 4th (9/4) during Viraga Island's free time to add her to the party for the final boss. Her Bond becomes available after the deadline.
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Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins on September 11th (9/11) during Saint's Day events. Combat use is available the following day, if desired.
