All Archetypes And Upgrades In Metaphor ReFantazio

The Archetype system in Metaphor: ReFantazio is similar to the Personas from the Persona series. Each Archetype has its own unique skills and stat boosts - but, there are no masks in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Instead, you and your Followers will fully transform when using any Archetype's skill. Find all Archetypes and upgrades in Metaphor: ReFantazio in this guide.

Every Archetype and their Skills in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Any party member can equip an Archetype at its most basic level, and multiple characters can use the same class simultaneously. Archetypes cannot be changed mid-battle, so it's important to speak to More before entering an area that you'll be stuck in for a while.

Archetypes typically evolve twice from their base forms, forming a lineage for that Archetype. However, some evolve more than twice (some only once), and some later Archetype upgrades can only be equipped by their original user.

Below, you'll find information for all 14 base Archetypes, including their upgrades, skills, and weaknesses. You will find that all Archetypes require a Follower Bond.

Seeker Archetype

The Seeker is the Protagonist’s main Archetype, available after meeting and Bonding with More in the story. It’s a versatile option that combines Wind-based magic with healing abilities, making it great for both offense and support. With the ability to exploit Wind weaknesses and provide reliable healing, the Seeker adapts well to different battle situations. Plus, it only costs 375 Mag to unlock, so you shouldn't have any trouble starting out with your first Archetype in battle.

Skills:

• Chase Support: [Hero Passive] Makes support attacks from comrades happen more easily in overworld combat.
• Cyc: Deals weak Wind damage to one enemy.
• Dei: Weak HP recovery for one ally.
• Tarukaja: Increases one ally’s Attack for 3 turns.
• SweepingSlash: Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy.
• Cyclo: Deals medium magic Wind damage to one enemy.
• Tetrabreak: Negates one enemy’s Repel Physical skill.

The Seeker Archetype is Weak against Fire and Resistant against Wind.

Seeker Archetype upgrade #1: Magic Seeker

The Magic Seeker is an upgrade of the Seeker Archetype, unlocked after forming a Rank 3 Bond with More, and gaining Seeker Rank 20. This upgrade improves your Wind magic and healing abilities, giving you greater flexibility in battle. It costs 6,000 Mag to unlock and is an excellent option for players who want to deal heavier damage and recover more health for allies.

Skills:

• Cyclo: Deals medium Wind damage to one enemy.
• Deiama: Medium HP recovery for one ally.
• Wind Dodge: [Passive] Increases Evasion against Wind attacks.
• Cyclone: Deals heavy Wind damage to one enemy.

The Magic Seeker upgrade is Weak against Fire and Resistant against Wind.

Seeker Archetype upgrade #2: Soul Hacker

The Soul Hacker is the second upgrade for the Seeker Archetype, unlocked by reaching a Rank 7 Bondwith More and having a Rank 20 Magic Seeker. This upgrade enhances Wind magic even further and provides a unique ability to restore MP while dealing damage. Unlocking this powerful Archetype costs 16,500 Mag.

Skills:

• Void Wave: Heavy Wind damage to one enemy, reduces their Attack.
• Seeker’s Gale: Heavy Wind damage to all enemies, recovers MP.
• Adventurer’s Curiosity: Increases Critical Rate for all allies.

The Soul Hacker upgrade is Weak against Fire and Resistant against Wind and Dark skills.

Seeker Archetype upgrade #3: Prince

The Prince is the final evolution of the Seeker Archetype, available exclusively to the Protagonist as part of the story. This Archetype offers powerful offensive abilities, including a devastating Almighty attack, and boosts to various stats. With no Mag cost and no weaknesses, it’s a formidable choice for the endgame.

Skills:

• Cooperative Chase: [Hero Passive] Makes support attacks easier and stuns enemies.
• Hero’s Proving: Increases Attack, Defense, Hit, and Evasion by 3 ranks.
• Royal Slash: Extreme Almighty damage to one enemy.

The Prince upgrade has no Weaknesses and is Resistant against all affinities except Almighty.

Warrior Archetype

The Warrior is Strohl’s main Archetype, unlocked when Strohl awakens early in the story. It focuses on physical Slash damage and offensive skills, making it great for dealing heavy blows to enemies. You'll need to start a Bond with Strohl and spend 375 Mag to unlock it.

Skills:

• Diagonal Slash: Weak physical Slash damage.
• Slicer: Deals weak Slash damage 2-4 times.
• Critical Strike: Low hit rate, but guaranteed critical damage.

The Warrior Archetype is Weak to Wind and Resistant to Fire.

Warrior Archetype upgrade #1: Swordmaster

The Swordmaster is the first upgrade for the Warrior, offering stronger Slash abilities. You'll need a Rank 3 Bondwith Strohl, Warrior Rank 20, and 6000 Mag.

Skills:

• Round Slash: Weak Slash damage to all enemies.
• Rising Slash: Medium Slash damage to all enemies.
• Martial Lore: [Passive] Increases basic attack power by 50%.

The Swordmaster upgrade is Weak to Wind and Resistant to Fire.

Warrior Archetype upgrade #2: Samurai

The Samurai upgrade further enhances Strohl's offensive power, adding Electric damage and improved stats. Unlock it by reaching a Rank 6 Bondwith Strohl, Swordmaster Rank 20, General Rank 10, and spending 16,500 Mag.

Skills:

• Thunder Blade: Heavy Electric damage to all enemies.
• Unwavering Blade: Increases Hit and Evasion by 3 ranks.

The Samurai upgrade is Weak to Wind and Resistant to Fire and Light.

Warrior Archetype upgrade #3: Royal Warrior

The final upgrade, Royal Warrior, gives Strohl incredibly powerful Slash abilities and special passives. You'll need a Rank 8 Bondwith Strohl, Samurai Rank 20, Warlord Rank 20, and 30,000 Mag.

Skills:

• Vorpal Blade: Extreme Slash damage, reduces Attack for 3 turns.
• Brave Blade: Heavy Slash damage, high critical rate.
• Noble Warrior’s Soul: [Passive] No turn icon loss if the wielder defeats an enemy.

The Royal Warrior upgrade is Weak to Wind and Resistant to Fire and Light.

Mage Archetype

The Mage Archetype is tied to your fairy companion Gallica and focuses on elemental magic, offering Fire, Ice, and Electric attacks. It's a great Archetype for dealing with a variety of enemy weaknesses. After you start your Bond with Gallica (which happens organically), you'll need 375 Mag to unlock the Archetype.

Skills:

• Bot: Weak Fire damage.
• Blizz: Weak Ice damage.
• Kande: Weak Electric damage.
• Magic Font: [Passive] Raises MP by 15%.

The Mage Archetype is Weak to Pierce and Resistant to Ice.

Mage Archetype upgrade #1: Wizard

The Wizard is the first upgrade for the Mage, unlocked after reaching a Rank 3 Bond with Gallica and Mage Rank 20. This upgrade enhances your elemental damage and improves your Synthesis skill. It costs 6,000 Mag to unlock.

Skills:

• Botra: Medium Fire damage.
• Arcane Unity: [Passive] Increases strength and hit rate of Synthesis.

The Wizard upgrade is Weak to Pierce and Resistant to Ice and Wind.

Mage Archetype upgrade #2: Warlock

The Warlock is the second upgrade for the Mage, unlocked by reaching Bond Rank 8 with Gallica, Wizard Rank 20, and Assassin Rank 10. It specializes in Dark magic and offers improved MP recovery, making it a great option for sustained magic attacks. You'll need 16,500 Mag to unlock this upgrade.

Skills:

• Mudodyne: Heavy Dark damage to one enemy.
• Magic Reversion: [Passive] Recovers MP after defeating an enemy.

The Warlock upgrade is Weak to Pierce and Resistant to Light and Dark.

Mage Archetype upgrade #3: Elemental Master

The final upgrade, Elemental Master, is the best of the Mage Archetype. It requires Bond Rank 8with Gallica and Wizard Rank 20, and costs 16,500 Mag. As an Elemental Master, you’ll gain powerful Fire and Ice abilities, along with a passive that drastically reduces MP costs for Synthesis spells.

Skills:

• Boatona: Heavy Fire damage.
• Blizzaton: Heavy Ice damage.
• Magic Link: [Passive] Halves MP cost of Synthesis.

The Elemental Master upgrade is Weak to Pierce and Resistant to Fire, Ice, Electric, and Wind.

Healer Archetype

The Healer Archetype belongs to Maria and focuses on healing magic with a touch of Light magic damage. It's an essential Archetype to have, perfect for providing consistent support during tough battles. To unlock it, start a Bond with Maria by talking to her the evening you meet her and spend 750 Mag.

Skills:

• Hama: Deals weak Light magic damage to one enemy.
• Medi: Heals a small amount of HP for all allies.
• Patra: Cures a status ailment for one ally.
• Light Dodge: [Passive] Increases evasion against Light attacks.
• Dekunda: Removes all debuffs from all allies.
• Healer’s Insight: [Passive] Recovers medium HP every turn, with increased healing if there are other Archetypes of the same Lineage.

The Healer Archetype is Weak to Strike and Dark skills, and Resistant to Light skills.

Healer Archetype upgrade #1: Cleric

The Cleric upgrade transforms your healing capabilities, providing stronger Light magic and the ability to revive KO'd allies. To unlock this upgrade, you need a Rank 3 Bond with Maria, Healer Rank 20, and 6,750 Mag.

Skills:

• Hamaon: Medium Light magic damage to one enemy.
• Medica: Medium HP recovery for all allies.
• Recarm: Revives one ally with 50% HP.
• Rydinei: Heals one ally for 10% of their HP each turn for 3 turns.
• Godly Blessing: [Passive] Healing effects are 1.5x more effective.
• Samarecarm: Revives one ally with full HP.

The Cleric upgrade is Weak to Strike and Dark, while Resistant to Light.

Healer Archetype upgrade #2: Saviour

The Saviour is the ultimate healing Archetype, enhancing Light magic and ensuring allies can survive fatal blows once per battle. To unlock this upgrade, you need a Rank 8 Bond with Maria, Cleric Rank 20, and 18,750 Mag.

Skills:

• Hamadyne: Heavy Light magic damage to one enemy.
• Medicall: Large HP recovery for all allies.
• Pen Patra: Cures status ailments for all allies.
• Exorcist Light: Deals extreme Light magic damage to one enemy.
• Patrecarm: Allows one ally to survive a fatal attack with 1 HP, once per battle.

The Saviour upgrade is Weak to Dark and Resistant to Light.

Knight Archetype

The Knight Archetype focuses on defensive tactics, drawing enemy attention to protect allies. You need to start a Bond with Hulkenberg and, and you'll also need 750 Mag to unlock it.

Skills:

• Knight’s Proclamation: Forces enemies to target you.
• Noble Resolve: [Passive] Halves damage when ambushed.

The Knight upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Light and Slash.

Knight Archetype upgrade #1: Magic Knight

The Magic Knight upgrade enhances your defensive and healing skills. To unlock it, you need a Rank 3 Bond with Hulkenberg, Knight Rank 20, Mage Rank 10, and 6,750 Mag.

Skills:

• Rakukaja: Increases one ally’s Defense for 3 turns.
• Mediline: Weak HP recovery for all allies in the same row.

The Magic Knight upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Light and Slash.

Knight Archetype upgrade #2: Dark Knight

The Dark Knight upgrade adds powerful Electric damage while maintaining your defensive capabilities. You need a Rank 7 Bond with Hulkenberg, Magic Knight Rank 20, Wizard Rank 10, and 18,750 Mag to unlock this upgrade.

Skills:

• Thunderstrike Thrust: Medium Electric damage, lowers enemy Defense.

The Dark Knight upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Light, Dark, and Slash.

Knight Archetype upgrade #3: Paladin

The Paladin upgrade offers the ultimate defensive skills, including powerful protection abilities. You need a Rank 7 Bond with Hulkenberg and Magic Knight Rank 20, along with 18,750 Mag to unlock this upgrade.

Skills:

• Holy Knight’s Proclamation: Guards, drawing enemy attention and taking attacks for allies for 1 turn (Certain attacks defy this effect.)
• Knight’s Defence: Increases caster’s Defence by three ranks for 3 turns.
• Protect Guard: Raises a barrier that nullifies one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack for one ally.
• Counter (Passive): Has a 15% chance of repelling Slash/Pierce/Strike damage.
• Emergency Aid: Weak HP recovery for all allies. (Can only be used from the main menu.)
• Holy Knight’s Works: Recovers a medium amount of HP and removes debuff effects.
• Revitalize 3 (Passive): Recovers significant MP every turn.

The Paladin upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Light and Slash.

Knight Archetype upgrade #4: Royal Knight

The Royal Knight upgrade is the final upgrade for the Knight Archetype, and it provides incredible defensive and recovery abilities. To unlock it, you need a Rank 8 Bond with Hulkenberg, Paladin Rank 20, Dark Knight Rank 15, Elemental Master Rank 15, and 30,000 Mag. This upgrade is exclusive to Hulkenberg.

Skills:

• Holy Knight’s Proclamation: Guards, drawing enemy attention and taking attacks for allies for 1 turn. (Certain attacks defy this effect.)
• Instant Recovery (Passive): Ensures status ailments are automatically cured in 1 turn.
• Thunderstrike Thrust: Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
• Mad Rush: Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy.
• Omni-Guard: Raises a barrier that nullifies one non-Almighty attack for one ally.
• Pierce Surge (Passive): Increases Pierce Attack by 30%.
• Omni-Counter (Passive): Has a 15% chance of repelling non-Almighty damage.
• Noble Knight’s Soul (Passive): Adds one Turn Icon on the turn after a Proclamation skill is used. (Does not apply if the caster is incapacitated.)

The Royal Knight upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Light and Slash, while also Repelling Wind.

Merchant Archetype

Brigitta’s Merchant Archetype is unique, using money instead of MP for its skills and dealing Almighty damage, which cannot be blocked. This Archetype offers a high critical hit rate, providing valuable extra turns. You need a starting Bond with Brigitta and 1,875 Mag to unlock this Archetype.

Skills:

• Gold Attack: Weak physical Almighty damage to one enemy with a high critical rate.
• Lucky Find: [Passive] Increases the chance of receiving items after battle by 20%.
• Trader’s Summit: [Passive] Boosts the effects of consumables by 1.2x.
• Fire Dodge: [Passive] Increases evasion against Fire attacks.
• Debt Collection: Steals Mag from one enemy.

The Merchant upgrade is Weak to Fire and Light and has no Resistances.

Merchant Archetype upgrade #1: Tycoon

The Tycoon upgrade enhances your ability to land critical hits and multiply item effects. To unlock it, you need a Rank 8 Bond with Brigitta, Merchant Rank 20, and Commander Rank 10.

Skills:

• Gold Rush: Heavy physical Almighty damage with a high critical rate to one enemy.
• Lucky Find: Same as before.
• Item Connoisseur: [Passive] Doubles the effects of consumables.
• Luckier Find: [Passive] Increases the chance of receiving rare items after battle by 20%.
• Critical Trade: [Passive] Doubles the chance of dealing a critical hit.
• Almighty Boost: [Passive] Increases Almighty damage by 20%.

The Tycoon upgrade is Weak to Fire and Light and has no Resistances.

Brawler Archetype

For the Brawler Archetype, you'll need to start a Bond with Catherina and spend 900 Mag. This Archetype is centered around physical Strike damage, with skills that boost your critical hit rate and overall survivability.

Skills:

• Perfect Punch: Deals weak physical Strike damage to one enemy. Power is proportional to the caster’s remaining HP.
• Diligent Discipline (Passive): Increases critical hit rate by 5%. Boost increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
• Skull Cracker: Deals weak physical Strike damage to one enemy. May inflict Forget.
• Strike Dodge (Passive): Increases evasion against Strike attacks.
• Battle Cry: Increases caster’s Attack and Defence for 3 turns.
• Health Font (Passive): Raises max HP by 15%.

The Brawler Archetype is Weak to Ice and Resistant to Strike.

Brawler Archetype upgrade #1: Pugilist

Upgrading to Pugilist requires a Rank 3 Bond with Catherina, reaching Brawler Level 20, and spending 6,900 Mag. The Pugilist increases your offensive power, with skills focused on Strike and Pierce damage.

Skills:

• Crushing Fist: Deals medium physical Strike damage to one enemy. Power is proportional to the caster’s remaining HP.
• High Voltage (Passive): Increases critical hit rate when knocking out an enemy and beginning Squad Battle.
• Power Thrust: Deals medium physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
• Spirit of Adversity (Passive): Increases critical hit rate when the wielder is mortally wounded.
• Strike Boost (Passive): Increases Strike Attack by 20%.
• Dodge Master (Passive): Enemies cannot critically hit the wielder.

The Pugilist Archetype is Weak to Ice and Resistant to Strike.

Brawler Archetype upgrade #2: Martial Artist

To become a Martial Artist, you need a Rank 8 Bond with Catherina, Pugilist Rank 20, and 20,625 Mag. Martial Artists excel at heavy Strike damage while offering healing and status recovery abilities.

• Spiral Fist: Deals heavy physical Strike damage to one enemy. Power is proportional to the caster’s remaining HP. Removes buffs.
• Meditation: Recovers a small amount of HP to caster and cures Burn and Frostbite status.
• Hell Thrust: Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
• Undisturbed Serenity: Recovers a medium amount of HP for caster and cures the Poison or Hex status.
• Unyielding Blood (Passive): Allows one ally to endure one fatal attack, restoring them to full HP once per battle.
• Battle Master (Passive): Prevents Poison, Malady, Paralysis, Hex, Burn, and Frostbite.

The Martial Artist upgrade is Weak to Ice and Resistant to Strike.

Gunner Archetype

For the Gunner Archetype, start a Bond with Neuras and spend 1,350 Mag. This Archetype specializes in physical damage from the back row with a focus on status ailments like Sleep and Poison.

• Sleep Shot: Back-row only. Deals weak physical Pierce damage to one enemy and may inflict Sleep.
• Poison Shot: Back-row only. Deals weak physical Pierce damage and may inflict Poison.
• Sukukaja: Increases one ally’s Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Aim Support: [Passive] Increases hit rate by 10%.
• Hex Shot: Back-row only. Deals weak physical Pierce damage and may inflict Hex.

The Gunner Archetype is Weak to Slash and Resistant to Electric.

Gunner Archetype upgrade #1: Sniper

Upgrading to the Sniper Archetype requires a Rank 3 Bond with Neuras, Level 20 as a Gunner, Rank 10 as a Seeker, and 9,000 Mag. The Sniper expands your offensive capabilities with multi-hit attacks and enhanced accuracy.

Skills:

• Myriad Shots: Back-row only. Weak Pierce damage to all enemies.
• Wild Salvo: Back-row only. Weak Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times.
• Pierce Dodge: [Passive] Increases evasion against Pierce attacks.
• Harvest: [Passive] Restores HP after defeating an enemy.
• Smashing Salvo: Back-row only. Heavy Pierce damage to one enemy, reducing their Defence for 3 turns.

The Sniper upgrade is Weak to Slash and Resistant to Electric.

Gunner Archetype Upgrade #2: Dragoon

To unlock the Dragoon upgrade for the Gunner Archetype, you’ll need to get to a Rank 8 Bond with Neuras, reach Sniper Rank 20, Magic Knight Rank 10, and have 27,000 Mag. Having the Dragoon Archetype will help you specialize as a back-row defender, dealing damage while protecting your allies.

Skills:

• Wild Salvo: Usable only from the back row, this skill deals weak physical Pierce damage to all enemies 2-3 times.
• Feather Dragoonshot: Usable only from the back row, it deals medium magic Electric damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
• Redfeather Dragoonshot: Usable only from the back row, this skill deals medium magic Fire damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
• Bluefeather Dragoonshot: Usable only from the back row, it deals medium magic Ice damage to all enemies 1-3 times.
• Long-Range Boost (Passive): While in the back row, this passive skill increases the Attack of all skills by 10%.
• Unshaken Will (Passive): Prevents Charm, Daze, Forget, Sleep, and Rage.

The Dragoon upgrade is Weak to Slash and Resistant to Electric.

Faker Archetype

The Faker Archetype, tied to Alonzo, is a support class designed to debuff enemies. While it’s great at weakening foes, you’ll need to inherit offensive skills from other Archetypes to boost damage output. To unlock this Archetype, simply start a Bond with Alonzo and have 1,875 Mag.

Skills:

• Faker’s Roguery: Chance of inflicting Forget on one enemy. Randomly adds or removes Turn Icons.
• Tarunda: Lowers one enemy's Attack for 3 turns.
• Sukunda: Lowers one enemy's Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Rakunda: Lowers one enemy's Defence for 3 turns.
• Dekaja: Removes all buff effects from all enemies.
• Makarakarn: Raises a barrier that reflects an elemental attack for one ally.

The Faker Archetype is Weak to Pierce and Wind and has no Resistances.

Faker Archetype upgrade #1: Trickster

To upgrade the Faker Archetype to Trickster, you’ll need a Rank 8 Bond with Alonzo, Faker Rank 20, and 24,000 Mag. The Trickster Archetype attacks the stats of your enemy, lowering their Attack and Defense.

Skills:

• Faker’s Roguery: Chance of inflicting Forget on one enemy. Randomly adds or removes Turn Icons.
• Vidyartha: Lowers Attack/Defence by two ranks for one enemy for 3 turns.
• Gift MP: Transfers MP to one ally.
• Pain-in-the-Box: May inflict Daze on all enemies.
• Debilitate: Lowers one enemy's Attack/Defence/Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Lucky Slash: Deals unpredictable physical Slash damage to one enemy.

The Trickster upgrade is Weak to Pierce and Wind and has no Resistances.

Thief Archetype

Heismay's Thief Archetype requires a Bond with Heismay and 1,125 Mag. This Archetype focuses on stealing and Dark-based magic attacks, making it great for resource collection and debuffing enemies.

Skills:

• Dark Sword: Deals weak physical Slash damage to one enemy. May inflict Forget.
• Steal: Steals a rare item from one enemy (success rate increases with Agility).
• Mudo: Deals weak magic Dark damage to one enemy.
• Plunder Life: Drains HP from one enemy to restore your own.
• Plunder Magic: Drains MP from one enemy to restore your own.
• Mudoon: Deals medium magic Dark damage to one enemy.

The Thief Archetype is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Dark.

Thief Archetype upgrade #1: Assassin

Upgrading to the Assassin Archetype requires a Rank 3 Bond with Heismay, Level 20 as a Thief, and 7,500 Mag. Assassins focus on Dark physical damage and stealth abilities.

Skills:

• Lurking Nightblade: Deals medium physical Dark damage to one enemy. Lowers their Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Steal: Steals a rare item from one enemy (higher Agility = higher success rate).
• Curse Chant: May inflict Hex on all enemies.
• Assassinate: Deals heavy physical Dark damage to one enemy. May one-hit kill the target.
• Shadow Dwellers (Passive): Increases Evasion by 5%, further boosted if similar Archetypes are present.
• Electric Dodge (Passive): Increases Evasion against Electric attacks.
• Illusive Dream: Deals weak physical Slash damage 1-3 times to one enemy, absorbing MP and possibly one-hit killing the target.

The Assassin upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Dark.

Thief Archetype upgrade #2: Ninja

To get the Ninja upgrade for the Thief Archetype, you must meet these requirements: achieve a Rank 7 Bond with Heismay, reach Assassin Rank 20, Sniper Rank 10, and have 22,500 Mag. The Ninja Archetype helps you hit back against your enemies by dealing more damage and attacking their stats.

Skills:

• Hazy Moon Nightblade: Deals medium physical Slash damage to all enemies. Hits ailments as though they're weaknesses.
• Steal: Steals a rare item (higher Agility = higher success rate).
• Agitator’s Art: May inflict Rage on all enemies.
• Adamant Nightblade: Deals heavy physical Dark damage to one enemy. Lowers their Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Quick-Change Arts: Nullifies one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack for the caster.
• Agility Lore (Passive): Automatically increases Hit/Evasion at the start of the battle.
• Third Eye (Passive): Halves the Hit Rate of an attacking enemy when under attack.

The Ninja upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Dark.

Thief Archetype upgrade #3: Royal Thief

To upgrade to the Royal Thief Archetype, you’ll need to achieve Rank 8 Bond with Heismay, Ninja Rank 20, Dragoon Rank 15, Tycoon Rank 15, and have 30,000 Mag. Do note that this upgrade is exclusive to Heismay. As a Royal Thief, Heismay will be able to deal more damage than before, and deplete your enemy's attacks.

Skills:

• Adamant Nightblade: Deals heavy physical Dark damage to one enemy. Lowers their Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Illusive Dream: Deals weak physical Slash damage 1-3 times to one enemy, absorbs MP, may one-hit kill.
• Quick-Change Arts: Nullifies one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack for the caster.
• Third Eye (Passive): Halves attacking enemy’s Hit Rate when under attack.
• Plunder: High chance of stealing a rare item (higher Agility = higher success rate).
• Haste Lore (Passive): Greatly boosts Hit/Evasion at the start of the battle.
• Plasma Nightblade: Deals heavy physical Slash damage to all enemies. May one-hit kill targets.
• Noble Thief’s Soul (Passive): Depletes all of an enemy’s Turn Icons if their attack is dodged.

The Royal Thief upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Dark.

Commander Archetype

Bardon’s Commander Archetype is an excellent all-rounder, capable of boosting allies, debuffing enemies, inflicting statuses, and dealing damage. To unlock this Archetype, you need to start a Bond with Bardon and have 2,250 Mag.

Skills:

• Marakukaja: Increases all allies’ Defence for 3 turns.
• Rebellion: Increases Critical Rate for one ally for 3 turns.
• Fiery Strike: Deals medium physical Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
• Formation of Vigor: Moves all allies to the front row and increases their Attack by two ranks for 3 turns.
• Flame Vanguard: Deals medium magic Fire damage to all enemies. May inflict Burn.
• Heartbreak Strategem: Negates one enemy’s Repel Magic and Repel Physical skills.

The Commander Archetype is Weak to Strike and Resistant to Pierce.

Commander Archetype upgrade #1: General

To unlock the General upgrade for Bardon’s Commander Archetype, you’ll need to reach a Rank 3 Bond with Bardon, achieve Commander Rank 20, and have 9,750 Mag. The General easily boosts the Attack and Defense stats of your allies, readying them for the next bout.

Skills:

• Matarukaja: Increases all allies’ Attack for 3 turns.
• Icy Strike: Deals medium physical Ice damage to one enemy. May inflict Frostbite.
• Ice Dodge (Passive): Increases Evasion against Ice attacks.
• Shelter Formation: Moves all allies to the back row and increases their Defence by two ranks for 3 turns.
• Megido: Deals medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.
• Frigid Fortress Tactic: Deals heavy magic Ice damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Ice.

The General upgrade is Weak to Strike and Resistant to Pierce.

Commander Archetype upgrade #2: Warlord

To unlock Bardon’s Warlord Archetype, you’ll need to achieve a Rank 8 Bond with Bardon, reach General Rank 20, and have 27,000 Mag. As a Warlord, your Followers will be able to move around the battlefield easier, and Evade more of your enemies' attacks.

Skills:

• Formation of Vigor: Moves all allies to the front row and increases their Attack by two ranks for 3 turns.
• Shelter Formation: Moves all allies to the back row and increases their Defence by two ranks for 3 turns.
• Imposing Aura: Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies. May inflict Daze.
• Masukukaja: Increases all allies’ Hit/Evasion for 3 turns.
• Back Boost (Passive): Increases magic skill Attack for all back row allies by 10% while in the back row.
• Front Boost (Passive): Increases physical skill Attack for all front row allies by 10% while in the front row.
• Megidola: Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies.

The Warlord upgrade is Weak to Strike and Resistant to Pierce.

Masked Dancer Archetype

Junah’s Masked Dancer Archetype delivers powerful Fire magic while focusing on exploiting weaknesses, giving your teammates the upper hand in gaining additional turns. To unlock this Archetype, you need to start a Bond with Junah, and have Mage Rank 15, Thief Rank 10, and 8,250 Mag.

Skills:

• Infernal Vortex: Deals medium magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
• Art of Dance (Passive): Increases the success rate of skills that inflict status ailments.
• Masked Revelry (Passive): Recovers a medium amount of the caster’s MP every turn. Restores more if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
• Crimson Flame: Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies.

The Masked Dancer Archetype is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Ice.

Masked Dancer upgrade #1: Persona Master

Unlocking Junah's Persona Master upgrade requires a Rank 6 Bond with Junah, Masked Dancer Rank 20, Faker Rank 10, and 28,500 Mag. The Persona Master is gifted with three hard-hitting debuffs and one strong Fire-based attack.

Skills:

• Thunderhead Dance: Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Electric. Ignores resistances.
• Dance of Verdure: Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Wind. Ignores resistances.
• Dance of Purgelight: Inflicts one enemy with a one-time weakness to Light. Ignores resistances.
• Ruin’s Flameflower: Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies. Removes target's buff effects.

The Persona Master upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Ice.

Masked Dancer upgrade #2: Royal Masked Dancer

To unlock Junah’s Royal Masked Dancer Archetype, you’ll need a Rank 8 Bond with Junah, Persona Master Rank 20, Trickster Rank 20, and 30,000 Mag. This Archetype is exclusive to Junah, allowing her to inflict further weaknesses on your enemies.

Skills:

• Ruin’s Flameflower: Deals heavy magic Fire damage to all enemies. Removes target's buff effects.
• Hellfire Dance: Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Fire. Ignores resistances.
• Ice-Blue Dance: Inflicts all enemies with a one-time weakness to Ice. Ignores resistances.
• Magic Surge (Passive): Increases magic skill Attack by 25%.
• Noble Dancer’s Soul (Passive): Prevents the loss of Turn Icons when an enemy is defeated using Fire, Ice, Electric, Wind, Light, Dark, or Almighty magic.

The Royal Masked Dancer upgrade is Weak to Electric and Resistant to Ice.

Summoner Archetype

Eupha’s Summoner Archetype allows players to craft powerful summons in Akademia, but these require specific materials. Despite this, the summons are among the strongest in the game, though they are not transferable to other Archetypes, even within the same lineage. To unlock the Summoner Archetype, you must start a Bond with Eupha, and have Seeker Rank 15, Faker Rank 10, and 8,250 Mag.

Skills:

• Summon Eagle Lion: Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies. Lowers their Attack for 3 turns.
• Summon Noctiluca: Cures ally’s status ailments and grants 10% HP recovery for the next 3 turns.
• Summon Gargoyle: Deals heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
• Summon Cockatrice: Deals medium magic Dark damage to all enemies. May inflict Poison.
• Summon Duskbone Knight: Deals heavy physical Slash damage to all enemies.
• Summon Goblin King: Low Hit Rate, but deals critical physical Slash damage.
• Summon Lava Beast: Deals medium magic Almighty damage to all enemies.

The Summoner Archetype is Weak to Ice and Resistant to Dark.

Summoner upgrade #1: Devil Summoner

To unlock the Devil Summoner Archetype upgrade, you must have a Rank 6 Bond with Eupha, be Summoner Rank 20, Magic Seeker Rank 10, and have 28,500 Mag. The Devil Summoner has plenty of skills to deal elemental damage, but also has a healing skill to combat heavy health loss.

Skills:

• Summon Fairy: Deals medium magic Ice damage to all enemies.
• Summon Night: Deals heavy magic Ice damage to all enemies. Ignores resistances. May inflict Frostbite.
• Summon Beast: Deals heavy magic Fire damage to one enemy. May inflict Burn.
• Summon Wilder: Deals medium Electric damage to all enemies.
• Summon Fallen: Raises a barrier that repels one Slash/Pierce/Strike attack for one ally.
• Summon Genma: Deals heavy physical Pierce damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
• Summon Megami: Fully restores HP to one ally.

The Devil Summoner upgrade is Weak to Ice and Resistant to Dark.

Summoner upgrade #2: Royal Summoner

The Royal Summoner Archetype is exclusive to Eupha and can be unlocked after reaching a Rank 8 Bond with her, having Devil Summoner Rank 20, Soul Hacker Rank 20, and 30,000 Mag. As a Royal Summoner, you'll be able to use six different elemental attacks, crafted to take out your enemies quickly.

Skills:

• Summon Undead King: Deals severe magic Dark damage to one enemy. May one-hit kill the target.
• Summon Dragon God: Deals severe magic Fire damage to all enemies and removes buff effects.
• Summon Kishin: Deals 2-4 medium magic Electric attacks to one enemy.
• Summon Deity: Deals extreme Light magic damage to all enemies. May inflict Daze.
• Summon Fairy (Modified): Deals heavy magic Ice damage to all enemies. High chance of inflicting Frostbite.
• Summon Harvest God: Revives any allies from KO and restores all to full HP.
• Summon Dragon God (Modified): Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Attack/Defence for 3 turns.
• Noble Summoner’s Soul (Passive): If the wielder defeats an enemy with summoning magic, no Turn Icons are lost.

The Royal Summoner upgrade is Weak to Ice and Resistant to Dark.

Berserker Archetype

Basilio's Berserker Archetype is all about delivering massive Strike damage, especially when supported by allies who amplify his strength for devastating one-hit knockouts. To unlock the Berserker Archetype, you need to start a Bond with Basilio, have Warrior Rank 10, Brawler Rank 10, Knight Rank 10, and 12,000 Mag.

Skills:

• Slam Strike: Deals medium physical Strike damage to one enemy.
• Charge: Greatly increases caster’s physical attack damage once per battle.
• Slam Shatter: Deals medium physical Strike damage to all enemies.
• Sense of Kinship (Passive): Increases Attack by 10%. Attack increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
• War Cry: Decreases Attack/Defence of all enemies for 3 turns.
• Frenzy: Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times.

The Berserker Archetype is Weak to Light and Dark, and Resistant to Slash, Pierce, and Strike skills.

Berserker Archetype upgrade #1: Destroyer

To unlock the Destroyer Archetype, you'll need a Rank 6 Bondwith Basilio, Berserker Rank 20, and 38,000 Mag. As a Destroyer, you will have several Passive skills that ensure you and your allies will be ready for anything that your enemies can throw at you.

Skills:

• Powerful Pulveriser: Deals heavy physical Strike damage to one enemy.
• Stormbreaker Axe: Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Also removes buff effects.
• Windbreaker: Deals medium physical Wind damage to one enemy. Lowers their Defence for 3 turns.
• Revenge Seeker (Passive): While in the front row, this skill increases the damage of all skills proportional to the HP you lose.
• Health Vessel (Passive): Raises HP by 30%.
• Radiant Crusher: Deals heavy physical Light damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
• Short-Range Boost (Passive): While in the front row, increases the Attack of all allies by 10%.

The Destroyer upgrade is Weak to Light and Dark, and Resistant to Slash, Pierce, and Strike skills.

Berserker Archetype upgrade #2: Royal Berserker

The Royal Berserker Archetype is exclusive to Basilio and requires a Rank 8 Bond with him, Destroyer Rank 20, Martial Artist Rank 20, and 30,000 Mag to unlock. With this final Archetype upgrade, Basilio will become the ultimate tank, able to strike high amounts of damage to your enemies while still aiding the rest of your party.

Skills:

• Wanton Destruction: Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Strike.
• Charge: Greatly increases caster’s physical attack damage once per battle.
• Stormbreaker Axe: Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Also removes buff effects.
• Health Vessel (Passive): Raises HP by 30%.
• Peerless War Cry: Decreases Attack/Defence for all enemies by 2 ranks for 3 turns.
• Systematic Destruction: Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances.
• Strike Surge (Passive): Increases Strike Attack by 30%.
• Noble Berserker’s Soul (Passive): If the wielder lands a critical hit with a physical attack, no Turn Icon is lost.

The Royal Berserker upgrade is Weak to Light and Dark, and Resistant to Slash, Pierce, and Strike skills.

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