Braving the world of Euchronia solo can be difficult, so you need your loyal companions to help you in battle. As players progress through the story, they will meet several characters who will become their followers Metaphor: ReFantazio. Each follower will have unique skills that will be effective against certain enemies in the game. So meeting all followers and using their special archetype against enemies is one of the most important game mechanics in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio – Best early game spells
You won't get far without these key spells.
There are total 14 followers in Metaphor: ReFantazioeverything from battle buddies to providing support. You will add these followers to your team by earning their trust as you progress through the story. Each follower has a unique archetype.
Type |
Follower's name |
Archetype |
How to unlock |
Passive skill |
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Playable follower |
Gallica |
Magician |
Knows you after defeating Captain Klinger in Nord Mines. |
Magic recovery: Restores MP upon each enemy stun/defeat. |
Strohl |
Warrior |
Obtained during the Klinger fight in Nord Mines. |
Barge by: Taking a hit will not trigger a battle with the enemy advantage. |
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Hulkenberg |
Knight |
Unlocks after a boss fight in the mausoleum. |
Auto-repel: It increases the chance to reflect the enemy's attack. |
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Heismay |
Thief |
Fight Heismay twice in the giant sandworm's nest. |
Pickpocket: Allows you to steal an item from a stunned or defeated enemy. |
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Junah |
Dancer |
Reach Virga Island and complete the “Save the Mourning Snakes” side quest. |
Victory dance: Restores MP and HP after an enemy is stunned or defeated. |
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Euph |
Colder |
Reach Virga Island and complete the side quest “The Trial of Malnova”. |
Status difference: Enemy attacks will not trigger enemy perks during Squad Battles. |
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Basilio |
Berserk |
Speaking with Basilio on the Gauntlet Runner after the events in Altabury. |
Combat specialization: Taking enemy hits will not trigger enemy benefits in squad battles and recovers HP on enemy stun/defeat in overworld battles. |
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Follower with only NPC support |
Nervous |
Gunner |
Complete the side quest “Providing a Spark.” |
Comeback Victory: Restores HP on each enemy stun or defeat during overworld battles. |
Maria |
Cure |
Spend time with Maria at the Honeybee Inn. |
Support recovery: Restores HP on every support attack hit in overworld battles. |
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Catherine |
Brawler |
Complete the side quest “A Friend in Need” received from Catherina in the mausoleum. |
Surprise Upset: Ability to stun stronger enemies in overworld battles easily. |
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Alonzo |
Forger |
Complete the side quest “A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake” in Martira. |
Avoid: Gives a chance to perform auto-dodge in overworld battles. |
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Bardon |
Commander |
Unlocked after completing the main quest “Apprehend the Real Kidnapper”. |
Improved collaboration: Easily stun enemies with support attacks in overworld battles. |
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Bridget |
Merchant |
Complete the side quest “A Bullish Embargo” from Brigitta. |
Alchemy: Chance to earn a small amount of money on each enemy stun or defeat. |
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More |
Applicant |
Obtained during the “Homo Gorelo” boss fight in the Northern Border Fort. |
Chase Support: Increases the probability of support attacks from party members in overworld battles. |
How to rise followers (and why)?
Finding all the followers isn't too difficult, as you'll unlock most of them along the way to the main story in Metaphor: ReFantazio. But most of your gaming will focus on raising them to access the stronger versions of their Archetype.
Simply engaging your followers in conversations and completing their various services will help you level them up to gain a huge advantage in battle and even enjoy discounts in stores. They often feel particularly chatty when traveling in the Gauntlet Runner.
If you get the odd quest or two from them, try to complete it as quickly as possible. When you visit cities, you'll see a follower (handshake) icon on the map. You must also rank the Eloquence, Imagination, Courage, Wisdom, and Tolerance stats i Metaphor: ReFantazio to engage in additional conversations with your followers to rank them.

- Released
- 11 October 2024
- Developer
- Studio Zero
- OpenCritic Rating
- Powerful