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Brigitta Lycaon, Grand Trad’s igniter merchant, speaks to you as soon as you reach the capital. Her bond gives you access to the Merchant, one of the most unique Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio. Getting the right answers with her already nets you some magla to spend researching this lineage.

You need Wisdom rank two to get Brigitta to open up. She then gives you the A Bullish Embargo quest to take down a monster in Belega Corridor, which isn’t too difficult. Wrap up the quest to unlock Brigitta’s bond (Or Social Link, if you’re used to Persona terms) and unlock the Merchant Archetype.

Maria is among the most tender of your bonds in Metaphor ReFantazio. While the game is quick to approach difficult topics, her bond (or Social Link, for Persona veterans) doesn’t have high stakes—but that doesn’t make it hit any less hard.

Maria’s follower bond starts off innocently enough, with her questioning if she is weird after being bullied by another kid in Sunshade Row. By the end, however, you help Maria find her place and her family. Her Social Link also touches on how easily Euchronian society can discriminate against anyone different and how simple actions can help change it.

Heismay rounds out your party lineup by being the fourth combat member of your party in Metaphor ReFantazio, but that’s far from where his story stops. His bond (also called Social Link in Persona) is one of the hardest-hitting and most heartfelt in the game.

The eugief’s story picks up after Martira, where you clear his name. From then on, you can unlock the Thief Archetype to use alongside your party, either by bringing Heismay to the fight or by having another party member learn the Archetype.

Metaphor ReFantazio puts you in many conversations that are important to how the rest of your journey will play out. Some of these conversations are had with the game’s main antagonist, Louis. He will ask you several questions you’ll need to respond correctly.

Here are all of Louis’ questions and their correct answers in Metaphor ReFantazio. While the answers to most don’t have drastic consequences, some do, and answering them correctly will determine whether or not you get the game’s true ending. 

Archetypes are one of the most interesting aspects of Metaphor ReFantazio, as picking the strongest ones can help you breeze through the trickiest battles in the game. To build the best party possible, you need the best Archetypes for each character, including the Protagonist.

This can be easier said than done, as there are heaps to choose from, each with their own advantages. To help you hit the ground running, we’ve got the best Archetype for the Protagonist in Metaphor ReFantazio, looking at both the early and late game.

As with any good story-driven RPG, Metaphor ReFantazio has multiple difficulties that suit players of all experience levels. If you love brutal turn-based combat with unforgiving bosses, you need to unlock the Regicide difficulty.

Unlocking Regicide in Metaphor ReFantazio isn’t for the faint of heart, as it requires a good amount of experience with the game. Here’s how to unlock Regicide, along with an explanation of the difference between every difficulty mode.

The knight Hulkenberg is one of the prince’s most resolute defenders, and she uses that devotion to help you take down Louis. She becomes a follower early into Metaphor ReFantazio, letting you establish the Knight bond (or Social Link, in Persona terms) with you quickly.

Hulkenberg’s Bond (or Social Link) is ultimately about growth, though Metaphor ReFantazio approaches that by juxtaposing her with a ghost from her past. In Grand Trad, the knight encounters Rodanthe, a former friend who turned into a sadistic executioner. Meeting him makes Hulkenberg reevaluate what it means to be a knight.

Followers are one of the most important resources in Metaphor ReFantazio. They give you a myriad of boons and buffs that make your life easier, even if they don’t outright take up arms with you.

Deepening your bonds with your followers unlocks a series of abilities, similar to Persona 5, and even new Archetypes in a lineage. Here are all followers in Metaphor ReFantazio and how you can unlock them.

Metaphor ReFantazio is full of dialogue choices, and some may even affect the story. One happens early at the end of June when the game asks you to help Glodell or see how his encounter with Gideaux plays out.

This choice takes place on the road to Martira around June 26. One of Louis’ minions, Glodell, gets ambushed by Gideaux, a rival to the throne. Here’s what happens in this story-related choice in Metaphor ReFantazio.

In Metaphor ReFantazio, you’ll meet several characters that will help you along your journey. Strohl, a young Clemar with a resolve for justice, is one of the most critical ones to your party. Here are all the right answers and how to bond easily with Strohl.

Strohl is the first party member the protagonist meets early on in Metaphor: Refantazio. He joins your party and develops his first archetype. The moment he does so, he also forms a bond with the protagonist. However, to fully develop their bond and gain the gameplay benefits in the process, you’ll have to spend time with him through Bond quests. Strohl’s Bond unlocks in Nord Mines as part of the main story on 6/6 after completing the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon. Each bond event has dialogue choices, and depending on your choice, you will earn extra MAG.