Metaphor: ReFantazio's expansive party: A guide to recruitment timing.
Beyond the protagonist, seven companions will join your adventure in Metaphor: ReFantazio, each contributing unique combat skills. While Gallica is present from the start, her combat participation is limited initially.
Spoiler Warning: This guide reveals the recruitment dates for each party member. Reading further may spoil aspects of the game's narrative.
Each party member's arrival is tied to specific story events. Some join unexpectedly, adding to the game's intrigue.
Party Member Recruitment Schedule:
Each character awakens to a unique Archetype, usable by any party member after awakening. Early recruits may be initially AI-controlled, unlike those who awaken just before their first combat appearance.
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Strohl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th during the Border Fort events, but awakens to his Archetype the following day, June 6th, at the Nord Mines. Until his awakening, he's AI-controlled.
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Grius: Arrives after the Border Fort events, becoming a fully playable member on June 6th, after Strohl's awakening. Grius doesn't undergo a traditional Archetype awakening.
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Hulkenberg (Knight): Begins interacting with the party on June 10th. Her full party integration, including Archetype awakening, occurs during the boss fight on June 11th.
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Heismay (Thief): First encountered during free time in Martira. He awakens and joins the party on July 4th within the town's main dungeon.
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Junah (Masked Dancer): Appears throughout the game, finally awakening and joining the party on August 13th.
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Eupha (Summoner): Her recruitment is flexible. Completing the Dragon Temple dungeon during free time on Viraga Island (August 19th - September 4th) adds her to the party for the final boss. However, her Bond quest starts only after this period ends.
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Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins on September 11th during Saint's Day events. Combat use is available the following day.
