How To Increase All Follower Bonds In Metaphor ReFantazio

Building strong relationships with your Followers is a huge part of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Your Bond with Followers will rank up regardless of which dialogue options you choose, but you still need to find each Follower to unlock their Bond. Find out where each Follower appears in Metaphor: ReFantazio and how to increase their Bonds in this guide.

How to unlock and increase all Follower Bonds in Metaphor: ReFantazio

How to unlock and increase all Follower Bonds in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Throughout the game, there are 14 Followers that the Protagonist can Bond with. Some Bonds form automatically as part of the story, while others require specific side quests or dialogue checks with the five Royal Virtues: Courage, Wisdom, Tolerance, Eloquence, and Imagination.

Royal Virtues in Metaphor: ReFantazio. — Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

Talking to your Followers or completing their quests can help you rank up their Bonds. The more you rank up your Follower Bonds, the more new Archetypes you have access to. Below, you'll find out how to unlock every Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio, how to rank up their Bond, and what rewards you get for doing so.

More's Bond in Metaphor: ReFantazio. — Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

The first Bond you’ll unlock comes after defeating Homo Gorleo on 06/05. Once the battle is over, you’ll set up camp, and after the protagonist goes to sleep, you’ll be transported to Akademeia where you’ll meet More. Simply chat with him, and his Bond will be unlocked.

More's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically on 06/05.	Seeker Archetype Bright-Eyed Student	You can now study the Seeker once unlocked in Akademeia. Allows you to change between Archetypes once unlocked in Akademeia.
2	Complete More’s Task: Foreword and Prologue.	Seeker Enlightenment Scion’s Skill More’s Magic Igniter	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Seeker Lineage. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 2. The Archetype Tree becomes accessible from the Main Menu
3	Complete More’s Task Chapter One: Ordeal.	Seeker Archetype: Adept	You can now study the Magic Seeker Archetype.
4	Complete More’s Task Chapter Two: Solitude.	Ability Forecast	Allows you to preview all abilities for followers from the main menu.
5	Complete More’s Task Chapter Three: Drifting.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 3.
6	Complete More’s Task Chapter Four: Turmoil.	Seeker Veneration.	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Seeker Lineage.
7	Complete More’s Task Chapter Five: Resolve.	Seeker Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	You can now study the Soul Hacker Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Seeker Lineage to 4.
8	Complete More’s Task Chapter Six: The End.	Archetype Evangelist	Increase an Archetype's status bonuses by +3 while channeling it.

Strohl

Strohl's Bond unlocks automatically on 06/06 after you defeat Captain Klinger in the Nord Mines. This is the first boss you’ll face in the prologue, and once he’s down, Strohl will Bond with you during a cutscene.

Strohl's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically on 06/06.	Warrior Archetype.	You can now study the Warrior Archetype.
2	Speak to Strohl on a free day on or after 06/18.	Warrior Enlightenment Undaunted Spirit	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Warrior Lineage. When Strohl attacks a human-type monster, his critical rate increases.
3	Speak to Strohl on a free day on or after 06/29.	Warrior Archetype: Adept	You can now study the Swordmaster Archetype.
4	On or after 07/01, once a full day has passed, speak to Strohl while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.	Scion’s Skill	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 2.
5	After a full day has passed, speak to Strohl on a free day in the city.	Warrior Veneration Battle Aura	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Warrior Lineage. While in reserve, the amount of experience Strohl gains increases.
6	Complete A Noble’s Legacy. Requires Imagination Rank 3 to speak to one of the Merchants in the quest.	Scion’s Merit Battle Hypnosis	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 3. While in reserve, Strohl will gain experience at the normal rate.
7	After a full day has passed, speak to Strohl on a free day in the city.	Warrior Archetype: Elite	You can now study the Samurai Archetype.
8	After a full day has passed, speak to Strohl during the day on a free day in the city.	Scion’s Essence Slayer of Humans Grand Fantasy	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Warrior Lineage to 4. When Strohl attacks a human-type monster, his critical rate greatly increases. Strohl can become the Royal Warrior Archetype.

Gallica

Almost immediately after bonding with Strohl on 06/06, you'll be teleported to Akademeia where Gallica is introduced to More. After a short conversation, Gallica will Bond with you.

Gallica's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically on 06/06.	Mage Archetype	You can now study the Mage Archetype.
2	Unlocks automatically on 06/11.	Mage Enlightenment Follower’s Echoes	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Mage Lineage. The voices of Followers can now be heard, even from far away.
3	Unlocks automatically after the events in Martira.	Mage Archetype: Adept Monsterology Scholar	You can now study the Wizard Archetype. Enemy analysis in Squad Battle is now more detailed.
4	Unlocks automatically after completing the Infiltration of the Charadrius in Brilehaven.	Scion’s Skill Fae Sight Acuity	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 2. Fae Sight now yields more detail while inside a dungeon.
5	Unlocks automatically after the events at Louis’ Soirée in Brilehaven.	Mage Veneration	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Mage Lineage.
6	Unlocks automatically after the events at the Dragon God Temple on Virga Island.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 3.
7	Unlocks automatically on 09/23.	Scion’s Essence	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Mage Lineage to 4.
8	Unlocks automatically on 09/24.	Mage Archetype: Elite Victory Foresight	You can now study the Elemental Master and Warlock Archetypes. During Squad Battles, you may gain extra Turn Icons.

Maria

Maria’s Bond becomes available on 06/10. Before you end the day at the Honeybee Inn, take some time to stroll downstairs where Maria will be waiting. Offer to read to her, and you’ll get a heartwarming cutscene that seals your Bond.

Maria's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically on 06/10.	Healer Archetype	You can now study the Healer Archetype.
2	Speak to Maria during the day after completing Promising Returns on or after 06/29. Requires Tolerance Rank 2. You must unlock Teleportation first.	Healer Enlightenment	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.
3	Speak to Maria during the day on or after 07/05.	Healer Archetype: Adept Scion’s Skill	You can now study the Cleric Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 2.
4	Speak to Maria during the day after the events of Kriegante Castle in Martira.	Purpose Speed Cooking	Increases post-battle EXP. Time will not elapse while cooking in the runner's kitchen.
5	After waiting a full free day, speak to Maria during the day.	Healer Veneration	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.
6	Speak to Maria during the day on or after 07/23.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 3.
7	Speak to Maria during the day on or after 09/13. Requires Tolerance Rank 4.	Burning Purpose Chef’s Chops	Significantly increases post-battle EXP. When cooking in the gauntlet runner's kitchen, an additional dish will be made.
8	After waiting a full free day, speak to Maria during the day.	Healer Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	The party can now study the Saviour Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 4.

Hulkenberg

Hulkenberg joins your party after you defeat Undead Grius on 06/11. Strohl suggests heading back to the Honeybee Inn, where Hulkenberg is recovering from injuries. After Fabienne leaves to check on Maria, Hulkenberg will officially join your party, unlocking her Bond.

Hulkenberg's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically on 06/11.	Knight Archetype	You can now study the Knight Archetype.
2	Speak to Hulkenberg on a free day on or after 06/18.	Knight Enlightenment Guard Duty	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage. Hulkenberg may defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness.
3	Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner on or after 07/01.	Knight Archetype: Adept	You can now study the Magic Knight Archetype.
4	Speak to Hulkenberg following the events in Martira.	Scion’s Skill	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 2.
5	Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner on or after 07/23.	Knight Veneration Battle Aura	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage. While in reserve, the amount of experience Hulkenberg gains increases.
6	Speak to Hulkenberg during your free time on the Virga Islands, during the day. Requires Wisdom Rank 4.	Scion’s Merit Battle Hypnosis	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 3. While in reserve, Hulkenberg will gain experience at the normal rate.
7	Speak to Hulkenberg during the day when you have free time on the Virga Islands. Requires Wisdom Rank 4.	Knight Archetype: Elite	You can now study the Paladin and Dark Knight Archetypes.
8	Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.	Scion’s Essence Special Guard Duty Grand Fantasy	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 4. High probability for Hulkenberg to defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness. Hulkenberg can become the Royal Knight Archetype.

Brigitta

You’ll be able to Bond with Brigitta after you meet her on Sunlumeo Street in Grand Trad on 06/12. You’ll find her in front of the Igniter Shop on Sunlumeo Street in Grand Trad. However, you’ll need to raise your Wisdom to Rank 2 to unlock her quest.

To gain the necessary Wisdom points, take the Help the Hushed Honeybee quest from Young Nidia on Sunlumeo Street. At night, head to the Hushed Honeybee Inn and help Fabienne with cooking.

As well as Young Nidia's quest, sitting on a bench behind him at night (near the wall) will give you a View of the Royal Capital, offering the last Wisdom points you need to rank up. After these tasks, you can start Brigitta’s quest - A Bullish Embargo - and Bond with her when you complete it.

Brigitta's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Complete A Bullish Embargo on or after 06/12. Requires Wisdom Rank 2.	Merchant Archetype Proof of Membership	You can now study the Merchant Archetype. Can now visit the Lycaon Magic Association igniter shop in Grand Trad.
2	Speak to Brigitta at night during a free day after the Grand Cathedral dungeon.	Merchant Enlightenment	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Merchant Lineage.
3	Speak to Brigitta at night during a free day on or after 06/29.	Scion’s Skill Merchant’s Rate	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 2. Improves the exchange rate at the MAG Exchange.
4	Speak to Brigitta at night during a free day on or after 07/05.	Scion’s Merit Merchant’s Finest	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 3. Widens the variety of items sold at the Lycaon Magic Association.
5	After waiting a full free day, speak to Brigitta at night during a free day. Requires Courage Rank 3.	Guild Discount	Receive a discount at weapon, armor, and igniter shops.
6	After waiting a full free day, speak to Brigitta at night during a free day.	Merchant Veneration Merchant’s Markdown	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Merchant Lineage. Significantly improves the exchange rate at the MAG Exchange.
7	Speak to Brigitta at night during a free day from 08/19. Requires Courage Rank 4.	Igniter Connoisseur Supply Crate	Further widens the variety of items sold at the Lycaon Magic Association by adding rare items. Occasionally, as one day ends and another begins, Brigitta will send a crate with funds.
8	On or after 09/26, speak to Brigitta during at night during a free day.	Merchant Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	You can now study the Tycoon Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Merchant Lineage to 4.

Catherina

Catherina’s Bond can be unlocked after you defeat Undead Grius. The next day, on 06/12, head back to the Mausoleum Catacombs where a cutscene with Catherina will give you the quest A Friend in Need. Completing this will unlock her Bond.

Catherina's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically from 06/12.	Brawler Archetype	You can now study the Brawler Archetype.
2	Starting from 07/02, defeat Catherina's pink Gauntlet Runner after finding it while traveling.	Brawler Enlightenment	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage.
3	On 07/19, defeat Catherina's pink Gauntlet Runner after finding it while traveling.	Brawler Archetype: Adept Bounty Bonus	You can now study the Pugilist Archetype. Fattens the purse of bounty rewards at each city's Recruitment Center.
4	During your free time on 07/23, defeat Catherina's pink Gauntlet Runner after finding it while traveling.	Scion’s Skill	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 2.
5	Speak to Catherina at night during a free day.	Item Tracking Brawler Veneration	Displays the location of items in unexplored areas of a dungeon. Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage.
6	After waiting a full free day, speak to Catherina at night. Requires Tolerance Rank 5.	Scion’s Merit Streetwise Negotiator	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 3. Reduces prices at each city's general store.
7	After waiting a full free day, speak to Catherina at night.	Treasure Hunting Comrades in Battle	Displays the location of treasure chests in unexplored areas. Catherina will support the party in certain dungeons. She is a force to be reckoned with.
8	After waiting a full free day, speak to Catherina at night.	Brawler Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	You can now study the Martial Artist Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 4.

Neuras

To Bond with Neuras, you’ll need to progress through the game until 06/26, when the quest Providing a Spark becomes available. Complete this quest, and Neuras' Bond will unlock.

Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Complete Providing a Spark Side on or after 06/29.	Gunner Archetype	You can now study the Gunner Archetype.
2	Complete Relic Search: Inventor’s Bequest, and turn in the quest at night.	Bombardier Gunner Enlightenment	At the start of battle on the gauntlet runner deck, enemies take damage. Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Gunner Lineage.
3	Complete Relic Search: Dregs of Destiny, and turn in the quest at night.	Gunner Archetype: Adept	The party can now study the Sniper Archetype.
4	Complete Relic Search: Youth’s Folly, and turn in the quest at night.	Scion’s Skill	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 2.
5	Complete Relic Search: Engineer’s Destiny, and turn in the quest at night.	Bombastic Bombardier Gunner Veneration	At the start of battle on the gauntlet runner deck, enemies take even more damage. Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Gunner Lineage.
6	Complete Relic Search: Bitter Memories, and turn in the quest at night.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 3.
7	Complete Relic Search: A Dream’s Origin, and turn in the quest at night.	Seedling Synergy	Increases the number of plants that can be harvested in the Plant Culture Chamber by 1.
8	Complete Petty Thief.	Gunner Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	You can now study the Dragoon Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Gunner Lineage to 4.

Alonzo

Unlocking Alonzo’s Bond can be a bit challenging. You can start his Bond during your first free time in Martira by accepting the A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake Side Quest on 06/29. However, you’ll need Imagination Rank 2 to begin the quest, which can be tricky at this early stage. To reach Rank 2, spend time during your free days talking to Mustari NPCs in Grand Trad and Martira or by reading the New World Travel Diary on the Gauntlet Runner.

Once you’ve reached Rank 2, the quest takes you on a two-day journey south of Martira to the Abandoned Tomb, which is filled with mimics and valuable loot. At the end of the dungeon, you’ll find the item Alonzo is looking for. Return it to him in Martira to complete the quest and unlock his Bond.

Alonzo's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Complete A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake on or after 06/29. Requires Imagination Rank 2.	Faker Archetype	You can now study the Faker Archetype.
2	On a free day, speak to Alonzo at night in Brilehaven. Requires Wisdom Rank 3.	Faker Enlightenment	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.
3	After waiting a full free day, speak to Alonzo at night.	Scion’s Skill	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 2.
4	After waiting a full free day, speak to Alonzo at night. Requires Tolerance Rank 3.	Magic Shop Negotiator Knave’s Loyalty	Discounts the prices at Magic Shops in all cities. Increases the monetary reward for completing requests.
5	After waiting a full free day, speak to Alonzo at night.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 3.
6	After waiting a full free day, speak to Alonzo at night.	Faker Veneration	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.
7	After waiting a full free day, speak to Alonzo at night. Requires Courage Rank 5.	Magic Shop Dealmaker Grifter’s Eye	Allows purchase of rare items at Magic Shops in all cities. Unlocks Analyse data for all enemies with certain exceptions.
8	After waiting a full free day, speak to Alonzo at night on or after 09/13.	Faker Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	You can now study the Trickster Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 4.

Heismay

Heismay’s Bond unlocks automatically on 07/04. Once you sleep at the inn in Martira, a cutscene will trigger the next morning, marking the start of your Bond with Heismay.

Heismay's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Unlocks automatically on 07/04.	Thief Archetype	You can now study the Thief Archetype.
2	After the events at Castle Kriegante in Martia, talk to Heismay at night. Requires Eloquence Rank 2.	Thief Enlightenment Preternatural Hearing	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief Lineage. Displays the location of strong enemies on dungeon maps.
3	After waiting a full free day, speak to Heismay at night on a free day.	Thief Archetype: Adept	You can now study the Assassin Archetype.
4	After waiting a full free day, speak to Heismay at night on a free day.	Scion’s Skill	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 2.
5	Speak to Heismay while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner on or after 07/23.	Thief Veneration Battle Aura	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief Lineage. While in reserve, the amount of experience Heismay gains increases.
6	After waiting a full free day, speak to Heismay at night on a free day.	Scion’s Merit Battle Hypnosis	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 3. While in reserve, Heismay will gain experience at the normal rate.
7	Speak to Heismay on a free day at night. Requires Imagination Rank 4.	Thief Archetype: Elite	You can now study the Ninja Archetype.
8	Wait a full free day and then speak to Heismay while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.	Scion’s Essence Assassinate Grand Fantasy	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to 4. Greatly increases Heismay's ambush damage against stunned enemies. Heismay can now become the Royal Thief Archetype.

Bardon

Bardon becomes available for Bond events after the operation in Martira, where he serves as the acting Commander of the guard. Once you’ve completed the dungeon there and gotten some free days before heading to Brilehaven, you can unlock his Bond. Starting from 07/06, simply speak to Bardon on any free day in Martira to unlock his Bond and gain access to the Commander Archetype.

Bardon's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Speak to Bardon after the operation in Martira.	Commander Archetype	You can now study the Commander Archetype.
2	Speak to Bardon during the day on or after 07/23.	Commander Enlightenment	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage.
3	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Bardon during the day on a free day.	Commander Archetype: Adept Scion’s Skill	The party can now study the General Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 2.
4	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Bardon during the day on a free day.	Protective Formation Care Package	Improves defense when the whole party is in the back row. Occasionally, as one day ends and another begins, Bardon will send you a parcel.
5	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Bardon during the day on a free day. Requires Eloquence Rank 3.	Scion’s Merit Escape Artist	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 3. Improves the chances of escaping from Squad Battle.
6	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Bardon during the day on a free day.	Commander Veneration Rapid Swapper	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage. Halves the Turn Icon cost of switching with a reserve member during Squad Battle.
7	Complete A Right to Rule.	Escape Master	With certain exceptions, escape will always succeed during Squad Battle.
8	Speak to Bardon during the day on or after 09/26.	Commander Archetype: Elite Scion’s Essence	You can now study the Warlord Archetype. Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to 4.

Junah

Junah might seem a bit elusive at first, as she’ll join your party after the events of 08/12, but you won’t be able to Bond with her or unlock her Masked Dancer Archetype right away. To unlock these, you’ll need to wait until you reach Virga Island. Once there, you’ll face Kokasadors, which is the only way to unlock her Bond and get the Masked Dancer role.

Once you reach Virga Island, find Junah on the beach, where she’ll ask for help with a Mustari problem involving sacred snakes under attack by a monster. Head to Orbwise Path and fight Kokasadors (weak to Pierce and Fire). Make sure both the Protagonist and Junah are in your party.

After defeating the monster, you’ll earn Health Incense, a Tower White Mask, and Imagination points. From then on, you can start Bond events with Junah and unlock the Masked Dancer Archetype for others in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Junah's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Complete Save the Mourning Snakes from 08/19.	Masked Dancer Archetype	You can now study the Masked Dancer Archetype.
2	Speak to Junah at night on a free day.	Masked Dancer Enlightenment Triumphant Hymn	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Masked Dancer Lineage. After battle, all party members recover a little MP.
3	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Junah at night on a free day.	Scion’s Skill Battle Aura	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 2. While in reserve, the amount of experience Junah gains increases.
4	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Junah at night on a free day.	Masked Dancer Veneration	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Masked Dancer Lineage.
5	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Junah at night on a free day. Requires Imagination Rank 4.	Scion’s Merit.	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 3.
6	Speak to Junah while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.	Masked Dancer Archetype: Elite	You can now study the Persona Master Archetype.
7	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Junah at night on a free day.	Battle Hypnosis	While in reserve, Junah will gain experience at the normal rate.
8	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Junah at night on a free day.	Scion’s Essence Heroes’ Hymn Grand Fantasy	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Masked Dancer Lineage to 4. Increases the MP recovery of Triumphant Hymn. Junah can now become the Royal Masked Dancer Archetype.

Eupha

To unlock Eupha as a Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio, head to Virga Island on 08/19 and speak to the Hoarse Fisher-Crone in the Village of Pagans to accept the request A Guiding Gift. You'll need to collect glowing stones from the Dragon Temple, the fourth dungeon in the game. You can complete the request with just one stone, but finding all three - two in the labyrinth and one in the opening area - earns better rewards. Once you’ve collected them, return to the Hoarse Fisher-Crone to complete the quest.

After completing the Dragon Temple, you’ll need to take on the Trials of Malnova request to fully unlock Eupha as a Follower. Speak to her in the Village of Pagans, which will open up a new dungeon called the Land of Ceremony. Defeat the boss there to increase your Wisdom and unlock the ability to Bond with Eupha.

Eupha's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Complete The Trial of Malnova after finishing the Operation at Virga Island.	Summoner Archetype.	You can now study the Summoner Archetype.
2	Speak to Eupha during the day on a free day.	Summoner Enlightenment Pagan Teachings	Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Summoner Lineage. Reduces the chance of the party being afflicted with Anxiety.
3	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Eupha during the day on a free day.	Scion’s Skill Battle Aura	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 2. While in reserve, the amount of experience Eupha gains increases.
4	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Eupha during the day on a free day.	Summoner Veneration	Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Summoner Lineage.
5	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Eupha during the day on a free day.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 3.
6	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Eupha during the day on a free day. Requires Eloquence Rank 4.	Summoner Archetype: Elite	You can now study the Devil Summoner Archetype.
7	Complete Wayward Shepherd from 09/26 and then speak to Eupha on the next free day. Requires Wisdom Rank 5.	Battle Hypnosis	While in reserve, Eupha will gain experience at the normal rate.
8	Speak to Eupha while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.	Scion’s Essence Pagan Secrets Grand Fantasy	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Summoner Lineage to 4. Further reduces the chance of the party being afflicted with Anxiety. Eupha can now become the Royal Summoner Archetype.

Basilio

Basilio initially fights against you, working alongside his brother Fidelio for Lord Louis. However, this changes after the events of 09/11, when Basilio switches sides and joins your party. To unlock his Bond, you’ll need to wait until 09/13, when free days become available again. During this time, travel to any location using the Gauntlet Runner, and be sure to speak to Basilio while traveling to unlock his Bond.

Once unlocked, Basilio grants access to the Berserker Archetype (which is one of the best Archetypes for Basilio and Strohl to use in Metaphor: ReFantazio).

Basilio's Bond Rank	How to unlock	Reward	What each reward does
1	Speak to Basilio while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner from 09/13.	Berserker Archetype.	You can now study the Berserker Archetype.
2	Speak to Basilio during the day on a free day.	Berserker Enlightenment Beast-Scent Adept	Decreases MAG cost to study Berserker Archetypes. Increases Evasion when Basilio is attacked by a Human or Beast.
3	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Basilio while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.	Scion’s Skill Battle Aura	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 2. While in reserve, the amount of experience Basilio gains increases.
4	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Basilio on a free day.	Berserker Veneration	Significantly decreases MAG cost to study Berserker Archetypes.
5	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Basilio on a free day.	Scion’s Merit	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 3.
6	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Basilio on a free day. Requires Imagination Rank 5.	Berserker Archetype: Elite	You can now study the Destroyer Archetype.
7	After waiting for a full free day to pass, speak to Basilio on a free day.	Battle Hypnosis	While in reserve, the amount of experience Basilio gains increases to the rate he would gain while in battle.
8	Wait a full free day and complete A Brother’s Mercy with Basilio. Requires Eloquence Rank 5.	Scion’s Essence Beast’s Insight Grand Fantasy	Increases skill inheritance slots for the Berserker Lineage to 4. Significantly increases Evasion when Basilio is attacked by a Human or Beast. Basilio can now become the Royal Berserker Archetype.

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