Metaphor: ReFantazio boasts eight playable characters, including the protagonist. While Gallica joins early, her combat role is limited. The remaining seven party members join on specific days during key story events. Note: Reading further may reveal minor story spoilers regarding party member recruitment.
Party Member Recruitment Timeline in Metaphor: ReFantazio
Each party member awakens to a unique Archetype, usable by any party member once unlocked. Some initial party members are initially AI-controlled before gaining full player control.
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Strohl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th (6/5) during the Border Fort events, but his Archetype awakens on June 6th (6/6) in the Nord Mines. Until then, he's AI-controlled.
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Grius: Joins after the Border Fort events, but becomes a fully playable member on June 6th (6/6) after Strohl's Archetype awakening. Grius doesn't undergo an awakening himself.
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Hulkenberg (Knight): Begins interacting with the party on June 10th (6/10), fully joining and awakening her Archetype during the boss fight on June 11th (6/11).
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Heismay (Thief): His awakening and party integration occur on July 4th (7/4) within Martira's main dungeon during a largely linear story section.
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Junah (Masked Dancer): Joins the party upon her Archetype awakening on August 13th (8/13).
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Eupha (Summoner): Eupha's recruitment is flexible. Completing the Dragon Temple Dungeon anytime between August 19th (8/19) and September 4th (9/4) during Viraga Island's free time adds her to the party for the final boss. Her Bond quest, however, begins after this deadline.
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Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins on September 11th (9/11) during Saint's Day events. Combat use is available the following day.
