The Archetype Rank in Metaphor: ReFantazio is a progression system for character classes. Every character's Archetype defines their battle role, and they level up as they gain EXP.
The ranking system also allows for advanced customization, where characters can inherit and share skills across different Archetypes. This article explains how you can quickly increase your Archetype Rank.
How To Increase Archetype Rank Fast in Metaphor: ReFantazio
Facing off against more powerful foes in the game is the most reliable way to boost your Archetype rank organically.
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+ 2Stronger enemies offer better EXP rewards, contributing to faster ranking. This improves your combat skills and provides greater gains in terms of Archetype progression.
Progressing in Archetype ranks is also tied to taking part in both overworld and squad battles. Once you reach a certain strength in the overworld, you can quickly defeat weaker enemies using overworld attacks.
This might not generate as much bonus EXP as completing squad battles, but it's convenient for swift battles. Squad battles, on the other hand, come with a special bonus known as Unscathed Triumph.
This gives you extra EXP and MAG if you complete them without taking damage. Balancing both types of battles can pay off depending on your circumstances.
Different Archetypes have unique abilities that can also help in your rank progression. For example, the Mage Archetype has a passive skill called Magic Recovery, which regenerates MP after defeating enemies.
This allows you to continuously engage in battle without worrying about resource depletion. This also means you can speed up the grind by staying active longer, raising your archetype rank faster.
click to enlarge + 2Choosing Archetypes with these passive abilities can make your journey to higher ranks much smoother.
As you rank up your first Archetype, you unlock items like the Hero’s Leaf of Light, which grants a significant 1000-point boost to Archetype EXP. Progressing through the game and unlocking more Archetypes provides the Hero’s Fruit, which grants 500 points of EXP per use.
These boosts drastically reduce the grind time for ranking up your other Archetypes. Remember to unlock and start using these items as soon as you can.
Maxing out your Archetype ranks allows you to unlock advanced skills, which become increasingly important as enemies grow tougher.
Not only do advanced skills help in combat, but they also provide more variety in how you approach battles. As your Archetypes improve, so does your ability to adapt to various combat scenarios.
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