Metaphor: ReFantazio features eight playable characters: the protagonist and seven companions who join throughout the adventure. While Gallica is present from the start, her combat participation is limited initially. Each companion joins on a specific day during story events; however, be warned that reading further may reveal minor plot details.
Spoiler Warning: This section contains minor spoilers regarding party member recruitment in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Party Member Recruitment Timeline:
Each party member awakens to a unique Archetype, usable by any party member once unlocked. Early companions may initially be AI-controlled before gaining full control.
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Strohl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th during the Border Fort events, but his Archetype awakens on June 6th at the Nord Mines. Until then, he's AI-controlled.
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Grius: Joins after the Border Fort events but becomes fully playable 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, but fully joins and awakens her Archetype during the boss fight on June 11th.
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Heismay (Thief): His awakening and party recruitment occur on July 4th within Martira's main dungeon.
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Junah (Masked Dancer): Joins the party upon her Archetype awakening on August 13th.
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Eupha (Summoner): Eupha's recruitment is flexible. Completing the Dragon Temple Dungeon between August 19th and September 4th (during Viraga Island's free time) adds her to the party for the final boss. Her Bond quest, however, begins after this period.
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Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins on September 11th during Saint's Day events, but combat use is only available the following day.
