Metaphor: ReFantazio's party expands beyond the protagonist, welcoming seven additional combat-ready companions throughout the adventure. While Gallica joins early, her combat role is initially limited. Each new ally joins on specific in-game dates, tied to key story events. Note: reading further may reveal minor story details.
Spoiler Warning: This section contains minor character and storyline spoilers for Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Party Member Arrival Dates:
Each party member possesses a unique Archetype, unlockable for all party members once awakened. Early companions may be initially AI-controlled, but later additions awaken just before their first combat appearance.
-
Strohl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th (6/5) at the Border Fort, awakening and becoming fully controllable on June 6th (6/6) at the Nord Mines.
-
Grius: Joins after the Border Fort events, participating in combat from June 6th (6/6) onwards. While he doesn't undergo an awakening, his Archetype can be summoned once Strohl awakens.
-
Hulkenberg (Knight): Interacts with the party from June 10th (6/10), fully joining and awakening her Archetype during the boss fight on June 11th (6/11).
-
Heismay (Thief): Heismay's awakening and party integration occur on July 4th (7/4) within Martira's main dungeon.
-
Junah (Masked Dancer): Joins after her awakening on August 13th (8/13).
-
Eupha (Summoner): Eupha's arrival is flexible. Completing the Dragon Temple Dungeon anytime between August 19th (8/19) and September 4th (9/4) during Viraga Island's free time period will add her to the party for the final boss encounter. Her Bond quest, however, begins after this period.
-
Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins on September 11th (9/11) during Saint's Day events. Combat use is available from the following day, if chosen.
