During the early sections of the game in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you have to pass the test at the Recruitment Center. With each answer you pick, you get a certain stat boost, and this can actually be of big help in the early sections of the game. The responses are also such that while they do hint at certain bonuses, each response also gives you a negative on other stats, which is not often clear.
But to help you out on this, we have put up this guide to show you what Recruitment Center answers will give you what boosts in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Which Answer Should You Pick At The Recruitment Center In Metaphor: ReFantazio?
You will step foot in the Recruitment Center very early in the game, right after entering Grand Trad for the first time. This is when you will be tried and tested to join the military, and you have to talk to the Haughty Captain and answer a few simple questions. During the initial interaction, the Captain will taunt you about your lineage, then he will move on to your reasons for joining the military.
What you do need to look out for is when The Captain asks you about your skills and contribution to the army. Each of the answers will give you a certain stat boost, so depending on what sort of character build you are going for, you must pick your answer carefully. Below are the options available and what stat boost they offer if you select them.
| Recruitment Center Answer | Stat Boost Reward |
| I’m stronger than I look. | +2 Strength, -2 Magic |
| I’ve got a sharp mind. | +2 Magic, -2 Strength |
| I can take a lot of punishment. | +2 Endurance, -2 Agility |
| I’m small but quick. | +2 Agility, -2 Endurance |
| I’ve always been lucky. | Luck +4, -1 Strength, -1 Magic, -1 Endurance. -1 Agility |
The answer you should pick depends on what sort of character build you are going for. Each answer will give a buff of one attribute while also handing over a debuff on one or several other attributes. If you are unsure of what the attribute stats mean, we have it covered below.
All Metaphor: ReFantazio Stats and What They Do
There are 5 main attribute stats that you can scale as you play the game. We have explained what each stat does to your character below:
- Strength: Deals with physical damage including melee attacks.
- Magic: You can increase or decrease the damage from magic spells.
- Endurance: Focuses on damage resistance from incoming attacks.
- Agility: This stat counts on the success rate of your escapes, hits, and evasions.
- Luck: The higher your luck, the better your chances are at getting rare drops and increasing CRIT damage rate on physical attacks.
With all this in mind, you can pick the one that suits your gameplay style and carry on with the rest of the game. In the grand scheme of things, the answer you pick won’t matter too much, as the game is long enough to give you enough time and opportunity to correct your stats allocation.
Early on, keep an eye out for quests like Help the Hushed Honeybee and Edge of Glory, and bookmark these pages if you get stuck on any of these quests.