Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio offer the protagonist new powers, and there are around 47 of them to unlock. With each quest handed over by More, you can go through the path of unlocking all Archetypes and utilize their abilities in battle. What’s more, you can level them up, and this will grant you better powers with higher attributes. Most of the time, you will unlock Archetypes automatically as you play the game and pick up Jobs.
But oftentimes you might have to figure out the best way to unlock some of the Archetypes. Later in the game, More will introduce you to the Gunner Archetype, after which you have to complete the requirements to unlock it. In this guide, we have covered how to unlock the Gunner Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio.
How To Unlock Gunner Archetype In Metaphor ReFantazio
To unlock the Gunner Archetype, you have to pick up the “More’s Task Chapter One: Ordeal”. This is side quest #12 which is available after upgrading More to rank 3. Next, upgrade your bond skill with Neuras to rank 1. Neuras is your driver and helps you get around in the Gauntlet Runner. He later joins you as a follower on 6/29 after completing the quest Providing A Spark, which will grant you the Gunner Archetype in the end. Below are the steps to complete this quest.
- Find and talk to the Gloomy Youth at the main fountain area in Thoroughfare Square in Martira.
- This will unlock the side quest Hatching a Plan, and more importantly for us unlock Komero on the world map.
- Use the table on the Gauntlet Runner to travel to Komero, which takes a day to reach.
- After stepping foot in Komero, you will immediately get a notebook and a relic ‘Glass Ornament’.
- Take these items back to Neuras to complete the quest, adding him as a follower and getting the Gunner Archetype.
- Next, you need to study for the Gunner Archetype with More, which will cost 1125 MAG.
All Gunner Archetype Skills In Metaphor ReFantazio
With each upgrade of the Gunner Archetype, you will unlock new skills. Below are all the skill unlocks at each level for the Gunner Archetype.
| Level | Skill | Type | Description |
| 1 | Sleep Shot | Pierce | Usable from the back row. Only targets singular enemies and deals weak physical Pierce damage. May inflict Sleep. |
| 3 | Poison Shot | Pierce | Usable from the back row. Only targets singular enemies and deals weak physical Pierce damage. May inflict Poison |
| 5 | Sukukaja | Support | Increases the Hit/Evasion for one ally for 3 turns. |
| 10 | Aim Support | Passive | Hit Rate is increased by 10%. Boost further if the same Lineage Archetypes are present. |
| 20 | Hex Shot | Pierce | Usable from the back row. Focuses on one target and deals heavy physical Pierce damage. May inflict Hex. |
All Gunner Archetypes And How To Unlock In Metaphor: ReFantazio
There are three main archetypes under the Gunner Archetype, and they can be unlocked under the following methods.
| Archetype | Unlock Condition | Requirements |
| Gunner | Unlocked by completing Neuras’ quest. | 1,125 MAG. |
| Sniper | Upgrade Neuras Bond to Rank 3. | Upgrade Gunner to Rank 20. Upgrade Seeker to Rank 10. 9,000 MAG. |
| Dragoon | Upgrade Neuras Bond to Rank 8 . | Upgrade Neuras Bond to Rank 8. |
Gunner Archetype Stats In Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Weakness: Slash.
- Resistance: Electric.
- Passive Skill: Comeback Victory.
- Hero Passive: Each time a target is either stunned or defeated in combat, the user will gain HP.
That’s all there is to know about the Gunner Archetype, its unlock requirements, and stats in Metaphor: ReFantazio. If you like this guide be sure to check out our other guides on the game like Metaphor: ReFantazio – A Bullish Embargo Quest Guide and Metaphor: ReFantazio – Man’s Not-So Best Friend Bounty Walkthrough
