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Metaphor: ReFantazio

Warlord Archetype

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Echo Apsey

The "Warlord" iconWarlord is one of the Elite Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio. It is a strategic class, focused on manipulating the battlefield, positioning allies, and Synthesizing with them to deal powerful attacks. It is resistant to Piercing damage, but weak to Strike damage.

The Warlord is the final form of the "Commander" iconCommander Lineage. The Warlord Archetype is a tricky class to use, like the entire Lineage, focused around carefully placed attacks and preparing for large damage onslaughts with its allies.

How to unlock the Warlord Archetype

Rank "Bardon" iconBardon’s bond up to Rank 8 to unlock the Warlord Archetype. This can be done on a free day late in the month 09 after you have already reached Rank 7.

As with all Archetypes, you will also need to reach Rank 20 with the "General" iconGeneral and spend 32,000 MAG.

Warlord Skills

The Warlord has access to the highest amount of skills of any Elite class:

  • Enhanced Cooperation - [Hero Passive] Makes enemies more likely to be stunned by support attacks in overworld combat.
  • "Formation of Vigor" iconFormation of Vigor - Moves all allies to the front row, and increases their Attack by two ranks for 3 turns. (35 MP)
  • "Shelter Formation" iconShelter Formation - Moves all allies to the back row, and increases their Defence by two ranks for 3 turns. (35 MP)
  • "Imposing Aura" iconImposing Aura - Deals heavy magic Wind damage to all enemies. May inflict Daze. (38 MP)
  • "Masukukaja" iconMasukukaja - Increases all allies’ Hit/Evasion for 3 turns. (18 MP)
  • "Back Boost" iconBack Boost - [Passive] While in the back row, increases magic skill Attack for all back row allies by 10%.
  • "Front Boost" iconFront Boost - [Passive] While in the front row, increases physical skill Attack for all front row allies by 10%.
  • "Megidola" iconMegidola - Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies.

Warlord Synthesis Skills

The Warlord also has access to the most Synthesis Skills of any Elite class:

  • Blusterbust Maneuver - Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Decreases their Hit/Evasion for 3 turns. (18 MP) [Allies needed: "Mage" iconMage, "Masked Dancer" iconMasked Dancer, or "Summoner" iconSummoner Lineages]
  • "Icewolf Offensive" iconIcewolf Offensive - Deals extreme magic Ice damage to one enemy. (14 MP) [Allies needed: "Seeker" iconSeeker, Mage, or "Healer" iconHealer Lineages]
  • "Healing Shelter Formation" iconHealing Shelter Formation - All allies recover 10% of their HP each turn for 3 turns. (8 MP) [Allies needed: "Knight" iconKnight, Healer, or Commander Lineages]
  • "Dynast Formation" iconDynast Formation - Increases Attack/Defence/Hit/Evasion for all allies by three ranks for 3 turns. (70 MP) [Allies needed: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages]
  • Megidola - Deals heavy magic Almighty damage to all enemies. (20 MP) [Allies needed: "Gunner" iconGunner, "Faker" iconFaker, or Summoner Lineages]
  • "Megidolaon" iconMegidolaon - Deals extreme magic Almighty damage to all enemies. (25 MP) [Allies needed: Gunner, Faker, or Summoner Lineages]
  • "Eureka Moment" iconEureka Moment - Deals extreme magic Fire damage to all enemies. Ignores resistances. May inflict Burn. (20 MP) [Allies needed: "Thief" iconThief, Faker, or "Merchant" iconMerchant Lineages]

For a full list of the Archetypes in the game, check out our Archetypes list.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Atlus, Sega
  • Guide Release
    11 October 2024
  • Last Updated
    5 November 2024
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