Atlus has provided new details on the battle system of its forthcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, which includes over 40 archetypes to play as.
As shown in the recent Atlus showcase for the game, archetypes are essentially a job system for characters to switch between, divided between 14 lineages.
These archetypes can be managed in the Akademeia, a library-esque facility that works comparably to The Velvet Room from the Persona games. It’s here the protagonist will awaken new archetypes, which are first discovered by forming relationships with NPCs associated with that type.
The full list of known archetypes so far is as follows:
Seeker – a versatile, well-rounded jobMage – exploit weak points with magicThief – skilled in robbery abilitiesBrawler – excels in fist-fightingWarrior – excels in sword attacksKnight – has outstanding defensive skillsHealer – recovery abilitiesCommander – support and formation skills Gunner – long-distance shootingMerchant – money-related attacksFaker – “tricky” moves
Further, players will then unlock evolved archetypes by strengthening their bond with NPCs. These higher tier archetypes include the Masked Dancer, the Summoner, and the Berserker. It’s through the multiple lineages and evolutions that over 40 archetypes are available in total.