How To Unlock The General Archetype in Metaphor: ReFantazio

In Metaphor ReFantazio, you unlock special abilities called Archetypes. There are 47 of them, and you get them upon completion of quests given by More. Unlocking some of the Archetypes, along with using them in a battle, may enhance your strength. The General is a special Archetype that you can unlock by upgrading the Commander Archetype. The abilities it gives you can make it much easier to explore the dungeons in Martira. We’ll show you how to get the General and its skills and stats.

What is The General Archetype

The General Archetype is a special Archetype that you can get by getting a Commander Archetype. Commanders follow from Bardon, who is the captain of the guards in Martira. To meet Bardon, you need to finish a story about kidnappings in Martira. After that, you can find Bardon in the main square near the fountain.

Types of General Archetypes

Archetypes	How to Unlock	Requirements
Commander	Reach Bond Rank 1 with Bardon	2250 MAG.
General	Reach Bond Rank 3 with Bardon	Upgrade Commander to Rank 209750 MAG
Warlord	Reach Bond Rank 8 with Bardon	Upgrade General to Rank 2027000 MAG

Skills of General Archetypes

Level	Skill Type	Type	Description
1	Matarukaja	Support	Boosts attack for allies for 3 turns.
2	Icy Strike	Ice	Deals ice damage, can freeze.
5	Ice Dodge	Passive	Avoids ice attacks better.
9	Shelter Formation	Support	Protects allies, boosts defense.
13	Frigid Fortress Tactic	Ice	Deals strong ice magic, weakens the enemy to ice.

Synthesis Skills of General Archetypes

Skill	Damage	Area	Effect	Party Requirement
Blusterblast Maneuver	Fire	All Enemies	Decreases Hit/Evasion for 3 turns	Mage, Masked Dancer, Summoner
Icewolf Offensive	Ice	One Enemy	N/A	Seeker, Mage, Healer
Assault Beacon	N/A	N/A	Increases Attack/Defence/Hit/Evasion for 3 turns	Seeker, Knight, Commander
Healing Shelter Formation	N/A	N/A	Heals 10% HP each turn for 3 turns	Knight, Healer, Commander
Megidola	Almighty	All Enemies	N/A	Gunner, Faker, Summoner

Stats of General Archetypes

Resistance	Pierce
Weakness	Strike
Passive Skill	Enhanced Cooperation Increases the chance of enemies being stunned by healing spells.

How to Unlock The General Archetype

To get a General Archetype, you need to be friends with Bardon and reach a friendship level of 3. You can do this by talking to him regularly. You’ll need to talk to him again a few days after you talk to him in July to increase your friendship level to 2. You need to first get your Commander to reach a level of 20. Then, you’ll need to pay 11,700 MAG for each character you want to have a General Archetype.