InMetaphor: ReFantazio, all archetypes come packing an assortment of skills or, at the least, a potential to unlock skills. These skills come in all varieties. In fact, there are 14 different skill types. They are as follows:
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Skills can provide either passive or active abilities in combat. The skills available to an archetype are often specialized to accompany the role of that specific archetype. Depending on the skills being used, you can offer support to other party members through healing and stat boosts, or you can deal direct damage using special abilities granted by a skill.
With the base archetypes available in the game, you can unlock advanced archetypes that will enable you to unlock more skills. To do this, you will have to increase your Bond Rank through natural progression.
All Passive Skills
Passive skills are one type of skill available in-game that enhance combat through passive boosts. Below is a listing of all passive skills available in Metaphor: ReFantazio. This database is continually being updated. So, be sure to check back regularly.
Description
Inherit Cost
Normal (Archetype)
Synthesis (Archetype)
Igniter (Archetype)
Spirit of Adversity
Increases critical hit rate when wielder is mortally wounded.
Magic Circle
Increases magic skill Attack by 10%. Attack increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
Increases physical skill Attack by 10%. Attack increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
Strike Boost
Increases Strike Attack by 20%.
Almighty Boost
Increases Almighty Attack by 20%.
Diligent Disciple
Increases critical hit rate by 5%. Boost increased further if Archetype of the same Lineage are present.
Health Font
Raises max HP by 15%.
Ironclad Bond
Automatically increases wielder’s Defence at the start of battle.
Guard Lore
Increases Defence by 10%. Defence increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
High Voltage
Increases critical hit rate when knocking out an enemy and beginning Squad Battle.
Slash Dodge
Increases Evasion against Slash attacks.
Swordmaster
Strike Dodge
Increases Evasion against Strike attacks.
Fire Dodge
Increases Evasion against Fire attacks.
Wind Dodge
Increases Evasion against Wind attacks.
Magic Seeker
Light Dodge
Increases Evasion against Light attacks.
Dark Dodge
Increases Evasion against Dark attacks.
Magic Knight
Dodge Master
Enemies cannot critically hit wielder.
Lucky Find
Increases likelihood of receiving items after battles by 20%.
Merchant, Tycoon
Luckier Find
Increases likelihood of receiving rare items after battles by 20%.
Item Connoisseur
Multiplies effects of consumables by 2.
Critical Trade
Doubles chance of dealing a critical hit to an enemy.
Trader’s Summit
Increases effects of consumables by 1.2x. Increases further if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
Arcane Unity
Increases strength and Hit Rate of Synthesis.
Noble Resolve
Halves damage taken when ambushed.
Shield Blessing
While Attack/Defence or Hit/Evasion are buffed, recover a significant amount of MP every turn.
Martial Lore
Increases basic attacks' power by 50%.
Healer’s Insight
Recovers medium HP every turn. Heals more if Archetypes of the same Lineage are present.
