6 best Archetypes for Heismay in Metaphor Refantazio
Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio is one of the best characters you can recruit. This half-bat half-man has an amazing backstory, combat potential, and a highly effective default Archetype that he unlocks for the party to study. However, outside his Thief lineage, you can experiment with other Archetypes on him and get some great results.
In this list, we share six Archetypes that we think work quite well on Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio.
Note: This list is based on the author's opinion and in no particular order.
6 Archetypes that are effective on Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio
1) Seeker
- Purpose: Early game and unlock advanced Archetypes
- Requirements: More Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 500
The Seeker is one of Heismay’s first Archetypes and is necessary for unlocking powerful late-game classes. Though basic, Seeker grants utility magic, including unique wind spells and healing/buffing abilities. You can also unlock advanced upgrades for other Archetypes. Wind-based magic and various support spells for party aid are ideal for maintaining Heismay’s flexibility.
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2) Merchant
- Purpose: Best used to collect money and debuff enemies
- Requirements: Brigitta Bond 1 and 8
- MAG Cost: 26,500 total
Necessary for accessing the Royal Thief class. Merchant and Tycoon Archetypes are excellent for collecting gold and enhancing your item passives. This Archetype boosts the quality of items post-battle, increasing the efficacy of consumables and lowering the prices of essentials in the shops. If you want to stock up on gold and items, using Merchant on Heismay will be a good choice.
3) Knight
- Purpose: Strengthen Heismay’s Defensive Options
- Requirements: Hulkenberg Bond 1 and 3
- MAG Cost: 10,000 total
Although Heismay’s isn't a great fit as a tank, the Knight is essential for his early game to sustain and EXP grind. By progressing with Knight, you can allow Heismay to survive in the early encounters despite his low defense. This also frees up Hulkenberg to take on alternative roles while Heismay holds the front lines. Leveling up Knight class can also help Heismay unlock some of his late-game Archetypes.
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4) Thief
- Purpose: Optimal choice for early-mid Game
- Requirements: Heismay Bond 1
- MAG Cost: 1,125
The Thief is Heismay’s default Archetype, an ideal fit for his swift and nimble nature. Playing as a Thief allows for increased agility, lets you steal items from enemies, and provides HP/MP siphoning abilities. It’s also the foundation for progressing through Heismay’s primary lineage. After getting a few levels using the Knight, try to focus on Thief and level it up as fast as you can.
5) Assassin
- Purpose: High-Risk, High-Reward
- Requirements: Heismay Bond 3, Thief Rank 20
- MAG Cost: 7,500
With an agility focus, the Assassin Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio provides skills like Assassinate and Illusive Dream for one-hit kills, which is perfect for encounters with multiple low-level enemies who gang up on your party. Assassins also get access to Shadow Dwellers that can improve, evasiveness and agility.
6) Ninja
- Purpose: Evasion and Multi-Target Damage
- Requirements: Heismay Bond 7, Assassin Rank 20, Sniper Rank 10
- MAG Cost: 22,500
Combining the evasive potential of the Thief lineage with Ninja-specific skills, this archetype maximizes agility and evasion, making Heismay untouchable. Skills like Hazy Moon Nightblade in Metaphor ReFantazio deal damage to all enemies, with boosted effectiveness against debuffed foes. With Agility Lore for evasive boosts, and a selection of debuffs and hard-hitting abilities, Ninja is one of the best Archetypes for Heismay.