Metaphor: ReFantazio boasts eight playable characters, including the protagonist. While Gallica joins early, her combat participation is limited. The remaining seven party members join on specific days during story events. Note: Reading this list may reveal minor story details.
Spoiler Warning: Party Member Joining Dates Below
Each party member awakens to a unique Archetype, usable by any party member once unlocked. Some early members are initially AI-controlled before their Archetype activation.
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Storhl (Warrior): Joins on June 5th (6/5) during the Border Fort events, but his Archetype awakens on June 6th (6/6) in the Nord Mines. Until then, he's AI-controlled.
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Grius: Joins after the Border Fort events, but becomes fully playable on June 6th (6/6) after Storhl's Archetype awakening. Grius doesn't undergo a traditional Archetype awakening.
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Hulkenberg (Knight): Interacts with the party from June 10th (6/10), fully joining and awakening her Archetype during the boss fight on June 11th (6/11).
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Heismay (Thief): His awakening and party joining occur on July 4th (7/4) within Martira's main dungeon.
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Junah (Masked Dancer): Joins the party after her Archetype awakening on August 13th (8/13).
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Eupha (Summoner): Eupha's joining is flexible. Completing the Dragon Temple Dungeon between August 19th (8/19) and September 4th (9/4) during Viraga Island's free time adds her to the party for the final boss. Her Bond quest begins after this period.
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Basilio (Berserker): Awakens and joins on September 11th (9/11) during Saint's Day events. Combat use is available the following day.
