Metaphor: ReFantazio - Alonzo Bond Guide

Throughout your journey in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you'll often have free time to take advantage of. However, this doesn't mean that you have to waste it. There are plenty of activities to enjoy while you're not busy with quests, such as increasing the Bond with your Followers.

These NPCs have a unique story that you need to discover if you want to build a connection with them. In this guide, we'll show you how to rank up your Bond with Alonzo by giving him the best answers during your conversations in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Metaphor: ReFantazio All Followers & How To Unlock Them

Metaphor: ReFantazio offers a total of 14 Followers, and each one of them has a story that you need to learn by having conversations with them and completing tasks. Once you unlock them, you'll get the benefit of having companions, and they can even help you during battles with their Passive skills.

If this isn't enough to convince you how great they are, keep in mind that by increasing your Bond with them, you'll get some amazing rewards, as well as discounts at the in-game shop. However, before this happens, we need to figure out how to unlock every Follower in the game. Here's a full list:

 

Gallica

• Unlock Method: Defeat Captain Klinger in Nord Mines
• Passive Skill: Recovers MP on every enemy stun/defeat

 

Strohl

• Unlock Method: Fight Klinger in Nord Mines
• Passive Skill: Hits won't trigger a battle with enemy advantage

 

Hulkenberg

• Unlock Method: Fight a boss in the Mausoleum
• Passive Skill: Increased chance of reflecting enemy attacks

 

Heismay

• Unlock Method: Fight Heismay twice in the Giant Sandworm's nest
• Passive Skill: Allows you to steal an item from a stunned/defeated enemy

 

Junah

• Unlock Method: Complete the Save the Mourning Snakes side quest
• Passive Skill: Recovers MP and HP after an enemy is stunned/defeated

 

Eupha

• Unlock Method: Complete the Trial of Malnova side quest
• Passive Skill: Attacks won't trigger enemy advantage during Squad Battles

 

Basilio

• Unlock Method: Speak to Basilio on the Gauntlet Runner
• Passive Skill: Hits won't trigger enemy advantage during Squad Battles. Recovers HP in overload battles

 

Neuras

• Unlock Method: Complete the Providing a Spark side quest
• Passive Skill: Recovers HP on each enemy stun/defeat during overworld combat

 

Maria

• Unlock Method: Spend time with Maria at the Honeybee Inn
• Passive Skill: Recovers HP on every support attack hit in overworld combat

 

Catherina

• Unlock Method: Complete the A Friend In Need side quest
• Passive Skill: Stuns stronger enemies in overworld combat easily

 

Alonzo

• Unlock Method: Complete the A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake side quest
• Passive Skill: Grants a chance to execute auto-dodge in overworld combat

 

Bardon

• Unlock Method: Complete the Apprehend the Real Kidnapper quest
• Passive Skill: Stuns enemies with support attacks in overworld combat

 

Brigitta

• Unlock Method: Complete the A Bullish Embargo side quest
• Passive Skill: Chance to earn a small amount of money on each enemy stun or defeat

 

More

• Unlock Method: Fight the Homo Gorelo boss
• Passive Skill: Increased chance of support attacks from squad members in overworld combat

Metaphor: ReFantazio How To Unlock Alonzo

Thankfully, unlocking Alonzo in Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't that complicated, but you'll need to complete a series of tasks. First, reach Martira as fast as possible and immediately go to Thoroughfare Square. Once you get there, you'll quickly notice the Pompous Man standing in the middle. Go towards him to trigger the cutscene in which a thief steals Grius' Dagger. Next, talk to Cuculus. He'll tell you to get to the Abandoned Tomb and recover Malveno's Ring.

Enter the Gauntlet Runner and travel to the Abandoned Tomb. Explore it until you find Trove Imitec. Defeat him, get the Key as a reward, and go back to the blocked wall. Use the item to unlock the chest there and get the Ring. Go back to Cuculus, and he'll tell you his real name, which is Alonzo, and he'll give you the Dagger and the Faker Archetype. This is also how you'll be able to unlock him as a Follower.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Alonzo Best Answers

As mentioned above, if you want to level up your Bond with your Followers, you'll have to start conversations with them as often as you can. However, some answers are better than others, and if you don't give them the best ones, you'll miss out on some big rewards. Here is a summary of every Rank and its most appropriate answers:

Rank 1 Alonzo Best Answers

• N/A

Rank 2 Alonzo Best Answers

• Any option
• Any option
• Interesting plan there
• Any option
• Any option

Rank 3 Alonzo Best Answers

• She sounds kind
• We'll save your village
• Any option

Rank 4 Alonzo Best Answers

• Any option
• Any option
• Make amends by living

Rank 5 Alonzo Best Answers

• Any option
• Of course
• Any option
• Leave it to me

Rank 6 Alonzo Best Answers

• From yourself
• Our bet, you mean

Rank 7 Alonzo Best Answers

• Any option
• Any option

Rank 8 Alonzo Best Answers

• Any option
• Any option
• Any option
• Any option
• Any option

Metaphor: ReFantazio Alonzo Bond Rewards

Ranking up your Bond with your Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio leads to winning rewards, and talking to Alonzo is no different. Every time you rank up, you'll get a different benefit that can later be used against your enemies on the battlefield.

Keep in mind that the rewards include but are not limited to Archetypes, discounts, and Skill boosters. Now it's time to take a look at every benefit you can expect to receive from leveling up your Bond with Alonzo.

Faker Archetype

• The party can now study the Faker.

Faker Enlightenment

• Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.

Scion's Skill

• Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 2.

Magic Shop Negotiator

• Discounts the prices at Magic Shops in all cities.

Knave's Loyalty

• Increases the monetary reward for completing requests.

Scion's Merit

• Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 3.

Faker Veneration

• Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.

Magic Shop Dealmaker

• Allows purchase of rare items at Magic Shops in all cities.

Grifter's Eye

• Unlocks Analyse data for all enemies with certain exceptions.

Faker Archetype

• The party can now study the Trickster.

Scion's Essence

• Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 4.

Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about Metaphor: ReFantazio, you can check out this article.