
Hulkenberg is one of the most reliable characters in Metaphor: ReFantazio, and if you've played the game at least a few times, you're already aware that she can be a valuable member of any party.
However, every ally can be improved even further, so in this guide, we'll take a look at how to create the best build for Hulkenberg, so you can become unstoppable on the battlefield.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Best Archetype For Hulkenberg
The moment you unlock Hulkenberg on 6/10, you'll be able to provide her with the best skills and equipment you have available. The Knight Archetype is the perfect option for this character, as it comes with a wide range of skills and increases the defensive stats of the entire party.
Additionally, it has 2 shields, and it can create an amazing endurance build. Here are the most useful Archetypes for Hulkenberg in Metaphor: ReFantazio and how to unlock them:

- The Knight Archetype increases its own defence and it can redirect enemy attacks.
- Unlock Method: Reach Hulkenberg Follower Bond Rank 1

- An amazing option for both offense and defense, designed to provide solid protection for all allies.
- Unlock Method: Reach Hulkenberg Follower Bond Rank 8
If you're ready to rank up your Bond with Hulkenberg to the maximum level, don't hesitate to use the Royal Knight Archetype, which can increase the endurance stats of the entire build twice as much as the Knight.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Hulkenberg Best Skills

The skills that support the best Hulkenberg build in Metaphor: Refantazio are two types: Passive and Support. They are designed to increase stats, such as Evasion, Defense, HP, and Attack.
However, if you want to use Skills with Archetypes different than the ones below, you'll have to use the Inheritance Skill system in the game to assign the skill to this character.

Strike Dodge
- Type: Passive
- Archetype: Brawler
- Effect: Increases Evasion against Strike attacks

Health Font
- Type: Passive
- Archetype: Brawler
- Effect: Increases Max HP by 15%

Guard Lore
- Type: Passive
- Archetype: Knight
- Effect: Increases the wielder's Defense stats at the start of the fight

Vitalja
- Type: Support
- Archetype: Magic Seeker
- Effect: Increases ATK/Defense for one ally by 2 ranks for 3 turns

Ironclad Bond
- Type: Support
- Archetype: Knight
- Effect: Increases Defense by 10%
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Hulkenberg Best Equipment

One of the most important aspects of every build is the equipment. In the case of Hulkenberg, we won't focus on dealing pure damage, as the entire build revolves around endurance and defense.
However, this doesn't mean that the equipment below isn't supposed to boost your damage output as much as possible. Let's take a look!
Hulkenberg Best Weapons

Hero King's Lance
- ATK: 420
- Hit: 99
- Rarity: Gold
- Effect: Pierce/Endurance +5

Save the King
- ATK: 500
- Hit: 99
- Rarity: Gold
- Effect: Pierce/Endurance +10
Hulkenberg Best Gear

Kaiser's Pickelhaube
- DEF: 200
- Rarity: Gold
- Type: Helmet
- Effect: +5 Strength, +5 Magic, +5 Endurance

Knight's Last Stand
- DEF: 165
- Rarity: Gold
- Type: Shoes
- Effect: Survive a knockout hit with 1 HP once per battle
Hulkenberg Best Armor

Cardinal Dragon Armor
- DEF: 400
- Rarity: Gold
- Type: Chainmail
- Effect: +5 Strength, +5 Endurance

Egis of the Vow
- DEF: 380
- Rarity: Gold
- Type: Chainmail
- Effect: +7 Endurance
Hulkenberg Best Accessories

Sentinel's Talisman
- Rarity: Gray
- Type: Trinket
- Effect: +6 Endurance

Paladin's Talisman
- Rarity: Gray
- Type: Trinket
- Effect: +9 Endurance
Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about Metaphor: ReFantazio, you can check out this article.
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