Metaphor: ReFantazio - Maria Bond Guide

Metaphor: ReFantazio will challenge you like never before with some thrilling boss fights, quests, and exploration missions. However, the title also includes some amazing characters with unique backstories that you can uncover and win rewards for your efforts.

Maria is an NPC that can become your Follower. However, for this to happen, you need to gain access to her and work on your connection. In this guide, we'll show you how to strengthen your Bond with Maria in Metaphor: ReFantazio by giving her the best answers.

Metaphor: ReFantazio All Followers & How To Unlock Them

There are 14 Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio, and each one of them has a unique story that you can discover by having conversations with them or completing their tasks. To check their requests, you can always click on the handshake icon on the map and see what you can do to make them trust you more.

However, before you even think about leveling up your Bond with the NPCs, you have to unlock them. This is done by defeating bosses or completing specific quests. Let's take a look at the full list of Followers, their Passive Skills, and unlock methods.

 

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 Maria

You will run into Maria in the early stages of Metaphor: ReFantazio, and it will happen right before you enter the first dungeon. When you visit the Honeybee Inn, you'll quickly notice an NPC standing in the middle of the room. This is Maria. Interact with her, and you'll establish the first connection successfully.

Meeting her is an unmissable event, and on June 10, she'll become your Follower and offer to help you during fights. However, be aware that after you talk to her for the first time, you'll have to occasionally visit her in Grand Trad to strengthen your Bond. It's also worth mentioning that by befriending Maria, you'll gain access to her Healer Archetype.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Maria Best Answers

Yes, you need to have conversations with your Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio, which means that you can't just stand there, but you have to give answers. However, just like in real life, not all answers are appropriate, and some are generally better than others.

In case you don't manage to give the best responses to the NPCs, you'll miss out on some great rewards. To ensure this doesn't happen, keep reading below to see the most beneficial answers for Maria.

Rank 1 Maria Best Answers

• Any option

Rank 2 Maria Best Answers

• You're not weird
• I wouldn't break a promise
• Any option
• Any option

Rank 3 Maria Best Answers

• Let's go there, too
• Any option
• You have me
• Any option
• Any option

Rank 4 Maria Best Answers

• Any option
• Any option
• He did it for the both of you

Rank 5 Maria Best Answers

• Any option
• Any option
• Maybe you can make people smile?
• That's the whole family
• I know an artist

Rank 6 Maria Best Answers

• Any option
• I'm glad we asked him
• Any option
• Mission complete
• You did a great job

Rank 7 Maria Best Answers

• Any option
• Good job
• Let's check on him

Rank 8 Maria Best Answers

• I want to help
• That's great
• You have a lot of friends
• Any option
• I promise

Metaphor: ReFantazio Maria Bond Rewards

Every time you level up your Bond with a Follower in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you'll get a cool reward that you can later use against your enemies on the battlefield, apart from receiving help from the characters themselves, of course.

It's important to note that the benefits include but are not limited to Archetypes, discounts, and Skill boosters. Now it's time to take a look at every reward you can expect to get after ranking up your Bond with Maria.

Healer Archetype

• The party can now study the Healer.

Healer Enlightenment

• Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.

Healer Archetype Adept

• The party can now study the Cleric.

Scion's Skill

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

Speed Cooking

• Time will not elapse while cooking in the runner's kitchen.

Healer Veneration

• Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.

Scion's Merit

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

Burning Purpose

• Significantly increases post-battle EXP.

Chef's Chops

• When cooking in the gauntlet runner's kitchen, an additional dish will be made.

Scion's Essence

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

Healer Archetype Elite

• The party can now study the Saviour

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