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The more archetypes you have at your disposal, the easier your battles will be inMetaphor: ReFantazio. While some archetypes are unlocked automatically through the story, others require you to take your Gauntlet Runner on an exploration.
One of these is the Gunner Archetype,unlocked after starting a new Bond with Neuras, the greatest and most versatile engineer in the kingdom of Euchronia.
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While this Archetype isn’t unlocked just by progressing through the main campaign, at the same time, it doesn’t require you toventure into a perilous dungeon, either.
Still, you’ll want tounlock the Gunner Archetype inMetaphor: ReFantaziobecause, although it isn’t the most powerful or game-breaking, it has the advantage of staying in the back row without suffering a reduction in attack power.
Prerequisites For Unlocking The Gunner Archetype
As you progress with your Gauntlet Runner toward Martira, Neuras will automatically call you for a chat.
The eccentric and determined pilot will talk about an ancient, highly technological civilization and how they left relics scattered across the world.
He will then ask you to find one of these relics and give you theProviding a Spark quest.Your first clue is to speak with an old acquaintance of Neuras in the city of Komero, located near Martira.
However, you’re able to’t head to Komero right away. This is one of many locations inMetaphor: ReFantaziothat require you to accept a quest before appearing on the map.
How to Go to the City of Komero
After learning the Gauntlet Runner’s teleportation gimmick,you must talk to the Gloomy Youth in Martira’s Thoroughfare Squareto unlock Komero.
The youth will give you theHatching a Plan quest, asking you to buy an item in Komero. He will also show you the city’s location, unlocking it on the map.
But before rushing off to Komero, we suggest learning the way to the Man Eater’s Grotto dungeon on the city’s outskirts. Which, not-so-coincidentally, houses the second relic for Neuras.
To unlock the dungeon, you need to accept theThe Man-Eater in the Mine bounty, which is available at the recruitment center after Heismay joins your party.
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Once you accept the bounty, the dungeon will appear on the map just past Komero. When you decide to travel there, you can visit the city on the way, saving a day’s afternoon.
Suppose you’re now going to Komero. When you reach it, the game automatically gives you two key items, the Glass Ornament, and the Inventor’s Journal, and you will return to Neuras.
The man will be ecstatic, the quest will be completed, and you’ll receive 5 Hero’s Incense. At the same time, you’ll start a new Bond with Neuras,unlocking the Gunner Archetype inMetaphor: ReFantazio.
While the Gunner may not be thestrongest Archetype inMetaphor: ReFantazio, it has advantages that are essential to the party, especially when dealing with enemies weak to Pierce attacks.
How to Increase Neuras' Rank
Every time you bring a relic to Neuras, you will complete the corresponding quest, his rank will increase, and he will give you another quest shortly after.
After completing the quest Providing the Spark, you will immediately receive the second chain quest,Relic Search: Inventor’s Bequest, which asks for another relic piece.
Gallica will mention that she can detect when a dungeon contains one of Neuras' coveted relics, and then you simply need to find a chest to obtain the relic and afterward deliver it to Neuras.
All these dungeons are optional and unlocked in different regions. If you’re keen on adventuring on your own, Neuras left theInventor’s Journal hanging in the Engine Room with hints on where to find the relics.
To ensure you don’t miss any, here’s a list of regions and dungeons containing one of Neuras' relics:
Each relic is enough to prompt a Rank-Up dialogue with Neuras up to level 7. At the final level, you’ll need to complete an engineer quest that involves facing one of the candidates, Jin, in his Gauntlet Runner.
Finally, you’ll reach rank 8 with Neuras and unlock the entire Gunner Archetype Lineage, from the eponymous Gunner to the Sniper and, ultimately, the mighty and eclectic Dragoon.
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