To unlock the Faker Archetype in Metaphor: ReFantazio, meet Alonzo in Martira and complete his follower quest, A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake. Guides report that Alonzo’s Bond Rank 1 opens Faker for study; you do not need to complete his entire bond for the basic Archetype.
How to unlock Faker
- Progress through the story until you reach Martira.
- Find Alonzo and speak with him to begin his follower story.
- Complete A Dagger, a Ring, and a Rake.
- When Alonzo’s bond reaches Rank 1, open the Archetype study option and select Faker. PC Gamer and Siliconera describe the Martira meeting and quest route; Game8 reports the Rank 1 study requirement. PC Gamer’s Archetype guide, Siliconera’s Faker guide, and Game8’s guide cover these details.
Where to find Alonzo in Martira
Alonzo is the follower associated with the Faker tree, and the unlock route starts after reaching Martira. Speak with him there to start his follower story; completing the named quest is part of this route. The guides cited above establish the location and quest, but do not provide a more precise in-town marker.
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Do you need to finish Alonzo’s bond?
No. The available guide details point to Bond Rank 1 as the point when Faker becomes available to study. That is the initial Archetype unlock, not a requirement to finish Alonzo’s later bond progression.
How much MAG does Faker cost?
Game8 reports a study cost of 1,875 MAG. Treat that figure as guide-reported rather than officially confirmed: ATLUS’s official game page describes Archetypes as a way to customize the party but does not confirm Alonzo’s unlock steps or Faker’s cost. Check the in-game study screen for the cost shown in your playthrough.
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What the Faker Archetype does
Archetypes are the game’s party-customization system, and Faker is described as a support role that specializes in lowering enemy stats. The unlock sources establish its broad role, but do not provide enough information to recommend a specific build.
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