Unlock Gallica's Follower Bond in Metaphor: ReFantazio with this comprehensive guide. Learn about all 8 Rank Up events, the abilities they unlock, and how to progress through the story.
You will automatically obtain Gallica's Bond early in Metaphor: ReFantazio during the Prologue on 6/6, as you progress through the Nord Mines. This event occurs after a battle against Klinger, where Strohl's Archetype awakens. Gallica's Bond ranks up automatically throughout the main storyline.
There are eight Rank Up events for Gallica, all of which are tied to the main story and cannot be missed. Each rank provides new abilities and Archetype advancements.
Gallica Rank Up Events and Abilities
| Rank | Conditions | Abilities |
| 1 | Automatically on 6/6 | Mage Archetype |
| 2 | Automatically on 6/11 | Mage Enlightenment (decreases MAG cost to study), Follower’s Echoes (hear Followers voice from far away) |
| 3 | Automatically after the story events in Martira | Mage Archetype: Adept (Unlocks Wizard), Monsterology Scholar (more detail to analysis in battle) |
| 4 | Automatically after completing the Infiltration of the Charadrius in Brilehaven | Scion’s Skill (Mage Skill Inheritance Slots to 2), Fae Sight Acuity (Fae Sight gives more detail in dungeons) |
| 5 | Automatically after the events at Louis’ soirée in Brilehaven | Mage Veneration (significantly decreases MAG cost to study) |
| 6 | Automatically after the events at the Dragon God Temple on Virga Island | Scion’s Merit (Mage Skill Inheritance Slots to 3) |
| 7 | Automatically on 9/23 | Scion’s Essence (Mage Skill Inheritance Slots to 4) |
| 8 | Automatically on 9/24 | Mage Archetype: Elite (Unlocks Elemental Master and Warlock), Victory Foresight (May get extra turns during battle) |
Rank 1 Ability - Mage Archetype
This unlocks the Mage Archetype, a back-row Archetype that uses elemental powers. Mages are versatile, capable of exploiting Fire, Ice, and Electric weaknesses, making them effective against most enemies, especially early in the game.
Rank 2 Abilities - Mage Enlightenment and Follower’s Echoes
Mage Enlightenment reduces the MAG cost required to study Mage Archetypes. Follower’s Echoes is a quality-of-life ability that alerts you to available Follower Rank Up events and allows you to teleport to their location.
Rank 3 Abilities - Mage Archetype: Adept and Monsterology Scholar
This rank unlocks the Wizard Archetype (Mage Rank 20 required) and Monsterology Scholar, which provides more detailed enemy analysis in battle, including their potential skills and stealable items.
Rank 4 Abilities - Scion’s Skill and Fae Sight Acuity
Scion’s Skill increases Mage Archetype Skill Inheritance Slots to 2, offering more character build flexibility. Fae Sight Acuity enhances Gallica’s scanning in dungeons, highlighting items and providing more details on enemy encounters.
Rank 5 Ability - Mage Veneration
This ability further reduces the MAG cost to study Mage Archetypes, making base Archetypes very inexpensive and higher ranks more manageable.
Rank 6 and 7 Abilities - Scion’s Merit and Essence
These ranks add extra Inheritance Skill Slots for Mage Archetypes, increasing them to 3 with Scion’s Merit and to 4 with Scion’s Essence.
Rank 8 Ability - Mage Archetype: Elite and Victory Foresight
This final rank unlocks the Elite Mage Archetypes: Elemental Master and Warlock. Victory Foresight provides a chance to gain extra turns during battle.
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