Learn how to increase the Imagination Royal Virtue in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Discover activities, locations, and points to boost your Imagination stat and unlock Bond ranks.
As its name suggests, activities that spark imagination will increase this stat. This includes listening to stories about Euchronia's history or discussing the future with comrades. Unlike Courage and Wisdom, Imagination requires dedicated effort during free time, though opportunities arise while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner.
The table below lists activities and quests that raise Imagination in Metaphor: ReFantazio, along with their point values:
| Activity | First Available | Location | Points |
| Listen to the storyteller | 6/12 | Grand Trad: Sunlumeo Street | 2 |
| Read New World Travel Diary | 6/24 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner | 4/4/4 and 4 for finishing the book |
| Speak with Strohl | 6/24 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner at night | 4 |
| Speak with Hulkenberg | 6/24 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner at night | 4 |
| Listen to the Nostalgic Elder | 6/29 | Martira: Thoroughfare Square | 3 |
| Speak with Heismay | 7/17 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner at night | 4 |
| Listen to Sanctor’s Story | 7/23 | Port Brilehaven: Angler’s Inn Square | 4 |
| Listen to Junah | 8/14 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner at night | 6 |
| Meditation with Eupha | 8/21 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner during the day | 6 |
| Talk with Eupha | 8/21 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner at night | 7 |
| Build a Snowman | 9/13 | Altabury Heights: Opera House Square | 5 |
| Listen to a story | 9/13 | Altabury Heights: Dia Franco Street | 6 |
| Read Literacy Workbook | 9/13 | While traveling on the Gauntlet Runner | 6/6/6 and 6 for finishing the book |
| Watch The Kerchief Maiden at the Opera House | 9/27 | Altabury Heights: Opera House Square | 7 |
| Completing specific Side Quests | – | – | Varies |
As with most Royal Virtues, points become easier to gain in later stages. Many opportunities exist on the Gauntlet Runner, especially at night, and two books offer significant gains. The Opera House, available later in the game, provides +7 to any stat based on the play watched.
Raising Imagination enhances certain Bonds, specifically those of Strohl, Heismay, Junah, Basilio, and Alonzo. The table below shows unlocks at each Imagination Rank:
| Rank | Unlocks |
| 1 | – |
| 2 | Accepting Alonzo’s A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake quest |
| 3 | Strohl Rank 6 |
| 4 | Heismay Rank 7, Junah Rank 5 |
| 5 | Basilio Rank 6 |
This concludes the guide on the Imagination Royal Virtue in Metaphor: ReFantazio, covering activities to raise the stat and complete Follower Bonds.
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