Welcome to NGB and our Metaphor: ReFantazio Alonzo bond guide. In Metaphor: ReFantazio, bonds with followers can be increased to unlock useful features such as Archetypes and upgrades to the Archetype abilities.
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Character Overview
Alonzo’s proclaimed calling is to trick the wicked. He lies freely and skillfully using whit to get the information he seeks. With Alonzo, you’ll gain the Faker Archetype! Rank Alonzo’s bond up to gain new abilities for the Faker Archetype.
Alonzo Bond Abilities
- Rank 1
- Faker Archetype – The party can now study the Faker.
- Rank 2
- Faker Enlightenment – Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.
- Rank 3
- Scion’s Skill – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 2.
- Rank 4
- Magic Shop Negotiator – Discounts the prices at Magic Shops in all cities.
- Knave’s Loyalty – Increases the monetary reward for completing requests.
- Rank 5
- Increases skill inheritance slots for the FAker Lineage to 3.
- Rank 6
- Faker Veneration – Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Faker Lineage.
- Rank 7
- Allows purchases of rare items at Magic Shops in all cities.
- Grifter’s Eye – Unlock Analyse data for all enemies with certain exceptions.
- Rank 8
- The party can now study the Trickster.
- Scion’s Essence – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Faker Lineage to 4.
Alonzo Bond Ranks
In most cases, you’ll need to wait a couple of days after completing a bonding event for the next one to become available. Occasionally, a bonding event will require you to reach a certain rank with a particular Royal Attribute before you can start it.
Bonding events can also be available, even if Gallica doesn’t tell you about it. Just check the Follower screen in the menu to see who is ready to rank up.
Rank 1
Alonzo’s Rank 1 bond will be unlocked by completing the A Dagger, a Ring, and A Rake. Once you’ve unlocked Rank 1, you can study the Faker Archetype at Akademeia.
Rank 2
For Alonzo’s Rank 2 bonding event, you’ll find him at Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven, sitting on a bench near the fountain at night. To start it, you’ll need to have leveled up your Wisdom to Rank 3.
- Quite effective against blackguards who hide…
- Either Option (1)
- Of course, the landowner only leads …
- Either Option (1)
- When all’s said and done…
- Interesting plan there. (2)
- That lackey of his…
- Either Option (0)
- When are you free?
- If you cut me in. (3)
Rank 3
In the Rank 3 bonding, Alonzo will tell us more about his village, particularly his mother. He can be found at Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven, sitting on a bench near the fountain at night.
- She never stopped smiling at me…
- She sounds kind. (2)
- Sorry… That was more than I’d meant to say.
- We’ll save your village. (2)
- Was I blinded by revenge?
- Any Option (0)
Rank 4
To begin the Rank 4 bonding event for Alonzo, you’ll first need to raise your Tolerance Royal Virtue to Rank 3. Tell him that you can’t leave him alone, then agree to listen to him, which will begin the event. He can be found at Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven, sitting on a bench near the fountain at night.
- What a fool I’ve been.
- Any Option (0)
- I only began this endeavor to free them!
- Any Option (0)
- Why…? Why do you not blame me?
- Make amends by living. (3)
Rank 5
After a couple of days pass following the Rank 4 bonding event, you’ll be able to speak with Alonzo at his usual spot in Angler’s Inn Square. He’ll say he’s been waiting for you and that he is putting a major new plan into motion.
- However, I heard the landowner himself…
- Either Option (0)
- And… I’d like for you to accompany me…
- Of course. (2)
- We will change things.
- Either Option (0)
- That’s what I’m betting on…
- Leave it to me. (3)
Rank 6
Following Alonzo’s Rank 5 event, you’ll be able to speak with him a couple of days later in the Afternoon (he came out of the shadows!). He’ll tell you he’s been waiting for you and is ready to see the landowner. Time to commence the new plan!
- Hm, that sounds awfully familiar, doesn’t it?
- From yourself… (2)
- Well, well…
- Our bet, you mean? (3)
Rank 7
To start Alaonzo’s Rank 7 bonding event, you’ll need to raise your Courage Royal Attribute to Rank 5. After doing that, travel to Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven and find him sitting on his usual bench. Speak with Alonzo, choosing the “You know I am.” option followed by “I’m ready.” This will prompt the pair to head to the tavern to celebrate with a feast.
- ……
- Either Option (0)
- Well, if it isn’t Mr. Hero in the flesh.
- Any Option (3)
Rank 8
After Alonzo’s Rank 7 bonding event, wait for some time to pass, then head to his usual spot at Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven. Speak with Daturam there to begin a conversation with him. During it, you’ll also receive the A Rake’s Last Wish quest.
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