Welcome to NGB and our Metaphor: ReFantazio Catherina 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
Catherina is a famous bounty hunter who you’ll meet in the Regalith Grand Cathedral during the Necromancer Takedown main quest. With Catherina, you’ll gain the Brawler Archetype! Rank Catherina’s bond up to gain new abilities for the Brawler Archetype.
Catherina Bond Abilities
- Rank 1
- Brawler Archetype – The party can now study the Bralwer.
- Rank 2
- Brawler Enlightenment – Reduces the MAG cost of studying that Brawler Lineage.
- Rank 3
- Brawler Archetype: Adept – The part can not study the Pugilist.
- Bounty Bonus – Fattens the purse of the bounty rewards at each city’s Recruitment Centre.
- Rank 4
- Scion’s Skill – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 2.
- Rank 5
- Item Tracking – Display the locations of items in unexplored areas of a dungeon.
- Brawler Veneration – Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Brawler Lineage.
- Rank 6
- Sction’s Merit – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 3.
- Streetwise Negotiator – Resuces prices at each city’s general store.
- Rank 7
- Displays the location of treasure chests in unexplored areas.
- Comrades in Battle – Catherina will support the party in certain dungeons. She is a force to be reckoned with.
- Rank 8
- The party can now study the Martial Artist.
- Scion’s Essence – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Brawler Lineage to 4.
Catherina Bond Ranks
Rank 1
Catherina’s Rank 1 bond will unlock after completing the A Friend in Need quest. Once you’ve unlocked Rank 1, you can study the Brawler Archetype at Akademeia.
Rank 2 – (07/02)
Rank 2 for Catherina will unlock on 07/02 after you defeat her in battle. She’ll be level 22 and is weak to fire. She’ll also attack the party using strike attacks and can slightly heal herself. After defeating her, a cutscene will trigger. Below are the best questions that will come up, along with the best answers to the most MAG.
- Unbelievable
- You, too. (2)
- To tell it true…
- I didn’t know you did, either. (2)
- Everyone would be working’ together…
- That’s not a bad idea. (2)
- Tell me.
- Either Option (2)
Rank 3 – (07/19)
The Rank 3 event will happen on 07/19 while you are traveling to Port Brilehaven. She will attack your Gauntlet Runner and challenge you to a battle. As before, she is weak to fire, so be sure to take advantage of this.
- When I’m in charge, first thing…
- Either Option (0)
- They couldn’t have that paripus start doing’ well
- Let’s change things. (2)
Rank 4
The Rank 4 event occurs while traveling to the Forsaken Tower for the Superior Scrimshaw quest. She’ll challenge you to battle again, leading to a fight. Make sure to hit her with fire attacks to get extra turns and quickly defeat her. After the battle, a cutscene will trigger, leading to the rank-up.
- You got a say in this…
- No, it’s not. (3)
- If you give stolen coin to someone else…
- We’ll find better ways. (2)
- But I guess that means someone out there’s…
- For both of us. (3)
Rank 5
Catherina’s Rank 5 bonding event will become available on 09/13, following the events at the Opera House in Altabury Heights. Travel to the Lower Blue Sky Bridge at night to find her sitting on a bench. Speak with her to start the bonding event.
- Manihot’s the one spurring it all on.
- Any Option (0)
- I came back to the village just one time…
- Any Option (0)
- That’s the kinda thing I’m tryin’ to put an end to.
- You still can. (1)
- …So I’ve gotta put in the work.
- You don’t need to ask. (3)
Rank 6
To start Catherina’s Rank 6 bonding event, you’ll need to raise your Tolerance Royal Attribute to Rank 5. After doing so, return to Catherina at her spot under the Blue Sky Bridge and speak with her to start it.
- No… You’re wrong!
- Either Option (3)
- Manihot’s goin’ to the rust nail…
- It was dicey for a second. or We finally have peace. (1)
- He was right when he said…
- We can work on that. (3)
Rank 7
After some time passes from the previous bonding event, check back in with Catherina when night falls at her usual spot. She’ll ask if you’ll listen to her ramble. Respond by saying “Of course” to get started.
- One person makin’ waves may not amount to much…
- Glad you’ve realised. (3)
- And I guess what I’m sayin’ is…
- I sure did. or You’re the coolest. (3)
Rank 8
After some time passes, speak with Catherina at night and select “I’ll be there.” to begin the bonding event.
- …
- Either option (0)
- Because I mean…
- I’ll try to live up to your expectations. (4)
- One king can’t make the world…
- You may be right. (4)
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