Metaphor ReFantazio | Hulkenberg Bond Guide

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Character Overview

Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg, once a knight of the Roussainte tribe and former member of the Kingsguard, stood loyally beside the prince. Even at a young age, she excelled with an array of weapons, earning a place in the prince’s personal guard. However, when the prince was attacked, she couldn’t save him. Bearing the weight of her failure, she began to wander, haunted by the memory of that day. With Hulkenberg, you’ll gain the Knight Archetype! Rank Hulkenberg’s bond up to gain new abilities for the Knight Archetype.

Hulkenberg Bond Ranks

Rank 1

Hulkenberg’s Rank 1 bond will be unlocked automatically during the main story on 06/11. Once you’ve unlocked Rank 1, you can study the Knight Archetype at Akademeia.

Rank 2

To raise Hulkenberg’s bond to Rank 2, you’ll first need to complete the Necromancer Takedown and Thwart Zorba’s Plan quests. Once you’ve done that, seek her out in the Hushed Honeybee In during the afternoon. Speak with her and choose either option, then follow that with “I’d like that.” This will trigger a cutscene during which you’ll be asked questions to gain some MAG. The list below will have the questions and the best answer to receive the maximum amount of MAG.

• Some bouts I won, some I lost.
  • Sounds like a worthy opponent. (2)
• Hm? And who’s this pup?
  • Either Option (0)
• My apologies. I’m sorry you had to see that.
  • Are you okay? (2)

After it concludes, her bond level will increase to Rank 2, and you’ll acquire Knight Enlightenment and Guard Duty skills. Knight Enlightenment reduces the MAG cost for studying the Knight Archerype, while the Guard Duty kill adds a chance that Hulkenberg may defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness.

Rank 3

Your next conversation with Hulkenberg will be available after reaching out to Martira. Speak with her in the town, and you’ll get a prompt to check in with her the next time you hit the road. Doing so will allow you to do some training with Hulkenberg via cutscene, during which you’ll be asked questions to gain some MAG. The list below will have the questions and the best answer to receive the maximum amount of MAG.

• Both of you have faced life-or-death combat.
  • I’m good at staying versatile. (1)
• Come, Progatonist!
  • Push me harder! (2)
• He called me fallen…
  • This isn’t like you. (2)

After it concludes, her bone level will increase to Rank 3, unlocking the Knight Archetype: Adept ability, which allows the part to study the Magic Knight Archetype.

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