Metaphor ReFantazio Heismay Guide: Unlocking Bond Ranks and Abilities
Heismay: The Charismatic Follower of Metaphor ReFantazio is a captivating character you can recruit as a Follower in the game. Heismay, a charming street urchin with a knightly past, adds a unique dynamic to your party. As you deepen your relationship with him, you’ll unlock the ability to explore the Thief Archetype, enhancing your party’s skills and strategies.
Understanding Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio
Heismay, hailing from the Eugief tribe, was once a knight. His acute senses and exceptional auditory awareness are gifts from his lineage. Unfortunately, his peculiar white squirrel/bat-like appearance leads many to judge him superficially, resulting in a life filled with adversity that ultimately drove him to a life of thievery.
How to Unlock Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio
To recruit Heismay, players must progress in the main storyline until reaching 07/04. This occurs after defeating him in the Giant Sandworm’s Nest, while pursuing the side quest titled The Old Castle Town Kidnapper. Completing this quest will enlist Heismay as a Follower.
Increasing Heismay’s Bond Rank in Metaphor ReFantazio
Once you have Heismay as a Follower, enhance your bond with him by following these steps:
Bond Rank |
Unlock Condition |
Rank 1 |
Automatically unlocks on 07/04 during a nighttime visit to the inn in Martira. |
Rank 2 |
Achieve Eloquence Rank 2, then chat with Heismay after completing the dungeon in Martira. |
Rank 3 |
Triggered by a specific dialogue event. |
Rank 4 |
Triggered by a specific dialogue event. |
Rank 5 |
Engage with Heismay while aboard the Gauntlet Runner. |
Rank 6 |
Triggered by a specific dialogue event. |
Rank 7 |
After reaching Imagination Rank 4, speak to Heismay at night while on the Gauntlet Runner (not while traveling). |
Bond Abilities and Rank Unlocks
Advancing through Heismay’s Bond Ranks will unlock various skills and rewards:
Bond Rank |
Ability |
Description |
Rank 1 |
Thief Archetype |
Enables your team to learn the Thief path. |
Rank 2 |
Thief Enlightenment |
Reduces the MAG cost for studying the Thief lineage. |
Rank 2 |
Preternatural Hearing |
Highlights the locations of powerful enemies in dungeon maps. |
Rank 3 |
Thief Archetype: Adept |
Allows exploration of the Assassin Archetype for your party. |
Rank 4 |
Scion’s Skill (Thief) |
Increases skill inheritance slots in the Thief lineage to 2. |
Rank 5 |
Thief Veneration |
Furthers reduces MAG expenditure for studying the Thief lineage. |
Rank 5 |
Battle Aura (Thief) |
Boosts experience gains for Heismay while he is in reserve. |
Rank 6 |
Scion’s Merit (Thief) |
Increases inherited skills in the Thief lineage to 3. |
Rank 6 |
Battle Hypnosis (Thief) |
Heismay gains standard experience while in reserve. |
Rank 7 |
Thief Archetype: Elite |
Grants access to the study of the Ninja Archetype for your party. |
Rank 8 |
Scion’s Essence (Thief) |
Enhances skill inheritance slots in the Thief lineage to 4. |
Rank 8 |
Assassinate |
Significantly boosts damage when Heismay ambushes incapacitated enemies. |
Rank 8 |
Grand Fantasy (Thief) |
Allows Heismay to acquire a formidable new Heroic Embodiment. |
This concludes the essential information about Heismay in Metaphor ReFantazio. By following these guidelines, you’ll successfully add a master thief to your team.
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