In Metaphor: ReFantazio, alongside the protagonist, you'll encounter seven additional party members who will join your journey and participate in combat. Gallica is one of the earliest companions you'll meet, but she won't engage in battles to the same extent as others. Each new ally joins on specific days tied to story events, and knowing when they join might reveal some surprises, so be cautious of spoilers.
This article contains slight spoilers for who joins your party in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Each Party Member & When They Join in Metaphor: ReFantazio
Every party member will unlock their unique Archetype, which can then be utilized by any other party member once awakened. Initially, some members join without immediate control, but this changes as the game progresses and they awaken to their Archetypes just before their first combat.
Storhl - Warrior
Storhl is the first to join your party, though he won't awaken immediately. He becomes part of your team on 6/5 during the Border Fort events, but his Archetype awakening happens the next day on 6/6 at the Nord Mines. Until then, he'll be an AI-controlled member.
Grius
Grius joins post-Border Fort events but won't engage in combat until 6/6. After Storhl's awakening, you can assign an Archetype to Grius, making him a controllable party member, though he won't experience a traditional awakening.
Hulkenberg - Knight
Hulkenberg begins interacting with the party on 6/10, but her Archetype awakening and full party integration occur during the boss fight on 6/11.
Heismay - Thief
Heismay is your initial focus during free time in Martira, though this segment is mostly scripted. On 7/4, you'll witness Heismay's awakening in the main dungeon of the town, after which he joins your party.
Junah - Masked Dancer
Junah appears throughout the game, but her party integration happens with her awakening on 8/13.
Eupha - Summoner
Eupha offers flexibility in when she joins your party. During your free time on Viraga Island between 8/19-9/4, completing the Dragon Temple Dungeon allows Eupha to join for the final boss. Her Bond, however, can only start after the deadline.
Basilio - Berserker
Basilio awakens and joins the party during the Saint's Day events on 9/11, though you can't use him in combat until the day after, should you choose to do so.
