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Hulkenberg Bond Unlock Guide: Abilities and Archetypes
Metaphor: ReFantazio

Hulkenberg Bond Unlock Guide: Abilities and Archetypes

Unlock Hulkenberg's Follower Bond in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Learn about her rank-up events, abilities, and the Knight Archetype progression, including Paladin and Dark Knight.

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Unlock Hulkenberg's Follower Bond in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Learn about her rank-up events, abilities, and the Knight Archetype progression, including Paladin and Dark Knight.

Walkthrough
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    Unlocking Hulkenberg's Bond: Hulkenberg joins during the first major story operation in Grand Trad. After events at the King's funeral and a boss fight in the Mausoleum, she will Awaken. Retreat to the Hushed Honeybee Inn to form your first Bond with her.
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    Optional Ranks: After Rank 1, all other seven ranks are optional and require specific conditions to be met.
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    Wisdom Rank 4: Ensure you have Wisdom Rank 4 by the time you reach Hulkenberg's Rank 7 event, typically around the time spent on the Virga Islands.
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    Gauntlet Runner Events: Four of Hulkenberg's Bond rank-up events occur while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner. Make sure to speak with her during these times.

Hulkenberg Rank Up Events and Abilities:

  • Rank 1: Automatically unlocked on 6/11. Grants the Knight Archetype.
  • Rank 2: Speak to Hulkenberg on a free day (starting 6/18). Unlocks Knight Enlightenment (decreases MAG cost to study Knight Archetypes) and Guard Duty (may defend the protagonist when his weakness is about to be hit).
  • Rank 3: Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner (around 7/1). Unlocks Knight Archetype: Adept, which includes the Magic Knight.
  • Rank 4: Occurs following the events in Martira. Unlocks Scion’s Skill, increasing Knight Skill Inheritance Slots to 2.
  • Rank 5: Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner (around 7/23). Unlocks Knight Veneration (significantly decreases MAG cost to study) and Battle Aura (increases EXP received when in reserves).
  • Rank 6: Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner after the previous event. Unlocks Scion’s Merit (Knight Skill Inheritance Slots to 3) and Battle Hypnosis (earn EXP at the normal rate when in reserves).
  • Rank 7: Speak to Hulkenberg during free time on the Virga Islands (daytime). Requires Wisdom Rank 4. Unlocks Knight Archetype: Elite, which includes Paladin and Dark Knight.
  • Rank 8: Speak to Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner. Unlocks Scion’s Essence (Knight Skill Inheritance Slots to 4), Special Guard Duty (high probability to defend the protagonist), and Grand Fantasy (Unlocks Royal Knight).
Tips
  • Remember to speak with Hulkenberg while traveling on the Gauntlet Runner to progress four of her Bond ranks.
  • Prioritize raising your Royal Virtues, specifically Wisdom, to reach Rank 4 for Hulkenberg's Rank 7 event.
  • The Knight Archetype focuses on defensive skills and taunting enemies, making Hulkenberg valuable for protecting the party.
  • Abilities like Knight Enlightenment and Knight Veneration help reduce the MAG cost for studying Archetypes, saving a precious resource.
  • Guard Duty and Special Guard Duty provide crucial defensive support by allowing Hulkenberg to intercept attacks aimed at the protagonist's weakness.

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