The combat link system (戦術リンク) is a mechanic introduced as a function of the ARCUS orbment in Trails of Cold Steel.
Description[]
- See also: Unbalancing in Cold Steel I and II and Weapon types.
Combat links allow two characters to form a link in battle, providing various benefits. While linked, either character can unbalance enemies with attacks or crafts, due to their weapon type or a critical hit. Unbalancing allows the character's link partner to follow up with an attack of their own, or use more advanced combination attacks. Combat links also grant various bonuses to each partner, such as healing after taking a hit or taking an attack in place of the other. Note that unbalancing or link abilities won't activate if the link partner is unable to act due to status effects.
Links can be preset from the Tactics menu, with combat starting with the set links. Link partners can also be freely switched on a party member's turn, with the other members switching links appropriately if they were all linked. Switching a party member with a support member will automatically link them with the previous member's partner. If a character is knocked out, the link with their partner will be broken and must be re-established manually upon revival. Being ambushed by the enemy breaks all links at the start of the battle. The original party configuration and combat links will be restored following the battle. Starting in Trails of Cold Steel III, links will be remembered and reestablished even when a character is K.O.ed and revived.
Link Level[]
The strength of a link is indicated by a link level (リンクLV), which increases through its own experience points called link EXP (リンク経験). Higher link levels unlock more abilities and make them more likely to activate.
In Cold Steel, link levels above 2 won't be available until Chapter 3: "Beyond the Railways". In Cold Steel II, Cold Steel IV and Reverie, link levels above 5 become available. In Cold Steel II, link level 7 is only available after starting the Finale: "Forward, Relentlessly".
Level | Cold Steel | Cold Steel II | Cold Steel III | Cold Steel IV and Reverie | |||||||
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Total Exp | Exp to Next | Total Exp | Exp to Next | Total Exp | Exp to Next | Total Exp | Exp to Next | ||||
1 | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 800 | 0 | 400 | |||
2 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 800 | 1200 | 400 | 600 | |||
3 | 2000 | 1500 | 2000 | 1000 | 2000 | 1400 | 1000 | 800 | |||
4 | 3500 | 1750 | 3000 | 1500 | 3400 | 1600 | 1800 | 1000 | |||
5 | 5250 | — | 4500 | 1500 | 5000 | — | 2800 | 1200 | |||
6 | — | — | 6000 | 1500 | — | — | 4000 | 1400 | |||
7 | — | — | 7500 | — | — | — | 5400 | — |
Link EXP[]
Link EXP is gained through battles. All pairs linked at the end of a battle gain a certain amount of link EXP, and all other possible pairs of active and support members gain a smaller amount.
Game | EXP for linked pairs | EXP for other pairs |
---|---|---|
Cold Steel I and II | 3 | 1 |
Cold Steel III | 15 | 10 |
Cold Steel IV | 10 | 5 |
Reverie | 50 | 15 |
Additionally, in Trails of Cold Steel I and II link EXP between Rean and another character can be gained through bonding events, playing Blade, and special items. In Trails of Cold Steel II only, completing a Trial Chest challenge awards 500 link EXP to all pairs of participants of the challenge, as well as unlocking Overdrive between them; in the Reverie Corridor, the link EXP gains per battle are tripled.
Link Attacks[]
When unbalancing an enemy, a choice of link attacks can be used. After Rush is acquired, using Assist will earn one Brave Point, which can be stored up to 3 (5 when Burst is acquired, 7 in Cold Steel IV, and 8 in Reverie) to use other link attacks and Brave Orders.
If a battle ends with the use of a link attack, the end screen will feature a different quote from the link partners (or the whole team if Burst was used).
Attack | BP Cost | Effect | Acquire |
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追撃 |
-1 | The link partner performs a follow-up basic attack. | Old Schoolhouse Mystery |
ラッシュ |
3 or 2 | Both link partners strike at the target and surrounding enemies in a small area. | Old Schoolhouse Mystery III |
バースト |
5 | All active party members have their negative status effects cleared and strike at all enemies. Cannot be used if a party member is knocked out. | Recovering the Railway Guns |
Link Abilities[]
In addition to link attacks, each character has a set of abilities unlocked with each link level. When two characters are linked, the abilities up to their link's level can be activated. Abilities are varied in both activation conditions and effects, thought some are common between several or all characters.
List of Link Abilities[]
Level | Name | Description | Characters |
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1 | Link Attack リンクアタック |
Allows the use of link attacks. | All |
2 | Finishing Blow 止めの一撃 |
Follows assist attacks with a finishing blow if the foe can be defeated with half the damage of a basic attack. | All |
3 | Auto-Tear クイックティア |
Heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 10% chance at Lv3, 15% at Lv4, 20% at Lv5, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | |
Counterattack 反撃 |
Attacks an enemy that attacked the partner. 10% chance at Lv3, 15% at Lv4, 20% at Lv5, double chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | | |
Cover かばう |
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and halves damage taken. 10% chance at Lv3, 15% at Lv4, 20% at Lv5, double chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
4 | Arts Support ブーストアーツ |
Increases the power of partner's arts by 1.2x. 15% chance at Lv4, 20% at Lv5. | |
Auto-Charge クイックチャージ |
Restores partner's EP by 100 after they use arts. 15% chance at Lv4, 20% at Lv5. | ||
Auto-Curia クイックキュリア |
Cures a partner's status and heals 25% of their HP when they're inflicted with a negative status effect. 15% chance at Lv4, 20% at Lv5, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Cheer ライブリーエール |
Heals 25% of partner's HP and 50 CP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv4, 20% at Lv5. | ||
Deadly Assist 刹那の追撃 |
Assist attacks deal critical damage and cause delay+20. | ||
Powerful Strike 渾身の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency to trigger if the foe can be defeated with the full damage of a basic attack. | ||
Protective Wall 堅守 |
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and reduces damage taken by 90%. 15% chance at Lv4, 20% at Lv5, double chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Vengeance 猛反撃 |
Attacks an enemy that attacked the partner with a critical strike. 10% chance at Lv3, 15% at Lv4, 20% at Lv5, double chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
5 | Rush 2 ラッシュⅡ |
Increases the power of Rush by 1.3x. | All |
Level | Name | Description | Characters |
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1 | Link Attack リンクアタック |
Allows the use of link attacks. | All |
2 | Finishing Blow 止めの一撃 |
Follows assist attacks with a finishing blow if the foe can be defeated with 60% of the damage of a basic attack. | All |
3-4 | Anger 激昂 |
Restores 50 of own CP when partner is attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | |
Arts Support ブーストアーツ |
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.2x. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | | |
Auto-Charge クイックチャージ |
Restores partner's EP by 100 after they use arts. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | ||
Auto-Curia クイックキュリア |
Heals 10% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they're attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Auto-Thelas クイックセラス |
Keeps partner alive with 10% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | ||
Auto-Tear クイックティア |
Heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Cheer ライブリーエール |
Heals 10% of partner's HP and 20 CP when they are attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | | |
Counterattack 反撃 |
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | | |
Cover かばう |
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and halves damage taken. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | | |
Deadly Assist 刹那の追撃 |
Assist attacks deal 1.25x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-25%. | | |
Powerful Strike 渾身の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency to trigger if the foe can be defeated with 90% of the damage of a basic attack. | | |
5 | Rush 2 ラッシュⅡ |
Increases the power of Rush by 1.2x. | All |
6 | Almighty Blow 渾身の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency to trigger if the foe can be defeated with 120% of the damage of a basic attack. | |
Arts Support 2 ブーストアーツⅡ |
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | ||
Auto-Charge 2 クイックチャージⅡ |
Restores partner's EP by 200 after they use arts. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | ||
Auto-Curia 2 クイックキュリアⅡ |
Heals 20% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they're attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Auto-Thelas 2 クイックセラスⅡ |
Keeps partner alive with 20% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | ||
Auto-Tear 2 クイックティアⅡ |
Heals 40% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Cheer 2 ライブリーエールⅡ |
Heals 15% of partner's HP and 30 CP when they are attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Fury 大激昂 |
Restores 75 of own CP when partner is attacked. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Lethal Assist 刹那の猛追撃 |
Assist attacks deal 1.5x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-50%. | ||
Protective Wall 堅守 |
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and reduces damage taken by 90%. 10% chance at Lv3 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. | ||
Vengeance 猛反撃 |
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.5x damage. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. | ||
7 | Overdrive 2 オーバーライズⅡ |
Deal 1.2x more physical and magic damage during Overdrive. | All |
Level | Name | Description | Characters |
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1 | Finishing Blow 止めの一撃 |
Follows assist attacks with a finishing blow if the foe has low HP. | All |
5 | Rush 2 ラッシュⅡ |
Increases the power of Rush. | All |
Level | Name | Description | Characters |
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1 | Finishing Blow 止めの一撃 |
Follows assist attacks with a finishing blow if the foe has low HP. | All |
2-4, 6 | Almighty Blow 究極の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency even more than powerful strike does. | |
Anger 激昂 |
Sometimes restores 50 of own CP when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support ブーストアーツ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.2x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support 2 ブーストアーツⅡ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support 3 ブーストアーツⅢ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.8x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support 4 ブーストアーツⅣ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 2.0x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge クイックチャージ |
Sometimes restores 100 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge 2 クイックチャージⅡ |
Sometimes restores 200 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge 3 クイックチャージⅢ |
Sometimes restores 400 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge 4 クイックチャージⅣ |
Sometimes restores 600 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia クイックキュリア |
Sometimes heals 10% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia 2 クイックキュリアⅡ |
Sometimes heals 20% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia 3 クイックキュリアⅢ |
Sometimes heals 30% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia 4 クイックキュリアⅣ |
Sometimes heals 40% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Tear クイックティア |
Sometimes heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Tear 2 クイックティアⅡ |
Sometimes heals 40% of partner's HP when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Thelas クイックセラス |
Sometimes keeps partner alive with 10% HP when they would be K.O.ed. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Thelas 2 クイックセラスⅡ |
Sometimes keeps partner alive with 20% HP when they would be K.O.ed. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Cheer ライブリーエール |
Sometimes encourages partner when they are attacked. Recovers 10% HP, restores 20CP. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Cheer 2 ライブリーエールⅡ |
Sometimes encourages partner when they are attacked. Recovers 15% HP, restores 30CP. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Counterattack 反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Cover かばう |
Sometimes defends partner from an attack. Damage reduced by half. Activation chance increases as link level does. (Does not activate when HP is low.) | ||
Deadly Assist 刹那の追撃 |
Assist attacks deal 1.25x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-25%. | ||
Fury 大激昂 |
Sometimes restores 75 of own CP when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Lethal Assist 刹那の猛追撃 |
Assist attacks deal 1.5x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-50%. | ||
Powerful Strike 渾身の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency. | ||
Protective Wall 堅守 |
Sometimes defends partner from an attack. Decreases damage by 90%. Activation chance increases as link level does. (Does not activate when HP is low.) | ||
Sharp Counter 強反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 1.2x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Super Counter 超反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 1.8x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Vengeance 猛反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 1.5x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Ultimate Counter 極反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 2.0x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
5 | Rush 2 ラッシュⅡ |
Increases the power of Rush. | All |
7 | Burst 2 バーストII |
Break damage inflicted with Burst increases from 6x to 10x (+900%). | All |
Level | Name | Description | Characters |
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1 | Finishing Blow 止めの一撃 |
Follows assist attacks with a finishing blow if the foe has low HP. | All |
2-4, 6 | Anger 激昂 |
Sometimes restores 50 of own CP when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | |
Arts Support ブーストアーツ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.2x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support 2 ブーストアーツⅡ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support 3 ブーストアーツⅢ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.8x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Arts Support 4 ブーストアーツⅣ |
Sometimes increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 2.0x. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge クイックチャージ |
Sometimes restores 100 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge 2 クイックチャージⅡ |
Sometimes restores 200 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge 3 クイックチャージⅢ |
Sometimes restores 400 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Charge 4 クイックチャージⅣ |
Sometimes restores 600 of partner's EP after they use arts. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia クイックキュリア |
Sometimes heals 10% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia 2 クイックキュリアⅡ |
Sometimes heals 20% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia 3 クイックキュリアⅢ |
Sometimes heals 30% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Curia 4 クイックキュリアⅣ |
Sometimes heals 40% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Tear クイックティア |
Sometimes heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Tear 2 クイックティアⅡ |
Sometimes heals 40% of partner's HP when they are attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Thelas クイックセラス |
Sometimes keeps partner alive with 10% HP when they would be K.O.ed. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Auto-Thelas 2 クイックセラスⅡ |
Sometimes keeps partner alive with 20% HP when they would be K.O.ed. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Cheer ライブリーエール |
Sometimes encourages partner when they are attacked. Recovers 10% HP, restores 20CP. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Cheer 2 ライブリーエールⅡ |
Sometimes encourages partner when they are attacked. Recovers 15% HP, restores 30CP. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Counterattack 反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Cover かばう |
Sometimes defends partner from an attack. Damage reduced by half. Activation chance increases as link level does. (Does not activate when HP is low.) | ||
Deadly Assist 刹那の追撃 |
Assist attacks deal 1.25x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-25%. | ||
Fury 大激昂 |
Sometimes restores 75 of own CP when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Lethal Assist 刹那の猛追撃 |
Assist attacks deal 1.5x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-50%. | ||
Powerful Strike 渾身の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency. | ||
Protective Wall 堅守 |
Sometimes defends partner from an attack. Decreases damage by 90%. Activation chance increases as link level does. (Does not activate when HP is low.) | ||
Rage 超激昂 |
Sometimes restores 100 of own CP when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Sharp Counter 強反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 1.2x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Super Counter 超反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 1.8x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Vengeance 猛反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 1.5x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Ultimate Counter 極反撃 |
Sometimes counterattacks foe at 2.0x damage when partner is attacked. Activation chance increases as link level does. | ||
Ultimate Strike 究極の一撃 |
Increases finishing blow's power and activation frequency even more than powerful strike does. | ||
5 | Rush 2 ラッシュⅡ |
Increases the power of Rush. | All |
7 | Burst 2 バーストII |
Break damage inflicted with Burst increases from 6x to 10x (+900%). | All |
Link Abilities by Character[]
Character | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
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Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Powerful Strike | Cover | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Auto-Tear | Cheer | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Auto-Tear | Arts Support | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Cover | Vengeance | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Auto-Tear | Auto-Charge | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Auto-Tear | Auto-Curia | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Counterattack | Arts Support | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Counterattack | Deadly Assist | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Counterattack | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Counterattack | Cheer | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Counterattack | Auto-Charge | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Cover | Deadly Assist | Rush 2 | |
Link Attack | Finishing Blow | Counterattack | Powerful Strike | Rush 2 |
Character | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Level 7 |
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Powerful Strike | Cover | Rush 2 | Almighty Blow | Overdrive 2 | |
Cheer | Auto-Thelas | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Auto-Tear | Arts Support | Rush 2 | Auto-Tear 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Anger | Powerful Strike | Rush 2 | Fury | Overdrive 2 | |
Auto-Charge | Anger | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Auto-Curia | Auto-Charge | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Arts Support | Anger | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Deadly Assist | Counterattack | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Overdrive 2 | |
Cover | Anger | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Overdrive 2 | |
Counterattack | Cheer | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Overdrive 2 | |
Deadly Assist | Cover | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Overdrive 2 | |
Auto-Tear | Auto-Charge | Rush 2 | Auto-Tear 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Arts Support | Auto-Thelas | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Counterattack | Auto-Tear | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Overdrive 2 | |
Auto-Curia | Deadly Assist | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Powerful Strike | Counterattack | Rush 2 | Almighty Blow | Overdrive 2 | |
Cheer | Arts Support | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Auto-Thelas | Cheer | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Overdrive 2 | |
Cover | Powerful Strike | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Overdrive 2 | |
Deadly Assist | Anger | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Overdrive 2 |
Character | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rean | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Juna | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Kurt | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Altina | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Musse | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Ash | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Alisa | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Elliot | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Laura | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Machias | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Emma | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Jusis | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Fie | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Gaius | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Millium | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Sara | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Claire | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Agate | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Tio | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Sharon | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Olivier | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Angelica | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Aurelia | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Tita | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 | |||
Lechter | Finishing Blow | Rush 2 |
Character | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Level 7 |
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Rean | Cover | Powerful Strike | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Almighty Blow | Burst 2 |
Juna | Cheer | Cover | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Kurt | Counterattack | Deadly Assist | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Altina | Auto-Charge | Auto-Tear | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Tear 2 | Burst 2 |
Musse | Auto-Thelas | Auto-Curia | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 2 | Burst 2 |
Ash | Anger | Arts Support | Fury | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Alisa | Cheer | Auto-Thelas | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Burst 2 |
Elliot | Auto-Tear | Arts Support | Auto-Tear 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Laura | Anger | Powerful Strike | Fury | Rush 2 | Almighty Blow | Burst 2 |
Machias | Auto-Charge | Anger | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Emma | Auto-Curia | Auto-Charge | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Burst 2 |
Jusis | Arts Support | Anger | Arts Support 2 | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Fie | Deadly Assist | Counterattack | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Gaius | Cover | Anger | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Crow | Auto-Charge | Counterattack | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Sara | Deadly Assist | Cover | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Celine | Auto-Curia | Auto-Curia 2 | Auto-Curia 3 | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 4 | Burst 2 |
Duvalie | Deadly Assist | Powerful Strike | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Almighty Blow | Burst 2 |
Angelica | Powerful Strike | Counterattack | Almighty Blow | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Sharon | Auto-Curia | Deadly Assist | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Estelle | Cheer | Counterattack | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Joshua | Cover | Deadly Assist | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Renne | Auto-Curia | Arts Support | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Agate | Anger | Counterattack | Fury | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Tita | Auto-Charge | Counterattack | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Lloyd | Powerful Strike | Cover | Almighty Blow | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Elie | Auto-Thelas | Cheer | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Burst 2 |
Tio | Arts Support | Auto-Thelas | Arts Support 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Burst 2 |
Randy | Counterattack | Anger | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
George | Cover | Auto-Charge | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Burst 2 |
Roselia | Auto-Charge | Auto-Charge 2 | Auto-Charge 3 | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 4 | Burst 2 |
Aurelia | Sharp Counter | Vengeance | Super Counter | Rush 2 | Ultimate Counter | Burst 2 |
Victor | Sharp Counter | Deadly Assist | Super Counter | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Toval | Auto-Thelas | Arts Support | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Vita | Arts Support | Arts Support 2 | Arts Support 3 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 4 | Burst 2 |
Ines | Anger | Cover | Fury | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Ennea | Counterattack | Auto-Curia | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 2 | Burst 2 |
Xeno | Auto-Curia | Deadly Assist | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Leonidas | Counterattack | Powerful Strike | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Almighty Blow | Burst 2 |
Character | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Level 7 |
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Lloyd | Powerful Strike | Cover | Ultimate Strike | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Elie | Auto-Thelas | Cheer | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Burst 2 |
Tio | Arts Support | Auto-Thelas | Arts Support 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Burst 2 |
Randy | Counterattack | Anger | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Noel | Counterattack | Cheer | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Burst 2 |
Wazy | Counterattack | Auto-Thelas | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Burst 2 |
Rixia | Deadly Assist | Anger | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Rean | Cover | Powerful Strike | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Ultimate Strike | Burst 2 |
Juna | Cheer | Cover | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Kurt | Counterattack | Deadly Assist | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Altina | Auto-Charge | Auto-Tear | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Tear 2 | Burst 2 |
Musse | Auto-Thelas | Auto-Curia | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 2 | Burst 2 |
Ash | Anger | Arts Support | Fury | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
C | Counterattack | Auto-Charge | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Burst 2 |
Lapis | Cheer | Powerful Strike | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Ultimate Strike | Burst 2 |
Swin | Arts Support | Cover | Arts Support 2 | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Nadia | Auto-Curia | Auto-Thelas | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Burst 2 |
Alisa | Cheer | Auto-Thelas | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Thelas 2 | Burst 2 |
Elliot | Auto-Tear | Arts Support | Auto-Tear 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support | Burst 2 |
Laura | Anger | Powerful Strike | Fury | Rush 2 | Ultimate Strike | Burst 2 |
Machias | Auto-Charge | Anger | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Emma | Auto-Curia | Auto-Charge | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Burst 2 |
Jusis | Arts Support | Anger | Arts Support 2 | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Fie | Deadly Assist | Counterattack | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Gaius | Cover | Anger | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Fury | Burst 2 |
Millium | Counterattack | Cheer | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Burst 2 |
Sara | Deadly Assist | Cover | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Protective Wall | Burst 2 |
Crow | Auto-Charge | Counterattack | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Towa | Cheer | Arts Support | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Angelica | Powerful Strike | Counterattack | Ultimate Strike | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
George | Cover | Auto-Charge | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Burst 2 |
Elise | Auto-Tear | Auto-Charge | Auto-Tear 2 | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 2 | Burst 2 |
Alfin | Auto-Thelas | Cheer | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Cheer 2 | Burst 2 |
Olivier | Arts Support | Arts Support 2 | Arts Support 3 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 4 | Burst 2 |
Sharon | Auto-Curia | Deadly Assist | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Celine | Auto-Curia | Auto-Curia 2 | Auto-Curia 3 | Rush 2 | Auto-Curia 4 | Burst 2 |
Roselia | Auto-Charge | Auto-Charge 2 | Auto-Charge 3 | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 4 | Burst 2 |
Aurelia | Sharp Counter | Vengeance | Super Counter | Rush 2 | Ultimate Counter | Burst 2 |
Victor | Sharp Counter | Deadly Assist | Super Counter | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Claire | Counterattack | Auto-Tear | Vengeance | Rush 2 | Auto-Tear 2 | Burst 2 |
Lechter | Auto-Charge | Auto-Charge 2 | Auto-Charge 3 | Rush 2 | Auto-Charge 4 | Burst 2 |
Estelle | Cheer | Counterattack | Cheer 2 | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Joshua | Cover | Deadly Assist | Protective Wall | Rush 2 | Lethal Assist | Burst 2 |
Renne | Auto-Curia | Arts Support | Auto-Curia 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Tita | Auto-Charge | Counterattack | Auto-Charge 2 | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Agate | Anger | Counterattack | Fury | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Toval | Auto-Thelas | Arts Support | Auto-Thelas 2 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 2 | Burst 2 |
Arios | Deadly Assist | Counterattack | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Vengeance | Burst 2 |
Duvalie | Deadly Assist | Powerful Strike | Lethal Assist | Rush 2 | Ultimate Strike | Burst 2 |
Vita | Arts Support | Arts Support 2 | Arts Support 3 | Rush 2 | Arts Support 4 | Burst 2 |
McBurn | Vengeance | Fury | Super Counter | Rush 2 | Rage | Burst 2 |
Trivia[]
- The link levels can be carried over to the 2nd playthrough in the games.
- Brave Points are essential to battles, especially with Mech Battles.
- Trails of Cold Steel II introduces link levels 6 and 7. The Combat Link System is also used in combination with Divine Knight battles and the Overdrive feature.
- From Trails of Cold Steel II onward, certain opponents with ARCUS are able to establish Combat Links.