Linko Build Guide

Full-Frequency Pulse (Redirect Skill)

Level last. It is essential to her rotation for spending Modulation and calling in a Synced Strike, but most of its value comes from enabling other mechanics rather than its own multiplier, so its level matters less than the Synced Strike and Ultimate damage it sets up.

Poltergeist CQC (Basic Attack)

Worth leveling next as it is her primary way to build Modulation before triggering stronger Synced Strikes. Its subskills also cover Xiaozhen's off-field attacks, so upgrading it improves both her active phases and Xiaozhen's hits.

Spectral Cross (Support Skill)

Level this first because every Synced Strike's damage multiplier scales directly with its level. Since Synced Strikes are the centerpiece of her kit and can be triggered by her attacks, Redirect Skill, and Ultimate, this gives the biggest overall damage boost per rotation.

Oversync (Ultimate)

The immediate next priority since it creates her main burst window. Oversync opens a Resonance Field that lets her chain Synced Strikes with up to three teammates before a powerful Anima burst, making it one of her largest sources of personal and Follow-up damage.

The World Answers

Her strongest Awakening because it directly improves the mechanic her kit revolves around. It grants all Synced Strikes an additional 25% CRIT Rate and lets teammates' Synced Strikes provide a Charge effect, making her coordinated attacks more consistent while adding support value for the rest of the team.

Starlit Whispers

Adds an extra AoE Anima hit whenever a Synced Strike triggers during Oversync's Resonance Field. That extra attack can consume a Hit 'Em Here! mark and trigger another Synced Strike, pushing out even more Follow-up damage from her main burst window.

Friendly Haunting

A simple but reliable damage increase, raising the multiplier of the Anima burst at the end of Oversync by 30%. It doesn't change how she plays, but her Ultimate is already one of her hardest-hitting attacks, so it is a straightforward boost every rotation.

Love, Loud and Clear

Lets Synced Strikes triggered by Full-Frequency Pulse activate Esper Cycle effects, giving Linko another route to enable reactions quicker. If the selected teammate cannot react with her, the Synced Strike instead gains 50% increased damage, so it stays valuable either way.

Across the Airwaves

Refreshes Full-Frequency Pulse whenever Linko casts her Ultimate, letting her fit another Redirect Skill into her burst sequence more comfortably. It is more of a quality-of-life and rotation ease improvement than a damage spike.

All Frequencies Live

Reduces the interval between Spectral Rush's attacks while Linko is off-field, letting Xiaozhen attack and apply Hit 'Em Here! marks more often. The reduction is too modest compared to the Synced Strike, Ultimate, and Cycle improvements from her other Awakenings to prioritize higher.