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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, Unbalancing in Cold Steel III - Reverie 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
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 (Cold Steel) Acquire (Cold Steel III)
Assist Link Attack
追撃
-1 The link partner performs a follow-up basic attack. Old Schoolhouse Mystery Entrance Ceremony
Rush Link Attack
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 Entrance Ceremony
Burst Link Attack
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 Field Exercises - Saint Arkh

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[]

Trails of Cold Steel

Level Name Description Characters
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. Alisa Elliot
Machias Emma
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. Jusis Fie Gaius
Millium Crow Angelica
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. Rean Laura Sara
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. Elliot Jusis
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. Machias Crow
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. Emma
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. Alisa Millium
Deadly Assist
刹那の追撃
Assist attacks deal critical damage and cause delay+20. Fie Sara
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. Rean Angelica
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. Gaius
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. Laura
5 Rush 2
ラッシュⅡ
Increases the power of Rush by 1.3x. All

Trails of Cold Steel II

Level Name Description Characters
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. Laura Machias Jusis
Gaius Rixia
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. Elliot Jusis
Toval Towa
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. Machias Emma Elise
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. Emma Sharon
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. Alisa Toval Alfin
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. Elliot Elise Claire
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. Alisa Millium
Towa Alfin
Counterattack
反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. Fie Millium
Claire Angelica
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. Rean Gaius
Sara Lloyd
Deadly Assist
刹那の追撃
Assist attacks deal 1.25x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-25%. Fie Sara
Sharon Rixia
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. Rean Laura
Angelica Lloyd
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. Rean Angelica
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. Jusis Toval
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. Machias
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. Emma Sharon
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. Alfin
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. Elliot Elise
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. Alisa Towa
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. Laura
Lethal Assist
刹那の猛追撃
Assist attacks deal 1.5x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-50%. Fie Sara Rixia
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. Gaius Lloyd
Vengeance
猛反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.5x damage. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. Millium Claire
7 Overdrive 2
オーバーライズⅡ
Deal 1.2x more physical and magic damage during Overdrive. All

Trails of Cold Steel III

Level Name Description Characters
1 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
2-3 Anger
激昂
Restores 50 of own CP when partner is attacked. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Ash Laura Machias Jusis Gaius Agate
Arts Support
ブーストアーツ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.2x. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Ash Elliot Jusis Tio Olivert
Auto-Charge
クイックチャージ
Restores partner's EP by 100 after they use arts. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Altina Machias Emma Tita Lechter
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. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Musse Emma Sharon
Auto-Thelas
クイックセラス
Keeps partner alive with 10% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Musse Alisa Tio
Auto-Tear
クイックティア
Heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Altina Elliot Claire
Cheer
ライブリーエール
Heals 10% of partner's HP and 20 CP when they are attacked. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Juna Alisa Millium
Counterattack
反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Kurt Fie Millium Claire Agate Angelica Tita
Cover
かばう
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and halves damage taken. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Rean Juna Gaius Sara
Deadly Assist
刹那の追撃
Assist attacks deal 1.25x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-30%. Kurt Fie Sara Sharon
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. Rean Laura Angelica Aurelia
Sharp Counter
強反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.2x damage. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Aurelia
4 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. Angelica
Arts Support 2
ブーストアーツⅡ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Jusis Tio Olivert
Arts Support 3
ブーストアーツⅢ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.8x. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Olivert
Auto-Charge 2
クイックチャージⅡ
Restores partner's EP by 200 after they use arts. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Altina Machias Tita Lechter
Auto-Charge 3
クイックチャージⅢ
Restores partner's EP by 400 after they use arts. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Lechter
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. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Emma Sharon
Auto-Thelas 2
クイックセラスⅡ
Keeps partner alive with 20% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Musse
Auto-Tear 2
クイックティアⅡ
Heals 40% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Elliot
Cheer 2
ライブリーエールⅡ
Heals 15% of partner's HP and 30 CP when they are attacked. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Juna Alisa
Fury
大激昂
Restores 75 of own CP when partner is attacked. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Ash Laura Agate
Lethal Assist
刹那の猛追撃
Assist attacks deal 1.5x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-45%. Fie Sara
Protective Wall
堅守
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and reduces damage taken by 90%. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Rean Gaius
Super Counter
強反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.8x damage. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Aurelia
Vengeance
猛反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.5x damage. 35% chance at Lv2 plus 5% for each additional level. Kurt Millium Claire Aurelia
5 Rush 2
ラッシュⅡ
Increases the range of Rush to all enemies. All

Trails of Cold Steel IV

Level Name Description Characters
1 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
2-4, 6 Almighty Blow
究極の一撃
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. Rean Laura Duvalie Angelica Lloyd Leonidas
Anger
激昂
Restores 50 of own CP when partner is attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Ash Laura Machias Jusis Gaius Agate Randy Ines
Arts Support
ブーストアーツ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.2x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Ash Elliot Jusis Renne Tio Toval Vita
Arts Support 2
ブーストアーツⅡ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Ash Elliot Jusis Renne Tio Toval Vita
Arts Support 3
ブーストアーツⅢ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.8x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Vita
Arts Support 4
ブーストアーツⅣ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 2x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Vita
Auto-Charge
クイックチャージ
Restores partner's EP by 100 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Altina Machias Emma Crow Tita George Roselia
Auto-Charge 2
クイックチャージⅡ
Restores partner's EP by 200 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Altina Machias Emma Crow Tita George Roselia
Auto-Charge 3
クイックチャージⅢ
Restores partner's EP by 400 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Roselia
Auto-Charge 4
クイックチャージⅣ
Restores partner's EP by 600 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Roselia
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. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Musse Emma Celine Sharon Renne Ennea Xeno
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. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Musse Emma Celine Sharon Renne Ennea Xeno
Auto-Curia 3
クイックキュリアⅢ
Heals 30% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they're attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Celine
Auto-Curia 4
クイックキュリアⅣ
Heals 40% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they're attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Celine
Auto-Tear
クイックティア
Heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Altina Elliot
Auto-Tear 2
クイックティアⅡ
Heals 40% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Altina Elliot
Auto-Thelas
クイックセラス
Keeps partner alive with 10% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Musse Alisa Elie Tio Toval
Auto-Thelas 2
クイックセラスⅡ
Keeps partner alive with 20% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Musse Alisa Elie Tio Toval
Cheer
ライブリーエール
Heals 10% of partner's HP and 20 CP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Juna Alisa Estelle Elie
Cheer 2
ライブリーエールⅡ
Heals 15% of partner's HP and 30 CP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Juna Alisa Estelle Elie
Counterattack
反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Kurt Fie Crow Angelica Estelle Agate Tita Randy Ennea Leonidas
Cover
かばう
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and halves damage taken. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Rean Juna Gaius Sara Joshua Lloyd George Ines
Deadly Assist
刹那の追撃
Assist attacks deal 1.25x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-30%. Kurt Fie Sara Duvalie Sharon Joshua Victor Xeno
Fury
大激昂
Restores 75 of own CP when partner is attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Ash Laura Machias Jusis Gaius Agate Randy Ines
Lethal Assist
刹那の猛追撃
Assist attacks deal 1.5x damage and cause 3 turns of SPD-45%. Kurt Fie Sara Duvalie Sharon Joshua Victor Xeno
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. Rean Laura Duvalie Angelica Lloyd Aurelia Victor Leonidas
Protective Wall
堅守
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and reduces damage taken by 90%. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP. Rean Juna Gaius Sara Joshua Lloyd George Ines
Sharp Counter
強反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.2x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Aurelia Victor
Super Counter
超反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.8x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Aurelia Victor
Vengeance
猛反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.5x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Kurt Fie Crow Angelica Estelle Agate Tita Randy Aurelia Ennea Leonidas
Ultimate Counter
極反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 2x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level. Aurelia
5 Rush 2
ラッシュⅡ
Increases the range of Rush to all enemies. All
7 Burst 2
バーストⅡ
Burst break damage bonus increases from +500% to +900%. All

Trails into Reverie

Level Name Description Characters
1 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
2-4, 6 Almighty Blow
究極の一撃
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.
Anger
激昂
Restores 50 of own CP when partner is attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% 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. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Arts Support 2
ブーストアーツⅡ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Arts Support 3
ブーストアーツⅢ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.8x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Arts Support 4
ブーストアーツⅣ
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 2x. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Auto-Charge
クイックチャージ
Restores partner's EP by 100 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% 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. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Auto-Charge 3
クイックチャージⅢ
Restores partner's EP by 400 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Auto-Charge 4
クイックチャージⅣ
Restores partner's EP by 600 after they use arts. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% 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. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
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. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Auto-Curia 3
クイックキュリアⅢ
Heals 30% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they're attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Auto-Curia 4
クイックキュリアⅣ
Heals 40% of partner's HP and cures status/stat down when they're attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Auto-Tear
クイックティア
Heals 20% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Auto-Tear 2
クイックティアⅡ
Heals 40% of partner's HP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% 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. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Auto-Thelas 2
クイックセラスⅡ
Keeps partner alive with 20% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Cheer
ライブリーエール
Heals 10% of partner's HP and 20 CP when they are attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% 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. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Counterattack
反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Cover
かばう
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and halves damage taken. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% 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-30%.
Fury
大激昂
Restores 75 of own CP when partner is attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% 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-45%.
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.
Protective Wall
堅守
Takes damage in place of partner when they are attacked, and reduces damage taken by 90%. 12.5% chance at Lv2 plus 2.5% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Rage
超激昂
Restores 100 of own CP when partner is attacked. 15% chance at Lv2 plus 1% for each additional level, quadruple chance if partner is below 20% of their max HP.
Sharp Counter
強反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.2x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Super Counter
超反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.8x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Vengeance
猛反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 1.5x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
Ultimate Counter
極反撃
Counterattacks foe when partner is attacked. Deals 2x damage. 40% chance at Lv2 plus 2% for each additional level.
5 Rush 2
ラッシュⅡ
Increases the range of Rush to all enemies. All
7 Burst 2
バーストⅡ
Burst break damage bonus increases from +500% to +900%. All

Link Abilities by Character[]

Trails of Cold Steel

Character Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Rean Link Attack Finishing Blow Powerful Strike Cover Rush 2
Alisa Link Attack Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Cheer Rush 2
Elliot Link Attack Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Arts Support Rush 2
Laura Link Attack Finishing Blow Cover Vengeance Rush 2
Machias Link Attack Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Auto-Charge Rush 2
Emma Link Attack Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Auto-Curia Rush 2
Jusis Link Attack Finishing Blow Counterattack Arts Support Rush 2
Fie Link Attack Finishing Blow Counterattack Deadly Assist Rush 2
Gaius Link Attack Finishing Blow Counterattack Protective Wall Rush 2
Millium Link Attack Finishing Blow Counterattack Cheer Rush 2
Crow Link Attack Finishing Blow Counterattack Auto-Charge Rush 2
Sara Link Attack Finishing Blow Cover Deadly Assist Rush 2
Angelica Link Attack Finishing Blow Counterattack Powerful Strike Rush 2

Trails of Cold Steel II

Character Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
Rean Powerful Strike Cover Rush 2 Almighty Blow Overdrive 2
Alisa Cheer Auto-Thelas Rush 2 Cheer 2 Overdrive 2
Elliot Auto-Tear Arts Support Rush 2 Auto-Tear 2 Overdrive 2
Laura Anger Powerful Strike Rush 2 Fury Overdrive 2
Machias Auto-Charge Anger Rush 2 Auto-Charge 2 Overdrive 2
Emma Auto-Curia Auto-Charge Rush 2 Auto-Curia 2 Overdrive 2
Jusis Arts Support Anger Rush 2 Arts Support 2 Overdrive 2
Fie Deadly Assist Counterattack Rush 2 Lethal Assist Overdrive 2
Gaius Cover Anger Rush 2 Protective Wall Overdrive 2
Millium Counterattack Cheer Rush 2 Vengeance Overdrive 2
Sara Deadly Assist Cover Rush 2 Lethal Assist Overdrive 2
Elise Auto-Tear Auto-Charge Rush 2 Auto-Tear 2 Overdrive 2
Toval Arts Support Auto-Thelas Rush 2 Arts Support 2 Overdrive 2
Claire Counterattack Auto-Tear Rush 2 Vengeance Overdrive 2
Sharon Auto-Curia Deadly Assist Rush 2 Auto-Curia 2 Overdrive 2
Angelica Powerful Strike Counterattack Rush 2 Almighty Blow Overdrive 2
Towa Cheer Arts Support Rush 2 Cheer 2 Overdrive 2
Alfin Auto-Thelas Cheer Rush 2 Auto-Thelas 2 Overdrive 2
Lloyd Cover Powerful Strike Rush 2 Protective Wall Overdrive 2
Rixia Deadly Assist Anger Rush 2 Lethal Assist Overdrive 2

Trails of Cold Steel III

Character Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Rean Finishing Blow Cover Powerful Strike Protective Wall Rush 2
Juna Finishing Blow Cheer Cover Cheer 2 Rush 2
Kurt Finishing Blow Counterattack Deadly Assist Vengeance Rush 2
Altina Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Tear Auto-Charge 2 Rush 2
Musse Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Auto-Curia Auto-Thelas 2 Rush 2
Ash Finishing Blow Anger Arts Support Fury Rush 2
Alisa Finishing Blow Cheer Auto-Thelas Cheer 2 Rush 2
Elliot Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Arts Support Auto-Tear 2 Rush 2
Laura Finishing Blow Anger Powerful Strike Fury Rush 2
Machias Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Anger Auto-Charge 2 Rush 2
Emma Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Auto-Charge Auto-Curia 2 Rush 2
Jusis Finishing Blow Arts Support Anger Arts Support 2 Rush 2
Fie Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Counterattack Lethal Assist Rush 2
Gaius Finishing Blow Cover Anger Protective Wall Rush 2
Millium Finishing Blow Counterattack Cheer Vengeance Rush 2
Sara Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Cover Lethal Assist Rush 2
Claire Finishing Blow Counterattack Auto-Tear Vengeance Rush 2
Agate Finishing Blow Anger Counterattack Fury Rush 2
Tio Finishing Blow Arts Support Auto-Thelas Arts Support 2 Rush 2
Sharon Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Deadly Assist Auto-Curia 2 Rush 2
Olivert Finishing Blow Arts Support Arts Support 2 Arts Support 3 Rush 2
Angelica Finishing Blow Powerful Strike Counterattack Almighty Blow Rush 2
Aurelia Powerful Strike Sharp Counter Vengeance Super Counter Rush 2
Tita Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Counterattack Auto-Charge 2 Rush 2
Lechter Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Charge 2 Auto-Charge 3 Rush 2

Trails of Cold Steel IV

Character Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 6
Rean Finishing Blow Cover Powerful Strike Protective Wall Almighty Blow
Juna Finishing Blow Cheer Cover Cheer 2 Protective Wall
Kurt Finishing Blow Counterattack Deadly Assist Vengeance Lethal Assist
Altina Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Tear Auto-Charge 2 Auto-Tear 2
Musse Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Auto-Curia Auto-Thelas 2 Auto-Curia 2
Ash Finishing Blow Anger Arts Support Fury Arts Support 2
Alisa Finishing Blow Cheer Auto-Thelas Cheer 2 Auto-Thelas 2
Elliot Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Arts Support Auto-Tear 2 Arts Support 2
Laura Finishing Blow Anger Powerful Strike Fury Almighty Blow
Machias Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Anger Auto-Charge 2 Fury
Emma Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Auto-Charge Auto-Curia 2 Auto-Charge 2
Jusis Finishing Blow Arts Support Anger Arts Support 2 Fury
Fie Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Counterattack Lethal Assist Vengeance
Gaius Finishing Blow Cover Anger Protective Wall Fury
Crow Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Counterattack Auto-Charge 2 Vengeance
Sara Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Cover Lethal Assist Protective Wall
Celine Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Auto-Curia 2 Auto-Curia 3 Auto-Curia 4
Duvalie Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Powerful Strike Lethal Assist Almighty Blow
Angelica Finishing Blow Powerful Strike Counterattack Almighty Blow Vengeance
Sharon Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Deadly Assist Auto-Curia 2 Lethal Assist
Estelle Finishing Blow Cheer Counterattack Cheer 2 Vengeance
Joshua Finishing Blow Cover Deadly Assist Protective Wall Lethal Assist
Renne Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Arts Support Auto-Curia 2 Arts Support 2
Agate Finishing Blow Anger Counterattack Fury Vengeance
Tita Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Counterattack Auto-Charge 2 Vengeance
Lloyd Finishing Blow Powerful Strike Cover Almighty Blow Protective Wall
Elie Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Cheer Auto-Thelas 2 Cheer 2
Tio Finishing Blow Arts Support Auto-Thelas Arts Support 2 Auto-Thelas 2
Randy Finishing Blow Counterattack Anger Vengeance Fury
George Finishing Blow Cover Auto-Charge Protective Wall Auto-Charge 2
Roselia Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Charge 2 Auto-Charge 3 Auto-Charge 4
Aurelia Powerful Strike Sharp Counter Vengeance Super Counter Ultimate Counter
Victor Powerful Strike Sharp Counter Deadly Assist Super Counter Lethal Assist
Toval Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Arts Support Auto-Thelas 2 Arts Support 2
Vita Finishing Blow Arts Support Arts Support 2 Arts Support 3 Arts Support 4
Ines Finishing Blow Anger Cover Fury Protective Wall
Ennea Finishing Blow Counterattack Auto-Curia Vengeance Auto-Curia 2
Xeno Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Deadly Assist Auto-Curia 2 Lethal Assist
Leonidas Finishing Blow Counterattack Powerful Strike Vengeance Almighty Blow

Trails into Reverie

Character Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 6
Lloyd Finishing Blow Powerful Strike Cover Almighty Blow Protective Wall
Elie Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Cheer Auto-Thelas 2 Cheer 2
Tio Finishing Blow Arts Support Auto-Thelas Arts Support 2 Auto-Thelas 2
Randy Finishing Blow Counterattack Anger Vengeance Fury
Noel Finishing Blow Counterattack Cheer Vengeance Cheer 2
Wazy Finishing Blow Counterattack Auto-Thelas Vengeance Auto-Thelas 2
Rixia Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Anger Lethal Assist Fury
Agate Finishing Blow Cover Powerful Strike Protective Wall Almighty Blow
Juna Finishing Blow Cheer Cover Cheer 2 Protective Wall
Kurt Finishing Blow Counterattack Deadly Assist Vengeance Lethal Assist
Altina Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Tear Auto-Charge 2 Auto-Tear 2
Musse Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Auto-Curia Auto-Thelas 2 Auto-Curia 2
Ash Finishing Blow Anger Arts Support Fury Arts Support 2
C Finishing Blow Counterattack Auto-Charge Vengeance Auto-Charge 2
Lapis Finishing Blow Cheer Powerful Strike Cheer 2 Almighty Blow
Swin Finishing Blow Arts Support Cover Arts Support 2 Protective Wall
Nadia Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Auto-Thelas Auto-Curia 2 Auto-Thelas 2
Alisa Finishing Blow Cheer Auto-Thelas Cheer 2 Auto-Thelas 2
Elliot Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Arts Support Auto-Tear 2 Arts Support
Laura Finishing Blow Anger Powerful Strike Fury Almighty Blow
Machias Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Anger Auto-Charge 2 Fury
Emma Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Auto-Charge Auto-Curia 2 Auto-Charge 2
Jusis Finishing Blow Arts Support Anger Arts Support 2 Fury
Fie Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Counterattack Lethal Assist Vengeance
Gaius Finishing Blow Cover Anger Protective Wall Fury
Millium Finishing Blow Counterattack Cheer Vengeance Cheer 2
Sara Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Cover Lethal Assist Protective Wall
Crow Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Counterattack Auto-Charge 2 Vengeance
Towa Finishing Blow Cheer Arts Support Cheer 2 Arts Support 2
Angelica Finishing Blow Powerful Strike Counterattack Almighty Blow Vengeance
George Finishing Blow Cover Auto-Charge Protective Wall Auto-Charge 2
Elise Finishing Blow Auto-Tear Auto-Charge Auto-Tear 2 Auto-Charge 2
Alfin Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Cheer Auto-Thelas 2 Cheer 2
Olivert Finishing Blow Arts Support Arts Support 2 Arts Support 3 Arts Support 4
Sharon Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Deadly Assist Auto-Curia 2 Lethal Assist
Celine Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Auto-Curia 2 Auto-Curia 3 Auto-Curia 4
Roselia Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Charge 2 Auto-Charge 3 Auto-Charge 4
Aurelia Powerful Strike Sharp Counter Vengeance Super Counter Ultimate Counter
Victor Powerful Strike Sharp Counter Deadly Assist Super Counter Lethal Assist
Claire Finishing Blow Counterattack Auto-Tear Vengeance Auto-Tear 2
Lechter Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Auto-Charge 2 Auto-Charge 3 Auto-Charge 4
Estelle Finishing Blow Cheer Counterattack Cheer 2 Vengeance
Joshua Finishing Blow Cover Deadly Assist Protective Wall Lethal Assist
Renne Finishing Blow Auto-Curia Arts Support Auto-Curia 2 Arts Support 2
Tita Finishing Blow Auto-Charge Counterattack Auto-Charge 2 Vengeance
Agate Finishing Blow Anger Counterattack Fury Vengeance
Toval Finishing Blow Auto-Thelas Arts Support Auto-Thelas 2 Arts Support 2
Arios Almighty Blow Deadly Assist Counterattack Lethal Assist Vengeance
Duvalie Finishing Blow Deadly Assist Powerful Strike Lethal Assist Almighty Blow
Vita Finishing Blow Arts Support Arts Support 2 Arts Support 3 Arts Support 4
McBurn Almighty Blow Vengeance Fury Super Counter Rage

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.