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In Trails of Cold Steel, characters use "Combat Linking" to allow them to function as a synchronized team in battle. How well a team synchronizes depends on how strong their relationhip is, which is measured by their Link Level. Think Persona's Social Rank system meets Pacific Rim's drift compability. While Elliot currrently lacks the ability to link with anyone, it's still a pretty good measurement of his relationships and how well he'll work with someone.
The max Link Level is 10 (it's 7 in canon but shh we're rounding up). All new CR starts off at Level 1, while pre-existing CR starts at Level 2. Links can be leveled by spending time with Elliot, fighting alongside him, playing (non-deadly) games together, letting him help you punch giant robots/monsters, and showing an interest in Elliot's hobbies.
A link can become Broken should there be a good deal of conflict with Elliot. If a link is broken, they will receive no link perks and Elliot will likely avoid them/unwilling to work with them until the conflict is resolved. Depending on the severity, characters may have to restart at Level 1.
LINK PERKS
Leveling Elliot's link will gain you the following perks:
- Free Healing
- Free Food
- Music Performances
- More Perks and Details to Come
CREDIT
Original code by Yuff. Updates provided by Kimmiserate.