Linko Release Date, Best Build, & Teams

Linko is a character in Neverness to Everness (NTE). The guide includes the release date, esper type, arc, weapon, role, best teams, and more about Linko!

Linko - Release Date

Limited Feature in Surfing All Channels!

Linko is a new character arriving in NTE with the Version 1.3 update on September 9, 2026, featured on the Surfing All Channels limited banner. If you're planning to pull for her, stock up on Annulith and Fabricated Dice ahead of time.

Linko Best Build

Best Arc for Linko

Arc	Detail
Voice of the Voyager	Linko’s featured Arc from her Limited Board.

▲ Voice of the Voyager is Linko’s featured Arc, but its effects have not been revealed.

The recommended Arc for Linko is Voice of the Voyager, as it is designed for her playstyle and maximizes her effectiveness in battle.

Other Recommended Arcs

Arc	Effect
Fluff of Fortitude	- ATK Increase Sub-Stat - Unconditional DMG buff - Buff effect increases when enemy HP is below 50%
Raging Flames	- CRIT DMG Increase Sub-Stat - Skill DMG Up after casting Ultimate └Further increases when using Redirect Skill during the buff
Song of the Whale	- ATK Increase Sub-Stat - DMG buff against Broken enemies - Restores HP when defeating an enemy in the Broken state

Best Console Is Fireflies and the Forest

Cartridge	Effect
Fireflies and the Forest	Epic: Anima DMG +10% Legendary: Whenever a nearby enemy takes Anima DMG from the team, the wearer's CRIT DMG +8%. Stacks up to 7 times, each lasting 10s. Always active when equipped.

▲ Epic: 2-Set Effect, Legendary: 4-Set Effect

The recommended Cartridge for Linko is Fireflies and the Forest. Every time she deals Anima DMG her CRIT DMG goes up, which can buff her off-field Anima DMG and can easily maintain max stacks (+56%)

Needed Modules

Type II (Horizontal)

Type III (Vertical)

Type III (┗)

Type IV (N)

Stat Priority

Linko Best Team

Synced Strike Team

Anima Support	DPS	Chaos	Incantation
Linko	Zankou	Daffodill	Sakiri

Linko provides Anima DMG and support through Synced Strikes, adding follow-up DMG alongside Zankou. Daffodill triggers Scorch with Chaos DMG, while Sakiri helps maintain the reaction and buffs the entire team.

Alternative Characters

Character	Notes
Lacrimosa	- Replaces Daffodill - Great option for focusing on DoT - Can trigger Esper Cycle instantly with A1
Iroi	- Replaces Linko - Great option if you need more survivability - Helps trigger the Hexed reaction - Has a grouping skill
Baicang	- Replaces Sakiri - Acts as a Sub-DPS - Enhances the Scorch reaction
Adler	- Replaces Sakiri - Great option if you need more survivability - Enhances the Scorch reaction

Hexed-Focused Team

Anima Support	DPS	Buff Healer	Incantation
Linko	Zankou	Iroi	Sakiri

This team focuses on the Hexed reaction, which deals additional damage when enemies take Anima or Incantation DMG. Linko provides Anima DMG and support through Synced Strikes, adding follow-up DMG alongside Zankou. Iroi and Sakiri help maintain the Hexed reaction while providing buffs to the entire team.

Alternative Characters

Character	Notes
Nanally	- Replaces Zankou - Alternative Main DPS with a high hit count - Deals follow-up attack DMG
Baicang	- Replaces Zankou - Acts as a Sub-DPS - Enhances the Scorch reaction
Adler	- Replaces Zankou or Sakiri - Great option if you need more survivability - Enhances the Scorch reaction

Free-to-Play Hexed Team

DPS	Buff	Anima	Incantation Survival
Baicang	Linko	Mint	Adler

This budget-friendly team focuses on Hexed reactions. Baicang serves as the main DPS, while Linko provides Anima DMG and additional follow-up DMG through her Synced Strikes. Adler provides shields to keep the team safe during battle.

Linko Performance

Linko Basic Combat Strategy

Build Modulation With Basic Attacks

Use Poltergeist CQC to attack repeatedly and build Modulation with each hit. Ghosthand Counter also builds Modulation, making it useful whenever you successfully perform a critical dodge.

Trigger Synced Strikes

Use full-Frequency Pulse to deal Anima DMG and immediately trigger a Synced Strike with Xiaozhen or a teammate. Use this skill to maintain pressure while supporting your team's damage output.

Deal Follow-Up Damage

Synced Strikes count as follow-up attack DMG and use the Attribute of the character who launches them, allowing Linko to trigger additional effects based on the teammate performing the strike.

Activate Oversync

Use Oversync when available to create a Resonance Field and sync with up to three teammates. While the field is active, use the Redirect Skill to call in Synced Strikes from your teammates one after another, maximizing your team's follow-up attack DMG.

Passive Skill: Weakness Radar

Unlock Linko's passive skill Weakness Radar and simply having her on the team upgrades the Hexed Cycle Effect. This passive is always active as long as Linko is in your party, making her a valuable pick even when she's not on the field.

Basic Attack: Poltergeist CQC

Basic Attack: Poltergeist Rocket Punch

Critical Riposte: Ghosthand Counter

Redirect Skill: full-Frequency Pulse

Synced Strikes Don't Trigger Cycle Reactions

A normal Synced Strike does not trigger Cycle Reactions, and its damage scales off Linko's own stats rather than the triggering character's. Keep this in mind when building Linko and choosing team compositions.

Ultimate: Oversync

Linko Upgrade Materials

Prioritize Farming Upgrade Materials

If you're planning to get Linko, start farming her upgrade materials in advance. Get Water Moon Pick for Linko's ascension first and then collect Dress Sleeves of Vanity to upgrade her skills.

Get Water Moon Pick to Ascend Linko

Item	Details
Water Moon Pick	One of the many picks collected by Beat King, commonly used as Character Ascension Material.

Water Moon Pick is required for Linko's ascension and can be obtained from Anomaly Hunt: Beat King. Stockpile them early to level up Linko quickly.

Requires Dress Sleeves of Vanity

Item	Details
Sleeves of Vanity	A party favor received after Arachne's ball came to a perfect close. Can be used for Character Esper Ability enhancement.

Dress Sleeves of Vanity is one of the key materials needed to upgrade Linko's skills and can be obtained by completing Anomaly Pilgrimage: The Never-ending Arachne.

Linko Outfit

Faded Spring

Faded Spring will be available for purchase in the Outfit section of the Mall.

Surfing Among Stars

Surfing Among Stars can be obtained by accumulating rolls in Linko's Skin Perks. Continue accumulating rolls until you unlock this outfit.

Couch Potato

Couch Potato is unlocked by reaching Bond Level 10 with Linko. Increase Linko's Bond Level by interacting with her and completing Bond activities to unlock this outfit.

Who is Linko?

Anima S-Rank Character

Linko is confirmed as an S-Rank Anima character. She fights alongside her Anomaly partner, Xiaozhen, who stays inside the TV-like backpack she carries around.

Open World Trait - Slingshot Across the City

Once Linko syncs with Xiaozhen, she can use Xiaozhen's ghost arms to slingshot herself across the city. This makes her one of the fastest characters to traverse Hethereau, serving as a practical alternative to the glider for covering large distances quickly.

Profile

	Rarity	S
	Esper Type	Anima
	Arc	Plasma
	Role	AoE Quickswap

Linko's Official Character Design

Hethereau Special Bulletin丨Linko

"Bzzt, bzzt! Appraiser, do you copy? This is Linko from ETD-6, executing Operation Play Date!"

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— NTE Global (@NTE_GL) July 10, 2026

Member of the Anomaly Control

Linko is one of the members of the Bureau of Anomaly Control (BAC) and she is under the Elite Task Division 6 (ETD-6). Linko has a very distinct, polished look. Sporting a high-tech uniform, vibrant lilac hair, and a signature headset.

Linko Appearances

Linko was also showcased during the NTE Co-Ex Test Trailer | Hello, Newcomer. She was shown alongside with her ghostly anomaly partner, Xiaozhen.

Linko Voice Actress

Linko's voice actress is Yui Ogura. She's known for various voice acting roles, most notably as Haruna Nishimori/Riddle on Persona 5: The Phantom X and Manhattan Cafe on Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash.

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