Link
Used by Trinity
Link
Any damage taken while Link is active will be channeled to a nearby enemy.
Introduced in Vanilla (2012-10-25)
Ability stats
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- Any damage taken while Link is active will be channeled to a nearby enemy.
Info
- Link is Trinity’s ability 3.
- Any damage taken while Link is active will be channeled to a nearby enemy.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Well Of Life, Energy Vampire — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Abating Link
Link Augment: Reduces Armor Rating by 60% on enemies targeted by Link.
TrinityLink Augment: Reduces Armor Rating by 60% on enemies targeted by Link.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Link with: Link Augment: Reduces Armor Rating by 60% on enemies targeted by Link.
- Rank up the augment to unlock the full effect values.
- Costs a mod slot (and capacity) — only equip it when the change matters for your loop.
Worth the Slot?
- Worth it when the augment’s change is central to how you play Trinity.
- Skip it if the base Link already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Link when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Link with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Link still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Trinity.
Ability dossier · Link
Synergies
- LinkWell Of Life
Use Link to set up Well Of Life, or follow Well Of Life with Link while enemies are vulnerable.
- LinkEnergy Vampire
Use Link to set up Energy Vampire, or follow Energy Vampire with Link while enemies are vulnerable.
- LinkBlessing
Use Link to set up Blessing, or follow Blessing with Link while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Link’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Extends how long Link’s effect lasts.
Range
- Increases Link’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Link costs energy each cast — Efficiency (or strong regen) keeps the loop comfortable on long missions.
Priority
Stack the stats that actually move this ability’s needle, then Efficiency for uptime.
Mission Use Cases
| Mission | How to Use It |
|---|---|
| Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption | Test whether Link still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Link to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Link only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Link is loud or forces combat, save it for after the vault; if it’s stealth-friendly, use it to stay safe. |
Comparisons
- VS
Vs similar tools on other frames — Link is tuned for Trinity’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Well Of Life
Energy Vampire
Blessing