The raid timer hits zero and your off-field damage calculator looks wrong. You watch Linko’s follow-up numbers spike and feel that small, merciless nudge: you could be doing more. I’ll show you the exact setup that turns that nudge into a routine sweep.
Neverness to Everness (NTE) Linko Build
An observer at a ranked match will tell you one thing: Linko wins or loses from the bench. I’ve tested her across dozens of runs, and the pattern is simple—she rewards precision.
You’re building an off-field DPS that excels at buffing Follow-up attack damage. I recommend centering her around Crit stats and a cartridge that scales Crit DMG while she stays off-screen. Below is the practical blueprint I use when I theorycraft in tools like Mobalytics, track drops on Reddit, or swap builds in Discord theorycraft channels.
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Arc | Voice of the Voyager |
| Cartridge | Fireflies and the Forest |
| Module Stats | Crit Rate > Crit DMG > DMG Bonus > Cycle Intensity = ATK% |
| Team | Zankou, Daffodil, Sakiri, Linko |
Here’s the quick framing: favor Crit Rate first so her follow-ups land reliably, then Crit DMG and general damage bonuses. That stack gives Linko the ceiling she needs to out-damage many on-field units while remaining off-stage.
What is Linko’s best build?
Short answer: Voice of the Voyager + Fireflies and the Forest + Crit-focused modules. The signature arc boosts ATK% and Crit DMG—exactly what Linko wants. If you’re juggling options on HoYoLAB or browsing Moyens I/O guides, this combo consistently beats most alternatives on damage meters.
Linko Arcs (Weapons)
In one scrim I swapped her arc mid-run and the DPS graph flipped like a light switch. Voice of the Voyager is her signature and, for builds centered on follow-ups, it’s the fastest route to higher numbers.
| Priority | Name |
|---|---|
| Best | Voice of the Voyager |
| Alternative | Ready-Ready Fluff of Fortitude |
If you don’t have the signature arc, Ready-Ready or Fluff of Fortitude are serviceable. Treat them as stopgaps while you farm or trade for Voice of the Voyager.
Which cartridge should I use for Linko?
Fireflies and the Forest is the single cartridge that changes games for Linko. It raises Crit DMG when teammates deal Anima damage nearby, and that bonus persists when Linko is off-field—exactly the interaction she needs to multiply follow-up damage.
| Priority and Stat | Name |
|---|---|
| Best | Fireflies and the Forest |
| Alternative | – |
If you track drops on Twitter/X or check Discord trading threads, this cartridge moves fastest. Prioritize it over marginal damage increases from alternate cartridges.
Linko Module Layout and Best Stats
When I inspect profiles on leaderboards, builds that win have one thing in common: modules that make follow-ups count. Your substat order determines how often those crits land.
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Layout |  |
| Bonus Module | Type III — Crit DMG |
| Sub Stats | Crit Rate > Crit DMG > DMG Bonus > Cycle Intensity = ATK% |
Use a Type III Crit DMG bonus module and grind substats in this order: Crit Rate first, then Crit DMG, then general damage. That ratio turns occasional follow-ups into dependable burst windows.
NTE Linko Teams
From raid logs to pickup matches, Linko’s ceiling depends on people who trigger Hexe reliably. Team composition is less creative, more surgical.
Linko needs a Hexe catalyst—Sakiri fills that role best—and a primary DPS who creates frequent openings for follow-ups. Below are the teams that consistently keep Linko’s bonus active and scale her damage across content.
| DPS | Sub-DPS | Support/Sub-DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zankou | Daffodil | Linko | Sakiri |
| Baicang | Daffodil | Linko | Sakiri |
| Nanally | Linko | Iroi | Sakiri |
Zankou + Daffodil + Sakiri is the simplest, most consistent group to exploit Linko’s follow-up bonus. If Zankou isn’t available, Baicang or Nanally are solid swaps; Iroi can replace Daffodil depending on the fight’s timing.
Who pairs well with Linko?
Short list: Zankou (best), Daffodil (sub-DPS), Sakiri (Hexe trigger), plus situational picks like Baicang, Nanally, Iroi. If you use build trackers like Mobalytics or the NTE sections on Reddit, these names recur because they produce predictable, repeatable synergy.
Practically: hold Linko off-field, let Sakiri proc Hexe often, and watch your crit numbers climb. Think of the setup as a well-oiled mechanism—precise gears matter—then tune Crit Rate over raw ATK so follow-ups hit more often as precise as a Swiss watch.
Finally, if you chase free resources, check NTE codes shared on Twitter and community Discords for annuliths that speed farming. I’ve snagged cartridges and modules this way more than once; it’s a small time investment for a large upgrade.
I’ve shown you the arc, cartridge, modules, and teams that make Linko sing—are you ready to push her from bench fodder to the backbone of your Hexe comps?