Link skill

Links are active skills that create a bond between your character and a specific party member, providing a benefit to them while they stay in range. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. Link skills cannot be triggered or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.

Skill functions and interactions

• Multiple Links: It is possible for a character to link to multiple targets. Two characters cannot both simultaneously be linked to each other. Casting a new link on a target will replace your previous links on that target.
• Duration: Modifiers to duration will affect the duration of the link. Links will break prematurely if the target leaves their range or line of sight for 4 seconds.
• Cost: Link skills have a mana cost per second for their duration, that is affected by modifiers to costs. If the character is unable to pay this cost, the link will break.
• Minions: The Minion Defence Mastery allows the character to link to damageable minions. Minions linked this way expiring naturally by running out of duration or if being resummoned count as them dying and thus will cause the caster to die. An exception however are Dancing Dervishes summoned by The Dancing DervishThe Dancing Dervish
  Reaver SwordTwo Hand Sword
  Physical Damage: (142.6-161.2) to (239.2-270.4)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.88-1.95)
  Weapon Range: 13.0 metresRequires Level 59, 82 Str, 119 Dex60% increased Global Accuracy Rating(130-160)% increased Physical Damage
  (25-30)% increased Attack Speed
  5% increased Movement Speed
  Triggers Level 15 Manifest Dancing Dervishes on Rampage
  Manifested Dancing Dervishes disables both weapon slots
  Manifested Dancing Dervishes die when Rampage ends
  Melee Hits count as Rampage Kills
  RampageTake your partner by the hand,
  Keep your steps in time.
  Swing together, spin apart,
  And dance with death sublime.. The player running out of rampage causes the Dancing Dervishes to vanish which does not count as them dying.

Skill gems

There are 7 skill gems with the Link gem tag:

Gem
Intuitive LinkIntuitive LinkTrigger, Spell, Duration, Link Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cooldown Time: 0.50 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, their hits can trigger your supported spells. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8-9.9) seconds Triggers a Supported Spell from Linked target's location when they Hit an Enemy Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Supported Spells deal (44-38)% less Damage Supported Spells are Triggered by Intuitive Link Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		N/A	34
Vampiric LinkVampiric LinkSpell, Duration, Link Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, they get recovery from your life leech instead of you. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8-9.9) seconds Life Leech effects are not removed at Full Life Life Leech effects apply Recovery Linked Target instead of you Linked target's Maximum total Life Recovery per second from Leech is equal to yours Buff grants +(2-5.8)% to Maximum total Life Recovery per second from Leech Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.			N/A	34
Destructive LinkDestructive LinkCritical, Spell, Duration, Link Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, they use your main hand critical strike chance. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8-9.9) seconds Linked target has +(30-49)% to Critical Strike Multiplier Linked target's Main Hand Critical Strike Chance is equal to yours Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A			34
Frigid Bond SupportFrigid Bond SupportCold, Support, Link, Duration Icon: f Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%Requires Level 38Supports link skills.Supported Skills Damage and Chill Enemies between you and Linked Targets Supported Skills deal (355.9-3566.4) Base Cold Damage per second Damage and Chill Linger for a Base Duration of 0 seconds Damage and Chill Linger for a Base Duration of +2 seconds Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to Supported Skill's Damage Over Time effect Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Effect of Chill inflicted with Supported SkillsThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A		38
Soul LinkSoul LinkSpell, Duration, Link Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, your Energy Shield will intercept some of the damage they would take. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8-9.9) seconds Linked target takes (5-14)% less Damage 30% of Damage from Hits against target is taken from your Energy Shield before them Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A		34
Flame LinkFlame LinkSpell, Duration, Link, Fire Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, they deal additional fire damage based on your life. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8-9.9) seconds Linked target gains (23-169) to (35-254) Added Fire Damage Linked target gains Added Fire Damage equal to 5% of your Maximum Life Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	34
Protective LinkProtective LinkSpell, Duration, Link Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-32) Mana per second Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 34Targets an allied player to apply a buff which links you to them for a duration. While linked, they copy your block chance and recover life when they block. If the target dies while linked, you will also die. This skill cannot be triggered, or used by Totems, Traps, or Mines.Base duration is (8-9.9) seconds Linked target Recovers (31-297) Life when they Block Linked target's Chance to Block Attack Damage is equal to yours Linked target's Maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage is equal to yours Link breaks if target leaves range or line of sight for 4 seconds Maximum 1 Link from any source per target You die if Linked target dies Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A		34

Unique items

Item		Stats
Ceinture of BenevolenceCeinture of Benevolence Cloth BeltRequires Level 40(15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(20-40) to Dexterity +(40-60) to maximum Mana (10-7)% reduced Flask Charges used Non-Unique Utility Flasks you Use apply to Linked Targets"Put your faith in me. Our god demands it." - High Templar Maxarius.	40	(15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(20-40) to Dexterity +(40-60) to maximum Mana (10-7)% reduced Flask Charges used Non-Unique Utility Flasks you Use apply to Linked Targets
SoulboundSoulbound Paua RingRequires Level 44+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(10-20) to all Attributes Link Skills have (10-15)% increased Cast Speed Link Skills have (10-15)% increased Skill Effect Duration Linked Targets Cannot Die for 2 seconds after you Die Lose no Experience when you die because a Linked target died"Slay my twin and I will inherit her wisdom. Slay me and her life will be prolonged by my demise. Our souls are eternally bound by the sacrifices we have made." - High Priest Atazek	44	+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(10-20) to all Attributes Link Skills have (10-15)% increased Cast Speed Link Skills have (10-15)% increased Skill Effect Duration Linked Targets Cannot Die for 2 seconds after you Die Lose no Experience when you die because a Linked target died

Related passive skills

Passive skills

The following passive skills are related to Link skills:

Name	Stats
Link Cast Speed	Link Skills have 10% increased Cast Speed [1] [2]
Link Duration	Link Skills have 15% increased Skill Effect Duration [1] [2]
Link Effect	Link Skills have 5% increased Buff Effect [1] [2] [3]
Link Mana Cost	10% reduced Mana Cost of Link Skills [1] [2]
Empowered Bond	+2 to Level of all Link Skill Gems [1]
Inspiring Bond	Link Skills have 20% increased Buff Effect if you have Linked to a target Recently 10% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Link to a target [1]
Potent Connections	10% increased Movement Speed while you have at least two Linked targets 25% increased Defences while you have at least four Linked targets [1]
Powerful Bond	Curses are inflicted on you instead of Linked targets 20% increased Buff Effect of your Links for which 50% of Link Duration has Expired [1]

Keystone passive skills

The following keystone passive skills are related to Link skills:

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Version history

Version	Changes
3.21.0	There are changes in Link Masteries as well as Link-related notable and small passive skills. Read version 3.21.0 § Link Clusters and version 3.21.0 § Passive Skill Tree Mastery Changes for details.
3.20.0	Fixed a bug where it was possible to die in your hideout by being linked to a Minion when the Minion expired.
3.16.0	Introduced to the game.