Bond & Affinity Guide
Romance status
Bond mechanics are confirmed, but romance routes are not. This page tracks affinity tips, trade shop unlocks, and where each companion stands today.
Last updated: February 6, 2026
Romance status
Community guides state there are no romance routes. Bonds and affinity still affect trade shop unlocks and partner trait bonuses.
Companion bond status
Lou MagMell
Official
Unlock: Unlocked by default (present timeline).
Romance: Not supported
No romance or dating system confirmed; bond is an affinity system tied to partner traits.
Josee Anjou
Official
Unlock: Temporarily available during Josee's timeline and Free Exploration after the first present-form boss.
Romance: Not supported
No romance or dating system confirmed; bond is an affinity system tied to partner traits.
Lyle
Official
Unlock: Temporarily available during Lyle's timeline and Free Exploration after the first present-form boss.
Romance: Not supported
No romance or dating system confirmed; bond is an affinity system tied to partner traits.
Holly
Official
Unlock: Temporarily available during Holly's timeline and Free Exploration after the first present-form boss.
Romance: Not supported
No romance or dating system confirmed; bond is an affinity system tied to partner traits.
Noah
Official
Unlock: Unlocked as a partner after defeating Franz the Dejected Assailant.
Romance: Not supported
No romance or dating system confirmed; bond is an affinity system tied to partner traits.
Valentin
Official
Unlock: Temporarily unlocked in the past after defeating Josee the Blind Hero and accessing the Free Exploration Bond.
Romance: Not supported
No romance or dating system confirmed; bond is an affinity system tied to partner traits.
How bond & affinity work
Bond (LP)
- • Bond is represented by Link Points (LP).
- • Higher bond keeps Link Traits active during combat.
- • Partner Trait Bonuses unlock as bond strengthens.
Affinity + trade shop
- • Affinity is a hidden system tied to time spent with a partner.
- • It increases through requests, gifts, and fighting together.
- • Higher affinity improves trade shop inventories and trait bonuses.
Affinity tips
- • Fight with the same partner to build bond and affinity.
- • Complete companion requests as they appear.
- • Use valuables as gifts to speed up trade shop unlocks.
- • Track LP usage and Link Trait uptime during boss fights.