: After finishing the first chapter, you can customize Kirito’s avatar into your own original character in your room.
: In Chapter 3 at the Rewind Lakeshore, you can unlock the Berserker EX Skill by performing 100 Skill Connects and examining the corresponding statue. 3. Exploration & Quality of Life
: Always pick up side quests in towns; they are the most consistent way to gain early-game EXP and gold.
: Opening the partner palette slows down time significantly. Use this "breathing room" to pick specific skills for your AI partners to execute. 2. Character & Progression
: While the player's level cap reaches 199 , endgame enemies can go up to 999 , making gear upgrades critical for survival.
: Chain skills together by pressing the next skill button just as your character glows blue.
: Use Soul Linkage to rotate through your party members during a skill. This allows you to reach Level 3 and 4 Chain Bursts easily, dealing massive damage and increasing the enemy's posture gauge.