The launch of the Endless Ragnarok expansion DLC on July 9, 2026, introduces a game-changing combat mechanic to Granblue Fantasy: Relink on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, and PC. This Endless Ragnarok Summon system guide breaks down how players can harness the power of primal beasts to conquer the game's toughest encounters. Knowing Endless Ragnarok how to use summons is vital for surviving Chaos-difficulty quests, where a single mistake can result in an instant party wipe.
At the center of this new system is the Endless Ragnarok Lyria summon mechanic, which allows Lyria to project the power of formidable entities directly onto the battlefield. However, players must first meet specific Endless Ragnarok summon unlock requirements before they can equip these entities. Once unlocked, players can even command Endless Ragnarok controllable summons like Lucilius and Rolan, shifting the tide of battle against endgame bosses. To optimize your loadout, you must understand both the active and passive components of this system.
Summon Unlock Requirements and Setup
Before you can equip or call upon primal beasts, you must progress through the expansion's main campaign. The system is locked behind endgame progression to ensure players have sufficiently geared characters before tackling the content where summons are permitted.
To unlock the summon system:
- Complete the Proud-difficulty quest "The Tale of Bahamut's Rage" to unlock the Epilogue.
- Advance through the Epilogue story quests until you unlock Chaos-difficulty quests.
- Complete the introductory quest "Echoes of the Singularity" to receive your first summon, Proto Bahamut.
Once unlocked, the Summon menu becomes available via the Crew deck customization screen. Each player can equip up to four summons in their loadout. However, only one summon can be actively fielded at a time during a quest. The other three equipped summons provide passive stat bonuses to your active character.
Summons are divided into tiers based on their acquisition difficulty and combat efficacy. The table below details the unlock requirements and drop locations for the primary summons available in the DLC.
| Summon Name | Rarity | Primary Source / Quest | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proto Bahamut | SSR | "Echoes of the Singularity" | Complete the Epilogue introduction quest |
| Grand Order | SSR | "The Azure Flight" (Chaos) | Clear the quest with an S+ rank or higher |
| Tiamat Omega | SR | "Tempestuous Canopy" (Chaos) | Defeat Tiamat Omega in under 6 minutes |
| Colossus Omega | SR | "Smoldering Core" (Chaos) | Defeat Colossus Omega without using items |
| Rolan | UR | "Fatebreaker: The Watcher's Duty" | Obtain 50 Watcher's Sigils from The Conflux |
| Lucilius | UR | "Fatebreaker: The Fallen Angel" | Clear the Chaos quest "The Final Vision" |
The Lyria Summon Mechanic in Combat
The Endless Ragnarok Lyria summon mechanic governs how these entities manifest during battle. Lyria does not fight directly on the frontlines; instead, she stands at the edge of the arena, channeling the magical energy required to manifest the primal beasts.
The Summon Gauge
During Chaos-difficulty quests, a circular Summon Gauge appears around your character's portrait. This gauge charges through active combat participation:
- Attacking Enemies: Standard attacks and skills generate a steady flow of gauge points.
- Link Attacks: Executing a successful Link Attack boosts the gauge by 15%.
- Perfect Dodges and Guards: Successfully executing defensive maneuvers grants a flat 5% gauge increase.
- Skybound Arts (SBA): Activating an SBA fills 25% of the gauge instantly.
Once the gauge reaches 100%, you can initiate the summon by pressing the Left Trigger + Right Trigger (L2 + R2 on PlayStation, LZ + RZ on Switch 2) simultaneously.
Summon Field Limitations
Only one summon can be active on the battlefield at a time. If Player 1 summons Grand Order, Player 2 cannot summon Lucilius until Grand Order's duration expires. This restriction requires coordination in multiplayer lobbies. Players must communicate their summon rotations to maximize damage output and defensive utility.
Passive Stat Bonuses
Even when not actively summoned, your equipped primal beasts provide significant passive bonuses. These bonuses scale with the summon's level, which can be upgraded at the blacksmith using materials found in The Conflux and Weapon Transcendence quests.
| Summon Name | Passive Slot 1 | Passive Slot 2 | Max Level Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proto Bahamut | +10% Attack Power | +5% Damage Cap | +15% Skill Damage |
| Grand Order | +15% Link Temp Gain | +10% SBA Charge Rate | +10% Critical Hit Damage |
| Tiamat Omega | +15% Wind ATK | +10% Movement Speed | +10% Dodge Window |
| Colossus Omega | +15% Fire ATK | +10% Defense | +15% HP |
| Rolan | +12% Damage Cap | +15% Skill Cooldown Red. | +20% Auto-Revive Speed |
| Lucilius | +15% Damage Cap | +20% Attack Power | +10% Supplemental Damage |
Controllable Summons: Lucilius and Rolan
Unlike standard summons that perform a single, high-damage attack and depart, Endless Ragnarok controllable summons allow players to directly control the primal beast for a limited time. Currently, only Lucilius and Rolan feature this controllable mechanic.
When you activate Lucilius or Rolan, your character is temporarily replaced on the battlefield by the summon. During this 20-second window, your character becomes invulnerable, and you gain access to a unique moveset.
Controlling Lucilius
Lucilius is a light/dark hybrid summon focused on overwhelming offensive power and debuffing the enemy. His attacks ignore standard damage caps, making him highly effective for breaking boss shields.
- Light/Heavy Attack Combo: Performs rapid sword strikes that project lightwaves across the arena.
- Skill 1: Paradise Lost: Lucilius channels dark energy, unleashing a massive AoE explosion that inflicts Slow and reduces the target's defense by 20% for 15 seconds.
- Skill 2: Seven Trumpets: A buff that increases the entire party's damage cap by 15% and grants temporary stout heart.
Controlling Rolan
Rolan focuses on defensive utility, counter-attacks, and support. He is ideal for protecting the party during intense boss overdrive phases.
- Light/Heavy Attack Combo: Executes precise rapier thrusts that build a barrier around nearby allies.
- Skill 1: Sacred Edge: Rolan charges forward, creating a protective dome that blocks all incoming projectile attacks for 8 seconds.
- Skill 2: Lex Talionis: A counter-stance. If Rolan is hit during this stance, he unleashes a retaliatory strike that deals massive stun damage and heals the party for 20% of their maximum HP.
| Summon | Duration | Primary Element | Key Skill | Ultimate Move (SBA Finish) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucilius | 20 seconds | Light / Dark | Paradise Lost | Phosphorus (Deals 1.5M flat damage) |
| Rolan | 20 seconds | Light | Sacred Edge | Quod Attinet (Restores party HP & SBA) |
The Primal Burst Mechanic
The ultimate payoff of the summon system is the Primal Burst. This mechanic triggers when all four party members execute their Skybound Arts (SBA) in a chain while a summon is active on the field during Link Time.
To execute a Primal Burst:
- Fill the Link Gauge to 100% to trigger Link Time.
- Activate a summon (e.g., Proto Bahamut).
- While the summon is active and Link Time is running, have all four players initiate their SBA in succession.
- Instead of the standard Full Chain, the active summon will join the chain, converting the final attack into a Primal Burst.
The Primal Burst deals massive, non-elemental damage that bypasses all boss defense buffs. Additionally, it leaves the boss in a "Break" state for an extended duration, allowing characters like Sandalphon or DLC characters like Fediel and Maglielle to cycle through their high-damage rotations without interruption.
Strategic Synergy and Party Builds
Summons must be chosen to complement your team composition and the specific boss you are fighting. For instance, fighting Beelzebub requires different utility than fighting The World.
Sandalphon & Lucilius Synergy
Sandalphon benefits immensely from having Lucilius equipped. The passive damage cap increase from Lucilius stacks with Sandalphon’s Supreme Primarch Mode, allowing his lightstep sword waves to hit their maximum damage potential. During combat, activating Lucilius right before Sandalphon enters Link Time ensures that Paradise Lost debuffs the boss, maximizing the party's damage window.
Defensive Setup for Gallanza & Rolan
For melee characters like Gallanza who trade blows with bosses, Rolan is the optimal active summon. The defensive barrier from Rolan's Sacred Edge allows Gallanza to charge his heavy attacks without fear of interruption or taking lethal damage from Chaos-difficulty bosses.
Elemental Matching for DLC Characters
New DLC characters such as Beatrix (Fire) and Fediel (Dark) should match their passive summons to their elemental types. Beatrix gains a significant attack boost when Colossus Omega is equipped in her primary passive slot.
| Target Boss | Recommended Active Summon | Recommended Passive Summons | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beelzebub | Lucilius | Proto Bahamut, Grand Order, Rolan | Use Paradise Lost to dispel Beelzebub's shield buffers. |
| The World | Rolan | Colossus Omega, Tiamat Omega, Grand Order | Deploy Sacred Edge to block AoE projectile attacks during phase transitions. |
| Ragnalia | Grand Order | Proto Bahamut, Lucilius, Rolan | Focus on rapid SBA generation to trigger Primal Bursts. |
For more details on game updates and patch notes, check out the official Granblue Fantasy: Relink website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use summons in Proud or Maniac difficulty quests?
No. The summon system is balanced exclusively for Chaos-difficulty quests and specific Fatebreaker quests. If you attempt a Proud-difficulty quest, the Summon Gauge will not appear, and passive summon stats will be disabled.
How do I level up my summons to unlock the maximum passive bonuses?
Summons are upgraded at the blacksmith in Seedhollow or Tredame Sanctum. You will need materials acquired from Chaos-difficulty quests, Fatebreaker quests, and deep runs in The Conflux. Upgrading a summon increases both the potency of its passive skills and the damage of its active attacks.
What happens if the player controlling Lucilius or Rolan dies?
While controlling a summon, the player's character is temporarily replaced and is completely immune to damage. However, the summon itself has a health bar. If the summon's health bar is depleted by enemy attacks before the 20-second duration ends, the summon will vanish, and the player will return to their normal character with 50% of their HP.
Does the Primal Burst damage scale with character stats or summon stats?
Primal Burst damage is calculated based on the combined attack power of the party members who participated in the SBA chain, multiplied by the level of the active summon. To maximize Primal Burst damage, ensure your weapons are upgraded via Weapon Transcendence and your active summon is at maximum level.