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How to Unlock Linear Strike Sword Skill | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

How to Unlock Linear Strike Sword Skill | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Linear Strike Basic Information

Linear Strike
Weapon TypeRapier icon
Rapier
SP Cost35Cooldown20
DescriptionTake a step back before launching a thrusting Severing Attack dealing 160 (+100% of ATK) damage.

Here is the basic information for the Linear Strike, showing its weapon type, SP Cost and Cooldown, description, and how to unlock it.

How to Unlock Linear Strike Sword Skill

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Sword Skills, although being named as such, can be for different weapon types such as the rapier, dagger, and so on. Except for the defaults, you can unlock Sword Skills by simply increasing your weapon proficiency.

Linear Strike is unlocked by Default.

How to Increase Weapon Proficiency

Upon completion of the side quest, “Thrill of the Unknown,” you can increase your proficiency. You can then reallocate your Sword Skill points using your chest at the inn.

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