Stella Sora Visual Novel Elements: Bond System and Relationship Building
Stella Sora isn’t just about clearing Monoliths or obtaining rare Trekkers, it’s also a character-driven RPG full of visual novel-style relationship building! Here’s how the bond (affinity) system works, its tangible benefits, and how to deepen your connections with your favorite team members.
What is the Bond System in Stella Sora?
- The Bond System (also called Affinity or Relationship) lets you develop closer ties with your Trekkers through both gameplay and interactive story elements (MuMuPlayer guide, UltimateGacha affinity guide).
- Bond levels represent the closeness between your Tyrant (the player character) and each Trekker. As bonds grow, you’ll unlock:
- Stat boosts for your Trekker (HP, ATK, DEF, crit, etc.)
- Special voice lines and Live2D scenes
- Extra side stories or exclusive cutscenes
- Visual upgrades for character portraits and home screen displays
How to Increase Affinity and Build Relationships
You can raise Affinity/Bond in several ways:
- Story Acts: Progressing through main and side stories unlocks new scenes and boosts bonds for featured Trekkers.
- Companion Missions: Each Trekker offers unique, character-specific tasks. Completing these will increase their bond level and often reveal new story content.
- Gifting: Use the Gift system to give items to your favorite units, each Trekker has preferences, and preferred gifts give more affinity points (MuMuPlayer progression guide).
- Invitations/Interactions: Some Trekkers can be “invited” or interacted with on the home screen each day, which raises their affection.
- Using Them in Battle: Regularly deploying a Trekker in your core party will passively raise their affinity over time.
Tip: At higher Bond levels (often level 40 or 10+ depending on version), you can unlock advanced story episodes, new character illustrations, and even special Live2D home screen appearances.
Why Relationship Building Matters
- Tangible Power: Higher affinity means direct stat growth and, in some cases, unlocks passives critical for meta play or Monolith success.
- Deeper Lore: VN-style episodes and companion stories expand Stella Sora’s world, providing fanservice, lore, and humor that build emotional investment.
- Home Screen Customization: High-affinity Trekkers can show unique poses, expressions, or backgrounds, letting you personalize your in-game hub (YouTube showcase).
Tips for Maximizing Affinity Gains
| Task | Affinity Gain | How Often? |
|---|---|---|
| Reading character story | Medium | One-time/Arc |
| Giving gifts | High | Daily/Unlimited |
| Running comp. missions | Medium/High | One-time |
| Using in battle | Low/Passive | Every run |
| Home screen invites | Small/Medium | Daily |
- Save optimal gifts for your planned main/support core.
- Always claim story and companion rewards right after significant bond-ups.
- Check for weekly or event missions that reward extra gift items.
Stella Sora’s visual novel features add lasting value beyond stats, build bonds, unlock side stories, and see your favorite Trekkers come to life! Prioritize relationship building not only for power, but for a richer, more engaging gacha RPG experience.
