Endless Ragnarok Summons Guide: How to Unlock and Equip Every Primal Beast

Master the new summoning system in Granblue Fantasy Relink. Learn how to unlock and equip powerful Endless Ragnarok summons to dominate endgame bosses.

The massive expansion to Granblue Fantasy Relink has officially arrived, bringing with it a game-changing combat mechanic: endless ragnarok summons [1, 2]. For players venturing into the perilous Chaos Realm, learning how to unlock and utilize these legendary beings is the key to surviving the game’s toughest endgame encounters [1, 2]. By mastering endless ragnarok summons, you can turn the tide of battle with devastating active attacks, powerful passive stat boosts, and the newly introduced Primal Burst mechanic [1, 2].

Whether you are looking to freeze bosses in their tracks, maximize your critical hit rate, or gain auto-revive capabilities, this system completely redefines build crafting [1]. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to acquire, equip, and optimize every summon in the expansion.

How the Summoning System Works in Endless Ragnarok

Summons are primal or legendary beings that you can call directly onto the battlefield to assist your party [2]. Unlike standard skills, summons offer a dual-layered benefit: a permanent passive boost just for having them equipped, and a powerful active ability when summoned during a quest [1, 2].

Active Summoning vs. Passive Buffs

When a battle allows summoning (indicated by the "Summons Allowed" icon on your screen), players can fill their summon gauge to call these beasts into active combat [2]. Once summoned, they perform high-damage attacks or crowd-control moves before departing [1, 2]. Even when they aren't active on the field, simply equipping them grants massive stat boosts—ranging from critical rate increases to cooldown reductions and unique defensive traits like auto-revive [1, 2].

The Primal Burst Mechanic

If your party coordinates their Skybound Arts (SBA) to trigger a full four-player Chain Burst, Lyria will automatically call forth a specialized Primal Burst [1, 2]. This enhanced finisher inflicts colossal elemental damage, making it your absolute best tool for shattering the health bars of high-tier raid bosses [1, 2].

How to Unlock and Equip Summons

To prevent players from trivializing the early game, developer Cygames has locked this powerful mechanic behind endgame progression [2]. You cannot access the summoning menu until you have completed specific campaign milestones [2].

[Finish Main Story & Defeat Proto Bahamut] 
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[Progress Endless Ragnarok Storyline] 
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[Unlock Chaos Level Quests] 
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[Equip Summons in Loadout Menu]

Unlocking Steps:

Defeat Proto Bahamut: You must first complete the base game's main story and defeat Proto Bahamut [2].
Progress the Expansion Story: Dive into the Endless Ragnarok campaign, which begins after Beelzebub opens portals to the Chaos Realm [1, 2].
Unlock Chaos Level Quests: Continue the expansion's narrative until you unlock the new Chaos Level difficulty tier [2].
Equip Your Loadout: Once unlocked, you can equip up to four summons per character in your loadout screen [1].

All Endless Ragnarok Summons: Stats, Elements, and Effects

The expansion introduces a diverse roster of summons [1, 2]. Each belongs to a specific element and provides distinct advantages [1, 2]. Below is a detailed breakdown of the initial three summons gifted to players, followed by the unlockable endgame summons [1, 2].

Starter Summons

Upon unlocking the system, the game rewards you with three highly versatile starter options to kickstart your builds [1].

Summon Name	Element	Passive Stat Boosts	Active Ability & Combat Utility
Furycane	Wind	Critical Hit Rate Up (+4%), Critical Hit Damage [2]	Performs a charging strike or a multi-hit wind combo to shred enemy guards [1].
Managarmr	Water	Quick Cooldown, Stun Power Up (+3) [2]	Grants complete frostbite immunity; active summon inflicts Glaciate to freeze targets solid [1].
Rock Golem	Earth	Combo Finisher Damage Up, Auto-Revive [1]	Deals escalating damage the longer your combo; active summon acts as a physical shield [1].

Unlockable Endgame Summons

By defeating powerful bosses and clearing high-level Chaos quests, you can unlock specialized legendary summons [2].

Summon Name	Element	Key Stat Boosts	Active Effect & Description
Hope-Filled Skydwellers	Plain	Aegis, Stun Power Up (+5) [2]	Heals the entire party for up to 20% HP and provides extra consumable potions [2].
Nazarbonju	Water	Combo Finisher DMG, Critical Hit Rate Up (+6%) [2]	Unleashes freezing ice attacks that disable enemies, leaving them highly vulnerable [2].
Wyvern	Fire	Uplift, Stun Power Up (+5) [2]	Flies across the arena dealing continuous Fire damage; highly effective against Ice foes [2].
Mechanized Executioner	None	Attack Power Up, Normal Attack Cap Up [2]	Executes a devastating forward charge followed by rapid, close-range melee slashes [2].
Silver Wolf Corps	None	Nimble Defense, Stun Power Up [2]	Greatly boosts stun output while enhancing perfect dodge and perfect guard windows [2].
Vulkan Bolla	Fire	Fire Damage Up, Skill Damage Up [2]	Throws massive explosive fireballs that deal heavy damage over time (DoT) [2].
Evyl Blackwyrm	Dark	Dark Element Buff, Skybound Art DMG Up [2]	Fires a concentrated beam of dark energy across the battlefield for high burst damage [2].
Aqua Gyre	Water	Attack Down, Defense Down [2]	Transforms into a water vortex, exploding on impact while debuffing enemy offensive and defensive stats [2].
Rolan	Plain	Invincibility, Defense Up [2]	Temporarily nullifies all incoming damage for the party, providing a perfect safety net [2].
Crew Alliance Rafale	Plain	Link Level Up, Link Time Damage Up [2]	Accelerates the rate at which you build Link Level to trigger Link Time faster [2].
Sword Veil Fellowship	Plain	Supplementary Damage Up [2]	Grants your normal attacks and skills a high chance to deal additional hits of Supplementary Damage [2].

Co-Op and Multiplayer Summoning Rules

Playing with friends online changes how you manage your endless ragnarok summons [2]. To prevent visual clutter and maintain game balance, multiplayer lobbies utilize a shared Co-Op Summons system [2].

According to player experience and community reports, coordinating your multiplayer loadout is essential for tackling the new Apocalyptic Ragnalia boss fights [1]. Here is how the multiplayer mechanics break down:

Shared Summon Gauge: In online lobbies, all players contribute to and share a single, unified summons gauge [2].
One Slot Per Player: In a full party of four, the host's equipped summons are distributed so that each player controls exactly one summon slot [2].
Synergized Elements: Teams should coordinate their elements. For example, having one player run Aqua Gyre to lower boss defense while another summons Sword Veil Fellowship for Supplementary Damage will result in astronomical damage windows [2].

Best Summon Builds for Endgame Roles

To maximize your efficiency in the new Roguelike Conflux Mode and Chaos Level quests, you must pair your summons with characters that complement their passive traits [1, 2]. Below are three highly optimized endgame setups.

1. The Ultimate DPS Build (e.g., Beatrix or Eustace)

This setup focuses on maximizing raw damage output, critical hits, and skill uptime [1].

Primary Summon: Furycane (for the Critical Hit Rate and Damage boosts) [1, 2].
Secondary Summon: Sword Veil Fellowship (for crucial Supplementary Damage) [2].
Utility Summon: Managarmr (to lower skill cooldowns) [1, 2].
Failsafe: Rock Golem (to protect your offensive momentum with Auto-Revive) [1].

2. The Unstoppable Tank / Support Build (e.g., Galanza)

Designed for frontliners who need to hold aggro, survive heavy hits, and keep the team alive [1].

Primary Summon: Rolan (for party-wide Invincibility during boss ultimate phases) [2].
Secondary Summon: Hope-Filled Skydwellers (for the massive HP boost and extra potions) [2].
Utility Summon: Silver Wolf Corps (to boost Stun Power and perfect guard defense) [2].
Debuffer: Aqua Gyre (to keep the boss’s attack and defense permanently lowered) [2].

3. The Fast-Cycle SBA / Link Time Build (e.g., Maglielle)

Perfect for backline casters or utility characters looking to abuse Link Time and Chain Bursts [1, 2].

Primary Summon: Crew Alliance Rafale (to force Link Time as quickly as possible) [2].
Secondary Summon: Wyvern (utilizes Uplift to charge your SBA gauge rapidly) [2].
Utility Summon: Managarmr (for Quick Cooldowns on your main spells) [1, 2].
Filler: Nazarbonju (adds Combo Finisher Damage and freeze utility) [2].

For more details on character builds and weapon progression, check out the Official Granblue Fantasy Relink Website for the latest patch notes and expansion updates.

FAQs About Endless Ragnarok Summons

How do I unlock the ability to equip endless ragnarok summons?

To equip endless ragnarok summons, you must first complete the base campaign of Granblue Fantasy Relink and defeat Proto Bahamut [2]. Afterward, progress through the Endless Ragnarok story expansion until you unlock the new Chaos Level difficulty tier [2].

Can I use multiple of the same summon in my loadout?

No, you must equip unique summons in your four available loadout slots [1]. However, you can mix and match different elements and passive buffs to perfectly suit your character's playstyle [1, 2].

Do summons work in the solo Roguelike Conflux Mode?

Yes! Summons are incredibly useful in Conflux Mode [1, 2]. Because Conflux Mode is a solo-only experience, having passive buffs like Rock Golem’s Auto-Revive or Hope-Filled Skydwellers’ extra healing potions can easily save a failing run [1, 2].

What is the difference between a Chain Burst and a Primal Burst?

A standard Chain Burst is triggered when all four party members execute their Skybound Arts (SBA) in succession [1]. A Primal Burst is a special, enhanced version of this attack that automatically summons Lyria's primal beasts to deal massive elemental damage to the target [1, 2].