How to Summon Link 5

To summon a Link 5 monster, you must use monsters on the field to summon it equal to the Link Rating of the Link Monster you wish to summon from the Extra Deck. This means you will need to send face-up monsters you control to the Graveyard as Link Materials, with the number of materials being equal to the Link Monster’s Link Rating, in this case, 5.

Understanding Link Summoning

What is Link Summoning?

Link Summoning is a type of Special Summon in Yu-Gi-Oh! where a player can summon a Link Monster from their Extra Deck by sending face-up monsters they control to the Graveyard as Link Materials. The number of Link Materials required is equal to the Link Rating of the Link Monster being summoned.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you normal summon a level 5 monster? In order to Normal Summon a Level 5 or higher monster from the hand, the player must Tribute monster(s) they control. This is a type of Normal Summon called a Tribute Summon. Normal Summoning a Level 5 or 6 monster requires one Tribute, while Level 7 and higher monsters require two Tributes.
2. How do you use link cards in Yu Gi Oh? Place the Link Monster from your Extra Deck in the Extra Monster Zone, or one of your Main Monster Zones that another Link Monster is pointing to. If 2 Extra Monster Zones are available, you can choose either one to Summon your monster.
3. How do you summon a link 5 monster? In order to summon a Link Monster, you must use monsters on the field to summon it equal to the Link Rating of the Link Monster you wish to summon from the Extra Deck.
4. Why can’t I summon Link Spider? Link Monsters are a type of Monster that reside in the Extra Deck. As such, they cannot be Normal Summoned, and need to be Special Summoned via Link Summoning.
5. Can you use a link 4 for a link 4? A link 4 CANNOT be used as material for another link 4, for example, Saryuja Skull Dread CANNOT immediately get you Borreload Dragon. A link 4 is basically almost “1” material in this current game.
6. Can I use a link 2 to summon a link 2? For example, a “Link-2” monster counts as 2 materials when to be used for a Link Summon. When using it to Summon a “デコード・トーカー“, whose material could be as “2 or more Effect Monsters“, in addition to using “3 Effect Monsters“, you can also use a 1 “Link-2” Effect Monster and 1 Effect Monster to Link Summon it instead.
7. Can a link monster have a level? Link Monsters do not have Levels, and instead have a Link Number. A Link Monster’s Link Number determines either the combined number of non-Link Monster Link Materials or the combined Link Numbers of Link Monster Link Materials (or any combination thereof) required to Link Summon it.
8. Is link a special summon? Ritual Summons, Fusion Summons, Synchro Summons, Xyz Summons, Pendulum Summons, and Link Summons are all considered Special Summons.
9. What is extra link? An Extra Link (Japanese: ＥＸ エクストラ リンク, Ekusutora Rinku) is a series of co-linked Link Monsters that connects one Extra Monster Zone to the other.
10. What is the link monster rule? Link Monsters have no DEF and cannot ever be in Defense Position. They can’t be changed to Defense Position by a card effect. They can’t even be flipped into face-down Defense Position.
11. How does link work? In computing, a hyperlink, or simply a link, is a digital reference to data that the user can follow or be guided to by clicking or tapping. A hyperlink points to a whole document or to a specific element within a document.
12. What is an extra link in Yugioh? Only Link Monsters can be Extra Linked, and this state only occurs when a series of co-linked Link Monsters is built that connects a Link Monster in an Extra Monster Zone to a Link Monster in the other Extra Monster Zone.
13. How do link summons work? During their Main Phase, the turn player can Link Summon a Link Monster from their Extra Deck by sending face-up monsters they control to the Graveyard as Link Materials; the number of Link Materials must be equal to the Link Monster’s Link Rating.
14. Do you have to tribute summon level 5 monsters? Any monster of Level 5 or higher requires a Tribute Summon. Monsters that are Level 5 or 6 require one monster to be Tributed (called Release in OCG), while monsters of Level 7 or higher require 2 monsters to be Tributed.
15. Is link summoning hard? Thankfully, link summoning is easy and very intuitive to learn. It was introduced to the franchise in the sixth Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime series, Yu-Gi-Oh!

Conclusion

In conclusion, summoning a Link 5 monster requires a thorough understanding of Link Summoning and the use of Link Materials. By following the guidelines and rules outlined in this article, players can master the art of Link Summoning and take their gameplay to the next level. Remember to always consider the Link Rating of the Link Monster you wish to summon and use the corresponding number of Link Materials to successfully Link Summon your desired monster. With practice and patience, you’ll become a pro at Link Summoning in no time!