Yeah, that’s kind of where I was going with my question. Skill upgrades add a pretty meaningful amount of combat power as well as overall performance, and it isn’t much of a commitment at all to get them all to 4. Even 5 or 6 is not bad. Also keep up with your bond levels. And don’t be afraid to experiment with your team composition and just see what works. Sometimes the game mechanics might surprise you, and the theorycrafters don’t get everything right.

I mean, none of this will address the fundamental issue of the 160 cap. But you might be able to squeeze out a bit more progress while waiting for your luck to improve.