>>4249409Officially, the Leliel episode is the first time Shinji surpasses Asuka’s baseline rate in a test environment. Rei’s was the lowest generally because of her tenuous bond with 00 (they never outright say who’s soul is even in it). Subsequently, Asuka’s baseline falls to the lowest of the three after a string of defeats batters her ego (in conjunction with being let down by Shinji’s kiss). In EOE her rate becomes strong enough to instigate berserker mode, but it’s tragically too late.
