Though often overlooked, weapon relics offer transformative upgrades to your combat style. Discovered across multiple acts, these items grant effects like poison, lifesteal, or bonus elemental damage—but only when attached via a grindstone.
Understanding Weapon Relics
Relics provide passive bonuses but require an empty slot on your weapon. Most weapons start with no slots, so follow these steps:
- Locate a Grindstone (e.g., Osbryht’s Blacksmith in Shadow of the Horn)
- Select your desired weapon
- Pay 500 gold to add a slot if needed
- Insert a relic from your inventory
- Maximum: Two slots per weapon
Warning: Once installed, relics cannot be removed or replaced.
Top Act 1 Relics
- Blight Opal: Applies poison per hit. (Status – Poison)
- Bloodthorn +1: 4% lifesteal on attacks. (Lifesteal)
- Celestial Charm: +2% spell power. (Magic Hybrid)
- Feral Charm: Grants 1% universal damage boost. (Flat Damage)
- Grimalkin’s Eye: Stronger melee hits at low health. (Risk/Reward)
- Incandescent Pearl: Inflicts burn damage. (Status – Burn)
- Nightshade Charcoal: +5% stealth attack damage. (Sneak)
- Nightshade Charcoal +1: +10% stealth damage. (Sneak Upgrade)
- Raven Wing’s Soulgem: 15% faster bow draws. (Ranged)
- Starborn Egg: +5 magic damage per hit. (Magic Damage)
Relic Acquisition Guide
Relics are found through:
- Boss defeats
- Hidden chests (use a shovel!)
- Story/side quest rewards
Early-game hotspots include bounty boards and enemy camps. Store extras in your stash—they’ll remain accessible at grindstones.
FAQ
Q: How do I attach a relic?
Use a grindstone to add slots (500 gold each) and select your relic.
Q: Are relics removable?
No—they’re permanent once equipped.
Q: Max relics per weapon?
Two, costing 1,000 gold total.
Q: First grindstone location?
Osbryht’s Blacksmith in Shadow of the Horn.
Q: Do relics affect spells?
No, only weapon/armor effects.