Relic Guide

Weapons can evolve one level higher.

Enables weapon transcendence beyond max level. With this relic, evolved weapons become even stronger than their normal max evolution. Highest impact relic in the game.

Found in: Gallo Tower

Your first attack always crits.

First hit deals double damage, every fight, zero setup. Guaranteed value. Essential for boss fights and speedrunning.

Found in: Furious Forest (Mad Forest Tier 2)

Unlocks the ability to add Gems to Cards.

Enables gem socket mechanics. Without this, you can't equip gems at all. Required for advanced optimization.

Found in: Mad Forest

Excess damage on killed enemies spreads to nearby.

Kills cause AoE damage. With high-damage weapons like Thunder Loop or Pentagram, chain reactions clear entire rooms.

Found in: Dairy Plant

Enemies take burn damage over time.

All attacks apply 3-second burn (5 DPS). Passive sustained damage on everything you hit. Consistent value.

Found in: Dairy Plant

Start each dungeon with an extra card.

6 cards instead of 5. More options every hand. Synergizes with any build.

Found in: Inlaid Library

Enemies explode on death.

Defeated enemies deal 30 damage to neighbors. Good with area weapons. Less consistent than Overkill but still strong.

Found in: Gallo Tower

Find Arcana cards more frequently.

+20% Arcana card appearance rate. Arcana cards are typically stronger. Good for consistency.

Found in: Inlaid Library, Cappella Magna

Reveals hidden items and secrets on the map.

Shows secret doors and hidden chests. Nice quality of life, but doesn't directly increase power.

Found in: Mad Forest (random)

Identify gems before picking them up.

Shows gem stats on hover. Prevents wasted picks. Minor optimization but helpful.

Found in: Inlaid Library

Build your combo without breaking it as easily.

Combo multiplier increases faster. Niche use — only matters for combo-focused builds.

Found in: Tutorial (breaking debris)