Relicsare a key component ofElden Ring Nightreign, and with their aid, this extraction-style game becomes somewhat of a roguelike. To get stronger and progress further each night, you will have to give it your all to hunt and collect as many relics as you are able.

However, once you get your hands on some relics, what they do and how to equip them can be a bit confusing and overwhelming at first. With so much to learn and so many things opening to you all at once, we’ve taken everything apart for you so that you’re able to have the best chance at mastering these crucial components faster.

Player adds the Night of the Beast Relic to Duchess’s chalice in Elden Ring Nightreign.

What Are Relics?

Relics areitems that you may equipto your characterbefore venturing out on a night hunt. It cannot be altered once you enter a session, but you can edit it once you return.

When equipped,Relics can give up to three unique effectsto your character. These effects are greatly diverse, and with the exception of special circumstances,most effects on Relics are randomly generatedwhen you receive them.

Player inspects a Grand Relic to place on Wylder in Elden Ring Nightreign.

There arethree levels of Relics:

As you may see, the levels of the Relics determine how many effects each piece will have on your character. Thehigher the level, the more effectsyou can have.

Each Relic can have one of four colors:

These colors do not affect the kinds of bonuses your character gets, as they are in no way related. These colors are only important for equipping them to your character.

Each character will have a chalicewithin which theseRelics are placed. Chalices willdetermine which colors of Relics you are allowedand how many.

Player inspects a yellow Relic to add to their Chalice in Elden Ring Nightreign.

List Of Relic Effects: Unique Relics

As Relic effects are randomly generated from a pool, it is not possible to give an itemized list of every relic and its effect. However,there is a set of unique Relics that will always have the same effects.

Most of these relicsfall into one of three categories:

While the bought relics are nothing special, we’ll list the more impressive Remembrance and Nightlord relics below:

How Do I Get More Relics?

Relics are acquired throughtaking part in your huntsfor the Nightlord and throughpurchases at the Small Jar Bazaar.

While the Small Jar Bazaar’s initial purchases are straightforward, it does offer the uniqueScenic Flatstone. By purchasing this item,you can randomly generate new Relics.

Player receives a special Nightlord Relic in Elden Ring Nightreign.

On the other hand, once you complete a hunt, be that by successfully killing your Nightlord or by dying, a number of Relics will be given to you.They will be randomly generated, but there are some important factors that affect the generation:

If you find yourself with too many Relics,you can sell them from the Relics menuat the altar.

Duchess purchases a Scenic Flatstone from the Small Jar Bazaar in Elden Ring Nightreign.

How Do I Change My Chalices And Equip Relics?

Chalices can beacquired in one of two ways:

While not available from the start, as you progress further on your expeditions, the Small Jar Bazaar will offer more items. For the Chalices,the Small Jar will sell Chalices after you defeat Tricephalos.

When you receive a new Chalice or a new Relic, you cango to the special Relic altarin the center of Roundtable Hold. It is a small area with blue candles and curtains next to the table.

Play inspects a yellow Relic given as a reward for defeating a Nightlord in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Inside, you canselect a Nightfarerof your choosing andswitch between Chalices or equip new Relicsin here.

Yes, you can have Relics in Chalices you are not currently using. However, both Chalices will not be active at the same time. You must select the one that will be active during your hunt.

Recluse purchases chalices from the Small Jar Bazaar in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Wylder stands in front of the Relic Altar in Elden Ring Nightreign.