War of Genesis Relic Guide: How to Upgrade and Maximize Stats

Understanding the Relic System

In War of Genesis: Idle Loot, progression isn't just about finding the best gear; it is about how you manage and refine the resources you collect along the way. The Relic system serves as the backbone of your character’s long-term power growth. Unlike temporary gear that you might replace after a few levels, Relics provide permanent, incremental stat boosts that are essential for pushing into higher-difficulty content.

Whether you are looking to maximize your damage output—such as seeking specific effects like poison damage or flat damage increases—or focusing on utility stats like gold gain and equipment drop rates, Relics are the mechanism that allows you to tailor your character's performance. By dismantling or combining the loot you acquire during your runs, you convert raw materials into powerful, permanent enhancements. Understanding this loop is critical for any player looking to transition from early-game farming to the more challenging Very Hard levels.

How to Upgrade Your Relics

Upgrading your Relics requires a consistent supply of loot. The system is designed to reward active play, as the materials you need are gated behind the rarity of the items you find. Here is the standard process for enhancing your Relics efficiently.

1. Farm Loot: Engage in game content ranging from Normal to Very Hard difficulty levels to acquire various tiers of loot.
2. Sort Your Inventory: Identify items categorized as T3 through T6. Lower-rarity items can often be combined to create these higher-tier pieces.
3. Dismantle or Combine: Choose whether to dismantle your loot for immediate crafting materials or combine them to reach the higher tiers required for specific Relic upgrades.
4. Enhance: Use the materials obtained to upgrade the specific Relic type associated with that gear grade.

When deciding between dismantling and combining, consider your current goal. If you are desperate for materials to unlock a new Relic tier, dismantling is the most direct route. However, if you have a surplus of low-tier items, combining them allows you to progress toward the more powerful T5 and T6 Relics, which provide the most significant stat boosts.

Relic Categories Breakdown

The Relic system is divided into five main categories, each housing different types of items that offer unique buffs. Understanding which Relic to prioritize depends heavily on your current needs—whether you need faster progression (Gold/EXP) or combat survivability.

Equipment Relics

These relics focus on your primary combat statistics and progression speed.

• Patterned Blade Shard (T3): Increases EXP Gain %.
• Hero's Arrowhead (T4): Increases Gold Gain %.
• Knights' Shield Charm (T5): Increases Equipment Drop Rate %.
• Giant's Claw (T6): Increases Final Damage %.

Accessory Relics

Essential for sustain and managing skill usage during longer encounters.

• Old Wooden Ring (T3): Natural Recovery Amount %.
• Radiant Crystal (T4): Natural Recovery Interval % Decrease.
• Crystal Orb (T5): Final Dmg Taken Dec %.
• Hero's Seal (T6): Skill Cooldown % Decrease.

Pet Relics

These are crucial for players focusing on PvP content.

• Unknown Essence (T3): PvP Attack Power %.
• Red Essence (T4): PvP Defense %.
• Radiant Lightning Rod Stone (T5): PvP Dmg Taken Dec.
• Compass Of War (T6): PvP Dmg Dealt.

Wings Relics

Focuses on survivability and elemental interactions.

• Armory Key (T3): Natural Recovery Amount.
• Training Emblem (T4): Boss DMG.
• Workshop Hammer (T5): All Elemental Damage Resistance.
• Magitek Core (T6): All Elemental Resistance.

Rune Relics

These relics are vital for maximizing your critical hit potential.

• Rune Cave Key (T3): Critical Damage.
• Token Of The Hunt (T4): Critical Hit.
• Flashing Crystal (T5): Stun Hit.
• Rune Knight's Brooch (T6): Stun Resistance.

Strategic Priority: What to Upgrade First?

New players often face the dilemma of where to spend their hard-earned materials first. While it is tempting to dump resources into damage-dealing Relics immediately, long-term progression often favors utility.

Tip

Prioritize Gold Gain and EXP Gain Relics early on. These bonuses compound over time, allowing you to level up faster and acquire more resources, which in turn makes farming for T6 materials significantly easier.

Once your resource generation is stable, shift your focus to damage-mitigation and utility Relics. For example, if you are struggling with survival in higher-difficulty dungeons, look toward the Accessory Relics (like the Crystal Orb for damage reduction) or Wings Relics (for elemental resistance) before pushing for more raw damage.

Farming Tips for Higher Tiers

The jump from T3 to T6 loot requires a significant amount of grinding. Because loot drops are randomized, you need to maximize your "time-to-kill" in dungeons.

1. Efficiency over Speed: Don't just aim for the highest difficulty if it takes you too long to clear. Farming a slightly easier level faster often yields more loot per hour than struggling through a level that takes three times as long.
2. Combine Low-Tier Items: Never let your inventory sit full of low-rarity items. If you aren't using them for immediate upgrades, combine them. The higher the tier of the base item, the more efficient the crafting process becomes.
3. Community Insights: Many veteran players suggest that focusing on the Rune Relics is the best way to handle "spongy" enemies in the endgame. Increasing your Critical Hit and Critical Damage is often more effective than raw attack power when you reach the higher-tier content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reset my Relics if I choose the wrong one?

The current game mechanics emphasize permanent progression. Always check the required materials and the buff provided before committing your T6 loot, as there is no mention of a "re-roll" or "refund" system for spent Relic materials.

How do I get T6 loot consistently?

T6 loot is primarily found in higher-difficulty content. Focus on upgrading your gear to clear "Very Hard" levels, as these offer the best drop rates for high-tier fragments.

Are Pet Relics useful for PvE?

While Pet Relics are specifically geared toward PvP stats (Attack Power, Defense, Dmg Dealt), they are still essential for endgame players participating in competitive modes. If you are strictly a PvE player, you may want to prioritize Equipment and Rune Relics first.

By consistently applying these strategies, you will find that your character's power level grows substantially. Remember to check your inventory regularly and keep your crafting materials flowing into the Relics that best support your current playstyle.