|flavour_text = "He took the newcomers' symbol and made it his own. Finally, they flocked to him.<br>Finally, he had the power and wealth he so desired." - Lycia, the Heretic
|flavour_text = "He took the newcomers' symbol and made it his own. Finally, they flocked to him.<br>Finally, he had the power and wealth he so desired." - Lycia, the Heretic
|drop_text = Has a chance to drop from [[Lycia, Herald of the Scourge]] in a [[Sanctum]] of area level 71+.
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==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
* Unique Relics can only be used in Forbidden Sanctum areas of level 80+.
* This Unique Relic can only be used with {{il|Forbidden Tome|Forbidden Tomes}} of level 75+.
* Unique Relics are destroyed upon completing or failing a run.
* Unique Relics are destroyed upon starting a run.
* This item causes Lycia to drop an [[Invocation]] item.
* This item causes the final reward chest after defeating [[Lycia, Herald of the Scourge]] to duplicate 4 random Offer Rewards.
==Strategies==
==Strategies==
* The player should prioritize Relics that increased maximum Resolve or reduce the impact on Resolve, as all recovery of Resolve and Inspiration are disabled.
* Fountains and Afflicted Fountains provide no benefits.
* Fountains and Afflicted Fountains provide no benefits, though Relics may increase maximum Resolve on fountain use.
* Obtain Inspiration if possible.
* The maximum maximum resolve is 1000.
* Prioritize Merchant rooms whenever possible. Minibosses can also be beneficial if using the Relics listed below; the 2nd floor boss ([[Braom]] and [[Uzar]]) will proc the modifier twice. Accursed Pacts can be beneficial, as Pacts that cause you to {{c|prophecy|Lose #% Maximum Resolve}} only affect the Maximum Resolve value, so if the player is already missing current Resolve, the impact of these downsides is lessened.
* '''Boons''': Avoid Boons that modify Inspiration or Resolve recovery as these will have no effect.
** "Holy Descry" can save a run if your Resolve hits 0, as long as you have Boons to remove.
* '''Afflictions''': Avoid the following Afflictions early in the run: "Liquid Cowardice", "Spiked Exit".
* '''Relics''': Use a few large Relics with {{c|mod|#% increased Maximum Resolve}} and/or {{c|mod|Gain # Maximum Resolve when you kill a Boss}}. The latter modifier will add a proportional amount of current Resolve when gaining Maximum Resolve, bypassing the restriction preventing Resolve recovery. Afterwards, use Relics with additional Merchant choices or additional revealed Rooms.
{{Item acquisition}}
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==Version history==
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|3.23.0|
* Reduced the drop rate of {{il|The Hour of Divinity}} and The Gilded Chalice Unique Relics.
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{{Version history table row|3.22.0b|
* The modifier that Duplicates random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge on The Hour of Divinity and The Gilded Chalice Unique Relics has been re-enabled. These Relics can drop from [[The Forbidden Sanctum]] once again.
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{{Version history table row|3.22.0|
* The Forbidden Sanctum has been added to the core game.
* [[Relic]]s have returned and are now tradeable.
* Unique Relics have been rebalanced and reworked.
** No longer has {{c|mod|The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Invocation}} or {{c|mod|Cannot have Inspiration}}.
** Now has {{c|mod|Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge}} and {{c|mod|Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75}}.
** {{c|mod|This item is destroyed when your Sanctum ends}} now reads {{c|mod|This item is destroyed when applied to a Sanctum}}.
* (Hotfix 5) Temporarily disabled the modifier that Duplicates random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge on The Hour of Divinity and The Gilded Chalice Unique Relics. These Relics have also been temporarily disabled from dropping.
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{{Version history table row|3.20.2d|
* [[Sanctum league]] mechanics and items were not added to the core game.<ref name="Sanctum after league end" />
* Relics and [[Lycia's Invocation]]s will be deleted upon logging in.
The Gilded Chalice Processional RelicRequires Level 64Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"He took the newcomers' symbol and made it his own. Finally, they flocked to him. Finally, he had the power and wealth he so desired." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run
This Unique Relic can only be used with Forbidden TomesForbidden TomeArea Level: (68-83)Mundus noster cecidit. Daemones ubique sunt. Librum hunc in sacrarium conicio, ut forte alius viam inveniat...Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter. of level 75+.
Unique Relics are destroyed upon starting a run.
This item causes the final reward chest after defeating Lycia, Herald of the Scourge to duplicate 4 random Offer Rewards.
Strategies
Fountains and Afflicted Fountains provide no benefits.
Obtain Inspiration if possible.
Prioritize Merchant rooms whenever possible. Minibosses can also be beneficial if using the Relics listed below; the 2nd floor boss (Braom and Uzar) will proc the modifier twice. Accursed Pacts can be beneficial, as Pacts that cause you to Lose #% Maximum Resolve only affect the Maximum Resolve value, so if the player is already missing current Resolve, the impact of these downsides is lessened.
Boons: Avoid Boons that modify Inspiration or Resolve recovery as these will have no effect.
"Holy Descry" can save a run if your Resolve hits 0, as long as you have Boons to remove.
Afflictions: Avoid the following Afflictions early in the run: "Liquid Cowardice", "Spiked Exit".
Relics: Use a few large Relics with #% increased Maximum Resolve and/or Gain # Maximum Resolve when you kill a Boss. The latter modifier will add a proportional amount of current Resolve when gaining Maximum Resolve, bypassing the restriction preventing Resolve recovery. Afterwards, use Relics with additional Merchant choices or additional revealed Rooms.
Item acquisition
The Gilded Chalice has restrictions on where or how it can drop. It cannot be chanced.
Has a chance to drop from Lycia, Herald of the Scourge in a Sanctum of area level 71+.
Monster restrictions
This item can be acquired from the following monsters:
Reduced the drop rate of The Hour of DivinityThe Hour of Divinity Censer RelicRequires Level 64Duplicates up to 2 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"They ascended together, one unwillingly. The vilified became black as coal, and the lauded, golden. After a lifetime of ambition, he finally had his heart's desire. It only cost him his brother." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run and The Gilded Chalice Unique Relics.
The modifier that Duplicates random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge on The Hour of Divinity and The Gilded Chalice Unique Relics has been re-enabled. These Relics can drop from The Forbidden Sanctum once again.
No longer has The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Invocation or Cannot have Inspiration.
Now has Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge and Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75.
This item is destroyed when your Sanctum ends now reads This item is destroyed when applied to a Sanctum.
(Hotfix 5) Temporarily disabled the modifier that Duplicates random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge on The Hour of Divinity and The Gilded Chalice Unique Relics. These Relics have also been temporarily disabled from dropping.
Processional RelicProcessional RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run
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Forbidden TomesForbidden TomeArea Level: (68-83)Mundus noster cecidit. Daemones ubique sunt. Librum
of level 75+.
