Relic

For items with special 2D artwork formerly known as "relics", see Foil item.

For relics that affect character stats, see sanctified relic.

Relics are a type of item that is exclusive to the Sanctum league. They can be placed in the Relic Altar to provide buffs to various mechanics related to the Forbidden Sanctum.

Mechanics

• Relics can be found in the Sanctum as rewards from guards, minibosses or bosses, or purchased from Sister Divinia for 300 Aureus.
• They can be stored in a special separate stash, which can also be placed as a hideout decoration.
• To equip a Relic, they must be placed in the Relic Altar on a 5x4 grid with some slots blocked off. Additional grid slots can be unlocked as you progress, up to a total of 18 slots.
• Relics are unmodifiable and account-bound, and are always Magic.
• Relics can be vendored 5 to 1 to obtain a new one with random modifiers.

List of relics

Main page: List of relics

Base types

Item	Drop Level
Censer RelicCenser RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	1
Urn RelicUrn RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	1
Coffer RelicCoffer RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	45
Processional RelicProcessional RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	60
Tome RelicTome RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	60
Candlestick RelicCandlestick RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	75
Papyrus RelicPapyrus RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	75

Unique

Main page: List of unique relics

Unique Relics are a guaranteed drop from Lycia, Herald of the Scourge. Unique Relics can only be used in Forbidden Sanctum areas of level 80+ and are destroyed upon completing or failing a run. Only one Unique Relic can be used at a time.

Item	Base Item	Stats
The Broken CenserThe Broken Censer Tome RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Invocation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"His followers were too small in number to spark divinity, so he turned to a greater power: hatred. He vilified his brother, sparking zealotry, and the change finally began." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	Tome Relic	The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Invocation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable
The First CrestThe First Crest Coffer RelicRequires Level 64This item is destroyed when your Sanctum ends Aureus Coins are converted to <3 variants> upon defeating the Herald of the ScourgeUnmodifiable"In pursuit of divinity, he tried many times to found a religion. Few followed his initial symbols and proverbs. He needed something greater. A symbol none could deny." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	Coffer Relic	This item is destroyed when your Sanctum ends Aureus Coins are converted to <3 variants> upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Aureus Coins are converted to Experience upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Aureus Coins are converted to Relics upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Aureus Coins are converted to Unique Items upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Unmodifiable
The Gilded ChaliceThe Gilded Chalice Processional RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Invocation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"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 runAccount-bound	Processional Relic	The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Invocation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable
The Hour of DivinityThe Hour of Divinity Censer RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Sanctified Relics Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"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 runAccount-bound	Censer Relic	The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Sanctified Relics Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable
The Night LampThe Night Lamp Urn RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Sanctified Relics Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"The new comers were terrified of fire. He used their fear to control them, to lay the seeds of unquestioning faith. He claimed only his god could protect them." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	Urn Relic	The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Sanctified Relics Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable
The Original ScriptureThe Original Scripture Papyrus RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"It's all here. The lie at the core of my faith. Maxarius was not the first chosen of Innocence. Maxarius was Innocence himself. A charlatan, a liar, and a power-seeker." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	Papyrus Relic	The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable
The Second SacramentThe Second Sacrament Candlestick RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Balance of Terror with an extra Modifier The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"He took many of his people's traditions and gilded them, hollowed them. They rejected his new religion, and he and his followers were forced to depart the mountains for lands unknown." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound	Candlestick Relic	The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Balance of Terror with an extra Modifier The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable

List of modifiers

Main page: List of modifiers for small relics

Main page: List of modifiers for medium relics

Main page: List of modifiers for large relics

Version history

Version	Changes
3.20.1	Introduced 7 new Unique Relics that drop from the final form of the Sanctum Boss. These Relics challenge you to complete an entire run of The Forbidden Sanctum at area level 80+ under special rules. If you're able to complete such a run, you'll be rewarded in new and special ways. However, the Unique Relic will be destroyed regardless of the outcome of your run, so if you fail to complete it, you'll forfeit your potential rewards. Some of these Unique Relics cause the Herald of the Scourge to drop additional or specific items, while others causes Aureus Coins to be converted to certain outcomes upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge. We've also introduced a new Unique RingOriginal Sin Amethyst RingRequires Level 52+(17-23)% to Chaos ResistanceAll Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Nearby Enemies' Chaos Resistance is 0Innocence rose to godhood not on inspired faith, but on the vilification and hatred of another. that can be earned by defeating the Herald of the Scourge with one of the new Unique RelicsThe Original Scripture Papyrus RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 This item is destroyed when your Sanctum endsUnmodifiable"It's all here. The lie at the core of my faith. Maxarius was not the first chosen of Innocence. Maxarius was Innocence himself. A charlatan, a liar, and a power-seeker." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum runAccount-bound active.
3.20.0b	Relics are now able to be dropped onto the ground by players, though these still remain Account-bound to the player that dropped them.
3.20.0	Introduced to the game.