Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces a new layer of progression Elden Ring Runes and customization through Relics, powerful equippable items that grant unique bonuses and abilities tailored to specific playstyles. Unlike Talismans, Relics are endgame-grade enhancements unlocked through high-level content, offering passive buffs, class synergies, and gameplay-defining traits. In this guide, we'll break down the best Relics for each class, how they synergize with popular builds, and where to find them across the Shadowlands.

What Are Relics in Elden Ring: Nightreign?
Relics are powerful artifacts introduced in the Nightreign DLC that slot into a new equipment category. Each Relic provides:

Class-specific bonuses (e.g., faster spellcasting, stamina regen)

Synergies with status effects or specific weapons

One unique passive ability that can redefine how you play

Relics are obtained from Night Bosses, hidden legacy dungeons, Abyssal Altars, or Faction Quests. Most are locked behind challenging content or rare exploration rewards.
 Best Relics for Each Class in Nightreign
 Sorcerer (Intelligence Builds)
Best Relic: Whispers of the Forgotten Stars

Effect: Increases Sorcery cast speed by 15%, boosts Intelligence scaling by +10%, and adds a small chance (20%) to refund FP on cast.

Why it's Best: It empowers burst-damage casters and long-range mages with improved spell economy and DPS.

Where to Get:
Dropped by Nyx, The Hollow Starweaver deep within the Moonlight Sepulcher, a legacy dungeon northeast of the Hollow Cradle. Requires completing Ranni's extended Nightreign questline.

 Pyromancer / Flame Prophet (Faith + Int Hybrid)
Best Relic: Brand of the Cindered Root

Effect: Flame-based incantations deal 20% more damage and build up Scorch faster. Fire spells apply a Burn DOT for 8 seconds.

Why it's Best: Perfect for hybrid spell-slingers focused on fire-based AoE and DOT pressure.

Where to Get:
Found in the Ashen Tomb of Xellion, near the Infernal Furnace. Requires solving the Smoldering Pillar puzzle to access the lower catacombs.

 Knight / Greatsword Class (Strength Builds)
Best Relic: Heart of the Giants

Effect: Greatswords, Colossal Weapons, and Greathammers deal 15% more poise damage. Charge attacks build up Tremor, dealing AoE stagger on impact.

Why it's Best: Enables hyper armor builds to stagger even Nightreign bosses and pairs well with Earthquake and Slam-type skills.

Where to Get:
Dropped by Brolm, the Titanbound, found in the Crucible Depths beneath the Shattered Colosseum. A field boss gated behind 3 Great Giant Fragments.

 Assassin / Bandit (Dexterity + Arcane Builds)
Best Relic: Veil of the Bleeding Crescent

Effect: Boosts Bleed build-up by 25%, Dagger and Katana attacks become silent, and backstabs restore 10% FP.

Why it's Best: Enables a pure Bleed and stealth build, ideal for PvE ambushes or PvP invasions.

Where to Get:
Found behind a hidden wall in the Sanctum of Whispers, southwest of Varnis Hollow. Requires using the Silent Raven's Key, dropped by an optional boss.

 Paladin / Confessor (Faith + Strength)
Best Relic: Lumenbound Oathstone

Effect: Greatly boosts Holy damage, grants passive HP regeneration when near allies, and allows emergency full-heal at 1 HP (5-minute cooldown).

Why it's Best: Perfect for solo or co-op Faith tanks who want to sustain in long fights.

Where to Get:
Reward for completing the Trial of the Golden Shrine, a Faction Quest given by the Oracles of Auria. Must defeat the three “Unseen Watchers.”

 Beastmaster / Shaman (Dexterity + Faith)
Best Relic: Totem of the Howling Grove

Effect: Summoned allies (Ashes, Spirit companions) gain 30% more HP and 20% more damage. Beast incantations have no startup delay.

Why it's Best: Transforms companion builds into raid-ready setups, especially for pet-based players.

Where to Get:
Hidden in the Hollowden Wilds, deep within the Fanged Druid Grove. You must defeat Ghora, Apex Alpha during a Blood Moon event.

 Lightning Monk / Dex-Faith Hybrid
Best Relic: Stormcoil Talisman

Effect: Lightning incantations chain to nearby enemies. Dodging within 2 seconds of casting refunds 25% FP.

Why it's Best: High mobility + damage + FP sustain makes this ideal for fast-paced caster-duelists.

Where to Get:
Dropped by Raelin, Storm Herald in the Eye of Tempests—a lightning-wracked mountaintop zone unlocked after defeating the Night Sovereign.

 Necromancer / Death Mage (Int + Arcane)
Best Relic: Cryptgraven Phylactery

Effect: Death sorceries gain +30% damage. Each enemy killed has a 20% chance to spawn a Wailing Skull that explodes after 3 seconds.

Why it's Best: It turns mob clearing into a cascading chain of death explosions, ideal for large-scale encounters.

Where to Get:
Inside the Sepulcher of Bone Choirs, unlocked using the Ashen Choir Bell after clearing three catacombs in Nightreign.

 Tips to Optimize Your Relic Setup
Stack synergistic gear: Combine Relics with matching Talismans (e.g., Fire Scorpion Charm for Flame builds).

Upgrade Spirit Ashes & weapons: Several Relics work better when used with 10+ upgraded spirits or max weapon scaling.

Replay Night Dungeons: Some relics only drop on second runs with altered boss versions.

 Final Thoughts
Relics are Elden Ring: Nightreign's most impactful addition for min-maxers and class purists alike. Whether you're a hulking strength tank or a sneaky Arcane assassin, there's a relic out there that can elevate your gameplay to a new level. From the storm-wracked peaks of the Eye of Tempests to the haunted halls of the Bone Choirs, uncovering these Relics is a thrilling journey—and one well worth the challenge.

Stay tuned for detailed relic farming guides and Elden Ring Items for sale  class synergy breakdowns as more secrets are uncovered in the Shadowlands.