Relics Guide
Relics are the cornerstone of character progression in Hell Clock. Unlike standard gear, these unique artifacts are designed to define and amplify your abilities, creating powerful synergies that significantly alter your gameplay.
All acquired Relics are managed, upgraded, and equipped in The Reliquary.
Relic Properties
Section titled “Relic Properties”All Relics are defined by a combination of the following properties. For a complete list of all possible stats (Affixes) a Relic can have, please see the Relic Affixes page.
Rarity Tiers
Section titled “Rarity Tiers”Relics come in five rarities: Common, Magic, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Higher rarity generally means more affixes and more powerful effects.
Size and Shape
Section titled “Size and Shape”Relics come in different shapes and sizes (1x1, 1x2, 2x1, 2x2), requiring strategic placement within the Reliquary’s inventory grid.
- Exalted Relics: The largest (2x2) and often most powerful relics are known as Exalted Relics.
Relic Tiers
Section titled “Relic Tiers”Relics are classified into four distinct tiers. Tiers influence both the skill-specific effects and the stat affixes of the relics.
- Tier 1 has no border.
- Tier 2 features a white border.
- Tier 3 is distinguished by a yellow border.
- Tier 4 has a more ornate border.
How to Acquire Relics
Section titled “How to Acquire Relics”Tier Drop Rates
Section titled “Tier Drop Rates”The tier of Relics that can drop depends on the game mode and act you are in.
Campaign
| Act | Tier | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | Tier 1 | 100% |
| Act 2 | Tier 2 | 100% |
| Act 3 | Tier 3 | 100% |
Ascension
| Act | Tier | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | Tier 1 | 80% |
| Tier 2 | 18% | |
| Tier 3 | 2% | |
| Act 2 | Tier 2 | 90% |
| Tier 3 | 10% | |
| Act 3 | Tier 3 | 100% |
Abyss (All Acts)
| Tier | Chance |
|---|---|
| Tier 3 | 90% |
| Tier 4 | 10% |
Oblivion (All Acts)
| Tier | Chance |
|---|---|
| Tier 3 | 80% |
| Tier 4 | 20% |
Affinity Drop Mechanics
Section titled “Affinity Drop Mechanics”Unique Relics are tied to specific Devotion paths. Understanding this system is key to farming specific relics effectively.
Mechanics Overview
Section titled “Mechanics Overview”- Blessing of Legacy (Boss Reward): The first
Blessing of Legacychoice after a boss will always offer a relic that matches your highest Devotion path. - +100% Drop Rate Bonus: The highest Devotion path gains a +100% increased drop rate for relics with the same affinity. This applies to all sources.
- Minimum Requirement: The bonus only applies if your highest devotion has more than 4 points. No bonus is granted in case of a tie.
- To farm a specific Unique Relic, focus your devotion points in its corresponding path.
- Avoid ties between your highest devotion paths to ensure you always benefit from the bonus.
List of All Relics
Section titled “List of All Relics”For a complete, searchable, and filterable database of every Relic in the game, visit the dedicated list page.