Relic Weapon (equipment)

Relic Weapons are a class of high-rank weapons found in both Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV. They are considered to be ideal for their type and level.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy XI===
Relic Weapons are sixteen weapons obtainable through a series of upgrades. They are lauded as legendary weapons once used by war heroes during the Great Crystal War twenty years prior to present day Vana'diel.
Relic Weapons are the first of four legendary sets of weapons to be introduced. Relic Weapons were added in the Rise of the Zilart expansion pack, with the sole exception of Aegis, which was added in Chains of Promathia.
Not all Relic Weapons are actual weapons, as the set includes a wind instrument and a shield as well. The rest of the weapons each belong to a different weapon type and come with their unique weapon skills. Each weapon would produce a different special effect for its wielder, known as an aftermath, when the unique weapon skill was used for the weapon. In addition to their stated effects, all Relic weapons come with the hidden effect of occasionally dealing triple damage.
To obtain the weapons, players must venture into Dynamis and obtain the base relic weapons, and subsequently upgrade the weapons through various stages by paying ancient currency, as well as other special items obtained from Dynamis, to the Goblin Switchstix.
The initial level of a Relic Weapon is 75, but various Magian Trials may be undertaken to improve the weapons, capable of being upgraded like the Empyrean Weapons to an elevated Level 99 Afterglow version. In Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, another upgrade path for the weapons was added, allowing player to get the weapons to a item-level 119 afterglow variant. The afterglow of all Relic Weapons is a radiant gold.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
Relic weapons are among the best weapons available when completely upgraded, and are the most customizable. Relic weapons for the current patch-cycle or expansion require heavy amounts of grinding to upgrade, but are rewarding once upgraded; relic weapons from expansions prior to current (as of writing, Endwalker) are already obsolete and primarily used as glamours for vanity.
The requirements for "A Relic Reborn" are not too strenuous, although later stages can be time-consuming.
The Relic weapons have six stages of upgrades: base form, Zenith, Atma, Animus, Novus, and Nexus. Starting with the Novus stage, players can customize the secondary stats on their weapon. Upon reaching the Nexus stage, players can transform their relic weapon into a Zodiac weapon starting with patch 2.45.
===Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles===
The Relic weapons appear in the remastered version of the game as downloadable content. These are:
* Apocalypse (Clavat weapon)
* Punishment (Selkie weapon)
* Executor (Yuke weapon)
* Catastrophy (Lilty weapon)
===Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)===
The Claustrum appears as Shantotto's ultimate weapon, equippable at level 100. It provides 40 BRV; 67 ATK; a 40% boost to initial Bravery and a strong version of the Gambler's Spirit ability. It can be traded at the shop for 31920 gil, a Laevateinn, Boiling Blood x5, and Quickstrike Orb x5.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
The Claustrum returns as Shantotto's ultimate weapon, equippable at level 100. Its power has been adjusted and it now provides 39 BRV; 67 ATK; a 40% boost to initial Bravery and the Cat Nip ability. It is can be traded at the shop for 182800 gil, a Laevateinn, a Boiling Blood, and Lady's Hope x5.
Another Relic weapon, the Spharai, appear as an exclusive weapon for Prishe and is equipable at Level 90+. It is needed to create her final weapon, the Glanzfaust. It provides 69 BRV; 63 ATK; a 522 HP penalty and boosts the Assist gauge duration by 20%. It is can be traded for 158000 gil, a pair of Koenigs Knuckles, an Electrum, and Horror's Dream x5.
==Etymology==
==Citations==
Category:Final Fantasy XI
Category:Final Fantasy XIV