Relics: what they are and whether they are in SEA
as of 2026-09-25 (SEA)
Yes, relics are live in SEA. They unlock at level 65 and fill eight linked slots with stat items. Matching pairs activate a resonance bonus (about +3 of a stat for blue pairs, +10 for legendary), each relic has a rerollable bonus attribute, and later Divine Relics add class set bonuses.
Basics
- Relics unlock at level 65 (PJVC, 29 July 2026).
- Eight slot types in four linked pairs: Bane with Guard, Vitality with Downfall, Harmony with Slay, Mercy with Judgement (PJVC). OWIISHII's builds show the same slot names.
- Each relic's suffix is its stat: Fortitude = STR, Agility = AGI, Insight = INT, Fortune = LUK (PJVC). Gameplay.tips' Creator guide recommends a 'Sage' relic with STR.
Rarity and resonance
- Common (blue) relics need a matching pair for their resonance, which gives about +3 of the stat. Epic (purple) need four pieces. Legendary (orange) need two and give about +10 (PJVC).
- Gameplay.tips' progression for a DEX class: all blue, then all purple, then all yellow (legendary), then all red, rerolling for raw ATK and CRIT at the end.
- Relics count toward your overall gear rating (PJVC).
Getting and improving relics
- Relics drop from chests in the Ancient Ruins event and can be bought in the Trade House; common relics cost only a few thousand zeny (PJVC).
- Reroll the random bonus attribute with three Stones of Destiny and 5,000 zeny; the magnifier icon shows the affix pool (PJVC).
- Divine Relics are fused from 20 Heroic Plumes (from Reborn treasure maps, 100 Starstones each, random). They carry class set bonuses at 2 to 6 pieces, up to +1 main-skill level. Promotion unlocks at level 75 (PJVC).
What to put on relics
- Use relics to cover a stat breakpoint you are short of, so base points can go to your damage stat. Example: PJVC's cart Whitesmith takes AGI from relics to reach the 0.5 s Cart Ram cooldown.
- STR for most Merchant-line builds (RTNW Hub; Ivo Play; Kyaeds), AGI and DEX for the Thief line (RTNW Hub), DEX for ranged Archer and Gunslinger builds (Gameplay.tips).
- The 'Relics of the Starry Sea' event (late August) is a weapon transmog event, not this relic system (official SEA notice).
Sources
- Relic System Explained! Initial Guide Lv65 - PJVC2026-07-29
- Ragnarok: The New World - MG Gunslinger Comprehensive Guide (Gameplay.tips; relic progression)2026-09-19
- Ragnarok: The New World - Archer / Hunter / Sniper Comprehensive Guide (Gameplay.tips; relics, forging milestones)2026-07-30
- Ragnarok: The New World - Alchemist / Creator Comprehensive Guide (Gameplay.tips; written before release)2026-09-19
- Ragnarok: The New World Thief Build Guide (RTNW Hub)2026-08-08
- Ragnarok: The New World Merchant Build Guide (RTNW Hub)2026-08-08
- WHITESMITH HIGH SPEED CART RAM BUILD! INSANE DAMAGE! - PJVC2026-08-28
- Most F2P Friendly Build! Whitesmith Cart Build Update (Indonesian) - Ivo Play2026-09-14
- SINX Double Dagger | Dancing Knife Build! - OWIISHII2026-09-07
- Relics of the Starry Sea - Weapon Transmog System Preview (official SEA news; a transmog event, not the relic system)2026-08-26