Relics in Hell Is Us are some of the most powerful tools you can acquire, offering both passive boosts and game-changing abilities. Whether you’re cutting through Hollows or facing down Lymbic Entities, the right relic can turn the tide of battle. This guide breaks down everything you need to know: what relics are, how they work, where to find them, and which ones stand out as the best choices for your build.
What Are Relics?
Relics are special equippable items that grant unique powers or buffs. They come in two main forms:
- Active Relics – These must be manually triggered during combat and work on a cooldown system (like Drone abilities). They can stun, heal, restore energy, or boost damage output temporarily.
- Passive Relics – Always active as long as equipped. These provide consistent effects such as damage boosts, healing triggers, or resource regeneration.
You can only equip one Active Relic and one Passive Relic at a time, so choosing the right combination to match your playstyle is critical. Relics cannot be upgraded, meaning you must rely on smart pairing with weapons, glyphs, and accessories.
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How to Obtain Relics
Relics are scattered across Hadea and are tied to exploration and progression. You’ll typically find them by:
- Completing Timeloops – Closing rifts across the world often rewards relics.
- Good Deeds Quests – Returning to Gildas Brom after completing tasks grants relics as rewards.
- Vaults of Forbidden Knowledge – Hidden chambers that lock powerful relics behind puzzles and combat trials.
- Mysteries & Story Events – Some relics are tied to specific narrative milestones.
In total, there are 29 Relics: 14 Active and 15 Passive. Some, like Aster’s Band of Domination and Mark of the Betrayed, are tied directly to story progression, while others require solving Mysteries or tracking down hidden Vaults.
List of All Active Relics
Active relics give you powerful tools during combat, from healing bursts to damage amplification.
| Relic | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aster’s Band of Domination | Stuns all nearby enemies for 10s | Great for crowd control. |
| Blessed Hand of Sethyris | +100% melee damage for 5 minutes | Long-lasting DPS boost. |
| Call of the Griffon | Greatly increases Stamina regeneration | Pairs well with stamina-heavy builds. |
| Chalice of Everflowing Turmoil | Absorbs enemy Lymbic Energy | Useful for sustaining abilities. |
| Heart of the Griffon | Fully restores Health, Stamina, and Lymbic | A lifesaving relic in tough fights. |
| Knells (Grief, Rage, Terror, Ecstasy) | Banish manifestations of emotions | Primarily situational utility. |
| Kolig’s Providence | Temporary invulnerability | Strong defensive option. |
| Memoria of the Phol | Doubles weapon EXP gain | Perfect for farming and progression. |
| Orison of Valor | Removes Stamina costs for 30s | Enables relentless combos. |
| Benediction of Palom | Removes Lymbic Energy costs | Skill-spam friendly relic. |
| Wisdom of the Griffon | Gradual Lymbic regeneration | Keeps your abilities flowing. |
List of All Passive Relics
Passive relics define your long-term combat flow, with buffs that synergize with weapon choices.
| Relic | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mark of the Betrayed | +200% damage after a parry | High risk, high reward relic. |
| Blood Queen’s Phalange | Bonus melee damage after kills | Great against hordes. |
| The Bloodseeker | Restores Health & Lymbic on kills | Excellent sustain relic. |
| The Crucible of Fire | +50% damage but +25% damage taken | Best for glass cannon builds. |
| The Omen of Oblivion | +100% Combo Capper damage | Synergizes with Orison of Valor. |
| The Entropic Enigma | +25% weapon EXP gain | Combines well with Memoria of the Phol. |
| Heart of Aria | Enhances Healing Pulse | Improves core sustain ability. |
| Cyrene’s Requiem | More Lymbic per strike | Supports ability-heavy builds. |
| Aarlon’s Last Stand | Immunity to control effects when Exhausted | Defensive safety net. |
| The Relentless Assault | Restores Health per Combo Capper | Reward for aggressive play. |
| The Dream Aculeus | Bonus damage on first strike | Good for ambush playstyles. |
| The Panoptic Eudemon | Periodically nullifies enemy hits | Consistent survivability. |
| The Eternal Sands | Reduces Lymbic Energy costs | Helps with long fights. |
| The Unbound Delusion | Increases Lymbic, reduces damage | A tradeoff relic for casters. |
| Visage of the Defier | Boosts melee damage, lowers Lymbic | Perfect for pure melee builds. |
Healing Pulse deserves a quick mention here: it’s your main method of recovery, triggered when glowing particles coalesce during your attacks. Heart of Aria directly amplifies this ability, making it one of the most valuable relics for sustain.
List of All Passive Relics
Passive relics define your long-term combat flow, with buffs that synergize with weapon choices.
| Relic | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mark of the Betrayed | +200% damage after a parry | High risk, high reward relic. |
| Blood Queen’s Phalange | Bonus melee damage after kills | Great against hordes. |
| The Bloodseeker | Restores Health & Lymbic on kills | Excellent sustain relic. |
| The Crucible of Fire | +50% damage but +25% damage taken | Best for glass cannon builds. |
| The Omen of Oblivion | +100% Combo Capper damage | Synergizes with Orison of Valor. |
| The Entropic Enigma | +25% weapon EXP gain | Combines well with Memoria of the Phol. |
| Heart of Aria | Enhances Healing Pulse | Improves core sustain ability. |
| Cyrene’s Requiem | More Lymbic per strike | Supports ability-heavy builds. |
| Aarlon’s Last Stand | Immunity to control effects when Exhausted | Defensive safety net. |
| The Relentless Assault | Restores Health per Combo Capper | Reward for aggressive play. |
| The Dream Aculeus | Bonus damage on first strike | Good for ambush playstyles. |
| The Panoptic Eudemon | Periodically nullifies enemy hits | Consistent survivability. |
| The Eternal Sands | Reduces Lymbic Energy costs | Helps with long fights. |
| The Unbound Delusion | Increases Lymbic, reduces damage | A tradeoff relic for casters. |
| Visage of the Defier | Boosts melee damage, lowers Lymbic | Perfect for pure melee builds. |
Best Relics to Use
While every relic has its place, a few stand out as universally strong:
Best Active Relics
- Heart of the Griffon – A lifesaving relic that instantly restores all resources.
- Orison of Valor – Removes stamina restrictions, letting you unleash endless combos. Fast weapons benefit most, since attack speed and animation directly affect how much value you squeeze out of its window.
- Aster’s Band of Domination – Stuns groups of enemies, ideal for survival and crowd control.
Best Passive Relics
- Mark of the Betrayed – A devastating damage boost if you can master parries.
- The Bloodseeker – Excellent sustain, restoring both health and Lymbic after each kill.
- The Blood Queen’s Phalange – Great for snowballing through groups of enemies.
Other strong options include Crucible of Fire for glass cannon builds, Omen of Oblivion for Combo Capper-focused setups, and Entropic Enigma paired with Memoria of the Phol for rapid weapon farming.
Pro Tips for Using Relics
- Pair Actives and Passives Smartly: For example, use Orison of Valor (unlimited stamina) with Omen of Oblivion (stronger Combo Cappers) for explosive bursts.
- Mind the Cooldowns: Relic cooldowns tick even during conversations and puzzles, so don’t be afraid to trigger them preemptively.
- Adapt to Situations: Heart of the Griffon is a safe default, but for farming, Memoria of the Phol plus Entropic Enigma is the fastest weapon EXP grind.
- Experiment: Relics define your build almost as much as weapons. Swap based on boss mechanics or exploration needs.
Relics are more than just accessories in Hell Is Us—they’re powerful tools that shape how you approach combat and survival. Whether you lean into sustain, burst damage, or progression farming, the right relic combo can make you unstoppable.
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Take time to experiment with both Active and Passive relics, and you’ll find combinations that perfectly fit your playstyle. Play Now!
