In Elden Ring Nightreign, Relics serve as a critical part of your progression and customization. Here's a breakdown of the system, which will help you make the most of your Nightfarer's potential:

Relic Overview

Relics are permanent accessories that you can equip your Nightfarer, adding to their strength and capabilities. These Elden Ring items are a key part of the game's roguelike structure, letting you enhance your character between runs.

Each Nightfarer has specific colored slots for Relics, which vary based on their class. The slots indicate which color of Relics can be equipped:

Wylder: Red - Red - Blue

Guardian: Red - Red - Yellow

Duchess: Green - Green - Green

Recluse: Green - Green - Red

These slots determine which Relics you can equip. As you progress through the game, you'll collect these Relics and try to maximize their potential for the following runs.

How to Get Relics

Relics are rewarded after completing an expedition (a run). You'll earn Relics regardless of the outcome, but the quality and quantity depend on how far you progress in the three-day cycle.

Day 1 Loss: You'll earn basic Relics, which are typically weaker.

Day 3 Completion: Winning on Day 3 yields stronger Relics and rewards like Murk, which can be used for upgrading or trading.

What is Murk?

Murk is an upgrade currency you earn during expeditions, especially after completing challenges or defeating bosses. Although the full extent of Murk's uses isn't entirely clear, it's used for several purposes:

Relic Rites: You can spend Murk to alter the color coding of your Nightfarer's Relic slots, allowing you to equip different types of Relics.

Bartering: Murk can be exchanged for various Elden Ring items at the Roundtable Hold. It's useful for purchasing:

Character Skins

Gestures

Relic-related upgrades and customization

Tips for Relics:

Experiment with Different Relics: Since you're constantly moving through the game with randomized elements, try different Relic combinations to see what works best for your playstyle.

Use Murk Wisely: Make sure to carefully consider how you spend Murk, especially when you're working on unlocking or upgrading Relics for future expeditions.

Progression Through Loss: Even if you fail an expedition, you still earn Relics. Don't be discouraged by losses; instead, use them to fuel future upgrades and stronger characters.

By optimizing your Relics and Murk, you can build a stronger Nightfarer for future runs and ensure that you're prepared for tougher boss encounters as the day progresses.

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