Quick Answer
Guildrun relics are one of the core run-building systems. The collected official material says the demo includes 300+ relics and 100+ items. Relics usually shape the whole run or a major build direction, while items more directly strengthen individual heroes.
The safest way to choose relics is not to memorize one universal tier list. Ask what your current board already does, then pick the relic that helps that plan trigger more often, survive longer, or scale harder. A rare relic that fits your team can beat a higher-rarity relic that does nothing reliable.
Relics vs Items
A safe beginner distinction is that relics often affect the team, a class, a trigger, a status, the economy, or a long-term plan. Items are equipped to heroes and usually improve the holder or give that holder a specific trigger or class interaction. The material warns not to claim every relic is global or every item is purely selfish.
This matters because relics can define the direction of a build. A Rush relic wants a team that triggers Rush often. A Shield relic wants heroes and support that create or amplify Shield. A Shard relic wants a board that can convert economy into combat power.
How Relics Work in Builds
A good relic answers one of four questions. Does the team need more survival? Does the carry need more damage or trigger uptime? Does the economy need help? Does the mode require a specific payoff, such as Red Rift stability or Endless scaling?
This is why a relic should be evaluated with the board in front of you. Guildrun shops and rewards are not guaranteed, so picking a relic for a dream board can be weaker than picking a relic that improves your current engine. The best relic is often the one that makes the next several fights more coherent.
Common Relic Types
The material supports organizing relics by function rather than listing 300+ one by one. Useful groups include class-specific relics, trigger-based relics, team-size and economy relics, status and scaling relics, defensive and survival relics, and event or Unique relics. This structure helps players understand what to pick.
Patch material mentions examples such as Frenzy Cap, Butterfly Effect, Blasting Wand, Dark Altar, Withered Soul, Greed, Blood Pact, Dragon Punch, Whetstone, Ring of Frost, Mirror Shield, Last Stand, Team Size Quest, and Cooldown Ring. Do not turn these into a permanent best-in-slot list unless the exact patch context is checked.
Best Relics by Build Family
Rush relics fit teams that trigger Rush often, such as Nyx, Irini, Tilly, or multi-Rush shells when the source supports the interaction. Stall relics fit teams that survive long enough for delayed value to matter. Shield relics fit teams with Skorn, Fiona, Grace, Shield tanks, or other confirmed Shield engines.
Crit relics belong with fast attackers, Assassins, execute routes, or heroes whose scaling rewards Crit. Shard and economy relics belong only when the team can convert that economy into damage or survival. Class relics are strongest when they reward heroes already on the board, not heroes you merely hope to find later.
How to Choose Relics
Choose relics based on your current heroes, classes, triggers, and role needs. A lower-rarity relic that perfectly matches your build can beat a higher-rarity relic with no reliable trigger. The YouTube verification notes specifically support evaluating relic rewards against the current build rather than judging them in isolation.
Ask four questions before picking: does it help the tank survive, does it increase the carry's damage, does it trigger often, and does it support the mode you are entering? If the answer is no to all four, the relic may be a trap even if it looks rare.
Team Size Quest and Guild Banner Choices
Team Size Quest relics are important because team size changes the whole board. Adding another hero can create more triggers, more class access, and more safety, but it can also dilute resources if the new unit does not support the plan. Treat team size as a build decision, not a free upgrade.
Guild Banner-style relic discussion supports the same idea. Some relics do not just add stats; they define the direction of the run. When a relic changes the team plan, pause and ask whether your heroes, items, and economy can actually follow that direction.
Relics for Endless
Endless favors relics that keep scaling or keep triggering. Rush relics, Shield relics, Crit relics, Shard/economy relics, Stall relics, and class relics can all matter when the board supports them. Static value can be useful early, but deep floors reward repeatable effects.
Patch-stamp relic advice. Balance notes can change relic costs, trigger behavior, class modifiers, or enemy scaling. A relic that carried an old build may become weaker if the surrounding engine changes.
Relics for Red Rift
Red Rift relic choices should solve immediate pressure and boss problems. Frost, Poison, sustain, frontline durability, Crit, and boss-control support can matter depending on the team. A relic that is excellent in Endless may be too slow for Red Rift if it does not help the board stabilize.
Use Red Rift relics to strengthen the current core: one reliable frontline, one way to finish dangerous fights, and one support package that keeps the team alive or applies needed status. If a relic does not help one of those pieces, it may be a luxury pick.
Common Relic Mistakes
The first mistake is picking rarity over fit. The second is choosing a relic for a build you do not have yet. The third is treating relics as isolated bonuses instead of the glue between heroes, classes, items, and mode goals.
When a relic looks exciting, ask what it actually triggers. If the answer is “almost never,” it is probably not the best pick. If the answer is “every fight, on the thing my team already does,” it may be better than a flashier option.
FAQ
How many relics are in Guildrun?
The current official material supports 300+ relics in the demo context. The final full-release count is 待确认.
Are relics the same as items?
No. Items are equipped to heroes, while relics more often shape the whole run or a major team plan. Always read the exact tooltip.
Are Legendary relics always best?
No. A lower-rarity relic that matches your board can beat a higher-rarity relic that does not trigger reliably.