Thanks to the early access in North America, finding tips and research for 'Game of Thrones: Kingsroad' is a breeze. However, the balance tweaks and system adjustments unique to the Asian servers mean those old guides often miss the mark with the current meta. Today, we’re diving into 'Relics' to highlight exactly why that is.

Relics, which bring the legendary gear of the original series to life, are the backbone of every character build. From passives that boost class-specific traits to active skills that stun foes, they are essential for turning the tide of battle. However, since the transition to the Asian servers, balance changes and acquisition methods have shifted the hierarchy. KookminTree has broken it all down for you.

The 'Altar of Memories' is your go-to for Relics

The primary source for Relics is the Altar of Memories. You’ll need a reward ticket to claim anything here. The 'Trainee's Map' is a standard ticket that recharges once daily, while the premium 'Scholar's Scroll' can be grabbed through events or regional coin shops.Worth noting: Relic acquisition and progression are account-wide, so levelling up an alt is a cheeky way to speed up your main's Relic growth.

Legendary Relics: Split into High and Low tiers

The Asian launch saw a reshuffle of Relic grades. Many were bumped up in rarity, and within the Legendary tier, they’ve been split into 'High-Grade Legendary' and 'Low-Grade Legendary' based on their background art. Effectively, what was a standard Legendary in North America is now a High-Grade Legendary here. There are also Rare and Heroic tiers, but let's be honest, those are just for collection purposes—you won't be seeing much performance impact from them.

Ascension and Bonding

Relics can reach 7 stars, requiring you to hit level 10 at each star tier before you can ascend. Since ascension massively buffs stats and skill potency, you really need to invest in your main set. Just keep in mind that you'll need the blueprints obtained from duplicate pulls to fuel this growth.

Beyond ascension, you can boost stats through 'Bonding.' By binding owned Relics to your equipped ones, you unlock bonus stats. You start with one slot, but more open up once your equipped Relic hits 3, 6, and 7 stars.

Why favour Low-Grade Legendary Relics right now?

Sure, at the same star level, a High-Grade Legendary is superior. But with materials being scarce, Low-Grade Relics are easier to level, leading to a performance inversion where the lower-tier gear outclasses the high-tier stuff. This won't last forever, but until the supply catches up, it's the reality of the current meta.

Take these examples for the Knight class. At 0 stars, the High-Grade 'Valyrian Steel Fragment' is superior. But as soon as the Low-Grade 'Smiling Knight's Chipped Sword' hits 1 star, it pulls ahead with better base stats and skill effects. A 1-star gap is already punishing, and looking at the top rankers, many are rocking gear with a 2-3 star advantage. That’s why the pros are sticking with Low-Grade Legendaries. So, which ones should you be looking for?

Active Relic: 'Bloody Towel'

First up, the Bloody Towel. You get this guaranteed during the Altar of Memories tutorial, making it familiar and easier to upgrade early on.Its base skill effect grants a 10% Attack boost for 20 seconds and heals 0.5% of damage dealt as HP.

The real kicker is the 5-star bonus: when HP is above 80%, you get a flat 12.5% Attack increase. Unlike other Relics, it doesn't require an 'on skill use' condition, meaning it’s a permanent stat buff. It completely trivialises most High-Grade Legendaries.

Active Relic: 'Warrior's Son Skull'

Its base skill trades 20% of your Defence for an 18% Attack boost for 20 seconds. You pick up an extra 6% Crit Rate at 1 star and 7.5% Crit Damage at 3 stars. Just remember, these are temporary buffs tied to the active skill usage.

It’s arguably the second-best Low-Grade Legendary after the Bloody Towel, mostly because other options are too pigeonholed into niche buffs like ranged or groggy damage.

Passive Relic: 'Tattered Scroll'

Usually, you'd want a class-specific passive. However, if your class-specific gear is low-level, the Tattered Scroll is a solid alternative. It grants 1 Fury on hit, letting you cycle through your skills faster. As you ascend, it adds even more effects upon landing skills.