Best Relic Combinations
Relics in Ender Lilies are crucial for tailoring Lily's abilities to your playstyle, offering significant boosts to damage, survivability, and utility. Experimenting with different combinations can dramatically change your combat effectiveness. This section outlines some highly effective relic sets for various scenarios.
I. Aggressive Melee DPS Build
This build focuses on maximizing the damage output of your primary Spirit attacks, ideal for players who prefer to get up close and personal with enemies and bosses.
- Amulet of the Bounding Beast: Increases attack power. This is a foundational relic for any damage-focused build.
- Location: Found in the Catacombs, after defeating the Guardian Siegrid.
- Strategy: Prioritize upgrading this relic with Stagnant Blight to amplify its effects.
- Bloodstained Grimoire: Increases damage dealt by Spirit abilities at the cost of taking slightly more damage. The trade-off is well worth it for aggressive players.
- Location: Located in a hidden alcove in the Stockade, accessible after acquiring the White Priestess's Insignia.
- Strategy: Pair this with defensive relics or a strong healing Spirit if you find yourself taking too much punishment.
- Fungus Charm: Boosts damage when Lily is at full health. Encourages skillful play and avoiding hits.
- Location: Dropped by the mini-boss in the Vermilion Wasteland.
- Strategy: Excellent for boss encounters where you can maintain distance or learn attack patterns to avoid damage.
- Sinner's Gauntlet: Increases damage dealt to enemies with status effects. Synergizes well with Spirits that inflict Blight, Poison, or Stun.
- Location: Found in a chest in the Twin Spires, requiring the use of the Guardian's Scythe to break a hidden wall.
- Strategy: Consider using Spirits like the Western Merchant or Fungal Sorcerer to apply status effects quickly.
II. Defensive Survivalist Build
For players who prefer a more cautious approach, prioritizing survivability and sustained combat. This build is excellent for challenging boss fights or areas with numerous strong enemies.
- Amulet of the Bounding Beast: (Yes, again!) While primarily offensive, the raw attack power helps end fights quicker, reducing the overall damage you take.
- Location: Catacombs, after defeating Guardian Siegrid.
- Crimson Hood: Significantly increases Lily's defense. A cornerstone for any defensive build.
- Location: Rewarded for completing the side quest involving the Maiden of the Ruins in the Ruined Castle.
- Strategy: Upgrade this relic early to maximize its defensive benefits.
- Heretic's Mask: Reduces damage taken from Blight effects. Invaluable in areas heavily populated by Blight-inflicting enemies.
- Location: Found in a hidden passage in the Subterranean Labyrinth, requiring the use of the Dark Knight's charge attack to break a weak wall.
- Strategy: Equip this specifically when facing bosses like the Blighted Lord or navigating the Vermilion Wasteland.
- Mana Vestment: Increases the amount of healing received from Prayer. Crucial for extending your staying power in prolonged fights.
- Location: Obtained after defeating the Fallen Knight in the Chapel of the Frenzied Maidens.
- Strategy: Combine with the White Priestess's Insignia for even faster Prayer recovery.
III. Spirit Skill Specialist Build
This build focuses on maximizing the utility and damage of your secondary Spirit skills, allowing for diverse combat strategies and ranged engagements.
- Amulet of the Bounding Beast: Still relevant for boosting the base damage of all attacks, including Spirit skills.
- Location: Catacombs, after defeating Guardian Siegrid.
- Witch's Ring: Increases the damage of Spirit skills. Essential for this build.
- Location: Found in a hidden chest in the Witch's Thicket, requiring the use of the Umbral Knight's dash to reach.
- Strategy: Prioritize upgrading this relic to significantly enhance your Spirit skill damage.
- White Priestess's Insignia: Reduces the cooldown of Spirit skills. Allows for more frequent use of powerful abilities.
- Location: Obtained after defeating the White Priestess in the Chapel of the Frenzied Maidens.
- Strategy: Combine with Spirits that have high damage but long cooldowns, like the Headless Defender or Dark Knight.
- Soul Fragment: Increases the maximum number of Spirit uses before needing to rest. Provides more sustained Spirit skill usage.
- Location: Scattered throughout various regions, often found in breakable objects or as rewards for defeating specific mini-bosses. One notable location is in the Stockade, behind a locked door opened with a Stockade Key.
- Strategy: Collect as many of these as possible to maximize your Spirit skill uptime.
Remember that relic slots are limited, so choose wisely based on the challenges ahead. Don't be afraid to swap relics between areas or even mid-boss fight if you find a particular strategy isn't working. Good luck, Knight!