Tainted Grail The Fall of Avalon Weapon Relics Guide

Jun 1

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Weapon relics are easy to overlook, but they can completely change how your weapon performs. They can be found throughout different acts, and can add effects like poison, burn, lifesteal, or bonus damage.

However, unless you attach them at a grindstone, they do nothing.

Here’s how to use them, where to go, and which relics are worth slotting in early.

How Weapon Relics Work

Weapon relics are special items that give your weapon a passive bonus. But before you can get the bonus, your weapon needs a relic slot.

Most weapons don’t have any slots by default. You’ll have to add them yourself.

To use a relic:

Visit a Grindstone (there’s one at Osbryht’s Blacksmith in Shadow of the Horn)
Pick the weapon you want to modify
If it doesn’t have a relic slot, click the plus sign and spend 500 gold to add one
Once the slot is added, click it and choose a relic from your inventory
You can add up to two slots per weapon

Once a relic is installed, it becomes permanent. You can’t remove or swap it, so choose carefully.

Examples of Weapon Relics in Act 1

Here are some of the best relics you can find early in the game and what they do once slotted in:

Blight Opal

Adds poison damage to every hit.
Great if you want to chip away at tough enemies over time.
Type: Status – Poison

Bloodthorn +1

Grants 4% lifesteal on each weapon hit.
Helps you stay alive in melee fights.
Type: Lifesteal

Celestial Charm

Boosts your spell power by 2%.
Works well if you’re using a hybrid build with weapons and magic.
Type: Spell Power

Feral Charm

Increases all damage you deal by 1%.
It’s small but always active.
Type: Flat Damage

Grimalkin’s Eye

Makes melee attacks hit harder as your health gets lower.
Good for aggressive or riskier playstyles.
Type: Melee Scaling

Incandescent Pearl

Applies burn to enemies on hit.
Stacks well with fast weapons or bow attacks.
Type: Status – Burn

Nightshade Charcoal

Increases sneak attack damage by 5%.
Only triggers if you're hitting from stealth.
Type: Sneak

Nightshade Charcoal +1

Improves sneak attack damage by 10%.
A direct upgrade to the base version.
Type: Sneak (Upgraded)

Raven Wing’s Soulgem

Speeds up bow draw speed by 15%.
Useful for ranged builds that need faster aiming.
Type: Bow Enhancement

Starborn Egg

Adds 5 magic damage to every hit.
Reliable damage boost for any weapon.
Type: Magic Damage

Where to Find Relics

Relics drop from bosses, show up in hidden chests, or reward you for finishing side quests. Some good places to check:

Bounty board missions in Shadow of the Horn
Buried treasure spots (bring a shovel)
Enemy camps and story dungeons

You’ll find several just by exploring Act 1. Most have a small weight, so stash the ones you’re not using. Your stash connects directly to the grindstone menu, so you won’t need to carry them around.

Final Blurb

Weapon relics are more than just loot; they're upgrades that give your gear permanent power boosts.

Just don’t forget to bring 500 gold. No slot means no bonus.

FAQ

Q: How do I attach a weapon relic?

Use a grindstone, add a slot if needed, then insert the relic.

Q: Can I remove or change a relic later?

No, once added, it's locked in.

Q: How many relics can a weapon hold?

Up to two. Each costs 500 gold to slot.

Q: Where’s the first grindstone?

It’s in Shadow of the Horn at Osbryht’s Blacksmith.

Q: Do relics work with spells?

No, relics only apply to weapons and armor.