Summary
For many players,Elden RingNightreignis a delightful return to a world of excitement full of enemies they know all too well, but with it comes many new features to mix up the gameplay formula ofElden Ringin new and interesting ways. One mechanic that needs to be learned in order to havethe most success is the relics, powerful passive buffs that players can equip in order to give their character a much better chance at taking on the Nightlord.
Each character can equip their own set of relics of various colors, and one class that can really push the limits of the buffs is Recluse. She is a mage at heart who brings a boatload of damage from afar, giving players an alternative option to the bulky sword fighters and tanks. Certain relics can transform her kit into an overpowered series of skills that very few enemies can live through, and it is important to have a good understanding of what’s available and the kinds of relics to look for in the bazaar.
A Small Price For A Massive Bonus
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Recluse is one of the squishier characters that players can choose from, and the main reason for this is due to her ability to fire high-damage spells from great distances. Havinga utility relicthat raises the player’s max HP can be a very useful way of staying in the fight longer and making the most of the extra healing that comes from her ultimate.
Her ultimate is already a huge steroid that buffs the entire team’s sustain during intense fights, so adding even more damage on top, even if it’s attack power, can be a great way of pushing through a tricky battle and making it out on top. Aside from the flashier effects, having some extra Intelligence right from the start makes those early spells hit way harder, as well as scaling super well into the later stages.
No Nightlord Is Safe
When running across Limveld as Recluse, players will want to keep an eye out for any camps or structures that contain seals and staffs, as her primary method of dealing damage is always going to be magic-based. Incantations can work great if the player opts for a more rounded build, but sorceries are where it’s at, and having a relic that buffs their power is a huge benefit to any Recluse run.
There are individual buffs for several types of sorceries, so it is up to the player to keep track of which buff they have active and which spells they need to look out for. Even if getting a specific kind of sorcery sounds hard, there are so many ways of finding a staff that getting the right combination is all but guaranteed.
Nothing Wrong With A Bit Of Madness
Night of the Demon is astrange and peculiar relicthat sounds just as silly as it is. For players who have faced Libra, they are rewarded with a relic that brings all of the madness from the fight right into the palm of the player’s hand. A gesture that self-applies madness is a hilarious concept, but the benefit of doing so can be hugely beneficial, especially in fights that really go the distance.
Aside from the comedic side of the relic, being able to purchase items at a discount is a much more powerful buff than it sounds, as the merchants in Limveld charge a steep premium for even the simplest of items. Being able to get a few extra shards before the final fight or pass some consumables to a teammate can greatly improve the chances of success if used correctly.
Just Raw Mage Damage
Sometimes, the best relics don’t have to have the most powerful buffs or insane effects, and at times, it can be nice to have a basic boost to a character’s damage. There are many magic power-up relics that can each be used together to provide a huge bonus right out of the gate to any and all spellcasters looking to deal some serious damage.
Also, even though the Recluse’s base Intelligence is already incredibly high, that doesn’t mean the player can’t get even more, to bump up their spell power and really use the magic to its limit. Having high base stats can be a big difference maker when it comes to break points, as being able to take down a boss or a smaller foe in fewer hits can speed up a run immensely.
Supporting The Team However Possible
Night of the Fathom is asuper cool relicthat removes any of the damage or magical power and replaces it with simple supportive buffs that can turn the Recluse from a damage-heavy mage into a supportive spellcaster. Being able to heal allies on every flask use is a huge boost to the team’s overall survivability.
The healing effect is made a lot easier to pull off by the added HP from the relic, which lets the Recluse player get much closer to the fight and still be able to stay safe from any large hits. Also, consumables inNightreignare more powerful than ever, so being able to use a single item and apply it to the whole team is an absurd bonus that changes how teams play in a big way.
Infinite Spells For All
Recluse is a character who doesn’t really struggle too much with FP, as she has a built-in method for recovering it both in her basic kit and with her Ultimate. But there will be times when the supply runs low after some particularly frivolous spellcasting, which means that having some extra FP can really help players finish off a Nightlord without worrying about a lack of mana.
There areso many great relic optionsthat feed into the idea of raising FP, some working off of equipped items like staves that players would have anyway, and others feeding into the idea of unlocking Sorcerer’s Rises, key locations for spellcasters to prioritize. Overall, it is a good idea to bring one or two FP buffs to allow those spells to come out at a constant rate for longer.
The Most Damage A Mage Can Get
Vestige of the Night is one of Recluse’s best relics when it comes to raw magic damage output. Having a boost to magic power the second the game loads in is already a great bonus, and the fact that it applies to all kinds of magic damage means that players are not limited to using a single kind of spell.
On top of the simple damage buff, every affinity collection casts a field on the ground that boosts magic damage for those standing in it. This adds even more damage for the player to make use of, and despite the circle being small and stationary, it is very easy to remain inside it and fully benefit from the insane damage boosts that the whole relic provides.
