Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok is an epic roguelike survival game, but in order to survive, you’ll need to utilize the many relics at your disposal. They will provide special abilities and stats that will carry you through the next round without falling. Here’s a look at all of them.

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All Relics in Nordic Ashes: Survivor of Ragnarok

There are two main types of relics you can find while you play: Ancient Relics and Relics. They are found and used in different ways, but both serve the same purpose — to provide bonuses and abilities that make it easier to survive. These are all of them you’ll find:

Ancient Relics

Ancient Relics are specific to each character in the game and are only usable by that character. They are unlocked via the Constellation menu as you level up during the round.

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Which relics are active is based on what you choose to spend your points on as you level up. Some are passive abilities, some increase the character’s stats, and some act as weapons during the round. Here’s a look at what they all do for each character:

Alruna

Ancient RelicDescriptionSplintered BonesRise from the ground, dealing damage to enemies they hitSelenite WandShoots out ice spikes that freeze enemies they hitMandrakeDamages enemies and scares them away when within scream radiusElder WandA bolt of electricity strikes down from the sky and damages enemies nearbyWarrior Minion15% chance to summon a minion that lasts for 10 seconds after defeating an enemyWizard Minion15% chance to summon a minion that lasts for 10 seconds after defeating an enemyWarlock Minion15% chance to summon a minion that lasts for 10 seconds after defeating an enemyCooling PotionGain +1 Ice Hearts every 60s, and remains active as long as you have less than 4 heartsIced EarringGain +1 Ice Heart every 20 levelsGunborg (Ultimate)Summons a super minion that deals area damage and increases all summon stats by 10s

Amaranth

Ancient RelicDescriptionIvyConjures flowers around you that damage enemies and collect nearby XPChilliSpawns a pepper that approaches enemies and explodes, dealing burn damageSkogSpawns in plants that hunt down enemies, damaging and poisoning themPeasproutSpawns in plants that shoot at nearby enemiesLingonSpawns in red berries that approach nearby enemies and explodeEmerald BraceletGain Green Hearts every 40 secondsForest PotionPotions dropped from crates have a 25% to be Green PotionsGolden BangleAttack Speed increases by 10% for every Green Heart activeFlower PendantIncreases movement speed by 2.5% for every Green Heart activeSummoning StoneSummoning relics have increased damage by 50%Forest GemNon-summoning relics have increase damage by 50%Forest Mayhem (Ultimate)Spawns 10 plants that rise up under enemies and damages them up to 20 times, and increases damage by 25%

Axeldor

Ancient RelicDescriptionNaeglingSlashes enemies in immediate proximityStormbringerShoots out an axe that spins and damages enemiesIron HammerGround pound sends out a wave of energy, damaging and pushing enemies backBrannSets flame on the ground that you walk on every few secondsThunder ArmorArmor that shoots out lightning bolts at nearby enemiesBerserkerPushes enemies backward and increases cooldown reduction by 50% and attack speed by 75%FuryExchanges incoming damage to increased damage output by 2.5% each timeInfinity Whirlwind(Ultimate)Creates a whirlwind that damages enemies that step within radius of it

Blud

Ancient RelicDescriptionEnergy RodAbsorbs enemies energy and sends out fast-firing attacksMoon FangDeals extra 5% damage from enemies’ max health (1% for bosses)Vademecum of VampiresSpawn in books that fly around youBat SummonSpawns in a bat that flies around youLavender EssenceWhen damaged, place down lavender essence that damages enemies, increasing damage by 3 for each Red HeartThorn RoseWhen damaged, throw out projectiles at enemies, increasing damage by 2 for each Red HeartSilver KnifeAttacks have a chance to apply bleedingSpectral GnokiAttacks have a chance to apply fearSupernatural HeartWhen healing a Red Heart, chance to increase a random stat for a few secondsSuspicious FluidChance to gain an extra half of a Red Heart when healing a Red HeartEnergy Outburst (Ultimate)Consume all red hearts but one to exchange them for 100% damage, but for every enemy killed, you have a chance to restore 5% health

Hafgrim

Ancient RelicDescriptionFjölkyngi StaffShoots out missiles that target nearby and distant enemies, as well as deals area damageThunder CodexSends down lightning strikes that damage enemies they hitInferno CodexSpawns fireballs that orbit around youGlacier CodexShoots out icicles at the nearest enemies and freezes themElemental AffinitySpawns lightning bolts that shoot down on enemiesMagic AffinityAll magic relics increase damage by +5Ice BurnsFreeze attacks have a 50% chance to deal burn damage Paralyzing ThunderDeal 25% more damage to paralyzed enemiesUnlimitedSpawns three magic shards that, once broken, can provide a random magic power: +1 Blue Heart, Cooldown +100%, Damage +50%, or Move Speed +25%Knowledge ScrollConverts 25% of your cooldown time for damageVoid Crosier (Ultimate)Creates a void whirlwind around you that absorbs and damages everything within radius and gives +25% damage and +50% cooldown

Hansi

Ancient RelicDescriptionCrimson DaggerSpawns daggers in random directionsDeep CrystalCreates shadow pools that damages enemies that enter themShadow DirksSpawns a shadow warrior that launches toward nearby enemiesShadow CrossbowSpawns a shadow archer that shoots at nearby enemiesScarlet PotionFor every 50% critical chance you have above 100% it will exchange into damageTotemGain increased damage to bosses by 15%Ruby RingMinions and Elites die when they have 15%/7.5% or less of their healthHod’s AmuletGain +50% critical damage but -50% non-critical attacksEtheric Cloak (Ultimate)Dash through enemies and obstacles at a faster speed and create a pool of shadow that lures in enemies and explodes

Helga

Ancient RelicDescriptionsBook of StarsSummons constellation of stars around you that damages nearby enemiesCardsShoots out cards that spin and hit enemiesTarot DeckDraws a random card that applies to all enemiesEirSpawns an owl that circles you and damages enemiesAseSpawns an owl that circles you and shoots out feathers at enemiesFuture Zodiac RuneGain benefits of the future Zodiac rune Past Zodiac RuneGain benefits of the past Zodiac runeWarm BrewHeal +1 Red Heart every few secondsPiping Hot StewAdds two more Red Heart containersThe Perfect Concoction (Ultimate)Stacks buffs every few seconds from 5/10/25

Talkor

Ancient RelicDescriptionTHE CoinThrows coins at nearby enemies, and the more coins you have the stronger they areGolden SkullKilling 250 enemies will drop goldLucky GnokiWhen gold drops there’s 25% chance that another will drop with itGold BombEvery time you collect gold a bomb drops and explodes, dealing damage based on the gold value and potential burningGlowing CoinGold coins can create pools of fire on the groundAmber OrbGain cooldown bonus for each gold coin you haveAquamarine OrbGain attack speed or area for each gold coin you haveMauve OrbGain duration and projectile speed for each gold coin you haveInfinity BagYou can carry endless amount of coins but they only last a few seconds on the groundMaster Gold PotionAll potions from defeated enemies will turn into gold potionsTreasure Chest (Ultimate)Receive a random reward: a chest, runes, relics, artifacts, or gold

Thyra

Ancient RelicDescriptionUncanny BowShoots out magic arrows in all directionsShooting DaggersShoots out daggers every seconds that target nearby enemiesPoison BombAttacks have a 15% chance of applying poisonRevnaSpawns in ravens of light that attack nearby enemiesMasteryChance to shoot out a normal arrow that deals 50% of the weaponPoisonAttacks have a 15% chance of applying poisonFocusWhen not moving, relics gain +25% damage and 50% cooldownShooterRelics gain +1 projectilesEndless Bow (Ultimate)144 arrows drop from the sky on top of enemies and increases damage by 25% and attack speed by 50%

Relics

Along with the Ancient Relics, there are also regular relics that you can find during the match at each location.

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These relics are on pedestals that you can claim by running into them. However, some of them have specific requirements to unlock them first. Unlike Ancient Relics, they usually only last for a short time, so you’ll want to use them wisely.

Active Relics

RelicDescriptionHow to UnlockG.L.I.T.C.HBounces around your screen aimlesslyComplete Midgard with M.I.S.S.I.N.GMighty BowShoots out arrowsUnlockedDancing SpearThrows spears that damages all enemies in the direction you’re aimingUnlockedLight SwordSpinning swords surround youUnlockedElectric RuneRune of electricity that circles you and shoot outs lightning bolts at enemiesUnlockedHoly SwordSword falls from the sky on top of enemiesUnlockedSlingshotShoots stones that bounce off enemiesGet the Stone and Stick in the same roundMeteor CrownDrops meteors from the sky that burn enemiesDefeat Halvard The Destroyer in Midgard on Expert modeMani’s BowArrows that deal burn damageReach Lord Ragnar in Midgard using Thyra with max level on the Uncanny Bow and the Mighty BowAstrid OrbOrb of energy that chases enemies and deals damageComplete Alfheim on Expert mode or higherRagnar’s SwordCuts time and spaceComplete Midgard on Expert mode or higherOrglo’s StaffShoots out laser in random directionsDefeat Warlock Orglo in Svartalfheim on Expert modeSindri’s AxeShoots out an axe that returns to youComplete Svartalfheim on Hard mode or higherSindri’s SwordSwivel cuts enemies nearbyComplete Svartalfheim on Expert mode or higherBrok’s BazookaShoots out a bazooka in a straight line, damaging all enemies it hitsComplete Midgard with M.I.S.S.I.N.G.PrismAttacks nearby enemies with beams of lightComplete Vanaheim on Expert mode or higher

Passive Relics

RelicDescriptionHow to UnlockR.N.G TonicGrants a powerful random stat upgradeComplete Alfheim with M.I.S.S.I.N.GR.E.S.E.TReturn a Relic to level 1 after ascending it, keeping all its progressComplete Svartalfheim on Expert mode or higher with M.I.S.S.I.N.GC.O.N.N.E.C.TConstellation relics connected by dotted lines are no longer restrictedComplete Jotunheim on Expert mode or higher with M.I.S.S.I.N.GButter CookieAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlockedBrunostAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlockedLoaf of BreadAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlockedSea UrchinAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlockedMeadAdds 2 empty red heart containersUnlockedRibAdds 2 full red heart containerComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher with AxeldörSalmonAdds 1 full red heart container and 1 blue heartUnlockedPorridgeAdds 2 blue heartsUnlockedFeline PawIncreases 5% damage for each half red heart damagedComplete Jötunheim on Hard mode with ThyraExpansion PendantAs long as you have maximum red health you get a powerful random stat boostComplete Niflheim on Expert mode or higher with BludMoon AmuletWhen slaying elite enemies you have a 25% chance of healing 1 red heartComplete Vanaheim on Hard mode or higher with BludSoul ChargerBy defeating enemies, you have a 1% chance of getting half a soul heartComplete Jotunheim on Hard mode or higher with BludSuperior RingWhen slaying a boss you have a 25% chance of getting a full red heart containerComplete Helheim on Hard mode or higher with BludGold Bag+25 goldUnlockedSack of Gold+50 goldSpend gold 25 timesMirror MirrorDoubles the gold you currently haveComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher with TalkorRagdollA bait that attracts enemies for 15 secondsUnlockedStick+1 Damage, +10% Attack speedBreak 100 wooden cratesStone+1 DamageUnlockedHeavy Stone+5 Damage, -2.5% Movement speedDefeat Halvard The Destroyer in Midgard having the Stone with youAttraction Fossil+3 XP RangeCollect 15,000 experience orbsXP Fossil+50% ExperienceCollect 50,000 experience orbsMagnetiteItem Attraction +100%Complete Svartalfheim on Hard mode or higher with TalkorTwin BladesDamage received is increased by half a heart.+50% DamageDefeat a boss on Hard mode or higherBurning ProjectilesBurned enemies have a 25% chance of throwing 1 fireball that deals 1 damage and can burnUnlockedCombustionIncrease fire damage and cause random enemies to burst into flames and burn +10 Burn DamageUnlockedFlintA burned enemy has a 25% chance of burning another enemy. +10 Burn DamageComplete Alfheim on Hard mode or higher with AxeldörPurple Flame BeadsBurn enemies have a 20% chance of purple flames burning them. These flames do not fade, causing burns until the enemy diesComplete Svartalfheim on Expert mode or higher with HelgaInferno PendantThere is a 20% chance that when an enemy is burned, a fire cyclone will appear, damaging surrounding enemies with a chance of burning themComplete Svartalfheim on Hard mode or higher with HafgrimTorchBurned enemies receive an extra 10% burn damage from other sourcesComplete Jötunheim on Hard mode with AxeldorBlazing DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of burning enemiesComplete Svartalfheim with Hansi on Hard mode or higherBurning GauntletBurning an enemy pushes it away from youDefeat Dark Phoenix Eimyrja in Normal modeFire LanternBurned enemies have a 35% chance of making you shoot 1 fire ball that deals 10 damage and can burnDefeat Skarde, the Torment in Hard modeFlame Key RingWhen dying, burned enemies have a 20% chance of exploding, dealing 10 damage, and can burnDefeat Surt, Volcanic Rage in Expert modePoison ProjectilePoisoned enemies have a 25% chance of throwing 1 poison ball that deal 5 damage and can poisonUnlockedInfectionPoisoned enemies, when in contact with other enemies, have a 35% chance of poisoning them. Additionally, you will poison any enemy that touches you. +10 Poison DamageUnlockedPoison CloudThere is a 20% chance that when an enemy is poisoned, a cloud of poison will appear, damaging surrounding enemies with a chance of poisoning themComplete Svartalfheim on Hard mode or higher with ThyraVenomous DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of poisoning enemiesComplete Alfheim with Hansi on Hard mode or higherElectric CapeWhen paralyzing an enemy, there is a 35% chance that 1 lightning bolt strike other enemies, paralyzing them–Electric PearlParalyzed enemies receive 50% more damage from critsComplete Midgard on Hard mode with HelgaBolt DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of paralyzing enemiesComplete Vanaheim on Hard mode or higher with HansiElectric PrismWhen paralyzing, you also deal (amount) damage, based on the poison and burning damage you already deal.
+5 Burn Damage, +5 Poison DamageGet 2 or more electric weapons in the same runSnow FlakeCreates an area around you that freezes your enemiesComplete Alfheim on Hard mode or higher with HafgrimFreezing DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of freezing enemiesComplete Jotunheim on Hard mode or higher with HansiIce BallFrozen enemies have a 25% chance of throwing (amount) ice balls that deal damage and can freezeDefeat Audumbla, The Primal Cow in Hard modeIce RockFrozen enemies have a 15% chance of creating ice spikesDefeat Buri, Father of Gods in Hard modeIce RingWhen you freeze an enemy there is a 5% chance of dealing 25% of their maximum health as damageGet frozen 10 times in NiflheimIce Stone PendantYour weapon attacks gain a 10% chance of freezing your enemiesConquer Niflheim in Hard mode or higherFire-Ice CharmBurning an enemy also freezes it and vice versa. +15 Burn DamageBurn or freeze 25,000 timesFire-Poison CharmBy burning an enemy, you also poison it and vice versa.+10 Poison Damage, +10 Burn DamageBurn or poison 25,000 timesPoison-Lightning CharmBy poisoning an enemy, you also paralyze it and vice versa. +15 Poison DamagePoison or paralyze 25,000 timesImmunity DestroyerEnemies won’t be immune to status effects anymoreAttempt to apply status effects 10,000 times to immune enemiesImmunity KnotIt protects you from every adverse status effectReceive adverse status effects 25 timesCrystal SoulTurns and doubles all of your red hearts into blue heartsComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher with HafgrimBlue CrystalIncreases 10% damage for each blue heart you own. +1 Blue heartComplete Jötunheim on Hard mode with HafgrimSwift Boots+20% Movement speedUnlockedLucky Mushroom+5% Attack Speed+5% Cooldown
+2% Critical
+5% Damage
+5% Area
+5% Duration
+2,5% Movement Speed
+5% Projectile Speed
+2.5% Effect ProbabilitySlay 5,000 mushroom creatures in AlfheimPoisonous MushroomAfter attacking with any Relic, you throw a poisonous mushroom that impacts with an enemy and explodes in a cloud of poisonComplete Alfheim on Hard mode with ThyraCharming Fungus+10% Attack Speed+10% Cooldown +5% Critical +10% Damage +10% Area +10% Duration +5% Movement Speed +10% Projectile Speed
+5% Effect ProbabilitySlay 15,000 mushroom creatures in AlfheimGolden Mushroom+50% Attack Speed
+50% Cooldown +15% Critical +50% Damage +50% Area +50% Duration +15% Movement Speed +50% Projectile Speed
+20% Effect probabilityComplete Alfheim on Expert mode or higher with TalkorGreen CrystalReduces 15% cooldown for each green heart you own. +1 Green heartComplete Alfheim on Hard mode with HelgaIris Crystal+1 Blue Heart+25% Damage while you have at least one blue heartHave 5 or more blue heartsLast Breath+35% Damage while you only have one full red heart container or lessDefeat a boss having 1 red heart remaining or lessRagnar’s SheildAbsorbs one hit of any amount of damage and explodes pushing back all enemiesComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higherAstrid’s ShieldAbsorbs all damage received from a hit and heals you a red heart when it breaksUnlockedEphemeral Tonic+40% Attack Speed, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the attack speed obeliskCool Tonic+30% Cooldown, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the cooldown reduction obeliskSpirit Tonic+10% Critical, It also nerfs a random statctivate 3 times the critical chance increase obeliskVigorous Tonic+20% Damage, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the damage increase obeliskElemental Tonic+20% Effect Probability, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the state probability obeliskFleeting Tonic +15% Movement Speed, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the movement speed obeliskDiscount CouponEarn a 50% discount on Gnöki’s BazarReach level 5 happiness with GnökiGreed5 gold+1% Damage per gold you ownSpend 999 goldAegish HelmetReceive half a heart less damage each time you are hit (being half a heart the minimum damage you can receive)Receive damage 30 timesIncorporeal BootsYou can pass through obstaclesComplete Helheim with Hansi on Expert modeValknut GobletRevives you with full healthDie 10 timesArea Crystal EnhancerIncreases Area 100% per unused Ascension Crystal.
+1 Ascension Crystal

(You can only have 1 Crystal Enhancer)Reach 250% Area in a runCooldown Crystal EnhancerIncreases Cooldown 100% per unused Ascension Crystal.
+1 Ascension Crystal

(You can only have 1 Crystal Enhancer)Reach 250% Cooldown in a run.Damage Crystal EnhancerIncreases Damage 100% per unused Ascension Crystal.
+1 Ascension Crystal

(You can only have 1 Crystal Enhancer)Reach 250% Damage in a runProjectiles Crystal EnhancerIncreases Projectiles +3 per unused Ascension Crystal.
+1 Ascension Crystal

(You can only have 1 Crystal Enhancer)Reach +5 Projectiles in a runSummons Crystal EnhancerIncreases Summons +3 per unused Ascension Crystal.
+1 Ascension Crystal

(You can only have 1 Crystal Enhancer)Reach +5 Summons in a run

Picking up the right relic at the right time can make all the difference in the world when it comes to your survival. Some relics are more beneficial depending on your character and what Ancient Relics you already have in play. Choose wisely, and you may just create a god-tier build.

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