Summary
FragPunkis shaping up to be a high-octane, free-to-play shooter, throwing players into intense 5v5 action in its Shard Clash mode. Players canchoose from a diverse roster of Lancers, wield powerful weapons, and shape the rules of each round to their advantage through the use of Shard Cards.
While selecting the best Lancer andredrawing for optimal Shard Cardscan significantly impact the game, Relics provide an additional way to gain strategic advantages. Some players may overlook Relics entirely, as they require Gold and leveling up to unlock, but the right ones can be quite useful. Here isevery Relic inFragPunk, ranked.
9Oasis Guardian
Health Regenerating Relic For Mid-Game Runs
Up first is theOasis Guardian, a Relic that players will unlock fairly early in the game. This Relic grants a valuable effect—allowing players toslowly regain HP over time, but only if their teamhas played all three Shard Cards in a round.Once all three Shard Cards are in play, players gain automatic health regeneration—an incredibly useful perk, especially sincehealing options are often limited to finding Med Kits, relying on specific Shard Cards, or having Pathojen on the team.
While the ability to regain health over time is undeniably strong,its activation requirement holds it back.The need to have all three Shard Cards in play makes it highly dependent on factors like being dealt cheap Shard Cards or having enough Shard Points to activate them early on, unless other Relics are used. Thisreliance on chance can be a major drawback, especially inFragPunk’sShard Clash mode.
8Protective Chime
Epic Comeback Charm For Losing Players
Next up is theProtective Chime, a Relic thatgrants players 0.5 Shard Points for each loss and death, rather than the usual amount. At first glance, many might dismiss this Relic, as it appears to cater to players who frequently die or lose rounds.
However, its ability to generate Shard Points over time can make it useful, especially for players who struggle to stay alive. Each 0.5 Shard Point earned can contribute towards activating an extra Shard Card in later rounds, which can turn the tide of a match. That said, its biggest drawback is the cap of just 0.5 Shard Points per death and round, especially when consideringother Relics provide stronger Shard Point gains.
7Risky Ring
Damage Boosting Relic With a Major Caveat
TheRisky Ringmay be the go-to Relic for many aggressive players inFragPunk. This Relic provides the valuable benefit ofboosting the player’s damage by 10%, but onlyif their team has no more than one Shard Card active.This allows players to effectively increase their damage output from the very first round for an early advantage, as teams typically have no more than one Shard Card active early on.
However, in the long run, the Risky Ring is not the best Relic due to its condition of only activating when one card is in play. Limiting the team to just one Shard Card per round meansmissing out on powerful Shard Cardsthat could appear in later rounds. Additionally, if multiple Shard Cards are activated, the Risky Ring becomes useless, making it a less viable option compared to other Relics.
6Gambler’s Prism
High Cost Shard Drawing Relic
Gambler’s Prismis a unique Relic that directly influences the type of Shard Cards players can reroll for. Itguarantees a higher-cost Shard Card when redrawing, with no drawbacks. This can be a great asset, as many of the most sought-after Shard Cards, like Big Heads, tend to be more expensive.
Gambler’s Prism essentiallyincreases the likelihood of obtaining the most powerful Shard Cardsin the game. However, teams using this Relic must coordinate their Shard Point spending to afford these high-cost cards. Additionally, it’s important to note that more expensive Shard Cards do not always equate to better effects, so players should still choose wisely.
5Lucky Censer
High Rarity Rolling Relic
Lucky Censeris quite similar to Gambler’s Prism in its effect, but takes things a step further. Itguarantees a higher-rarity Shard Card when players redrawan existing one, butincreases the cost of redrawing to two Shard Points.This often provides an even better chance of obtaining some of the most sought-after Shard Cards in the game, potentially increasing the odds of winning a round.
Having at least one Lucky Censer user on a team can be excellent forfiltering out less useful cards in favor of stronger ones, much like Gambler’s Prism. However, the increased redraw cost often leads players to avoid redrawing early on, and just like Gambler’s Prism, a higher rarity does not always equate to a better effect.
4Astral Blessing
Free Redraw Relic
Astral Blessingis another Relic that influences the redraw mechanic, but it is arguably the best of the three that do so. This Relic allows players toredraw for a lower-cost Shard Cardwhileoffering free redraws for the user.While some players may initially be put off by the fact that Astral Blessing only grants access to lower-cost Shard Cards, this doesn’t necessarily mean the cards will be weak.
With Astral Blessing, players still havethe chance to obtain rare and valuable Shard Cards, making it a much better option than sticking with cards no one wants. Additionally, this Relic provides players with more control over their Shard Card selection, as they canreroll indefinitely during the rule-making phasewithout spending Shard Points.
3Hunting Amplifier
Shard Boosting Relic Promoting Eliminations
Following the Astral Blessing is theHunting Amplifier, yet another Relic that affects how Shard Points are earned. The Hunting Amplifiergrants an extra Shard Point per killbut removes the ability to earn additional Shard Points from both round wins and losses.
At first glance, this Relic seems like a great choice, as it allows players togenerate more Shard Points through eliminations.However, if a team is on a losing streak or if a player is eliminated before securing any kills, they won’t be contributing any extra Shard Points for future rounds.
2Scales of Unity
Shard Boosting Relics With Minimal Downsides
In second place are theScales of Unity, a Relic that, like many before it, affects Shard Point gain. The Scales of Unitygrant extra Shard Points for planting or defusing the Converter, as well as forearning kill assists,all without introducing any downsides.
The ability to earn additional Shard Points from kill assists is a major advantage, as it allows all players tocontribute to their team’s economy without needing to secure eliminations.Additionally,successful Converter plants and defusesbecome even more rewarding, further boosting Shard Point gains—provided the player performing these actions has this Relic equipped.
1Pendant of Status
Shard Card Saving Relic
Taking the top spot is thePendant of Status, arguably the most powerful Relic in the game. This Relic allows players tosave an inactive Shard Cardduring the rule-making phase andretrieve it in a future round when swapping another Shard Card.
This ability is a game-changer, especially when combined with other Relics that generate additional Shard Points. Often, players may come across highly desirable Shard Cards—like Big Heads or Death’s Embrace—early on when they don’t have enough Shard Points to afford them. However, with the Pendant of Status, thesevaluable Shard Cards can be savedand played when they are needed most, shifting the tide of future battles.
