Relics in Path of Exile 2 are special craftable items used during the Trial of the Sekhemas system. They provide unique modifiers and must be strategically placed to maximize their effectiveness. Below is a detailed breakdown of relic mechanics in table form:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Storage | Stored in a dedicated Relic Locker, which can also be placed as a hideout decoration |
| Equipping | Placed into the Relic Altar, which is a 5×4 grid with 2 blocked corner slots |
| Grid Expansion | Grid can be expanded during progression, allowing up to 18 usable slots |
| Rarity | Relics are craftable and can be Magic (not Rare) |
| Modifiers | Magic relics can roll up to 2 modifiers |
| Mod Pool Influence | The possible modifiers depend on relic inventory size: - Small relics (2 slots) - Medium relics (3 slots) - Large relics (4 slots) |
These mechanics emphasize thoughtful relic management and placement strategy. Understanding the size-based mod pool and grid limitations is key to optimizing your relic build for the Trials.

In Path of Exile 2, Relics come with various modifiers (mods) that can significantly impact your gameplay during Trials. Below is a structured table displaying the known Prefix mods for Relics.
| Mods |
|---|
| #% increased maximum Life |
| #% increased maximum Honour |
| #% increased Honour restored |
| Gain # Sacred Water at the start of the Trial |
| Monsters take #% increased Damage |
| Rare Monsters take #% increased Damage |
| Bosses take #% increased Damage |
| The Merchant has # additional Choices |
| Monsters deal #% reduced Damage |
| Rare Monsters deal #% reduced Damage |
| Bosses deal #% reduced Damage |
| #% increased Defences |
| Traps deal #% reduced Damage |
| #% increased Movement Speed |
| When you gain a Key #% chance to gain another |
| Monsters have #% reduced Attack, Cast and Movement Speed |
| #% chance if you were to lose all your Honour to have # Honour instead |
| #% chance for each of your Keys to upgrade on completing a Floor |
Suffix mods on Relics provide utility, survivability, and boosts to loot or Trial mechanics. Below is a detailed table showing each suffix mod.
| Mods |
|---|
| Monsters have #% chance to drop double Sacred Water |
| Fountains have #% chance to grant double Sacred Water |
| #% reduced Merchant Prices |
| Restore # Honour on killing a Boss |
| Restore # Honour on venerating a Maraketh Shrine |
| Gain # Sacred Water when you complete a Room |
| Restore # Honour on room completion |
| An additional Room is revealed on the Trial Map |
| # additional Rooms are revealed on the Trial Map |
| #% chance to Avoid gaining an Affliction |
| #% increased quantity of Relics dropped by Monsters |
| # metres to Dodge Roll distance |
| #% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You |
| Hits against you have #% reduced Critical Damage Bonus |
| Restore # Honour on picking up a Key |
| #% to Honour Resistance |
| #% to Maximum Honour Resistance |
| #% increased quantity of Keys dropped by Monsters |
In addition to crafting and strategic placement, acquiring and modifying relics often requires various types of PoE 2 Currency. These currencies can be used to reroll modifiers, unlock new relic slots, or enhance the effectiveness of your relic setup. Managing your currency efficiently is essential for optimizing both your relic collection and overall Trial performance.
Relics in Path of Exile 2 are special Trial-based items that come in various sizes and types. The modifiers (mods) that a Relic can roll are influenced by its inventory size. Below is a categorized list of all known base Relic items, grouped by their size classification.
| Item | Inventory Size | Drop Level |
|---|---|---|
| Seal Relic | 2×1 | 1 |
| Urn Relic | 1×2 | 1 |
| Item | Inventory Size | Drop Level |
|---|---|---|
| Amphora Relic | 1×3 | 1 |
| Tapestry Relic | 3×1 | 1 |
| Item | Inventory Size | Drop Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coffer Relic | 2×2 | 1 |
| Incense Relic | 4×1 | 1 |
| Vase Relic | 1×4 | 1 |
This classification helps players understand not only what kinds of Relics they can obtain, but also how their sizes affect mod pools and inventory planning during Trials.
A unique relic is a special, one-time-use item in Path of Exile 2, obtainable only by defeating Zarokh, the Eternal, the final boss of the Trial of the Sekhemas. These relics offer powerful and often challenging modifiers but are destroyed upon completing or failing a run. Only one unique relic can be equipped per Trial run.
| Item | Base Item | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| The Burden of Leadership | Tapestry Relic | Zarokh, the Eternal drops Sekhema's Resolve Rooms are unknown on the Trial Map This item is destroyed when applied to a Trial |
| The Changing Seasons | Seal Relic | Zarokh, the Eternal drops Sandstorm Visage Cannot restore Honour This item is destroyed when applied to a Trial |
| The Desperate Alliance | Vase Relic | Zarokh, the Eternal drops Against the Darkness Zarokh, the Eternal deals 100% more Damage Zarokh, the Eternal takes 75% less Damage This item is destroyed when applied to a Trial |
| The Last Flame | Incense Relic | Zarokh, the Eternal drops Temporalis Maximum Honour is 1 Cannot be used with Trials below level 80 This item is destroyed when applied to a Trial |
| The Peacemaker's Draught | Amphora Relic | Zarokh, the Eternal drops an additional Barya You have no Defences This item is destroyed when applied to a Trial |
| The Remembered Tales | Coffer Relic | Zarokh, the Eternal drops Blessed Bonds Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when applied to a Trial |
These unique relics introduce high-stakes decisions and greatly alter the difficulty and rewards of a Trial.