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All Relics in Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok Explained

You'll need these relics to survive. Here's what they all do.

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.

Constellation menu with relics unlockable
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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 RelicDescription
Sharp bones tied together with blue ribbonSplintered BonesRise from the ground, dealing damage to enemies they hit
Spike of ice Selenite WandShoots out ice spikes that freeze enemies they hit
Mandrake plant with a faceMandrakeDamages enemies and scares them away when within scream radius
Wand made of spikey bones and icey crystalsElder WandA bolt of electricity strikes down from the sky and damages enemies nearby
Helmet with two horns on the sidesWarrior Minion15% chance to summon a minion that lasts for 10 seconds after defeating an enemy
Helmet with purple and blue crystals and hornsWizard Minion15% chance to summon a minion that lasts for 10 seconds after defeating an enemy
Hood with green horns and eyesWarlock Minion15% chance to summon a minion that lasts for 10 seconds after defeating an enemy
Bright blue potion in a tall bottleCooling PotionGain +1 Ice Hearts every 60s, and remains active as long as you have less than 4 hearts
Icy blue hoop earring Iced EarringGain +1 Ice Heart every 20 levels
Dark steel helmet with spikey hornsGunborg (Ultimate)Summons a super minion that deals area damage and increases all summon stats by 10s

Amaranth

Ancient RelicDescription
Bush creature with flowers growing on itIvyConjures flowers around you that damage enemies and collect nearby XP
Chilli creature with a faceChilliSpawns a pepper that approaches enemies and explodes, dealing burn damage
Purple plant creature with leaves and open mouthSkogSpawns in plants that hunt down enemies, damaging and poisoning them
Small peashooter plantsPeasproutSpawns in plants that shoot at nearby enemies
A bunch of three different sized berriesLingonSpawns in red berries that approach nearby enemies and explode
Gold bracelet with emerald beadsEmerald BraceletGain Green Hearts every 40 seconds
Green and blue potion vialForest PotionPotions dropped from crates have a 25% to be Green Potions
Golden bangle bracelet with leaves etched into itGolden BangleAttack Speed increases by 10% for every Green Heart active
Purple flower necklaceFlower PendantIncreases movement speed by 2.5% for every Green Heart active
Grey stone with a face and leavesSummoning StoneSummoning relics have increased damage by 50%
Star-shaped green gemForest GemNon-summoning relics have increase damage by 50%
Three tree creatures 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 RelicDescription
Sword with nordic carvingsNaeglingSlashes enemies in immediate proximity
Axe with wooden handleStormbringerShoots out an axe that spins and damages enemies
A hammer with wooden handleIron HammerGround pound sends out a wave of energy, damaging and pushing enemies back
Boots with orange fur and tread and fire symbol on the sideBrannSets flame on the ground that you walk on every few seconds
Armor scale with electricity around it Thunder ArmorArmor that shoots out lightning bolts at nearby enemies
Snarling bear faceBerserkerPushes enemies backward and increases cooldown reduction by 50% and attack speed by 75%
Moose faceFuryExchanges incoming damage to increased damage output by 2.5% each time
Two golden axes crossed overInfinity Whirlwind (Ultimate)Creates a whirlwind that damages enemies that step within radius of it

Blud

Ancient RelicDescription
Red gem on a wand Energy RodAbsorbs enemies energy and sends out fast-firing attacks
A claw in a ring Moon FangDeals extra 5% damage from enemies’ max health (1% for bosses)
Book with a large purple gem in the coverVademecum of VampiresSpawn in books that fly around you
Red bat Bat SummonSpawns in a bat that flies around you
Lavender potion in a vial with purple smoke erupting from itLavender EssenceWhen damaged, place down lavender essence that damages enemies, increasing damage by 3 for each Red Heart
Thorny red flowerThorn RoseWhen damaged, throw out projectiles at enemies, increasing damage by 2 for each Red Heart
Silver icey knifeSilver KnifeAttacks have a chance to apply bleeding
White bat-like creatureSpectral GnokiAttacks have a chance to apply fear
Knotted blue heartSupernatural HeartWhen healing a Red Heart, chance to increase a random stat for a few seconds
A vial on a keyring with red liquid in itSuspicious FluidChance to gain an extra half of a Red Heart when healing a Red Heart
Swirl of red and yellow energyEnergy 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 RelicDescription
Blue and purple staff with a gem at the endFjölkyngi StaffShoots out missiles that target nearby and distant enemies, as well as deals area damage
Book with a glowing lightning bolt on the coverThunder CodexSends down lightning strikes that damage enemies they hit
Open book with flames erupting from the centerInferno CodexSpawns fireballs that orbit around you
Book filled with notes and blue gem on the coverGlacier CodexShoots out icicles at the nearest enemies and freezes them
Piece of parchment with drawings on itElemental AffinitySpawns lightning bolts that shoot down on enemies
Purple and blue gem sparklingMagic AffinityAll magic relics increase damage by +5
Blue gem with fire etched into itIce BurnsFreeze attacks have a 50% chance to deal burn damage
Lightning bolt with electricity around itParalyzing ThunderDeal 25% more damage to paralyzed enemies
Three crystals of pink and blue shiningUnlimitedSpawns three magic shards that, once broken, can provide a random magic power: +1 Blue Heart, Cooldown +100%, Damage +50%, or Move Speed +25%
A scroll tied with red ribbonKnowledge ScrollConverts 25% of your cooldown time for damage
A staff with purple spirals  around itVoid Crosier (Ultimate)Creates a void whirlwind around you that absorbs and damages everything within radius and gives +25% damage and +50% cooldown

Hansi

Ancient RelicDescription
Red daggerCrimson DaggerSpawns daggers in random directions
Sharp black stoneDeep CrystalCreates shadow pools that damages enemies that enter them
Two daggers crossing over each otherShadow DirksSpawns a shadow warrior that launches toward nearby enemies
CrossbowShadow CrossbowSpawns a shadow archer that shoots at nearby enemies
Red potion vial with a cork in itScarlet PotionFor every 50% critical chance you have above 100% it will exchange into damage
Wooden totem poleTotemGain increased damage to bosses by 15%
Ring with a large red stoneRuby RingMinions and Elites die when they have 15%/7.5% or less of their health
Spikey pendant with red stoneHod’s AmuletGain +50% critical damage but -50% non-critical attacks
Red tattered cloakEtheric 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 RelicDescriptions
Book with constellation on cover and notes sticking outBook of StarsSummons constellation of stars around you that damages nearby enemies
Three tarot cards CardsShoots out cards that spin and hit enemies
Stack of tarot cardsTarot DeckDraws a random card that applies to all enemies
Blue owl flyingEirSpawns an owl that circles you and damages enemies
Green owl flyingAseSpawns an owl that circles you and shoots out feathers at enemies
Rune stone with arrow pointing to the rightFuture Zodiac RuneGain benefits of the future Zodiac rune
Runestone with an arrow pointing to the leftPast Zodiac RuneGain benefits of the past Zodiac rune
Cup of hot liquid and tea bag hanging on sideWarm BrewHeal +1 Red Heart every few seconds
Bowl of foodPiping Hot StewAdds two more Red Heart containers
Cauldron with snowflake on the front and blue steam risingThe Perfect Concoction (Ultimate)Stacks buffs every few seconds from 5/10/25

Talkor

Ancient RelicDescription
Gold coin with carvingsTHE CoinThrows coins at nearby enemies, and the more coins you have the stronger they are
Gold skull Golden SkullKilling 250 enemies will drop gold
Gold rabbit creature holding a gold coinLucky GnokiWhen gold drops there’s 25% chance that another will drop with it
Gold bombGold BombEvery time you collect gold a bomb drops and explodes, dealing damage based on the gold value and potential burning
Coin on fireGlowing CoinGold coins can create pools of fire on the ground
Orb with orange spotsAmber OrbGain cooldown bonus for each gold coin you have
Orb with blue spotsAquamarine OrbGain attack speed or area for each gold coin you have
Orb with purple spotsMauve OrbGain duration and projectile speed for each gold coin you have
A pouch with a tag and gold tieInfinity BagYou can carry endless amount of coins but they only last a few seconds on the ground
Gold potion with a cork in itMaster Gold PotionAll potions from defeated enemies will turn into gold potions
Red and gold treasure chest openingTreasure Chest (Ultimate)Receive a random reward: a chest, runes, relics, artifacts, or gold

Thyra

Ancient RelicDescription
Bow with green gems inlaidedUncanny BowShoots out magic arrows in all directions
Dagger shaped like a featherShooting DaggersShoots out daggers every seconds that target nearby enemies
Blue bomb Poison BombAttacks have a 15% chance of applying poison
Gold raven flyingRevnaSpawns in ravens of light that attack nearby enemies
Sheathe of arrowsMasteryChance to shoot out a normal arrow that deals 50% of the weapon
Green potion with bubbles around itPoisonAttacks have a 15% chance of applying poison
Green eye-shaped pendant with crosshairs in itFocusWhen not moving, relics gain +25% damage and 50% cooldown
A blue egg with gold vines and wingsShooterRelics gain +1 projectiles
Gold bowEndless 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.

relic on an obselisk
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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 Unlock
Colorful cubesG.L.I.T.C.HBounces around your screen aimlesslyComplete Midgard with M.I.S.S.I.N.G
Spikey bowMighty BowShoots out arrowsUnlocked
Pointy spearDancing SpearThrows spears that damages all enemies in the direction you’re aimingUnlocked
Sword with a red handleLight SwordSpinning swords surround youUnlocked
Gold, electric prismElectric RuneRune of electricity that circles you and shoot outs lightning bolts at enemiesUnlocked
Outline of a gold swordHoly SwordSword falls from the sky on top of enemiesUnlocked
Wooden slingshotSlingshotShoots stones that bounce off enemiesGet the Stone and Stick in the same round
Crown of bonesMeteor CrownDrops meteors from the sky that burn enemiesDefeat Halvard The Destroyer in Midgard on Expert mode
Blue bowMani’s BowArrows that deal burn damageReach Lord Ragnar in Midgard using Thyra with max level on the Uncanny Bow and the Mighty Bow
Glowing yellow orbAstrid OrbOrb of energy that chases enemies and deals damageComplete Alfheim on Expert mode or higher
SwordRagnar’s SwordCuts time and spaceComplete Midgard on Expert mode or higher
Staff with feathers on it Orglo’s StaffShoots out laser in random directionsDefeat Warlock Orglo in Svartalfheim on Expert mode
Axe with green handleSindri’s AxeShoots out an axe that returns to youComplete Svartalfheim on Hard mode or higher
Sword with gold and blue handleSindri’s SwordSwivel cuts enemies nearbyComplete Svartalfheim on Expert mode or higher
Red eyeglassBrok’s BazookaShoots out a bazooka in a straight line, damaging all enemies it hitsComplete Midgard with M.I.S.S.I.N.G.
Colorful prism with rune signs on itPrismAttacks nearby enemies with beams of lightComplete Vanaheim on Expert mode or higher

Passive Relics

RelicDescriptionHow to Unlock
R.N.G TonicGrants a powerful random stat upgradeComplete Alfheim with M.I.S.S.I.N.G
R.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.G
C.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.G
Butter CookieAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlocked
BrunostAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlocked
Loaf of BreadAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlocked
Sea UrchinAdds 1 full red heart containerUnlocked
MeadAdds 2 empty red heart containersUnlocked
RibAdds 2 full red heart containerComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher with Axeldör
SalmonAdds 1 full red heart container and 1 blue heartUnlocked
PorridgeAdds 2 blue heartsUnlocked
Feline PawIncreases 5% damage for each half red heart damagedComplete Jötunheim on Hard mode with Thyra
Expansion PendantAs long as you have maximum red health you get a powerful random stat boostComplete Niflheim on Expert mode or higher with Blud
Moon AmuletWhen slaying elite enemies you have a 25% chance of healing 1 red heartComplete Vanaheim on Hard mode or higher with Blud
Soul ChargerBy defeating enemies, you have a 1% chance of getting half a soul heartComplete Jotunheim on Hard mode or higher with Blud
Superior RingWhen slaying a boss you have a 25% chance of getting a full red heart containerComplete Helheim on Hard mode or higher with Blud
Gold Bag+25 goldUnlocked
Sack of Gold+50 goldSpend gold 25 times
Mirror MirrorDoubles the gold you currently haveComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher with Talkor
RagdollA bait that attracts enemies for 15 secondsUnlocked
Stick+1 Damage, +10% Attack speedBreak 100 wooden crates
Stone+1 DamageUnlocked
Heavy Stone+5 Damage, -2.5% Movement speedDefeat Halvard The Destroyer in Midgard having the Stone with you
Attraction Fossil+3 XP RangeCollect 15,000 experience orbs
XP Fossil+50% ExperienceCollect 50,000 experience orbs
MagnetiteItem Attraction +100%Complete Svartalfheim on Hard mode or higher with Talkor
Twin BladesDamage received is increased by half a heart.+50% DamageDefeat a boss on Hard mode or higher
Burning ProjectilesBurned enemies have a 25% chance of throwing 1 fireball that deals 1 damage and can burnUnlocked
CombustionIncrease fire damage and cause random enemies to burst into flames and burn +10 Burn DamageUnlocked
FlintA burned enemy has a 25% chance of burning another enemy. +10 Burn DamageComplete Alfheim on Hard mode or higher with Axeldör
Purple 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 Helga
Inferno 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 Hafgrim
TorchBurned enemies receive an extra 10% burn damage from other sourcesComplete Jötunheim on Hard mode with Axeldor
Blazing DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of burning enemiesComplete Svartalfheim with Hansi on Hard mode or higher
Burning GauntletBurning an enemy pushes it away from youDefeat Dark Phoenix Eimyrja in Normal mode
Fire 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 mode
Flame Key RingWhen dying, burned enemies have a 20% chance of exploding, dealing 10 damage, and can burnDefeat Surt, Volcanic Rage in Expert mode
Poison ProjectilePoisoned enemies have a 25% chance of throwing 1 poison ball that deal 5 damage and can poisonUnlocked
InfectionPoisoned 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 DamageUnlocked
Poison 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 Thyra
Venomous DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of poisoning enemiesComplete Alfheim with Hansi on Hard mode or higher
Electric 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 Helga
Bolt DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of paralyzing enemiesComplete Vanaheim on Hard mode or higher with Hansi
Electric PrismWhen paralyzing, you also deal (amount) damage, based on the poison and burning damage you already deal.
+5 Burn Damage, +5 Poison Damage
Get 2 or more electric weapons in the same run
Snow FlakeCreates an area around you that freezes your enemiesComplete Alfheim on Hard mode or higher with Hafgrim
Freezing DaggerCritical attacks have a 10% chance of freezing enemiesComplete Jotunheim on Hard mode or higher with Hansi
Ice BallFrozen enemies have a 25% chance of throwing (amount) ice balls that deal damage and can freezeDefeat Audumbla, The Primal Cow in Hard mode
Ice RockFrozen enemies have a 15% chance of creating ice spikesDefeat Buri, Father of Gods in Hard mode
Ice RingWhen you freeze an enemy there is a 5% chance of dealing 25% of their maximum health as damageGet frozen 10 times in Niflheim
Ice Stone PendantYour weapon attacks gain a 10% chance of freezing your enemiesConquer Niflheim in Hard mode or higher
Fire-Ice CharmBurning an enemy also freezes it and vice versa. +15 Burn DamageBurn or freeze 25,000 times
Fire-Poison CharmBy burning an enemy, you also poison it and vice versa.+10 Poison Damage, +10 Burn DamageBurn or poison 25,000 times
Poison-Lightning CharmBy poisoning an enemy, you also paralyze it and vice versa. +15 Poison DamagePoison or paralyze 25,000 times
Immunity DestroyerEnemies won’t be immune to status effects anymoreAttempt to apply status effects 10,000 times to immune enemies
Immunity KnotIt protects you from every adverse status effectReceive adverse status effects 25 times
Crystal SoulTurns and doubles all of your red hearts into blue heartsComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher with Hafgrim
Blue CrystalIncreases 10% damage for each blue heart you own. +1 Blue heartComplete Jötunheim on Hard mode with Hafgrim
Swift Boots+20% Movement speedUnlocked
Lucky Mushroom+5% Attack Speed+5% Cooldown
+2% Critical
+5% Damage
+5% Area
+5% Duration
+2,5% Movement Speed
+5% Projectile Speed
+2.5% Effect Probability
Slay 5,000 mushroom creatures in Alfheim
Poisonous 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 Thyra
Charming Fungus+10% Attack Speed+10% Cooldown +5% Critical +10% Damage +10% Area +10% Duration +5% Movement Speed +10% Projectile Speed
+5% Effect Probability
Slay 15,000 mushroom creatures in Alfheim
Golden Mushroom+50% Attack Speed
+50% Cooldown +15% Critical +50% Damage +50% Area +50% Duration +15% Movement Speed +50% Projectile Speed
+20% Effect probability
Complete Alfheim on Expert mode or higher with Talkor
Green CrystalReduces 15% cooldown for each green heart you own. +1 Green heartComplete Alfheim on Hard mode with Helga
Iris Crystal+1 Blue Heart+25% Damage while you have at least one blue heartHave 5 or more blue hearts
Last Breath+35% Damage while you only have one full red heart container or lessDefeat a boss having 1 red heart remaining or less
Ragnar’s SheildAbsorbs one hit of any amount of damage and explodes pushing back all enemiesComplete Midgard on Hard mode or higher
Astrid’s ShieldAbsorbs all damage received from a hit and heals you a red heart when it breaksUnlocked
Ephemeral Tonic+40% Attack Speed, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the attack speed obelisk
Cool Tonic+30% Cooldown, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the cooldown reduction obelisk
Spirit Tonic+10% Critical, It also nerfs a random statctivate 3 times the critical chance increase obelisk
Vigorous Tonic+20% Damage, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the damage increase obelisk
Elemental Tonic+20% Effect Probability, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the state probability obelisk
Fleeting Tonic +15% Movement Speed, It also nerfs a random statActivate 3 times the movement speed obelisk
Discount CouponEarn a 50% discount on Gnöki’s BazarReach level 5 happiness with Gnöki
Greed5 gold+1% Damage per gold you ownSpend 999 gold
Aegish HelmetReceive half a heart less damage each time you are hit (being half a heart the minimum damage you can receive)Receive damage 30 times
Incorporeal BootsYou can pass through obstaclesComplete Helheim with Hansi on Expert mode
Valknut GobletRevives you with full healthDie 10 times
Area Crystal EnhancerIncreases Area 100% per unused Ascension Crystal.
+1 Ascension Crystal

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

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