Most of the Relic WS just need to either be replaced or completely rewritten if they want to stay competitive, really. Even the aftermath on a lot of Relics is garbage (Shock spikes? Really?). Spharai users are best off just spamming Asuran Fists, for example.

I was hoping that the new Merit WS would be a saving grace for Relic holders, but recent testing is not too optimistic about pretty much anything aside from Mjollnir, Mandau, and Amanomurokumo for melees. It will be interesting to see what they try to do with Relics at 99. Hopefully it's not just another flat WSDmg boost, as that would hardly put a dent in the absolute crapgasm that is most of the Relic WS.