why are people complaining? the system has changed and relic weapons are no longer necessary. The reason SE made atmas in this way is to annoy players to discourage them to even want to upgrade there relic as they want to discourage everyone having the same weapon and to encourage some players to go after other weapons such as primal extreme weapons or even turn 5 weapons as both beat a zenith and atma weapon.

An animus weapon is on par with an upgraded tidal weapon and of course best weapons in the game atm are from turn 9. Of course got soldiery weapons as well.

They kept the relic line going for people who actually like a mindless grind in this instance for atmas. However they will keep releasing new weapons obtainable by other means that will be on par and better than a relic. If you don't like the atma grind just give the relic a break and go for something else because trust me you don't need it any more.