So...ever since 2.2 was released, I've heard NOTHING except people talking about the Atma grind here on the forums. I, for one, don't plan on struggling too much with it. Some of the best advice I've heard on the subject is just to take it as it comes, and there are plenty of other options should I decide not to pursue it.

However; we get to the point of my question.

I have my Relic weapon, but that is it. What steps do I need to start doing to improve on it? I know it can be upgraded a couple of times (once before Atma farm?). The information I'm finding hasn't been really helpful thus far though.

So, as someone who's been delving into CT and still working through the patch's story (I'm just now about to fight Leviathan for the first time), what steps do I need to be taking to start down the road of upgrading my relic weapon?

thanks everyone, and as always, any and all help is greatly appreciated!