Thread: Relic Quest 3.0 Wish List

I have no idea if this is the right area to post a thread like this, but here it goes.

There have been rumours abuzz since 3.0's release concerning a "new relic" weapon to eventually hit the expansion (including an infamous promise from Yoshi-P that those of us who slaved to complete our Zeta's before expansion would get some variety of "compensation"). So far, there's been no word on when this will happen or what kind of questing it will involve, only that it will be "easier," somehow, than the original.

I honestly almost forgot about it, but it was raised in conversation with my FC the other day, and a few of us agreed that we all, quite desperately, miss being able to customize and fine tune our fancy pants relics. So, I wanted to pose the question:


IF a new relic weapon is introduced, what is on your wishlist for that relic?

Responses can include anything. I'm curious about player theories that range all the way from lore and possible quests all the way down to the specifics of what they'll let us customize, what kind of weapon you want it to be (ie: curved or straight sword for PLD), and possible methods of upgrading said relic in the future.

Customizing our Relic weapon is a big yes, heck even a must. Main reason why I did my relic is due to the fact I can have whatever stats I want on it. So stats defo but looks well we already got the glamor system for it so that part is covered.

I just hope if the Weapon custom stats is same as Novus, stats based on the materia you gave it they should make IV stats easier to obtain or say you reach Grade III of your Det stats, you can either give it 1 Det Materia III or 3 Det Materia I's or 1 Det materia I and 1 Det materia II.

As an example, my two biggest personal wish list items are, 1. the return of customization for stats. I am constantly looking between the relic/alexander/hive weapons and saying, "man, if I could just swap the secondary stats from weapon x to weapon y, it would be perfect." So, being able to pick my own stats to compliment my personal style of gameplay is a thing for me. It would be cool to be able to customize the entire weapon (shape and all), but as long as, I can pick my own stats, I'm happy.

And, 2. an expansion to the relic lore. I'm sure this one is very far fetched, but I want it all the same. We know that these weapons were used by some special heroes back in the day, but we don't know too much about them. Given the connection to the Zodiac signs, I'm seeing a lot of references to Final Fantasy Tactics, which, of course, brings to mind the Lucavi. I would very much like it if the new relic quests had something to do with the Zodiac Braves and the Lucavi. If they could even put a fight against a Lucavi that would be awesome. Hell, that bald blacksmith made us fight a hydra, why not throw in specific trials related to the Zodiac Braves? I would love to see the Zodiac Brave Trials hit FFXIV.

Since I went through the effort of completing my Zodiac Spear before 3.1 hit so I'd get this mysterious "Bonus" for completing the Zodiac Brave Quest, I'd really like to carry over my Longenus' stats so I could have an Ilvl 200+ Crit/Det spear that's not The Gordian Trident.

After I spent that much time and coin on that weapon I REALLY do expect it's stats to carry over. Which I'm willing to bet is what the "Bonus" is since it's check point to get the bonus is the Novus Phase.

Yeaah for the Choosing how it looks you would need to work on a whole new feature for it which I can imagine taking up alot of time and resources. I think the glam system is ok for choosing what our weapon looks like. Don't get me wrong that WOULD be a awesome idea though.

A Sage's Staff/Staff of the Magi (cane, because BLM uses Staffs in this game IDK why) based on FFXII's design for my WHM is all I want.

Originally Posted by Martin_Arcainess

I just hope if the Weapon custom stats is same as Novus, stats based on the materia you gave it they should make IV stats easier to obtain or say you reach Grade III of your Det stats, you can either give it 1 Det Materia III or 3 Det Materia I's or 1 Det materia I and 1 Det materia II.

I didn't expect a response so soon lol.

Agreed. Custom stats is number one, for sure, and if they could make it more accessible that would be great. For those of us who don't craft, some of the hardest things to do for the relic was shelling out all the money it took to complete the upgrades. I must have spent 5 million gill on materia alone, and I would fail at 90% success rates. Given that the only way I make money is dungeons and selling the occasional bit of loot, this was crippling to me. I'd like to see less RNG involved in the relic. Not less grind, necessarily, but less RNG and dependence on needing obscene amounts of money.

Originally Posted by Martin_Arcainess

Yeaah for the Choosing how it looks you would need to work on a whole new feature for it which I can imagine taking up alot of time and resources. I think the glam system is ok for choosing what our weapon looks like. Don't get me wrong that WOULD be a awesome idea though.

yes, it's very unlikely lol. It would still be cool, though, and I'm looking to here all the theories here, even the outlandish ones. What gave me the idea is that they came up with this system for creating a custom airship, giving us a workshop and all. I just figured something similar would be cool for weapons/gear.

Originally Posted by Februs

yes, it's very unlikely lol. It would still be cool, though, and I'm looking to here all the theories here, even the outlandish ones. What gave me the idea is that they came up with this system for creating a custom airship, giving us a workshop and all. I just figured something similar would be cool for weapons/gear.

Well that could actually work since the Airship pieces are just mix and match pieces. So I could see this working, so like splitting a sword look into choose pieces. Like the Handle, hilt, blade shape, blade color, what extra pattern you want on it. Before I was thinking too advance of actually drawing out the sword in a 3rd art program sort of way lol.

Also GOD PLEASE NO RNG! The Grind I don't mind, it's just the RNG parts I hated.

Originally Posted by Martin_Arcainess

Also GOD PLEASE NO RNG! The Grind I don't mind, it's just the RNG parts I hated.

One or the other is fine, But PLEASE, BY THE GODS!!! Never both at the same time again. Please!! /Grovel