Why is "It's something to do" apparently a valid defense?

[Kallera]

Worth it:
A weapon that has something unique in addition its stats.(looks only go so far, when you ask a lot of people, eventually they'll want the weapon performance to match as well. And for 12's sake, did ya have to copy paste the number across all the weapons? Did ya think the folks that found out the maps in 1.0 wouldn't check?)
A weapon that isn't just tossed if it needs to be broke down for a new weapon. (That has to hurt for some folks, and kills the urge to customize)
Talking weapon? Can we talk to it?


Fun:
Doing a relic trial at some point that tests the skill of our role. A solo "gatekeeper" type trial would be ideal, but i can see a party trial working too.
Utilizing spiritbond or companion system to level up the weapon or give it that extra oomph in customizing.
Talking weapon? Can we talk to it and take it with us for its quips?
If older df runs are needed: alternative objective needed past clearing it(or a instance using the map begins after clearing it...)
If ex trials are needed: runner must lead a set party, stipulation akin to the primal wheel of doom at fanfest. (later on this can be nerfed to include standard primal ex runs.)

I'm open to other stuff, but mainly the end result should be something to look foward to, and maybe something we can take with us, because right now there not much that makes the relic stand out, it honestly sounds like a bad deal, not merely one born of Rowena and Gerolt to the main character, but one from SE to the players.

Grind or challenge, I think it has to have something interesting. Add something new or beyond the run we know too well, that would be of interest.