Will Relics create the same problems that they did in FFXI?

[Laraul]

Why do "Relic" weapons have to be on the top of the food chain when it comes to weapon value? There is no reason why non-relic weapons can't be superior.

I'd like to point out that there we're items in FFXI not part of the relic equipment set that we're probably better than the actual relic equipment. It's all relative, of course.

[Aerenvel]

Why do "Relic" weapons have to be on the top of the food chain when it comes to weapon value? There is no reason why non-relic weapons can't be superior. Their we're better items in FFXI that weren't part of the relic equipment set.

not really there were really good ones yes,
and the answer is time spent aquiring them they gave you weapon skills aswell with hidden effects.

[Deakka]

I welcome relics becoming a constantly upgradeable piece of equipment that follows you throughout the levels. Eventually other items should displace them (in terms of absolute min/maxing), but upgrading them should at least get them within striking distance of BiS (best in slot) weapons. Here's what I'd like to see.

Patch 2.XX new omgwtff weapon gets released, several item levels higher than relic, becomes BiS
Patch 2.XXb more side content added, starter upgrade quest
Patch 2.XXc Upgrade quest finalized. Relic is missing maybe 0.05-0.1 weapon dps and a few attribute points off the BiS weapon (or different secondary effects)

This way, relics stay pertinent (especially if you have horrid luck with drops or lots of competition in your shell/free company), but not 100% required. It's still a great idea to invest time in one, just to cover yourself and to give you more options. This could work in a similar fashion when the level cap is raised. Relic owners get a bonus quest or two during the leveling process where they can bump up the stats of their weapon. Granted this may take more time and effort than simply doing a dungeon and hoping for a drop, but it keeps them relevant and encourages completion of that old content.

[Uriahnool]

What if relic weapons leveled up with the players, as kind of a "life force" in the weapon that was bound to the owner? Perhaps 10% of point allotment also transfers over into the weapon, maybe?

[Miliant]

It's unfair for normal weapons to be better than relics, but it's also unfair to have worked hard for a single weapon and never having to worry about getting a better one again.

That's like working really hard to get a job and then just getting a guaranteed position for the rest of your life. It just makes no sense. You gotta keep working on it and keep putting effort into it.

[dbrewer225]

yall keep forgetting that relics are gonna be upgradable

[Reika]

Well, it will be upsetting if Titan weapons dont surpass relic weapons.

[Babydoll]

I know a lot of people who have all 7 relic weapons...I don't think they have the same novelty as they did in previous FF. Oh well. I was hoping the Legendary weapons Yoshida mentioned would be the true "relic" weapons to to speak. Seems like we aren't getting those anymore?

[Serdapi]

I know a lot of people who have all 7 relic weapons...I don't think they have the same novelty as they did in previous FF. Oh well. I was hoping the Legendary weapons Yoshida mentioned would be the true "relic" weapons to to speak. Seems like we aren't getting those anymore?

I think it would be best for the current relics to turn into the "Legendary" weapons. So that you'd have to go through the relic quest to even start the Legendary quest. That would be cool and add to the novelty.