- Arise Crossover relics tier list: Wave 800 Infernal Castle and top Time Trial relics lead the meta
- Relic slots: You can now equip up to 32 relics after the latest update
- Skip trash pulls: Wave 825 relic and most new accessories underperform — don't waste materials
- Event items rule: Winter event relics and capes still outpower most permanent drops
- Hybrid build: Copy equipped-relic setups before upgrading to avoid unequipped-buff losses
Arise Crossover Relics Tier List Overview
The latest achievements and trials update reshaped the relic meta in Arise Crossover. With relic slots expanded to 32 and new time trial relics across seven difficulties (Easy, Normal, Harder, Insane, Ultra, Nightmare, and Chaotic), knowing which relics deserve your upgrade materials matters more than ever. This tier list breaks down which relics to equip, which to ignore, and how the new Infernal Castle drops stack up against long-standing event items.
Video Highlights:
- Full showcase of every new relic, accessory, and title from the update
- Relic slot count confirmed at 32 after all unlock achievements
- Wave 800 Infernal Castle relic tested and recommended over the wave 825 drop
- Time trial relics across all seven difficulties compared
- Premium battle pass rewards including Heroic Spirit subtitle and Caliburn sword
The time trial content currently sits at a mid-game power level. If you already run a maxed hybrid build with winter event items, most time trial relics will not replace your current setup — prioritize them on newer accounts instead.
Relic Tier Rankings
Rankings below weigh raw damage multipliers, drop-rate and experience bonuses, and how each relic fits into a fully equipped 32-slot loadout. Relics that only shine in isolation rank lower than ones that compound with achievements and unequipped buffs.
| Tier | Relic / Source | Why It Ranks Here |
|---|---|---|
| S | Infernal Castle Wave 800 relic | Strong multipliers, tested upgrade value, worth farming |
| S | Winter event damage relics | Still outperform most permanent drops at max level |
| A | Nightmare / Chaotic time trial relics | Top difficulty rewards, solid general damage bonuses |
| A | Achievement relics (+relic slot unlocks) | Indirect power: extra slots mean more equipped multipliers |
| B | Ultra / Insane time trial relics | Decent damage, replaceable once S-tier relics are upgraded |
| C | Harder / Normal / Easy trial relics | Skip — outclassed even at max level |
| C | Wave 825 Infernal Castle relic | Tested and found weak; save your materials |
| D | New artifact-type accessories (e.g., Eclipse Grasp gloves) | Lower levels than existing 100-level alternatives |
S-Tier Farming
- Wave 800 Infernal Castle
- Winter event damage relics
- Best long-term upgrade targets
A-Tier Fillers
- Nightmare & Chaotic trials
- Slot-unlock achievements
- Great for newer players
Avoid Investing
- Wave 825 relic
- Low-level trial drops
- New artifact accessories
Titles and relics that provide unequipped buffs only work while equipped. Swapping to a new title below roughly 160 levels of value can silently lower your total build power — always check the comparison before switching.
Relic Sources and Drop Locations
Every top relic comes from a specific farmable activity. This table maps each source to its best reward so you can plan grinding sessions efficiently.
| Source | Difficulty / Wave | Best Relic Reward | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infernal Castle | Wave 800 | High-value damage relic | ★★★★★ |
| Infernal Castle | Wave 825 | Frost-type relic (weak) | ★★ |
| Time Trials | Nightmare | Damage-focused relic | ★★★★ |
| Time Trials | Chaotic | Top trial-tier relic | ★★★★ |
| Time Trials | Ultra / Insane | Mid-tier damage relic | ★★★ |
| Achievements | Various | +1 relic slot, ticket storage, 4x damage claims | ★★★★★ |
| Winter event (past) | Event shop | Damage relics and monarch cape | ★★★★★ |
| Premium battle pass | Level 100 | Heroic Spirit subtitle, Caliburn sword | ★★★★ |
Don't sit on unclaimed achievements. Achievement claims include shadow damage, drop rate, general damage, gem drop, and ticket storage bonuses — some players miss out on hundreds of tickets by never opening the menu. Hit "Claim All" after every session.
Step-by-Step: Building Your 32-Relic Loadout
Follow this order to convert a fresh account or a returning build into a fully optimized 32-relic setup without wasting upgrade materials.
Claim All Achievements
Open the achievements menu first. Claim every reward — including the hidden "+1 relic slot" unlocks tied to wins and completions — to expand your equip cap before doing anything else.
Run All Seven Time Trial Difficulties
Complete each difficulty once, from Easy through Chaotic. First-clear completion unlocks the trial relic line and progress toward slot-unlock achievements.
Farm Infernal Castle Wave 800
Push the castle to wave 800 and secure its relic. Skip investing materials into the wave 825 drop unless you have surplus stock.
Use Equip Best, Then Review
The "Equip Best" button gives a fast baseline loadout. Manually review the result: remove anything below your event relics and slot in your highest-multiplier damage pieces.
Upgrade Top Relics to Max
Concentrate all upgrade materials on your S-tier relics first. Spread upgrades only after every core damage relic hits its level cap.
Open the index screen of a top player or guide build and copy the equipped relic arrangement directly. Matching a proven hybrid layout avoids the trial-and-error phase of balancing damage, drop rate, and shadow multipliers.
Relics vs. Accessories vs. Titles
The update also added accessories and titles, and not all of them compete with relics. Here is how the new gear categories actually compare.
| Gear Slot | Best Current Pick | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cape | Abyss Frost Cape (wave 825) | Beats Winter Monarch Shroud at higher max level — upgrade to cap |
| Gloves | Existing 100-level artifact | Eclipse Grasp and similar new drops fall short |
| Armor | Winter event pieces | 66 vs 42 level gap in favor of event items |
| Title | ~160+ level titles only | Below that, unequipped-buff loss outweighs stats |
| Subtitle | Heroic Spirit (battle pass) | Viable pick if your build lacks a subtitle slot |
Winter event items remain stronger than most permanent drops, which puts new players at a structural damage disadvantage in late-game Infernal Castle pushes. Focus drop-rate and rank-luck builds until permanent gear catches up.
Relic Progression Goals:
- Claim all achievements and unlock 32 relic slots
- Clear all seven time trial difficulties once
- Farm and upgrade the Wave 800 Infernal Castle relic
- Replace cape with Abyss Frost Cape and max its level
- Reach battle pass level 100 for Heroic Spirit subtitle
FAQ
Q: How many relics can you equip in Arise Crossover right now?
After completing the slot-unlock achievements from the trials and achievements update, you can equip up to 32 relics. Some achievements grant +1 relic slot each, so claim everything before optimizing your loadout.
Q: Is the Wave 825 Infernal Castle relic worth farming in this relics tier list?
No. Testing shows the wave 825 relic underperforms compared to the wave 800 drop. Farm wave 800 for the relic and treat wave 825 as a source for the Abyss Frost Cape instead, which is a genuine upgrade.
Q: Do time trial relics beat event relics?
Generally not for endgame players. The time trials lean mid-game in power, so winter event damage relics still outscale them. Time trial relics are best for newer players building their first full 32-slot loadout.
Q: What's the fastest way to complete all seven time trial difficulties?
Clear each difficulty from Easy to Chaotic once to unlock the full relic line. Some players use macros for repeat runs, though completion-based unlocks only require one clear per difficulty, so manual clears are enough for the relics themselves.