Relics are picked during a run, one per dungeon level, and they last
only for that run — they are not gear and they do not change your character sheet.
Which pool you are offered depends on what you have equipped, so this is what a run can
offer while Axe / Hammer attack is in your loadout.
Upgrade paths
Take one of these again and it improves. The steps are in the order they
come.
Bulwark
IEach hit grants a Bulwark stack. At 3 stacks, next slam Fortifies, granting you and allies 5 shield for 5s.
•+50% threat generation. Enemies attacking you deal -20% damage.
•+40% AoE radius. -15% physical, fire, and poison resistance.
•+10% attack speed.
•+40% heavy hit chance. +20% heavy hit damage. -15% movement speed.
Plan around them
The planner reads your loadout and ranks which of these pools your gear
actually supports — a relic that converts your damage type is worth very little if
none of your gear scales it.