How to read relic value rankings
The relic page provides more than a sorted list. It explains what expected value means, how refinement changes outcomes, and when to trust or ignore a rank shift.
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What the relic score represents
Expected platinum and ducat values are probability-weighted estimates across the relic reward table. A high rank does not guarantee one run profit, but it indicates stronger long-run performance.
You should treat each relic as a distribution of outcomes. Rare drops can dominate value, while common slots provide consistency and ducat floor value.
- Platinum EV helps compare trade value potential.
- Ducat EV helps compare fallback value if market conditions are weak.
- Vaulted state helps separate currently accessible opportunities from backlog options.
Refinement and filtering strategy
Refinement changes rarity probabilities and can alter rank ordering. Intact is useful for low-trace sessions, while radiant often improves ceiling outcomes when rare rewards drive the relic score.
Use era and search filters to narrow to realistic options you can actually run now, instead of comparing the full catalog.
- Start with intact to identify broad candidates.
- Switch to radiant for trace-spend planning on your shortlist.
- Use include vaulted only when planning long-term inventory decisions.
Practical interpretation rules
When two relics are close in EV, prefer the one with better mission availability or lower volatility in reward pricing. Stable repeatability often beats small theoretical advantage.
Open relic detail pages to verify reward composition and mission sourcing before committing to bulk runs.
FAQ
- Why does a relic with a valuable rare drop sometimes rank lower?
- Rare drops can have low probability. If the common and uncommon rewards are weak, the weighted expectation may still trail more balanced relics.
- Should I optimize for platinum or ducats?
- Use platinum for trading goals and ducats as risk control. Most players benefit from balancing both instead of maximizing a single metric.
- Can I rely on this list alone?
- Use it as the shortlist generator, then confirm drop sources and mission practicality on the detail pages.
Update Notes
- (2026-02-15): Added clear guidance for EV interpretation, refinement planning, and tie-break decisions.
- (2026-02-09): Expanded best-practice notes for era, vaulted, and search workflows.