Relic

For Dracula's body parts, see Dracula's Relics.

For similar items in the Lords of Shadow series, see Relic (Lords of Shadow).

A Relic (魔導器, Madōki^?) is a special and rare item that provides new abilities or activates particular effects when acquired. They are usually found after defeating the boss of an area. A relic usually can be turned ON or OFF via the game's in-game menu, without consuming any resources. This can be helpful to suit a player's particular way of progressing through the game (e.g.: turning the Faerie Scroll off to remove the enemies' name window and this way have more area of vision on the screen, or capping the hero from a special ability to make the game harder).

In some games, functions characteristic to certain relics are obtained by different means. For example, in the Sorrow games, Soma Cruz can obtain the same abilities by gaining dominance over certain enemies' souls.

Origins

Reliquary and skull of Saint Ivo of Kermartin in Tréguier, Brittany, France.

In religion, a relic is an object or article of religious significance from the past. It usually consists of the physical remains of a saint or the personal effects of the saint or venerated person preserved for purposes of veneration as a tangible memorial. Relics are an important aspect of some forms of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, shamanism, and many other religions.

The word "relic" derives from the Latin reliquiae, meaning "remains", and a form of the Latin verb relinquere, to "leave behind" or "abandon". A reliquary is a shrine that houses one or more religious relics.

Game specific information

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Item Data: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Cube of Zoe (Materialize Cube) [alt] - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Cube) - Alucard				[edit]
	Causes items to materialize			Find: Entrance	Effect: Causes pick-up Items, such as Hearts, to drop from candles
	Faerie Scroll (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic - Alucard				[edit]
	Displays enemy's name			Find: Long Library	Effect: Displays the name of an enemy when attacked
	Spirit Orb (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic - Alucard				[edit]
	Shows enemy damage			Find: Marble Gallery	Effect: Displays damage dealt to an enemy as a numeric value
	Jewel of Open (Unlock Jewel) [alt] - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Necklace) - Alucard				[edit]
	Can open locked blue doors			Buy: $500 Find: Long Library (Master Librarian's shop)	Effect: Opens blue doors. Key item required to progress without sequence-breaking
	Leap Stone (Flight Stone) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Necklace) - Alucard				[edit]
	Wearer can do double jump			Find: Castle Keep	Sequence: [Jump], [Jump] for Double Jump, follow with ↓ + [Jump] for Jump Kick Effect: Enables Double Jump ability
	Gravity Boots (Levitation Boots) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Boots) - Alucard				[edit]
	Wearer can jump high	Consume: 4 MP		Find: Marble Gallery	Sequence: ↓↑ + [Jump] for High Jump. Can be repeated in midair Effect: Enables High Jump ability
	God Speed Shoes (jpn) - Symphony of the Night (Saturn-only)   Relic (Shoes) - Alucard				[edit]
	Can dash by double tap left or right			Find: Castle Keep	Effect: Double tap left or right for dash
	Merman Statue (Mermaid Statue) - Symphony of the Night   Relic - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons the oarsman			Find: Underground Caverns	Effect: Ferryman's boat appears in two locations
	Holy Symbol (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic - Alucard				[edit]
	Protection while underwater			Find: Underground Caverns	Effect: Alucard no longer takes damage from touching deep water
	Soul of Wolf (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Transform into Wolf			Find: Outer Wall	Effect: Enables Wolf Form ability
	Power of Wolf (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Run swiftly as Wolf			Find: Entrance	Effect: Wolf Form's dash (double tap left or right) now deals damage and is not stopped by contact with enemies
	Skill of Wolf (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Special move as Wolf			Find: Alchemy Laboratory	Effect: Enables Wolf Charge spell by pressing ↓↘→ + [Attack]; allows the use of the Special button in water to swim (not available in Saturn version)
	Form of Mist (Mist) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Transform into Mist			Find: Colosseum	Effect: Enables Mist Form ability. Only transforms briefly
	Power of Mist (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Extends Mist transform time			Find: Castle Keep	Effect: Allows Alucard to remain in Mist Form as long as he has MP
	Gas Cloud (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Transform into poisonous cloud	Attrib: Poison	ATT +20	Find: Floating Catacombs Guard: Galamoth	Effect: Mist Form deals Poison damage to enemies upon contact
	Soul of Bat (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Transform into Bat			Find: Long Library	Effect: Enables Bat Form ability
	Fire of Bat (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Shoot fireballs as Bat	Attrib: Fire Consume: 8 MP	ATT +10	Find: Clock Tower	Effect: Allows the Bat Form to shoot fireballs using the Attack button. Also allows the Bat Familiar to shoot fireballs if it is active
	Echo of Bat (jpn) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Use radar as Bat			Find: Olrox's Quarters	Effect: Allows the Bat Form to use the sonar wave ability. Only useful in a pitch-black room
	Force of Echo (Crazy Echo) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Attack with radar waves	Attrib: Hit	ATT +10	Find: Reverse Caverns	Effect: Allows the sonar wave attack of the Bat Form to deal slight damage to enemies
	Faerie Card (Essence of Faerie) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "Faerie" familiar			Find: Long Library
	Bat Card (Essence of Bat) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "Bat" familiar	Attrib: Hit	ATT +5	Find: Alchemy Laboratory
	Demon Card (Tiny Devil's Essence) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "Devil" familiar	Attrib: Cut (thrust/swing); Fire (flame); Ice (ice blade); Thunder (thunderbolts/thunder spears)	ATT +5 (thrust), ATT +10 (swing), ATT +30 (flame/ice blade/thunderbolts), ATT +45 (thunder spears)	Find: Abandoned Pit to the Catacomb
	Ghost Card (Essence of Ghost) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "Ghost" familiar	Attrib: Hit	ATT +5	Find: Castle Keep	Effect: Hits cause Soul Steal effect at least at level 70 (heals 8 HP per hit)
	Sword Card (Essence of Magic Sword) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "Sword" familiar	Attrib: Cut	ATT +5 (below level 70), ATT +10 (at least level 70)	Find: Olrox's Quarters (requires Bat Form); found in a different location in the original Japanese and the DXC versions
	N Demon Card (Essence of Nose Demon) - Symphony of the Night (Japanese and DXC-only)   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "N Demon" familiar	Attrib: Cut (thrust/swing); Fire (flame); Ice (ice blade); Thunder (thunderbolts/thunder spears)	ATT +5 (thrust), ATT +10 (swing), ATT +30 (flame/ice blade/thunderbolts), ATT +45 (thunder spears)	Find: Colosseum
	Fairy Card (Essence of Half-Faerie) - Symphony of the Night (Japanese and DXC-only)   Relic (Familiar) - Alucard				[edit]
	Summons "Fairy" familiar			Find: Olrox's Quarters
	Ring of Vlad (Ring) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic/Ring) - Alucard				[edit]
	1 of 5 Treasures. INT +10		INT +10	Find: Reverse Clock Tower Guard: Darkwing Bat
	Heart of Vlad (Heart) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	1 of 5 Treasures. Avoid Curse.			Find: Anti-Chapel Guard: Medusa	Effect: Grants immunity to Curse status and damage
	Rib of Vlad (Rib) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	1 of 5 Treasures. CON +10		CON +10	Find: Death Wing's Lair Guard: Akmodan II
	Tooth of Vlad (Nail) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	1 of 5 Treasures. STR +10		STR +10	Find: Reverse Outer Wall Guard: The Creature
	Eye of Vlad (Eye) - Symphony of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	1 of 5 Treasures. LCK +10		LCK +10	Find: Cave Guard: Death

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

In Circle of the Moon, relics were referred to as Magic Items. Other than the name change, they are found and function exactly as the relics from other games, and even feature demonstrative clip-arts when picked. Although in this game, there's no way to turn them off.

Item Data: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Dash Boots - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Double tap forward to perform a dash move.			Find: Catacomb	Effect: Allows Nathan to sprint infinitely.
	Double - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Another jump can be performed while in mid-air.			Find: Catacomb Guard: Cerberus	Effect: Allows Nathan to perform double jumps.
	Tackle - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Forward + Special Move button makes the player charge. Some blocks can be destroyed with this move.			Find: Audience Room Guard: Necromancer	Effect: Allows Nathan to destroy stone blocks to access new areas.
	Kick Boots - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Jump against walls for extra height. Push forward + Special Move button to execute.			Find: Machine Tower Guard: Iron Golem	Effect: Allows Nathan to jump against walls, gaining an extra jump in the opposite direction.
	Heavy Ring - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Certain boxes can be pushed.			Find: Underground Gallery Guard: Dragon Zombie	Effect: Grants Nathan the ability to push certain wooden boxes.
	Cleansing - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Cleanse specific bodies of water, so that they are safe to traverse.			Find: Underground Warehouse Guard: Death	Effect: Cleanses all poisoned water in the Underground Waterway.
	Roc Wing - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Upward direction + Special Move button will result in a higher jump.			Find: Underground Waterway Guard: Camilla	Effect: Allows Nathan to perform high jumps continuously.
	Last Key - Circle of the Moon   Magic Item - Nathan				[edit]
	Key to open the door to where the rite will take place.			Find: Observation Tower Guard: Hugh	Effect: Opens the door at Sealed Room.

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Item Data: Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Lizard Tail (Gecko's Tail) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	By pressing DOWN + JUMP, user may SLIDE.			Find: Shrine of the Apostates (Castle A)
	Sylph Feather (Sylph's Feather) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	While in midair, user may perform an additional JUMP.			Find: Skeleton Cave (Castle B)
	Griffin's Wing - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	By pressing DOWN/UP + JUMP, the user may perform a HIGH JUMP.			Find: Luminous Cavern (Castle A) Guard: Death
	Soul Orb (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	Allows user to recognize how much damage an enemy has received.			Find: Entrance (Castle A)
	Fairy Journal (Fairy Book) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	Allows user to recognize the names of his enemies.			Find: Marble Corridor (Castle A)
	Monster Tome (Monster Encyclopedia) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	Allows user to see the data of monsters he has met.			Find: The Wailing Way (Castle A)
	Eye of Vlad (Dracula's Eye) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	One of Dracula's bodily remains. Has the power to negate curses.			Find: Chapel of Dissonance (Castle A)	Effect: Prevents Curse status.
	Heart of Vlad - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	One of Dracula's bodily remains. Has the power to negate petrification.			Find: Sky Walkway (Castle B)	Effect: Prevents Stone status.
	Rib of Vlad - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	One of Dracula's bodily remains. Has the power to negate poison.			Find: Entrance (Castle B)	Effect: Prevents Poison status.
	Nail of Vlad (Dracula's Claw) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	One of Dracula's bodily remains. Increases STR.		STR +10	Find: Aqueduct of Dragons (Castle A)
	Fang of Vlad - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	One of Dracula's bodily remains. Increases DEF.		DEF +10	Find: Clock Tower (Castle A)
	Vlad's Ring (Dracula's Ring) - Harmony of Dissonance   Relic - Juste Belmont				[edit]
	One of Dracula's worldly possessions. Increases LCK.		LCK +10	Find: Marble Corridor (Castle A)

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

Out of all the relics in Lament of Innocence, the Svarog is the only item that forces the player to use, primarily for tutorial purposes. All relics in this game are cast, toggled and consume MP. None of these are actually mandatory for completing the game. In fact, the player can finish the story with only the Svarog in possession (but missing out completion rates, and secret areas, including the Prison of Eternal Torture).

Item Data: Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Black Bishop (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	A chess piece carved in detail out of ebony. It will increase your attack temporarily.		ATK +15	Find: House of Sacred Remains 1F
	Crystal Skull (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	Unbelievable technology that allows you to disappear by bending light.			Drop: Phantom
	Invincible Jar (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	Invincible for a time.			Drop: Mirage Skeleton
	Little Hammer (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	Little hammer that grants wishes. Produces money every time it hits.			Find: Dark Palace of Waterfalls B2F
	Lucifer's Sword (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	Unleashes an attack wave. Ornamental piece not suited for battle.			Find: Ghostly Theatre 2F
	Saisei Incense (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	This incense burned by magic gradually recovers your HP.			Find: Garden Forgotten by Time 1F	Notes: Found in crumble bridge room, requires the Wolf's Foot, obtained by using Red Phoenix Key in the Anti-Soul Mysteries Lab
	Meditative Incense (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	This incense burned by magic gradually recovers your hearts.			Find: Dark Palace of Waterfalls	Notes: 10 Gold coins collecting mine shaft ride
	Svarog Statue (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	A statue in the image of the fire god. Flames sprout in your footsteps.			Find: Castle Entrance 1F
	White Bishop (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	A chess piece carved in detail out of ivory. It will increase your defense temporarily.		DEF +30	Buy: $3,000 Find: Rinaldo's Shop
	Wolf's Foot (jpn) - Lament of Innocence   Relic - Leon Belmont				[edit]
	Lets you run fast like a wolf. Also allows you to jump farther than normal.			Find: Anti-Soul Mysteries Lab 2F	Notes: Can be found behind the Red Phoenix Door

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

Item Data: Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Change Cube (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Switch main player character with [X].			Find: Entrance
	Call Cube (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Call partner with [A]. Press again to send partner away.			Find: Entrance
	Wait Cube (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Call partner with [↓ + A] to have partner stand still on the spot.			Find: Entrance
	Book of Spirits (Fairy Book) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Display the names of enemies when you attack them.			Find: Entrance
	Lizard Tail (Gecko Tail) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Slide into narrow spaces with [↓ + B].	Attrib: Strike	ATK +4 (Jonathan), ATK +1 (Charlotte)	Find: Entrance Conditions: Complete "Preparations" quest.
	Skill Cube (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Call partner to use their skill or magic with [R].			Find: City of Haze
	Acrobat Cube (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Spring off partner's shoulders to jump again in midair.			Find: City of Haze
	Push Cube (Support Cube) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	While pushing an object, call your partner to help you push.			Find: City of Haze
	Whip Skill 1 (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan				[edit]
	After attacking with the whip, hold [Y] to let it drop.			Find: Entrance
	Stone of Flight (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Double-jump in midair.	Attrib: Strike (Jump Kick)	ATK +1 (Jump Kick; increases with height)	Find: Great Stairway	Effect: Also allows Jonathan to perform a Jump Kick after a Double Jump.
	Strength Glove (Power Glove) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan, Charlotte				[edit]
	Increase pushing power.			Find: Sandy Grave
	Critical Art (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan				[edit]
	Use your weapon's critical move with [→, → + Y].			Find: Nation of Fools
	Griffon Wing (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan				[edit]
	Jump higher with [↑ + L].	Attrib: Strike, Fire	ATK +8	Find: Forgotten City	Effect: Allows Jonathan to perform a flaming uppercut during a High Jump.
	Whip Skill 2 (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan				[edit]
	While jumping use [↓ + Y] to attack diagonally downward.			Find: Entrance Conditions: Complete "Defender of the Stairs" quest.
	Spinning Art (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan				[edit]
	Perform a spinning evasion move with [→, ↓, ←, → + Y].	Consume: 30 MP		Find: Entrance Conditions: Complete "The Spinning Art" quest.
	Martial Art (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin   Relic - Jonathan				[edit]
	Perform a jumping knee kick with [↑, ←, ↓, → + Y].	Attrib: Strike Consume: 15 MP	ATK +12	Find: Entrance Conditions: Complete "The Martial Art" quest.	Effect: Allows Jonathan to perform the Knee Strike without the sub-weapon equipped.

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Item Data: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Lizard Tail (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia   Relic - Shanoa				[edit]
	Slide by pressing down + B.	Attrib: Strike		Find: Initially available
	Ordinary Rock (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia   Relic - Shanoa				[edit]
	Jump a second time while in midair.	Attrib: Strike (Jump Kick)		Find: Skeleton Cave
	Serpent Scale (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia   Relic - Shanoa				[edit]
	Move freely underwater.			Find: Lighthouse
	Glyph Union (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia   Relic - Shanoa				[edit]
	Combine two glyphs by inputting Up + Y or X.			Find: Initially available
	Glyph Sleeve (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia   Relic - Shanoa				[edit]
	Hold A and press L or R to swap glyphs.			Find: Minera Prison Island, Ecclesia (...)
	Book of Spirits (Fairy Book) - Order of Ecclesia   Relic - Shanoa				[edit]
	Displays enemy names as you attack.			Find: Monastery

Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night

Item Data: Castlevania Puzzle: Symphony of the Night (edit)
Image	Name - Game   Type - Users Description	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Gold Ring - Encore of the Night   Relic (Ring) - Alucard				[edit]
	Inscription: Wear...Clock.			Drop: Succubus	Special: Needed with the Silver Ring to get the Holy Glasses.
	Silver Ring - Encore of the Night   Relic (Ring) - Alucard				[edit]
	Inscription: ...in...Tower.			Find: Royal Chapel	Special: Needed with the Gold Ring to get the Holy Glasses.
	Soul of Bat - Encore of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Transform into a bat.			Find: Long Library	Special: Allows access to new areas.
	Form of Mist - Encore of the Night   Relic (Form) - Alucard				[edit]
	Transform into a Mist Cloud.			Find: Underground Caverns	Special: Allows access to new areas.
	Jewel of Open - Encore of the Night   Relic (Necklace) - Alucard				[edit]
	Opens blue sealed doors.			Find: Long Library	Special: Allows access to new areas.
	Leap Stone - Encore of the Night   Relic (Necklace) - Alucard				[edit]
	Allows double jumps.			Find: Castle Keep	Special: Allows access to new areas.
	Holy Glasses - Encore of the Night   Relic (Eyewear) - Alucard				[edit]
	See beyond magical curses.			Find: Marble Gallery	Special: (hover for spoiler)
	Eye of Vlad - Encore of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	Eye of the Master.			Find: Demon Corridor Guard: Death	Effect: No effect.
	Heart of Vlad - Encore of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	Heart filled with hatred.			Find: Demon Corridor Guard: The Creature	Effect: No effect.
	Rib of Vlad - Encore of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	Rib of the Unholy.			Find: Demon Corridor Guard: Beelzebub	Effect: No effect.
	Ring of Vlad - Encore of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic/Ring) - Alucard				[edit]
	Ring of the Master.			Find: Demon Corridor Guard: Medusa	Effect: No effect.
	Tooth of Vlad - Encore of the Night   Relic (Dracula's Relic) - Alucard				[edit]
	Long sharp tooth.			Find: Demon Corridor Guard: Darkwing Bat	Effect: No effect.

See also

• Dracula's Relics
• Relic (Lords of Shadow)