Equipping the best-in-slot (BiS) relics on your DPS units is the final optimization step after traits and etherealization. While relics are additive rather than multiplicative, they provide 30-50% more effective output when properly optimized. The difference between random relics and BiS relics on a fully etherealized Joyful Captain with Ruler trait can be thousands of DPS — enough to clear content seconds faster. This guide provides specific BiS recommendations for every DPS unit type, main stat priorities, substat targets, and optimal set combinations.
BiS Relics by DPS Role
| Role | Best Set | Top Slot Priority | Bottom Slot Priority | Accessory Priority | Set Bonus Value |
|---|
| Hybrid DPS | Fused Warrior | Range | CD > Damage > Crit Rate | Elemental DMG | -7.5% CD + 15% Range |
| Hill DPS | Fused Warrior | Range > HP | CD > Damage > Crit Rate | Elemental DMG | -7.5% CD + 15% Range |
| Ground DPS | Fused Warrior | HP > Range | CD > Damage > Crit Rate | Elemental DMG | -7.5% CD + 15% Range |
| Boss Specialist | Warlord | Range | Boss DMG > Crit DMG | Boss DMG | +20% Boss DMG + 10% Crit DMG |
Fused Warrior is the universal BiS for general DPS. Warlord only outperforms Fused Warrior in Raid boss encounters.
BiS for S-Tier Units
Joyful Captain (Hybrid DPS)
| Slot | BiS Relic | Main Stat Target | Substat Priority | Why |
|---|
| Top | Fused Warrior Top | Range (12%+) | Range, HP, Crit Rate | Extends AoE coverage |
| Bottom | Fused Warrior Bottom | CD (-7%+) | CD, Damage, Crit Rate | Reduces SPA for more attacks |
| Accessory | Fused Warrior Accessory | Elemental DMG (8%+) | Elemental DMG, CD, Crit | Boosts AoE damage type |
Joyful Captain benefits most from the Fused Warrior 3-piece set because its AoE attacks gain the most from range extension and cooldown reduction. The extra 15% range means its AoE hits a wider area per attack.
Ancient Mage (Hill DPS)
| Slot | BiS Relic | Main Stat Target | Substat Priority | Why |
|---|
| Top | Fused Warrior Top | Range (12%+) | Range, HP, Crit Rate | Already longest range — extends further |
| Bottom | Fused Warrior Bottom | Damage (10%+) | Damage, CD, Crit Rate | Burst damage scaling |
| Accessory | Fused Warrior Accessory | Elemental DMG (8%+) | Elemental DMG, Damage | Burst type enhancement |
Ancient Mage's 15-tile base range makes it the biggest beneficiary of range bonuses. Each 1% range on Ancient Mage covers more ground than on any other unit.
Pirate King (Ground DPS)
| Slot | BiS Relic | Main Stat Target | Substat Priority | Why |
|---|
| Top | Fused Warrior Top | HP (10%+) | HP, Range, Crit Rate | Survivability at close range |
| Bottom | Fused Warrior Bottom | CD (-7%+) | CD, Damage, Crit Rate | Fastest possible SPA |
| Accessory | Warlord Accessory | Boss DMG (8%+) | Boss DMG, Crit DMG | Duelist synergy for Raids |
Pirate King has the highest single-target DPS, making it the ideal candidate for Warlord set pieces when used as a Raid specialist. For general content, stick with Fused Warrior.
BiS for A-Tier Units
| Unit | Best Set | Key Difference from S-Tier | Alternative |
|---|
| Super Roku | Fused Warrior | Same build, lower absolute value | Warlord for Raid niche |
| Ultiorra | Fused Warrior | Prioritize Range over CD | Guardian if survival needed |
| Shunks | Fused Warrior | Prioritize Damage over CD | Warlord for boss content |
A-tier units use the same Fused Warrior BiS as S-tier units. The only difference is that you should not invest Stat Locks or premium substats in A-tier units if you plan to upgrade to S-tier units later.
Main Stat Ranges by Difficulty
| Stat | Normal Raid Range | Hard Raid Range | Nightmare Raid Range | Target (BiS) |
|---|
| Range (Top) | 5-8% | 8-12% | 12-15% | 12%+ |
| CD (Bottom) | -3 to -5% | -5 to -7% | -7 to -10% | -7%+ |
| Damage (Bottom) | 5-8% | 8-12% | 12-15% | 10%+ |
| Crit Rate (Bottom) | 3-6% | 6-10% | 10-15% | 8%+ |
| Elemental DMG (Accessory) | 3-6% | 6-10% | 10-15% | 8%+ |
Nightmare Raid relics have significantly higher stat ranges. Farm the highest difficulty you can consistently clear for the best main stats. See our relic farming guide for drop rate details.
Substat Optimization Priority
| Substat | Value | Target | Priority |
|---|
| CD | Reduces SPA = more attacks | -7% or higher | ★★★★★ |
| Damage | Direct DPS increase | 10%+ | ★★★★★ |
| Crit Rate | Increases burst frequency | 8%+ | ★★★★ |
| Range | Extends attack coverage | 12%+ (Top only) | ★★★★ |
| HP | Survivability | 10%+ | ★★★ |
| Elemental DMG | Type-specific boost | 8%+ (Accessory only) | ★★★ |
Use Stat Rerolls to optimize substats, but only on relics with good main stats. Stat Locks protect your best substats while rerolling the worst ones. See our stat reroll guide for the complete optimization strategy.
Warlord vs Fused Warrior — When Each Wins
| Scenario | Fused Warrior (3pc) | Warlord (3pc) | Winner |
|---|
| Story Mode farming | -7.5% CD + 15% Range | +20% Boss + 10% Crit DMG | Fused Warrior |
| Raid boss fight | -7.5% CD + 15% Range | +20% Boss + 10% Crit DMG | Warlord (marginal) |
| Challenge mode | -7.5% CD + 15% Range | +20% Boss + 10% Crit DMG | Fused Warrior |
| Infinite Mode AFK | -7.5% CD + 15% Range | +20% Boss + 10% Crit DMG | Fused Warrior |
Warlord only wins in Raid boss encounters, and even then the margin is small. Fused Warrior is the better general-purpose set. Consider keeping a second Warlord set for your Raid DPS if you run Raids extensively.
Relic Stat Ranges and Substats
Each relic slot has specific main stat ranges and substat pools. Understanding these ranges helps you evaluate whether a relic is worth keeping or rerolling:
Main Stat Ranges by Slot
| Slot | Possible Main Stats | Min Value | Max Value | Ideal for DPS | Ideal for Support |
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| Top | HP, Range | +500 HP / +2 Range | +5000 HP / +8 Range | Range | HP |
| Bottom | CD, Damage, Crit Rate | -5% CD / +5% DMG / +5% Crit | -15% CD / +25% DMG / +20% Crit | -CD or +DMG | +Crit or +DMG |
| Accessory | Elemental DMG, HP | +5% Ele DMG / +500 HP | +25% Ele DMG / +3000 HP | +Ele DMG | +HP |
Substat Tiers
Each relic can have up to 4 substats. The quality of substats determines the relic's overall value:
| Substat Tier | Example Substats | Value Rating | Keep or Reroll |
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| S | Crit Rate + Crit DMG + Range + CD | ★★★★★ | Keep — extremely rare |
| A | Crit Rate + DMG + any 2 useful stats | ★★★★ | Keep — great relic |
| B | DMG + any 2 useful stats | ★★★ | Keep if main stat is ideal |
| C | 2 useful + 2 useless stats | ★★ | Consider rerolling |
| D | 3-4 useless substats | ★ | Reroll or salvage |
Best-in-Slot (BiS) Relic Analysis
BiS for S-Tier DPS Units
| Unit | Top Slot | Bottom Slot | Accessory Slot | Set Bonus Target |
|---|
| Joyful Captain | Range | CD or Damage | Elemental DMG | Fused Warrior (2pc) |
| Ancient Mage | Range | CD | Elemental DMG | Fused Warrior (2pc) + Warlord (1pc) |
| Pirate King | Range | Damage | Elemental DMG | Warlord (2pc) + Fused Warrior (1pc) |
BiS for Support Units
| Unit | Top Slot | Bottom Slot | Accessory Slot | Set Bonus Target |
|---|
| Support units | HP | Crit Rate | HP | Any defensive set |
BiS for Farm Units
| Unit | Top Slot | Bottom Slot | Accessory Slot | Set Bonus Target |
|---|
| Farm units | HP | Any | Any | No set bonus needed — use any decent relic |
Relic Set Bonus Calculations
| Set | 2-Piece Bonus | 3-Piece Bonus | Total Value | Best Units |
|---|
| Fused Warrior | -5% CD | -7.5% CD + 15% Range | ★★★★★ | All DPS units |
| Warlord | +10% Crit Rate | +15% Crit DMG | ★★★★ | Crit-based DPS |
| Defender | +10% HP | +20% HP | ★★★ | Support and Farm |
| Elementalist | +10% Ele DMG | +15% Ele DMG | ★★★ | Elemental DPS |
Set Bonus vs Individual Stats
| Scenario | Set Bonus Value | Individual Stats Needed | Which is Better |
|---|
| Fused Warrior 3pc | -7.5% CD + 15% Range | Need -10% CD and +15% Range on substats | Set is usually better |
| Warlord 3pc | +15% Crit DMG | Need +20% Crit Rate and +15% Crit DMG | Depends on unit's base crit |
| 2 mixed sets | 2 partial bonuses | Need strong substats to compensate | Substats > partial sets if relics are premium |
Relic Farming and Reroll Strategy
Farming Priority by Difficulty
| Raid Tier | Relic Drop Quality | Shard Drop | Time Per Run | Recommended Runs/Week |
|---|
| Low Tier | Common-Uncommon | Mythic | 5-10 min | 5-7 |
| Mid Tier | Uncommon-Rare | Exclusive | 10-15 min | 3-5 |
| High Tier | Rare-Epic | Secret | 15-25 min | 2-3 |
Stat Reroll Strategy
| Stat Lock | Cost | When to Use | Priority |
|---|
| 1 stat locked | 1 Stat Lock | Lock the most valuable substat | First lock on any relic |
| 2 stats locked | 3 Stat Locks | Lock 2 premium substats | Only on S-tier relics |
| 3 stats locked | 6 Stat Locks | Overkill — usually not worth it | Never on non-BiS relics |
Stat Locks are precious resources. Only use them on relics with an ideal main stat and at least 1 premium substat. Never lock more than 2 stats on any relic — the cost is too high for marginal improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I equip incomplete Fused Warrior or full Warlord?
Full Warlord beats incomplete Fused Warrior. Set bonuses provide more value than individual stats. Always prioritize completing a set, even if the individual pieces are not ideal.
How many Stat Rerolls should I spend on one relic?
Spend up to 10 Stat Rerolls on a relic with good main stats. If you cannot get 2+ good substats after 10 attempts, move on to a different relic. Stat Rerolls are limited and should be invested wisely.
Can I use Fused Warrior on Support units?
Guardian set is better for Support units (provides HP and Range). However, if you lack Guardian pieces, Fused Warrior is an acceptable alternative that provides range and CD benefits. See our relic set bonuses guide for all set options.