Sword & Shield
Type- Style
- Balanced offense with a reliable block/parry option
- Skill tree
- Dedicated tree (see Builds)
Strong default for learning Brutal stagger and guard timing.
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At A Glance
The Relic: First Guardian has 5 weapon types, and every individual weapon in the world is one-of-a-kind. This page lists each type and each confirmed named weapon as its own card. Verified August 12, 2026.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weapon types | 5 |
| Skill trees | 12 exclusive trees |
| Uniqueness | Every weapon and armor piece exists once |
| DLC weapon | Unextinguished Vigil (Sword & Shield) |
Weapon types
Each type is its own moveset and skill-tree archetype. Attacks cost zero stamina on every type — differences are speed, range, and how the weapon leans into block vs dodge.
Battle Staff
Type- Style
- Magic-leaning ranged pressure with cooldown-gated spells
- Skill tree
- Dedicated tree (see Builds)
Pairs well with cooldown Relics; magic sits in the heavy-attack slot.
Daggers
Type- Style
- Fast, low-per-hit combos built around repositioning
- Skill tree
- Dedicated tree (see Builds)
Favors dodge windows over long block holds.
Two-Handed Weapons
Type- Style
- Slow, high-damage swings that demand spacing
- Skill tree
- Dedicated tree (see Builds)
Often leans block-first; see Ambition of the Sunken for a documented trade-off.
Longsword
Type- Style
- Mid-speed, mid-damage combos with flexible follow-ups
- Skill tree
- Dedicated tree (see Builds)
Middle ground between Sword & Shield speed and Two-Handed power.
Named unique weapons
Confirmed named uniques so far. Ambition of the Sunken is the clearest documented stat trade-off: 134 AP vs the 72 AP starting Sword & Shield, with block-friendly / dodge-hostile stamina costs.
Oath of the Last Ember
Sword & Shield- Type
- Sword & Shield
- Notes
- Starting weapon — 72 attack power baseline for comparison
Starting weapon — 72 attack power baseline for comparison
Ambition of the Sunken
Two-Handed- Type
- Two-Handed
- Notes
- 134 attack power; +8% attack and +50 max HP, but trades 20% less block stamina cost for 30% more dodge stamina cost
134 attack power; +8% attack and +50 max HP, but trades 20% less block stamina cost for 30% more dodge stamina cost
Final Blade
Unconfirmed- Type
- Unconfirmed
- Notes
- Named unique weapon referenced in official preview coverage
Named unique weapon referenced in official preview coverage
Unextinguished Vigil
Sword & Shield- Type
- Sword & Shield
- Notes
- The Night of the Unextinguished Flame DLC exclusive
The Night of the Unextinguished Flame DLC exclusive
The Relic: First Guardian weapons FAQ
How many weapon types are in The Relic: First Guardian?
5: Sword & Shield, Battle Staff, Daggers, Two-Handed Weapons, and Longsword.
Are weapons unique?
Yes — every weapon and armor piece in the world exists exactly once, with no duplicate drops.
How do I upgrade a weapon?
Visit the Blacksmith and spend coin plus materials collected from the world or received as rewards.
What is Ambition of the Sunken?
An early-obtainable Two-Handed weapon at 134 attack power that trades faster block recovery for higher dodge stamina cost.
Is Unextinguished Vigil in the base game?
No — it is exclusive to the The Night of the Unextinguished Flame DLC.
What is the starting weapon?
Oath of the Last Ember, a Sword & Shield weapon at 72 attack power.
Last verified?
August 12, 2026
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