How to Start Every Relic Weapon in FFXIV

Starting a relic weapon is one of the most rewarding journeys in Final Fantasy XIV. This guide covers everything you need to know to begin your relic progression.

What is a Relic Weapon?

Relic weapons are prestigious, long-term progression items that tell a story of dedication. Each expansion offers its own relic line:

• A Realm Reborn: Zodiac Weapon
• Heavensward: [Item]
• Stormblood: [Item]
• Shadowbringers: [Item]
• Endwalker: [Item]

Prerequisites

Before starting any relic, you’ll need:

• Reach level 50+ on your job
• Complete the appropriate expansion’s main story
• Have access to appropriate dungeons and content

Starting the Zodiac Weapon (ARR)

The Zodiac Weapon is available to all level 50+ players who have completed the ARR main story.

Step 1: Unlock the Quest

• Go to Vesper Bay in Western Thanalan (Ul’dah)
• Accept the quest [Item] from the designated NPC
• Quest steps may vary by patch; check official FFXIV patch notes if locations differ

Step 2: Defeat Ifrit HM

• Run the trial Ifrit (Hard Mode)
• Receive Zodiac Weapon (unawakened)

Step 3: Begin Atma Collection

• Collect 12 Atma Stones from Atma dungeons
• Attune your weapon by combining it with Atma Stones

Starting the Manderville Weapon (Endwalker)

The Manderville is the current expansion relic and is highly recommended for new relic players.

Step 1: Unlock the Quest

• Complete the full Hildibrand questline through [Item]
• Go to Radz-at-Han and speak to the House Manderville Manservant
• Accept [Item] to receive your first Manderville weapon

Step 2: Upgrade Stages

• Each upgrade requires 1,500 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics
• Buy upgrade items from [Item] in Radz-at-Han
• Turn in items to the House Manderville Artisan and complete the quest chain

For full stage-by-stage details, see our Complete Manderville Relic Guide.

Relic Weapon Comparison

Tips for Successful Relic Farming

1. Join a Free Company - Social guilds often host relic farms
2. Farm in Groups - Dungeons go faster with a premade group
3. Use the Relic Tracker — Keep track of your progress
4. Take Breaks - Relic farming can feel grindy; pace yourself
5. Sell Excess Materials - Farm extra to sell on the marketboard

Which Relic Should I Start?

For Glamour: Manderville (shortest, easiest) For Challenge: Zodiac or Anima (longest, most rewarding) For Story: Any of them (all have unique narratives)

Conclusion

Starting a relic weapon is a meaningful way to invest in your character. Whether you choose the quick Manderville path or the epic Zodiac journey, you’ll earn a weapon that tells the story of your dedication.

Use the Relic Tracker to calculate your remaining requirements and stay motivated.

Next: Farm tomestones efficiently for Poetics and other relic currency.