One of the Great Works in Civilization 6 is religious Relic. These religious Relics in the game hold special religious and cultural significance that provide additional Faith, Tourism, and Culture to a civilization. In this Civilization 6 guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know about how different Relics work in the game and why are they important.
Civilization 6 Relics
As mentioned earlier, the religious Relics are another type of Great Work in the game. These can be any item with some sort of religious significance. Some of the religious Relics in the game include:
- Ark of the Covenant
- Beard of the Evangelist
- Blood of the Martyr
- Book of Thoth
- Footprint of the Apostle
- Grass Cutting Sword
- Holy Grail
- Philosopher’s Stone
- Robes of the Guru
- Saint Aubert’s Skull
- Sandals of the Prophet
- Shroud of Turin
- Silk Text
- Splinter of the True Cross
- Stone of Sconce
- Tooth of the Prophet
In addition to their religious significance, these religious Relics also hold cultural importance as well. There is no set in stone place from where you can acquire these Relics. You will continue to find them as you progress through the game. Moreover, there are specific places where you can store these items.
With a couple of exceptions, a religious Relic provides +4 Faith and +8 Tourism. This changes if you are playing as Jadwiga who gains +4 Gold, +2 Culture, and bonus Faith. Another exception is Kongolese player who earns bonus +2 Food, +2 Production, and +4 Gold from each Relic at their disposal.
Tip: Researching the Enlightenment Civic halves the effects of religious Tourism against your civilization.
Earning Relics
There are multiple ways of earning Relics in Civilization 6. These include:
- Visiting a Tribal Village
- Engage in Theological Combat
- Retire Great General Jeanne d’Arc
- Discover a Wonder with Suzerain of Kandy
This is how Relics work in Civilization 6.