Quest

The Relic

Details
Start point	Investigate the Relic in the Enclave on Mars.
Requirements	The Arrival Activity The Witch Queen The Witch Queen
Rewards	The Enigma
Required for	Shaping: Extraction, Weapon Shaping

The Relic is a four-step quest from Season 16 (The Witch Queen), started with Ikora Rey after the mission "The Arrival". You investigate the artifact taken from Savathûn's ship and shape the Glaive The Enigma. About 10 minutes.

Investigate the Relic in the Enclave on Mars.
Access the Relic and shape a weapon from the artifact. In a fireteam, everyone must be near the table for the cutscene.
Choose components for the Enigma. More components unlock as the weapon levels; at first only the Adaptive Glaive frame is available. Press and hold the Shape button when done.
Access the Conduit on the side of the Relic.

Hidden reports say the artifact emits Darkness energy comparable to Black Fleet ships. Eris Morn warns that thousands of its weapons remain unseen.

Quest steps (from game data)

Investigate the Relic in the Enclave on Mars.
- The Relic accessed
Access the Relic in the Enclave and shape a weapon from the artifact you found on Savathûn's ship.
- Progress
Choose components to customize the Enigma Glaive. More components will become available as the weapon level increases. After you have chosen all of the components, press and hold the Shape button to create the Glaive.
- Progress
Access the Conduit on the side of the Relic.
- Progress

Category: Quests · Last edited 2026-10-01 23:34:40 UTC