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As you embark on your journey through Path of Exile 2, you might unintentionally trigger the “Ancient Vows” quest, which can be rather challenging to finish once you’ve initiated it. With only minimal guidance, this quest requires you to find a way to utilize one of two Relics located in various places. Players who can figure out the function of these Relics will gain a lasting enhancement for their character, strengthening their overall build.
You automatically start the “Ancient Vows” quest when you collect either the Kabala Clan Relic or the Sun Clan Relic during your exploration. These two Relics are connected, so your primary task after acquiring one is to locate the corresponding piece. Once you have both, you can unlock a new passive skill in Path of Exile 2, which will be permanently applied to your character.
Locations of the Ancient Vows Relics
Search Various Dungeons Throughout the World
You can obtain either Relic by defeating enemies in the areas where they drop. You don’t need to defeat a boss to collect either Relic; even common foes in both regions will eventually drop one of the artifacts. The specific locations of the Relics are:
- Kabala Clan Relic: Keth
- Sun Clan Relic: Bone Pits
Once you collect a Relic, the “Ancient Vows” quest will prompt you to examine it. This will reveal a message indicating, “notches in the side await a connection,” suggesting that the Relic you found has a counterpart. With this hint, you can begin your search for the other Relic as you familiarize yourself with its location.
For instance, you might find a Relic accidentally while exploring the Bone Pits during another quest, such as “A Theft of Ivory.”
Your ability to acquire a Relic can depend on your character class in Path of Exile 2. If you are under-leveled, you may struggle to defeat enemies that drop the Relics, especially considering that there’s no guaranteed drop. Players with either Relic might need to battle numerous foes before something drops.
How to Use the Ancient Vows Relics
Collect Both Artifacts at One Location
After obtaining both Relics, head to the Valley of the Titans, located southwest on your map. Use the Waypoint associated with this area to fast travel, saving you the time and effort of traversing through various enemy encounters.
Near the Waypoint in the Valley, you will find a small shrine with a medallion on an elevated pedestal. Insert both relics into the medallion to finish the quest and receive a choice between two possible buffs for your character. When you activate the medallion, you can select only one out of the two buffs offered, so choose wisely.
The two buffs you have to choose from include:
- 30% Increased Charm Charges Gained
- 15% Mana Recovery From Flasks
Both of these advantages are permanent, ensuring they remain throughout your gameplay. However, the buff you do not select is permanently lost, so you have only one opportunity to make your choice.
Best Buff from Ancient Vows to Choose
Choose Based on Your Build
The optimal buff from the “Ancient Vows” quest is entirely dependent on your character build. For instance, players focusing on spellcasting may find the Mana Recovery bonus advantageous, allowing them to regain valuable resources to cast more spells effectively, especially during tough fights against powerful enemies or bosses.
The Charm Charges bonus generally accommodates more builds, making it slightly more favorable. Charms are accessories that provide defensive benefits during combat, such as protection against certain types of damage. The more Charges you have on a Charm, the greater your chances of resisting incoming damage or debuffs from your foes.
Most Charms have one or two uses before they exhaust their total of 80 Charges. By increasing the Charm Charges via the buff, you can enhance the number of activations to as many as three or four, depending on the item.
Regardless of which Relic buff you choose, it should align closely with your character’s build. Players who complete the “Ancient Vows” quest in Path of Exile 2 should take some time to evaluate their character’s skills to determine which buff will provide the most benefit over time.
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