Embarking on the journey to collect all Ancient Relics in Lost Ark can be both challenging and rewarding. As we move through 2025, having a comprehensive strategy to locate these valuable items has become essential for both new and veteran players. This Lost Ark relic book guide will walk you through everything you need to know about finding, collecting, and utilizing these powerful artifacts.

Understanding Ancient Relics in Lost Ark

Ancient Relics represent one of the most valuable collectible sets in Lost Ark. These mysterious artifacts point to an ancient civilization, and while they provide substantial Adventure Points upon discovery, their true purpose is often revealed only when you've collected the complete set. In 2025's current meta, these relics have become increasingly important for endgame progression.

Each region in Lost Ark contains a specific number of Ancient Relics, with some areas housing more than others. The distribution typically looks like this:

• Gizeh: 24 Ancient Relics

• Sukhothai: 24 Ancient Relics

• Vatican: 10 Ancient Relics

• Iraq: 1 Ancient Relic (only available post-game)

The Importance of Relic Books

Before diving into the hunt for Ancient Relics, you should prioritize finding each area's respective Relics Book. These invaluable items mark all Relic locations on your maps when the quest line is active, saving you countless hours of aimless searching.

For example, the Sukhothai Relics Book can be found in Voss' Camp in the northeastern corner of the map. Inside ruins with an elephant statue, you'll need to place two elephant statues on pressure plates to open different doors. The book is located behind the door in the back left.

Region-Specific Relic Hunting Strategies

Sukhothai Ancient Relics

Sukhothai houses 24 Ancient Relics spread across various locations including:

1. Khmer Warrior Temple (3 Relics) - Accessible during the Kid Who Vanished Fieldwork Quest

2. Voss' Camp Area (2 Relics) - Including one that requires completing The Serpent's Chest Mystery

3. Hidden Pyramid (5 Relics) - Found throughout the pyramid interior and surrounding area

4. Khmer Vault (3 Relics) - Available during the Study in Fear Fieldwork

5. Wat Mahathat Hidden Temple (3 Relics) - Located in the underground temple

6. Khmer Cogwheel Puzzles (6 Relics) - Each requiring different numbers of cogwheels to solve

One particularly challenging relic in Sukhothai requires you to solve a puzzle behind a waterfall near the Hidden Pyramid. You'll need to insert and twist Ancient Relics to fill in circles and unlock the door.

Gizeh Ancient Relics

The 24 relics in Gizeh are distributed across locations including:

1. Workers Area (2 Relics)

2. Great Sphinx (4 Relics)

3. Tomb of Khentkhawes (2 Relics)

4. Nazi Compound (3 Relics)

5. Ancient Caves (4 Relics)

Many of the Gizeh relics require solving environmental puzzles or exploring hidden areas that aren't immediately obvious.

Tracking Your Progress

As of the 2025 update, Lost Ark has improved its tracking system for Ancient Relics. The game now provides:

1. Interactive checklists accessible from your adventure journal

2. Map markers showing both collected and uncollected relics

3. Region-specific completion percentages

Remember to ensure autosaves trigger after collecting each Ancient Relic before traveling to a new location. Sometimes you need to walk around briefly for the save to register.

The Secret Vault and Endgame Rewards

The true purpose of collecting all 50 Ancient Relics is to access a Secret Vault at the very end of the game. This vault contains exclusive rewards that can significantly enhance your endgame experience.

Note that the final (50th) Ancient Relic cannot be obtained until you've completed the main story. It's located in the Iraq region, specifically in the cavern with Noah's Ark inside the tent where a cutscene with Voss occurs. You must return during post-game to obtain this final relic.

Tips for Efficient Relic Hunting

1. Always prioritize finding the region's Relic Book first

2. Complete related Fieldwork quests as many relics are tied to these side activities

3. Look for environmental clues like pressure plates, movable statues, or breakable walls

4. Use the rebreather to access underwater locations for hidden relics

5. Return to previously explored areas after gaining new abilities or items

6. Take note of puzzles requiring specific numbers of collected relics to avoid backtracking

Conclusion

Mastering the Lost Ark relic book guide is essential for completing your collection and accessing the game's most exclusive content. While the journey may be challenging, the Adventure Points and unique rewards make it well worth the effort. Whether you're hunting relics in Sukhothai's Hidden Pyramid or searching the Vatican's Lower Necropolis, this guide should help you locate every last Ancient Relic in the game.

Remember that patience is key—some relics require specific quest progress or puzzle-solving skills to access. Happy hunting, adventurers!