What Are Relic Skills?
The Relic Skill Tree, exclusive to the Phantom Liberty DLC in Cyberpunk 2077, introduces powerful new upgrades for your character’s cyberware. These skills are distinct from regular perks and offer significant enhancements to existing cyberware functionalities, providing unique combat and utility options. Unlike traditional skill points gained through leveling up, Relic points are acquired through specific in-game actions within the Dogtown area.
Unlocking Relic Skills and Points
To unlock the Relic Skill Tree, you must begin the Phantom Liberty DLC questline. Early in this questline, the character Songbird will grant you access to the Relic Skill Tree and provide an initial allocation of Relic points. After this initial unlock, additional Relic points are obtained by exploring Dogtown and locating Militech Data Terminals. These terminals are not marked on your map, requiring active exploration to discover them. As of June 22, 2026, the exact locations of all Data Terminals are not yet fully documented, but they are crucial for maximizing your Relic abilities.
Relic Skill Tree Overview
Relic skills are designed to significantly improve V’s arsenal, making them highly encouraged for all players to unlock. While all Relic skills offer powerful benefits, some are objectively more impactful and should be prioritized. The tree is structured to provide new abilities and enhancements for various cyberware types, particularly arm cyberwares like Mantis Blades, Gorilla Arms, Projectile Launch System, and Monowire.
Key Relic Skills
The Relic Skill Tree features several potent abilities. One of the foundational skills is “Jailbreak,” which unlocks new functionalities for arm cyberwares. This skill is a prerequisite for other related abilities within the tree.
| Skill Name | Effect / Cyberware | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Jailbreak | Unlocks new abilities for Arm cyberwares: Mantis Blades, Gorilla Arms, Projectile Launch System, and Monowire. | None |
| - Projectile Launch System: Hold fire to overcharge, launching 5 projectiles over a larger area. | ||
| - Gorilla Arms: Attacking charges them. Fully charged Strong attack deals massive damage and creates a shockwave that staggers and sends nearby enemies flying. | ||
| - Mantis Blades: Dismembering an enemy or performing a Finisher charges the next Leap Attack. Charged Leap Attack has +30m longer reach, deals massive damage with a wide slash to target and nearby enemies, and dismembers enemies killed this way. | ||
| - Monowire: Dedicated slot for Control quickhacks. Charge Monowire to upload installed quickhack without RAM cost upon release. | ||
| Spatial Mapping | All leap attacks with Mantis Blades now cripple enemies and increase dismemberment chance for 10s. | Jailbreak |
| Limiter Removal | (Details not yet confirmed) | (Details not yet confirmed) |
Jailbreak is a versatile skill that dramatically enhances the offensive capabilities of your arm cyberware. For instance, the Projectile Launch System gains a burst fire option, while Gorilla Arms can unleash devastating shockwaves. Mantis Blades users benefit from extended reach and dismemberment chances on charged Leap Attacks. The Monowire’s integration with quickhacks, allowing for cost-free uploads, offers a significant tactical advantage, especially for Netrunner builds. Spatial Mapping further specializes Mantis Blade usage, providing crowd control and increased lethality.
FAQ
What are Relics in Cyberpunk 2077? Relics are additional, powerful upgrades for your character’s cyberware, exclusively available in the Phantom Liberty DLC.
How do I unlock the Relic Skill Tree? The Relic Skill Tree is unlocked by starting the Phantom Liberty DLC questline, where Songbird will grant you access and an initial set of Relic points.
How do I get more Relic points? More Relic points are acquired by finding Militech Data Terminals scattered throughout Dogtown. These terminals are not marked on your map.
Do Relic points come from leveling up? No, unlike Perk points, Relic points are not gained from leveling up. They are exclusively found at Militech Data Terminals in Dogtown or provided during the initial Phantom Liberty questline.
Which Relic skills should I prioritize? While all Relic skills are powerful, “Jailbreak” is a foundational skill that unlocks new abilities for most arm cyberwares and is a prerequisite for other skills. Prioritizing skills that align with your chosen cyberware and playstyle is recommended.