At A Glance
- What relics do and why they’re essential
- Best relics to unlock and upgrade first
- How to use relics with resets for maximum growth
What Relics Do in Dungeon, Inc.
Relics in Dungeon, Inc. are permanent upgrades that carry over between resets (“claiming insurance”). They provide passive boosts that affect gold production, staff effectiveness, or dungeon efficiency. Because they scale and stack with each other, relics are one of the most important mechanics for long-term growth.
Unlocking relics early means every future reset gets easier. That’s why relic prioritisation is so important.
Best Relics to Unlock First
Not all relics are equal — some give small benefits, while others drastically speed up growth. Community consensus highlights these as top picks:
- Ever-Watching Eye — Boosts profits while playing online. This is one of the most powerful relics for active players who log in frequently.
- Bonsai Bank — Increases offline profits. Essential if you can’t check the game constantly.
- Necronomicup — Increases production speed, helping all rooms generate more gold faster.
- Taxman’s Ledger — Increases income multiplier across the board, making every room more profitable.
These relics scale with your overall production, which makes them impactful throughout the game rather than situational.
How to Decide Relic Upgrade Order
Upgrading relics becomes expensive, so you need to prioritise:
- Upgrade relics that boost overall income (Ever-Watching Eye, Bonsai Bank, Taxman’s Ledger).
These amplify every part of your dungeon’s growth. - Invest in relics that match your playstyle.
- If you’re active, lean on Ever-Watching Eye.
- If you’re idle-heavy, push Bonsai Bank.
- Balance upgrades instead of maxing one early.
Diminishing returns kick in if you sink everything into a single relic too soon.
Relics and Reset Strategy
Since relics are tied to resets, the best way to get them is by claiming insurance at the right time.
- Reset as soon as you can afford a new relic. Waiting longer gives diminishing returns if no new relics are unlocked.
- Cycle upgrades around relic purchases. Build up your dungeon, earn relics, reset, repeat. This rhythm keeps progression steady.
- Don’t reset too early. Always ensure the relic or upgrade you’re aiming for will make the next run stronger.
Common Relic Mistakes
- Ignoring relics in favour of room upgrades — relics scale infinitely, while rooms plateau.
- Resetting without enough gold to unlock new relics, wasting time.
- Spreading resources across low-value relics instead of focusing on strong multipliers first.
- Failing to adjust relic priorities to match whether you play actively or passively.
Final Thoughts
Relics are the backbone of long-term progress in Dungeon, Inc. Unlock the most impactful relics first, upgrade them smartly, and sync your resets with relic gains. Whether you’re an active player chasing online boosts or a casual one relying on offline gains, relics multiply your efficiency and keep your dungeon climbing steadily.