Run Context
Set The Problem First
Pick the character, Ascension band, first-map pressure, and deck state. The ranking changes because the opener problem changes.
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Neow Relic Pick Evaluator
Compare the current Neow relic pool against your character, Ascension band, and first-map pressure before the opening reward locks the run into a bad line.
The page is built for the moment when the choice is real: one click, one early map, and no time for a fake universal tier list.
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Recommendation
Take Neow's Talisman
Neow's Talisman is the cleanest pick for Ironclad, A6-A7, balanced map, and normal starter deck.
94 · Premium
Stable opener
You need cleaner Strikes and Defends more than a speculative high roll.
Ranked Options
Current Pick Order
Scores are context weights, not permanent tiers. The text below is the practical reason each relic moved up or down.
#1Neow's Talisman
Stable opener
Upon pickup, Upgrade 1 of your Strikes and 1 of your Defends.
Deck FlowAncientupgradecombat
- Combat is worth +14 in this context.
- You need cleaner Strikes and Defends more than a speculative high roll.
Watch: Low ceiling once the starter cards stop mattering.
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#2Phial Holster
Safety pick
Upon pickup, gain 1 potion slot and procure 2 random potions.
ResourceAncientpotioncombat
- Combat is worth +14 in this context.
- You are close to an elite, low on bottles, or need emergency coverage.
Watch: Random potions can miss the exact problem, and the relic is less exciting if the belt is already healthy.
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#3Fishing Rod
Delayed upgrade line
Every 3 normal combats, Upgrade a random card in your Deck.
New openerDeck FlowAncientupgradecombat
- Combat is worth +14 in this context.
- You expect several normal fights before the deck runs out of useful upgrade targets.
Watch: Too slow when the first map is short, elite-heavy, or already starved for immediate damage.
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#4Neow's Torment
Combat push
Upon pickup, add 1 Neow's Fury to your Deck.
UtilityAncientcombatcardAdd
- Combat is worth +14 in this context.
- The deck needs a real card now and can afford one more fixed draw.
Watch: A forced card can be awkward if the deck already has too many early obligations.
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#5Silken Tress
First reward enhancer
Enchant all cards in the first card reward with Glam.
New openerDeck FlowAncientcardAddupgradevariance
- Upgrade is worth +12 in this context.
- The first reward is likely to define the opener and your deck can cash in Glam quickly.
Watch: Weak first rewards stay weak even when every card in the row gains Replay.
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#6Winged Boots
Map control
You may ignore paths when choosing the next rooms to travel to 3 times.
UtilityAncientroute
- Route is worth +9 in this context.
- The visible map has one good line and several traps.
Watch: No raw combat power if the map was already good.
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#7Kaleidoscope
Cross-pool reward burst
Upon pickup, obtain 2 card rewards from other characters.
New openerUtilityAncientcardAddvariance
- Card Add is worth +5 in this context.
- Your deck wants raw options and can use off-character rewards without losing its plan.
Watch: Reward quality can miss if the deck needs a narrow answer right now.
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#8Neow's Bones
High-ceiling gamble
Upon pickup, gain 2 random Neow Relics. Add 1 random Curse to your Deck.
UtilityAncientvariancecurseroute
- Curse is worth -14 in this context.
- The map gives a way to clean the curse or the run needs a ceiling spike immediately.
- The upside is two random Neow relics; the tax is one random curse.
- This is a risky pick unless the visible map solves its downside.
Watch: The curse lands before the deck has earned the right to be messy.
Open relic detailBones Expected Read
Two Rolls Plus One Curse
For quick decisions, read Bones as two random hits from the other Neow relics, then subtract the curse pressure from the current run context.
Other-pool average85
Average context score of the non-Bones Neow relics.
Curse pressure-14
Negative pressure means the curse is dragging the pick down.
Bones pick score54
Bones needs a clear cleanup plan before it becomes the best click.
All Neow Relics
Exact Effects In The Current Pool
Neow's Talisman
Upon pickup, Upgrade 1 of your Strikes and 1 of your Defends.
Neow's Torment
Upon pickup, add 1 Neow's Fury to your Deck.
Fishing Rod
Every 3 normal combats, Upgrade a random card in your Deck.
Kaleidoscope
Upon pickup, obtain 2 card rewards from other characters.
Neow's Bones
Upon pickup, gain 2 random Neow Relics. Add 1 random Curse to your Deck.
Phial Holster
Upon pickup, gain 1 potion slot and procure 2 random potions.
Silken Tress
Enchant all cards in the first card reward with Glam.
Winged Boots
You may ignore paths when choosing the next rooms to travel to 3 times.
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FAQ
Neow Pick Questions
Is the top score always the correct pick?
No. The top score is the cleanest default for the context you entered. If your visible map has a specific shop, elite, or campfire problem, trust that concrete problem over a generic number.
Why does Neow's Bones move so much?
Bones is two random Neow relics plus a curse. That makes it excellent when the curse can be handled and much worse when the deck is thin, the shop is far away, or Ascension pressure makes removal expensive.
Why does Winged Boots score badly on some maps?
Winged Boots is not damage. It is path control. If the route is already clean, its best text is not solving a problem.