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Relic victory

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Relic victory

Collect and protect all Relics required by the chosen rules until the countdown completes.

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Overview

Collect and protect all Relics required by the chosen rules until the countdown completes.

How this system affects decisions

Religious play is a contest for time and position as well as a unit interaction. Protect Monks while they approach valuable targets, keep a retreat path open, and weigh the cost of research against how many Monks or Relics can benefit from it in this match.

How to use this reference

Collect and protect all Relics required by the chosen rules until the countdown completes. Before the match, confirm which objective is enabled and whether it can end the game by itself. That changes what must be defended and which enemy target deserves priority.

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