Update 2: Relics and You

[Lachsul]

Mari in all his infinite wisdom and glory asked me to write a relic guide for all those who may be having trouble with the new update.

Here are a few objective facts that have the math behind them to help you out.

Construction-price to construct has gone up big time.
Shards given on crits
5x tier 1
4x tier2
4xtier3
3xtier4
3xtier5
No construction for tier 6

Deconstruction-now gives shards
Lvl 30 choose a legacy from your weapon, equal or less than 60 max level is 60 for that legacy. Level 61 can be used on 61 and up weapons.

Melding
Unique relics
Changing relics
Tips
Tier 1's are the most effective way to get shards/money efficiency

Skirmish barter for Tier 4's the most efficient way to get to tier 6

If you had tier 7, 8, 9's they will refine for a lot of shards, but if you want to stack morale/power you may want to keep your old runes.

Relics do not come off your weapons on reforge, only way to remove is to buy a removale scroll from the lotro store

No need to worry about getting the right tier 6 you can change it anyway you like with just a few shards. The only reason for this is to make your 65 exceptional or to get a tier 6 you like.

[Marithil]

Thanks for this.