Marvel Contest of Champions (MCOC) is a popular mobile fighting game where players collect and battle with their favorite Marvel superheroes and villains. One of the most useful features in the game is Relics. If you're new to the game, or you keep seeing "Statcast" and "Battlecast" pop up and have no idea what they mean, this guide will walk you through which relic actually fits your champion.
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What Are Relics in MCOC?
Relics are a gear-like feature in Marvel Contest of Champions that boost your champions with extra abilities and stats. Kabam introduced them in late 2022, and they've become a core part of high-level play; especially in Alliance War, Act 7 & 8, and Battlegrounds.
Think of a Relic as a "guest fighter" attached to your champion. Depending on the Relic type, it either boosts your champion's stats permanently for the fight, or briefly summons another champion mid-battle to land an extra hit or apply a buff. For example, equip a Bullseye Relic on the right Skill champion, and Bullseye himself will show up for a moment to help you land a critical hit.
Statcast vs Battlecast Relics, What's the Difference?
This is the part most guides skip, and it's the most confusing thing for newer summoners. MCOC currently has two families of Relics, and they don't work the same way:
- Battlecast Relics are the original Relic type. They only activate when a specific in-battle condition is met landing a certain ability, hitting a Special Attack, applying a debuff, and so on. Once triggered, the linked champion appears briefly to help out.
- Statcast Relics are the newer type. Instead of waiting for a trigger, they give your champion a passive stat boost (like extra Attack, Armor, or Block Penetration) that's active for the whole fight and it applies even when your champion is defending in Alliance War or Battlegrounds.
In short: Battlecast rewards good timing and combat awareness, while Statcast rewards consistent, always-on value including on defense. That's exactly why the chart below is split into two tabs, so you can check both at once.
How Do Relics Work?
Relics function like gear that gets bound (attached) to one champion at a time. Here's what that looks like in practice:
- Equip a Relic: Go to a champion's profile and equip a Relic before starting a fight. Each champion can carry only one Relic at a time.
- Activate in Battle: For Battlecast Relics, you'll see an icon light up on screen once the trigger condition is met; tap it to summon the linked champion. Statcast Relics don't need this step; their bonus is already active from the start of the fight.
- Temporary Boost: A summoned Battlecast champion appears for a few seconds, performs an attack or ability, then leaves. It's enough time to turn a close fight in your favor.
Relics vs Masteries vs Synergies, How Are They Different?
New players often mix these three up, so here's the quick version:
- Masteries are account-wide passive bonuses you unlock once and they apply to every fight, no matter which champion you bring. Check our Mastery Guide for setup help.
- Synergies are small team-wide bonuses that unlock when you bring specific champion pairs or teams into a fight together.
- Relics are different from both. They're equipped to one specific champion and either summon another champion in battle (Battlecast) or add a passive stat buff (Statcast). They stack on top of your Masteries and Synergies, not instead of them.
How to Get Relics?
- Special Events: Kabam offers Relics as rewards during limited-time in-game events.
- Relic Shards & Crystals: You can earn Relic Shards from quests and objectives, and once you collect enough, they combine into a full Relic. Relic Crystals work like loot boxes and can drop a Relic directly.
- Offers: Kabam occasionally sells Relics or Relic Shards in the in-game store.
How to Equip, Rank Up & Awaken Relics?
- Go to the "Relics" tab on your champion's screen.
- Select a champion to bind the Relic to.
- Equip the Relic to enable its abilities.
- Use Relic Catalysts and Gold to rank up the Relic and increase its power.
- Once a Relic hits its max rank for its current tier, you can use a Relic Awakening Gem to unlock its signature ability and push it further.
A quick tip: don't rank up a Relic the moment you get it. Check the chart below first to confirm it actually suits a champion you own and rank often; Relic Catalysts are just as limited as the Relics themselves.
MCoC Relics Guide Chart - Which Relic for Which Champion
Use the tool below to browse every Statcast and Battlecast Relic by class, or just search a champion's name to instantly see which Relics work with them. Tap any Relic to see its full Recommended and Optional champion list.
How to Choose the Right Relic for Your Champion
- Match the class first: Every Relic is tied to a class (Science, Skill, Mutant, Tech, Cosmic, Mystic). Start by filtering the chart above to your champion's class.
- Check Recommended before Optional: Recommended champions get the most value from that Relic's kit. Optional champions still benefit, just not as much; use them only if you don't own a Recommended pick.
- Think about where you'll use it: Going on defense in Alliance War or Battlegrounds? A Statcast Relic is usually the safer pick since its bonus applies passively. Attacking and confident in your combat timing? A well-matched Battlecast Relic can hit harder.
- Don't chase every Relic: You'll get more value from ranking up two or three Relics on your main attack and defense champions than spreading Catalysts thin across many.
Best Relics for Beginners
If you're just starting out and only have one or two Relics, prioritize whichever one matches a champion already sitting in your main attack or defense line-up. A Relic on a champion you never use is wasted potential, no matter how strong that Relic is on paper. Search your best-ranked champion in the tool above and see what comes up before spending any Catalysts.
Why Are Relics Important?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Relics can I equip on one champion?
Only one Relic per champion at a time. You can switch Relics between fights, but a champion can't carry two Relics into the same battle.
Do Relics work when my champion is on defense?
Statcast Relics do their passive stat bonus applies even when your champion is defending in Alliance War or Battlegrounds. Battlecast Relics are trigger-based and are generally built with attacking in mind.
Is a Statcast Relic better than a Battlecast Relic?
Neither is strictly better - they solve different problems. Statcast gives steady, always-on value including on defense. Battlecast can deal a bigger burst of extra damage or utility, but only when its trigger condition is met. The right choice depends on the champion and the content you're using it in.
Can I use a Relic on any champion I want?
You can equip a Relic on any champion, but you'll only get its full effect on the Recommended or Optional champions listed for that Relic. Use the chart above to check before you commit Catalysts.
What's the difference between Recommended and Optional champions on a Relic?
Recommended champions get the strongest, most direct benefit from that Relic's kit. Optional champions still gain value, just to a smaller degree. A solid backup if you don't own any Recommended pick.
Do Relics expire or get used up?
No, once you own a Relic it's permanent. You can equip and unequip it as many times as you like, and its rank stays saved between fights.
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