Highlights

  • Blasphemous 2 improves upon the first game by allowing the Penitent One to explore and traverse the map with new abilities provided by Relics of Contrition.
  • The Ivy of Ascension enables the Penitent One to hug specific wall surfaces and wall jump, opening up previously impassable areas and secret locations.
  • The Scions' Protection Relic replaces sparkling objects with Cherubs that can be grabbed onto, allowing players to reach new areas and acquire last secret areas for backtracking purposes.

One of the best things Blasphemous 2 improves upon from the first game is how the Penitent One can explore and traverse the numerous areas within the sprawling map. In this game, intrepid players can uncover various Relics of Contrition that bestow the Penitent One with a slew of new abilities that make exploring for secrets and combat more dynamic and fun. These Relics are specifically designed to improve the Penitent One's movement and traversal abilities, highlighting the game's often overlooked platforming.

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But among the Relics of Contrition, which stands out among the rest? From having the ability to cling to slide against walls, to summoning allies to help with some tricky platforming, these are Blasphemous' best Relics of Contrition that players should get for the Penitent One’s pilgrimage:

4 Ivy of Ascension

The Penitent One using the Ivy of Ascension Relic of Contrition
  • Relic Unlocked In Area: Profundo Lamento

Ivy of Ascension is the first Relic of Contrition the Penitent One will discover and unlock in the game. Once acquired, this Relic enables the Penitent One to hug specific types of wall surfaces on top of getting the ability to wall jump.

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As the first traversal ability, the Ivy of Ascension opens up the game and its many areas for the Penitent One. Some places that weren't passable previously can now be scaled and explored thanks to this Relic of Contrition. During the latter stages, players need to be keen on their surroundings: checking whether the walls are climbable or not usually means the difference between discovering a secret location and treasure and missing it until they need to backtrack later. It’s even handy in some boss fights.

3 Scions’ Protection

The Penitent One using Scions' Protection Relic of Contrition
  • Relic Unlocked In Area: The Severed Tower

Once the majority of the playable areas are available for players, they might notice some locations have sparkling objects floating around that cannot be interacted with. These are locations where Scions are present: to get this, players have to complete the main storyline of the Severed Tower.

The Penitent One executing various Chants against enemies
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Upon getting this Relic of Contrition, the previously sparkling objects will be replaced by Cherubs that hold a ring. The Penitent One can grab onto these rings and jump their way across new areas on the map. While this is useful to get the last secret areas in the game, players will acquire this around the eighty to eighty-five percent mark before Blasphemous 2's end, so this is usually attained for backtracking purposes.

2 Mercy of Wind

The Penitent One using Mercy of Wind Relic of Contrition
  • Relic Unlocked In Area: Crown of Towers

Mercy of Wind is an amazing Relic of Contrition in Blasphemous 2. When acquired, this gives the Penitent One the ability to dash while in the air. This is a great tool for platforming and having more hang time to reach some of those tricky cliffs that contain secrets and loot. Using Mercy of Wind is essential for crossing blue-chain barriers.

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During combat, Mercy of Wind gives the Penitent One another evasion tool against enemies. Players can use Mercy of Wind to avoid being mobbed by enemies and dodging rampaging bosses and their merciless attacks. For those who want to add speed to their traversal, getting this Relic of Contrition is a must.

1 Passage of Ash

The Penitent One using the Passage of Ash Relic of Contrition
  • Relic Unlocked In Area: Beneath Her Sacred Grounds

Given that Blasphemous 2 is a Metroidvania game, platforming is certainly part of its gameplay. As such, having a vertical jump, while standard, is often not enough to clear or reach particular areas. This is where Passage of Ash comes in: this Relic of Contrition gives the Penitent One the ability to double jump.

Getting Passage of Ash allows players to uncover every area in the game’s map and locate hard-to-reach places and secret areas. Combat-wise, having a double jump greatly makes the Penitent One elusive against enemies and bosses. With proper timing and pattern recognition, players can use this along with the other Relics of Contrition to avoid getting hit by enemies, leaving them open for attacks themselves.

Blasphemous 2
Blasphemous 2

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Switch , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
August 24, 2023
Developer(s)
The Game Kitchen
Genre(s)
Soulslike , Metroidvania , Platformer