The Reliquary system in Diablo 4 items is more than just a cosmetic shop — it’s a progression model that rewards consistent gameplay, smart planning, and time-limited goals. Whether you’re grinding to collect every mount or simply want to make your Barbarian look menacing in molten steel, understanding how to optimize your Reliquary progression can help you make the most of each season.

In this blog, we’ll break down strategies to level up your Reliquary progress faster, efficiently manage your Favor Tokens, and stay ahead of the curve — even without spending a dime.

Step 1: Know the Reliquary Timeline

Every season introduces new Reliquaries, and most follow a rough timeline:

• Week 1: All Reliquaries are revealed; premium options become available.

• Weeks 1–10: Gradual weekly and seasonal quests release.

• Weeks 11–13: Final unlockables drop; bonus rewards are available for players who complete a full Reliquary track.

Understanding this helps you pace your token spending and prioritize Reliquaries that are expiring first (especially Event Reliquaries, which may close before the season ends).

Step 2: Focus Your Weekly Goals

Each week, you get a set of activities that reward Favor Tokens. These usually include:

• World Boss kills

• Dungeon completions

• Whispers of the Dead turn-ins

• PvP objectives

• Challenge Rifts (new in Season 8)

Prioritize the highest-yield tasks:

• Nightmare Dungeons: Offer tokens + XP + loot.

• Whispers in high-reward zones: Combine objectives to save time.

• Event bosses: Often tied to both Reliquaries and gear upgrades.

If you can log in just 3–4 times a week, focusing on these activities will ensure you steadily build your token bank without burnout.

Step 3: Balance Immediate vs Long-Term Rewards

When deciding how to spend your Favor Tokens, consider the long game:

• Will you still want this cosmetic in a few months?

• Is this Reliquary disappearing at the end of the season?

• Could a future Reliquary offer a better mount or armor set?

Many players fall into the trap of unlocking flashy, low-cost rewards early — and regret not saving for the bigger, more exclusive cosmetics later.

Pro Tip:

Use a “token tier system”:

• Save 50% of your tokens for must-haves.

• Use 30% on cosmetics you’ll use regularly.

• Keep 20% as a flexible reserve for event Reliquaries or last-minute unlocks.

Step 4: Multi-Reliquary Efficiency

If you’ve unlocked multiple Reliquaries (via Platinum or the Deluxe Bundle), don’t try to finish them one at a time. Instead, diversify:

• Track your favorite items across all Reliquaries.

• Alternate token spending to avoid overcapping any single one.

• Use lower-cost unlocks to fill gaps in your weekly progress.

This approach ensures that you’re never sitting on 99 tokens — and you always have a reward to look forward to.

Step 5: Party Up and Go Faster

Reliquary progression isn’t limited to solo play. Many objectives — especially event and challenge tasks — benefit from group play:

• Faster dungeon clears = more tokens per hour.

• World bosses are easier with parties, allowing more efficient scheduling.

• Some Reliquaries include co-op emotes and group unlocks.

Even a casual party once or twice a week can significantly increase your overall Reliquary progression.

Bonus Strategy: Off-Season Prep

Veteran players have discovered a powerful strategy: off-season token hoarding.

Since Favor Tokens don’t expire, you can stockpile them during slower seasons (or when you’re uninterested in cosmetics) and unleash your full stash the moment a highly anticipated Reliquary launches.

Ideal if:

• You only want one premium Reliquary per season.

• You’re a collector preparing for an announced collaboration.

• You don’t play daily but want to front-load your progress next season.

Avoid Burnout: Progress With Purpose

Reliquary rewards are designed to be entirely cosmetic — meaning you can enjoy the game without chasing them. If you find yourself grinding solely for tokens, take a step back and reframe your goals.

Here’s how to keep it fun:

• Set weekly targets (e.g., “unlock 2 rewards this week”).

• Prioritize cosmetics for your main class or current build.

• Mix Reliquary goals with power progression (gear, Paragon, etc.).

Final Thoughts

Reliquaries represent the future of D4 items’s cosmetic and reward design. They combine the flexibility of battle passes with the satisfaction of goal-driven unlocks — all while respecting your time and wallet.

Whether you go full free-to-play, invest in premium Reliquaries, or chase down every Event cosmetic, you’re in control. With the right strategy, your Reliquary path can feel like a natural extension of your character’s journey — and look epic doing it.