Relics are rare artifacts that grant a permanent passive bonus plus a powerful activated effect. Earning them normally takes excavations, crisis victories or special events — or you can grant them directly with the add_relic command. First, open the command console (~).
The add_relic command
The syntax is add_relic [relic id]. For example, to gain the Blade of the Huntress:
Or to grab the Isolated Contingency Core:
See the add_relic command page for the full reference.
Get every relic at once
Pass all instead of an ID to grant your empire every relic in the game:
Finding relic IDs
Relic IDs all start with r_ and every one is listed on the Stellaris relics list — copy the ID of the relic you want into the command.
Tips
- Each relic's activated effect has a cooldown and a Minor Artifacts cost, so granting one doesn't let you spam its ability.
- Cheats disable achievements for the session and don't work in Ironman.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get relics with cheats in Stellaris?
Use add_relic followed by the relic ID, e.g. add_relic r_ancient_sword. Use add_relic all to grant every relic at once.
Where do I find relic IDs?
Relic IDs start with r_ and are listed on the relics list, for example r_ancient_sword or r_contingency_core.
Can you get all relics at once?
Yes — add_relic all grants every relic in the game immediately.