Tampered Remnants and Relic Variants Explained
Searching for a tampered remnant in Simply Swords is a common misconception caused by confusing the craftable Contained Remnant with corrupted unique weapons like the Tainted Relic and Decaying Relic.
Clarifying Remnant and Relic Terminology
Simply Swords organizes its magical items and weaponry into clear functional categories. Confusion often arises because several names share themes of corruption, containment, and ancient power:
Empowered Remnant: The radiant core obtained by smelting unique weapons or runic gems inside a furnace.- Contained Remnant: A craftable casing made from four Iron Ingots, two blocks of Glass, and three Empowered Remnants.
- Tainted Relic: A distinct unique sword found in dungeon loot chests that inflicts corruptive combat effects.
- Decaying Relic: An ancient, weathered unique weapon with high base damage and a corroded visual model.
There is no item or block named tampered remnant in the mod. Players seeking this item are generally trying to craft the Contained Remnant or looking for information on how to handle a Tainted Relic.
Crafting the Contained Remnant
If your goal is to assemble the stabilized remnant component, open a standard three-by-three crafting table and position the items in the following pattern:
- Corner slots: place one Iron Ingot in each of the four outer corners.
- Left and right slots: place one block of Glass in the center-left and center-right positions.
- Center column: place one Empowered Remnant in the top-middle, center, and bottom-middle slots.
Completing this pattern crafts one Contained Remnant. This stabilizes three loose remnants inside reinforced metal plating, making it a clean way to store harvested remnants without filling inventory slots.
Managing Tainted and Corrupted Relics
If your search was prompted by discovering a dark or decaying sword in an underground chest:
- Equipping for Battle: The Tainted Relic and Decaying Relic are powerful weapons that rival diamond and Netherite swords. They are fully functional weapons ready for combat immediately upon finding them.
- Smelting for Reagents: If your armory already has superior runic blades, both corrupted relics can be placed into a furnace. Smelting either relic consumes the weapon and produces one Empowered Remnant.
- Upgrading into Gems: Take the recovered remnant to a Smithing Table. Combine it with a
Runic Tablet and a Netherite Ingot to craft a Netherfused Gem, or with Crying Obsidian to forge a 
Runefused Gem.
Keeping these item roles clear ensures you never waste time searching for nonexistent recipes while navigating Simply Swords progression.
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