The newest Fisch update introduced the Sovereign Relic system along with Keeper Rod mechanics, new underground areas, and special altar enchantments. Many players were confused at first because the update adds hidden quests, portals, mining NPCs, and Keeper progression systems all at once.
Thankfully, unlocking the first Sovereign Relic is actually much easier than it initially looks. Once you know where to go and which NPCs to interact with, the entire process only takes a few minutes to complete. This guide explains how to unlock the new area, complete the Keeper questline, and start using Sovereign Relics and Keeper Rods in Fisch.
Where to Find the New Sovereign Area to Start the Keeper Quest
The new update area is located near Moosewood. Players need to travel up toward the newly added underground entrance connected to the Keeper system. Once you arrive, head toward the elevator area and continue downward until you find a portal leading into the underground cave system. Be careful while exploring because falling into certain areas inside the cave can instantly kill your character.
Inside the cave, you will meet the Keeper Warden NPC. Speak to him to begin the first questline tied to the Sovereign Relic update. The first objective is simple:
- Search the cave
- Check on injured miners
- Speak to each mining NPC
- Help them leave safely
Several miners are scattered around the underground area, including deeper sections of the cave. After interacting with them, they disappear from the location once rescued. Some miners are hidden farther inside the tunnels, so make sure to fully explore the cave before returning to the Keeper Warden.
How to Complete the Mining Quest
To finish the quest, players must interact with every injured miner inside the area. The process usually goes like this:
- Find a miner
- Speak to them
- Confirm they are safe
- Watch them disappear
- Continue searching for the remaining miners
There are multiple NPCs throughout the cave system, including some deeper underground near side pathways.
Once all miners have been rescued, head back to the Keeper Warden NPC.
How to Get the Sovereign Relic
After reporting back to the Keeper Warden, players finally receive their first Sovereign Relic as a reward. This relic is one of the most important new items in the update because it allows players to begin interacting with the altar enchantment system. The relic can be used for:
- Keeper rituals
- Rod enchantments
- Keeper Bound rod upgrades
- Relic-powered altar combinations
This is essentially the starting point for the new Keeper progression system.
How to Use Sovereign Relics
After obtaining the relic, head toward the altar area inside the cave. At the altar, players can interact with the enchantment system using the Sovereign Relic. When interacting with the altar, you may see options such as:
- Offer Enchantment Relic
- Enchant Rod
- Convert to Keeper Rod
Using a relic on a rod converts it into a Keeper Rod, allowing it to gain special Keeper-related enchantments and effects.
Keeper Rod System Explained
Keeper Rods are one of the biggest mechanics added in the update. Once converted, rods can receive powerful new enchantments through the Keeper altar system. However, there is a restriction tied to Keeper Level progression. If you attempt to convert too many rods early, you may receive this message:
- “You reached the maximum amount of Keeper Rods for your Keeper Level.”
This means players need to level up their Keeper Rank before holding additional Keeper Rods.
How to Increase Keeper Level
Keeper Level progression is tied to completing quests and interacting with the new underground systems.
As players level up, they can:
- Hold more Keeper Rods
- Unlock stronger altar effects
- Access advanced rituals
- Gain more enchant options
Future progression likely includes stronger relic combinations and additional hidden mechanics as well.
Is the Sovereign Relic Hard to Get?
Surprisingly, the first Sovereign Relic is fairly easy to obtain compared to what many players expected before the update launched.
The biggest challenge is simply navigating the underground cave safely and finding every miner NPC required for the quest.
Once players understand the layout, the quest can be completed very quickly.
Best Tips for the New Fisch Update
Here are some helpful tips for progressing faster:
- Avoid falling into dangerous cave areas
- Explore every tunnel carefully
- Speak to every miner NPC before returning
- Save extra relics for future rituals
- Level up Keeper Rank early
- Experiment with Keeper Rod enchantments
The update appears to have many hidden systems, so players will likely continue discovering stronger combinations over time.
The Sovereign Relic and Keeper Rod systems add an entirely new progression layer to Fisch. While the update may seem confusing at first, the starting quest is actually straightforward once you know where the miners are located. After obtaining your first Sovereign Relic, you can begin experimenting with altar rituals, rod conversions, and Keeper enchantments. As the community continues testing different relic combinations and Keeper upgrades, the new system could easily become one of the most important mechanics in Fisch moving forward.