Shantae Half-Genie Hero is an independent game creator’s success project come to life. This guide will help players unlock the Relic Collector Achievement in-game. Shantae Half-Genie Hero is the fourth entry in the Shantae series of games. The game is also currently free on Xbox Gold. It comes from developer Wayforward, who was able to successfully raise the funds for the title on Kickstarter. The initial goal was for $400,000 and the company blew that goal out of the water by raising over $770,000 for their game. Even more money was put forward through Paypal bringing the grand total to over $900,000. This game is a success and has resonated with its backers and new fans to pick up the game for the first time. This guide will help players unlock the Relic Collector Achievement.
Shantae sets off on her quest after being communicated by a voice in her dreams telling her of the impending doom that only she can defeat. Relics are powers that can be equipped to Shantae to give her unique and powerful abilities. Relics are hidden throughout the game or can be purchased at shops. Some of the relics can increase the damage that comes from Shantae’s hair or provide item changes in the overworld, such as HP turning into money when collected. This guide will give the full list of how to get every relic in the game, and how to finally unlock the Relic Collector Achievement.
All Relics in Shantae Half-Genie Hero
Here is the list of each Relic in the game and where to find them as well as what they do.
- Shampoo: Sold at the Item Shop for 100 Gems. Increases Damage Dealt
- Super Shampoo: Sold at the Item Shop for 200 Gems. Increases Damage Dealt
- Mega Shampoo: Sold at the Item Shop for 300 Gems. Increases Damage Dealt
- Silky Cream: Sold at the Item Shop for 100 Gems. Increases Attack Speed
- Super Silky Cream: Sold at the Item Shop for 200 Gems. Increases Attack Speed
- Mega Silky Cream: Sold at the Item Shop for 200 Gems. Increases Attack Speed
- Red Stone: Located in Cape Crustacean. Use the spider transformation to rise past two spikes. The stone is above the room. Turns Red Gems into Hearts
- Green Stone: Located on Main Street. Use the water form to enter the second underwater pipe in the first area to the Genie Realm gateway.
- Magic Bracelet: Sold at the Item Shop for 200 Gems. Reduces Magic by half.
- Bikini Armor: Sold at the Item Shop for 200 Gems. Reduces Damage by half.
- Metronome: Sold at the Item Shop for 50 Gems. Increases the speed of the Transformation Dances
- Attract: Sold at the Item Shop for 75 Gems. Draws in Gems and Hearts
- Super Attract: Sold at the Item Shop for 75 Gems. Draws in Gems and Hearts
- Max Attract: Sold at the Item Shop for 75 Gems. Draws in Gems and Hearts
- Backdash: Sold at the Item Shop for 30 Gems. Allows Shantae to dodge.
- Monkey Bullet: Located on Main Street in the second area by using Monkey Form to reach the roof with the Genie Realm gateway. While in Monkey Form, Shantae can attack.
- Elephant Stomp: Located in Tassel Town. Talk to the stranger in the tower. Allows Shantae to do a downward smash while in the air.
- Crab Claw: Located in Mermaid Falls. Talk to Grandma Blobfish. Allows Shantae to perform Rapid Attacks while in Crab Form.
- Mouse Bite: Located in Tassel Town. Use Mouse Form to reach the Genie Realm. Shantae moves faster while in Mouse Form.
- Harpy Talon: Located in Mermaid Falls. Use a water form to reach the Genie Realm. Allows Shantae to use a harpoon.
- Bat Sonar: Located in Hypno Baron’s Castle. Use the Harpy Form to reach the Genie Realm. Shantae can light up dark rooms.
- Waterfall Relic: Located on Main Street. Use the Harpy Form to reach the rooftop of the upper left. Allows Shantae up waterfalls.
- Spider Venom: Located in Cape Crustacean. In a small hole in the airship wall. Use the bat sonar to light the way. Shantae can blast acid.
- Mermaid Bubble: Located in Scuttle Town Square. Give Grandma Blobfish the Foxy Grandma Hat. Shantae can destroy underwater barriers.
- Scimitar: Sold at the Item Shop for 300 Gems. Spend Magic to destroy foes.
- Pike Ball: Sold at the Item Shop for 30 Gems. A ball protects Shantae
- Super Pike Ball: Sold at the Item Shop for 100 Gems. Three balls protect Shantae
- Fireball: Sold at the Item Shop for 25 Gems. Attack with fire from far away.
- Triple Fireball: Sold at the Item Shop for 75 Gems. Attack with more fire from far away.
- Flamethrower: Sold at the Item Shop for 25 Gems. Use Sizzle for heavy firepower.
- Bubble: Sold at the Item Shop for 50 Gems. A shield that can protect from projectiles
- Mirror: Sold at the Item Shop for 100 Gems. A shield that reflects projectiles
- Invincibility: Sold at the Item Shop for 300 Gems. It provides invincibility for a short period.
- Storm Puff: Sold at the Item Shop for 40 Gems. Summon clouds and lightning
- Mega Puff: Sold at the Item Shop for 125 Gems. Summons air-mines.
- Super Mega Puff: Sold at the Item Shop for 250 Gems. Shoots out a string of electricity.
- Warp Dance: Sold at the Item Shop for 200 Gems. Warps to previous areas.
- Magic Tiara: Located at the Art Gallary. Needs all other relics and gallery keys in order to collect. Unlimited Magic.
Collecting all of these requires that the player collects a load of gems. Aside from the relics that are in specific locations or in the Genie Realm. Shantae is what every independent developer would love to accomplish. Shantae is a symbol of the gaming community, even having a good amount of supports for her to make her way to Nintendo’s massive crossover, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. She always ranks highly within fan polls amongst larger and more popular characters like Halo’s Master Chief or Sora from Kingdom Hearts. For an independent character, she stands firmly next to iconic indie characters like Cuphead, Sans from Undertale, and Steve from Minecraft (if people still consider Minecraft to be an independent game after its huge surge in popularity). The series will most likely continue, regardless if it’s from fan support or the revenue generated by the games themselves.
Shantae Hero-Genie Hero is available now on PC, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
