The Conflux is the premier roguelite solo mode introduced in the Endless Ragnarok expansion DLC for Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Designed to test your individual combat mastery, this mode strips away your AI party members and forces you to rely on a single character, randomized power-ups, and your own mechanical skill. Navigating its shifting depths is the fastest method for gathering the rare materials required for Weapon Transcendence and unlocking high-tier Master Traits.
Whether you are looking for an Endless Ragnarok Conflux guide to survive your very first run or seeking advanced strategies to optimize your farming efficiency, this comprehensive breakdown covers every mechanic, room type, and reward structure inside this challenging game mode.
How to Unlock The Conflux
To access this roguelite mode, you must first complete the base game's Proud-difficulty Quest "The Tale of Bahamut's Rage." Completing this quest triggers the Endless Ragnarok Epilogue storyline. Once you view the introductory cutscenes for the expansion content, the Conflux Gateways will permanently activate.
These gateways are physical structures located in two main hubs:
- Seedhollow: Located in the western plaza near the quest counter.
- Tredame Sanctum: Positioned near the central altar.
Interacting with either gateway opens the Conflux interface, allowing you to select your active character and begin a run. Because this is a strictly solo mode, your party setup is ignored; only your controlled character's equipment, sigils, and unlocked masteries carry over into the run.
Core Loop and Room Mechanics
A standard run through The Conflux consists of progressive floors, commonly referred to as Depths. Each run takes approximately 20 minutes to complete if you survive to the final boss chamber. The layout of the rooms is randomly generated, presenting you with branching paths after clearing each area.
[Gateway Entry] ➔ [Select Starting Blessing]
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[Combat Room] [Treasure Room] [Rare Monster]
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[Boss Chamber (Depth 10/20/30)]
When you complete a room, you are presented with 2 to 3 gateway portals leading to the next Depth. Each portal displays the room type and the general reward category you will receive upon clearing it.
Room Types
| Room Type | Objective | Hazard Level | Primary Rewards |
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| Combat Room | Defeat waves of standard monsters within the time limit. | Low to Medium | Minor Blessings, Weapon EXP materials |
| Treasure Room | Open chests while avoiding environmental traps (spikes, falling rocks). | Low | Conflux Tokens, Sigils (A-Tier to S-Tier) |
| Rare Monster Room | Defeat a single powerful elite enemy (e.g., Ragnalia Heralds or Pyet-A variants). | High | High-tier Blessings, Transcendence Embers |
| Rest Oasis | Non-combat room. Heal HP, swap equipped Sigils, or purchase temporary buffs. | None | HP Recovery, Sigil Adjustment |
| Boss Chamber | Defeat a major boss (e.g., The World or Beelzebub projections) at depths 10, 20, and 30. | Very High | Fatebreaker Fragments, Master Trait Points |
Selecting the right path is crucial. If your character's health is low, prioritizing a Rest Oasis or a Treasure Room is safer than forcing a Rare Monster encounter. However, avoiding hard rooms limits the quality of the temporary power-ups you collect, making the final boss fights significantly harder.
The Blessing System: Temporary Power-Ups
Before entering each Depth, you must choose one of three randomized power-ups known as Blessings. These buffs remain active for the duration of your run and disappear once you exit or fail. Strategizing around Blessing synergies is central to any successful run, especially when using characters with complex mechanics.
Blessings are categorized into three paths that mirror the game's progression systems:
- Offensive Blessings (Red): Boost attack power, critical damage, skill cooldown speed, and supplementary damage.
- Defensive Blessings (Blue): Increase maximum HP, grant auto-revive, add shields, or provide life steal on hit.
- Utility Blessings (Yellow): Enhance Link Time generation, speed up Skybound Art (SBA) charging, or increase Conflux Token drops.
Recommended Blessings for High-Depth Runs
| Blessing Name | Rarity | Effect | Best Synergistic Characters |
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| Vesper's Edge | Legendary | Increases critical hit damage by 45% when health is above 80%. | Sandalphon, Charlotta |
| Chronos Acceleration | Rare | Reduces skill cooldowns by 15% after performing a perfect dodge. | Lancelot, Yodarha |
| Pactbearer's Aegis | Legendary | Grants a shield equal to 50% of Max HP; regenerates every 30 seconds. | Fraux, Vane |
| Shatterstrike | Common | Increases stun power by 25% on heavy attacks. | Vaseraga, Siegfried |
| Aetheric Flow | Rare | Speeds up SBA gauge fill rate by 20% during Link Time. | Io, Cagliostro |
When choosing Blessings, aim to stack multipliers. For instance, pairing Vesper's Edge with critical rate boosts transforms high-frequency attackers like Lancelot into absolute powerhouses. If you are playing as Beatrix, look for low-HP damage multipliers to synergize with her high-risk Delta Clock mechanic.
Character Tier List and Strategies for The Conflux
Not all of the 28 playable characters perform equally in this solo environment. Because you lack support characters to heal you or draw aggro, self-sufficiency, mobility, and burst damage are the most valued traits.
SS-Tier: Sandalphon
Sandalphon reigns supreme in The Conflux due to his Supreme Primarch Mode. His ability to spam lightstep sword waves allows him to deal massive damage from a safe distance while maintaining high mobility. Additionally, his built-in self-healing skills make him incredibly resilient in deep runs where healing potions are limited.
S-Tier: Cagliostro & Vaseraga
- Cagliostro: Excellent utility. Her collapse attacks deal respectable area-of-effect damage, and her ability to self-revive and heal allows you to make mistakes without ending the run.
- Vaseraga: The ultimate tank. With his charge attacks granting temporary invincibility frames and massive damage reduction, Vaseraga can ignore most room hazards and brute-force his way through elite encounters.
A-Tier: Beatrix & Maglielle (DLC Characters)
- Beatrix: High risk, high reward. Her Delta Clock mechanic allows her to deal explosive damage, but managing her health requires precise dodging.
- Maglielle: A fantastic defensive option. She can summon flying weapons to attack enemies while keeping herself protected behind active shields, making her a safe pick for players struggling with survival.
For a detailed breakdown of how to build these characters for solo content, check out our Endless Ragnarok Character Guides.
Weapon Transcendence Farming in The Conflux
The primary reason players spend hours in this roguelite mode is to farm materials for Weapon Transcendence. This endgame system allows you to upgrade your fully enhanced weapons (Defender, Ascension, Executioner, Stinger, Stunner, and Terminus) past their initial limits, unlocking swappable traits and unique aesthetic effects.
To transcend a weapon, you need specific materials that only drop from high-depth bosses in The Conflux or from high-difficulty Fatebreaker quests.
Transcendence Material Drop Rates by Depth
| Depth Range | Primary Boss Encounter | Key Material Drop | Drop Chance |
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| Depths 1–10 | Pyet-A Projection | Transcendence Ember | 100% (1-2x) |
| Depths 11–20 | Ragnalia Herald | Refined Astral Ore | 75% (1x) |
| Depths 21–30 | The World (Arcarum) | Fatebreaker Fragment | 50% (1x) |
| Depths 31+ | Beelzebub Projection | Chaos Core / Fatebreaker Fragment | 100% (1x of either) |
To optimize your farming runs, it is recommended to run a character with high movement speed and fast wave-clear, such as Zeta or Lancelot. Aim to reach at least Depth 30 to secure Fatebreaker Fragments, which are the main bottleneck for upgrading Terminus weapons.
Advanced Conflux Tips for Survival
Cruising through the initial depths is relatively simple, but once you cross Depth 25, the difficulty scales dramatically, matching the game's notorious Chaos difficulty. A single mistake can lead to a one-hit knockout. Use these advanced tactics to keep your runs alive:
- Equip Character-Specific Sigils: Before starting a run, ensure your character is equipped with their S-tier Warpath+ or Character-Specific Sigils. These unique traits carry over into the Conflux and provide mechanics that standard Blessings cannot replicate.
- Abuse Link Time: In solo play, the Link Temp gauge fills up when you perform perfect dodges, perfect guards, and follow-up attacks after stun triggers. Save your Link Time for elite encounters or boss phases to freeze the action and deal uninterrupted damage.
- Utilize Passive Summon Bonuses: While you cannot actively control summons like Lucilius or Rolan in the early stages of a run, equipping high-tier summons provides passive stat boosts that scale with your Blessings. Make sure your summon loadout is optimized before entering the gateway.
- Prioritize Cooldown Reduction: Offensive power is useless if you cannot activate your skills. Always pick at least one high-tier cooldown reduction Blessing early in the run to ensure your defensive and offensive skills are constantly available.
For more information on optimizing your gear loadout before entering the gateway, consult the official Cygames Granblue Fantasy: Relink Portal for patch updates and balance adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock the gateways to The Conflux?
You must complete the Proud-difficulty quest "The Tale of Bahamut's Rage" in the base game. This unlocks the Endless Ragnarok Epilogue. Once you progress through the initial epilogue cutscenes, the gateways in Seedhollow and Tredame Sanctum will open.
Can I play The Conflux with friends in co-op mode?
No. The Conflux is strictly a solo roguelite mode. You cannot bring other players or your AI-controlled party members. You must clear the rooms using only your selected character.
What happens if I die during a Conflux run?
If you die and run out of auto-revives or recovery items, your run ends immediately. You will keep any Conflux Tokens and basic materials gathered up to that point, but you will forfeit the bonus completion rewards awarded for defeating the final boss at Depth 30 or higher.
Which weapon type should I transcend first with Conflux materials?
It is highly recommended to focus on your Terminus Weapons first. These weapons provide the highest scaling damage output in the game, making future Conflux runs and high-difficulty Fatebreaker quests significantly easier to manage.