Religions, Altars and Avatars Guide: Religions Conan Exiles

Uncover the secrets of Conan Exiles religions! Learn how to join Mitra, Set, Yog, Ymir, Derketo, Zath, and Jhebbal Sag, build altars, and summon powerful avatars.

Hey there, Exile! So, you're diving into the world of Conan Exiles and want to know about the different religions, right? It's a big part of the game, offering unique recipes, gear, and even powerful allies. Let's break it down so you can pick the path that suits you best.

What Are the Religions in Conan Exiles?

Technically, there are eight major religions you can encounter: Mitra, Set, Yog, Ymir, Derketo, Zath, Jhebbal Sag, and Crom. However, you can only choose Mitra, Set, Yog, Ymir, Derketo, or Zath when you first create your character. Jhebbal Sag is a bit special; you'll need to venture into The Exiled Lands and find their specific religious teacher, the Child of Jhebbal Sag, to join their ranks.

Now, about Crom: this one's a bit of an outlier. While you can pick Crom at character creation, they don't really 'do' anything. They won't interfere with your journey or demand worship. Think of it as the game's atheistic option if you'd rather not get involved with the divine. The only real reason to pick Crom is if you're aiming to join every single religion in the game, as it's the only one you can't join later on.

Can You Join More Than One Religion?

Absolutely! There's no limit to how many religions you can follow in Conan Exiles. This is great because each religion offers unique benefits, like special recipes, powerful items, and even the ability to summon formidable avatars. If you're looking to experience everything the game has to offer, you can join them all. We'll help you figure out which one might be the best starting point for your playstyle later on.

How to Join a Religion in Conan Exiles

You've got a few ways to get started with a religion. The simplest is picking one during character creation. This just makes it your starting religion, but it doesn't lock you out of any others. You can join any other religion later, though it might take a bit more effort.

Spend Knowledge Points to Learn a Religion

If you didn't pick a religion at the start or want to learn another, you can use your hard-earned Knowledge Points in the Feats menu. It'll cost you 50 Knowledge Points per religion, which can add up, so keep that in mind when you're weighing your options.

Obtain Relics from Named Priests

Spending Knowledge Points can be handy, but there are ways to learn religions for free. One method is to hunt down named priests of a specific religion. Defeat them, loot the religious relic they drop (like a Tablet of Derketo), and use it. Poof! You'll automatically learn the associated religion in your Feats menu.

Speak to Religious Trainers

This is often the easiest way to learn a religion without spending points or hunting for relics. You'll need to find specific religious trainers scattered throughout the world. While they can be tricky to locate, speaking with them grants you their religion for free. Here are the trainers for the main religions (Crom doesn't have a trainer, as you know):

How Religious Altars Work in Conan Exiles

Altars are super important for any religion you follow. You build these structures at your base, and they're your gateway to learning more about your chosen faith. This means unlocking new recipes for consumables, armor, weapons, and much more. Each religion has its own unique altar design (except Crom, of course), and they usually require a good chunk of basic materials like stone and wood to build. Once you've got an altar up, you'll probably want to think about upgrading it.

How to Upgrade Religious Altars in Conan Exiles

Upgrading your altar involves a bit more effort. The main way to do it is by harvesting special resources from humanoids. First, you'll need to craft a specific tool associated with the religion, the recipe for which you can find by interacting with the altar itself. Then, you'll use this tool on humanoid corpses to gather the necessary items, like a Human Heart for the Set religion. If you try to harvest...