Relic effects are activating on defense

ArmoredGhost

It seems the effects of relics are activating on defense. This Nick Fury is gaining relic furies every time he hits my block. This effect is due to the Valkyrie relic my opponent has on him. This is pausing his tactical charges and making him hit harder so it actually is affecting gameplay and isn't simply a visual glitch.

Kabam said that the Statcast relics' defensive abilities wouldn't come into play until next build but now even the normal battlecast relics are having their abilities activate on defense?