Decoding the Ruin Rejects: Your Hilarious Handbook to Demolishing Genshin Impact’s Mechanical Menaces
Welcome to Teyvat, where the views are stunning, but robots wait for you. Genshin Impact has more than just picturesque scenes. Ruin Machines lurk in ancient ruins. They harbor a grudge against adventurers like you. These machines can turn exploration into chaos. But worry not, brave explorer! This guide helps you take down these clanky foes. You will transform from a scared novice into a Ruin Robot destroyer. We’ll explore each Ruin enemy, reveal their weak spots, and equip you with clever tactics that even Paimon would admire.
Ruin Guard: The O.G. Overachiever of Annoyance
Let’s begin with the classic: the Ruin Guard. These metal giants guard many Genshin dungeons, and they aren’t welcoming.
Weak Spot Wonders
- Eyes Wide Shut: These robots have weak points in their eyes. Aim for the glowing eye on its face.
- Back Attack Bonus: Can’t hit the eye? Attack the center of its back instead. Think of it as their critical weak spot for damage.
It seems like they designed these with targets in mind. Thanks, Khaenri’ah engineers!
Strategy: Become a Weak Point Whisperer
- Archers to the Rescue: Bow users help here. Shots at weak points hit like gold. Two direct hits can shut them down. It’s like pressing snooze. Instead of sleep, unleash furious attacks.
- Melee Mayhem After Shutdown: After they are stunned, melee characters spring into action. Attack their core while they are stunned.
- Elemental Explosions: Use Elemental Bursts. Pyro and Electro give major damage! Overload reaction will rethink their existence. Use those bursts for maximum damage when they are down.
- Missile Dodging 101: Ruin Guards launch missiles often. Patience is key. Wait until rockets are close, then sidestep. When they adjust their aim, dash away. Boom! You dodged like a pro.
Location, Location, Location
- Enkanomiya Expedition: Adventure awaits! Enkanomiya is the Ruin Guard hotspot. Find them in Evernight Temple (7), Dainichi Mikoshi (5), Serpent’s Heart (4), The Narrows (5), and Serpent Bowels (2). Enkanomiya is your hunting ground.
- That Island… You Know the One: Remember that island with endless Ruin Guards? Go there. Profit awaits.
Bonus Pro-Tips
- Animation Appreciation: Learn their moves! Knowing their next action is half the battle. Predict attacks and dodge skillfully.
- Eye Shield Shenanigans: Hit their eye too often, and they might form an eye shield. This grants temporary invincibility. Change your tactics for a bit.
Ruin Hunter: The Aerial Ace of Aggravation
Next is the Ruin Hunter. These flying machines bring new challenges to your robot-smashing adventure.
Weak Point: Eye in the Sky
- Eagle Eye Required: Ruin Hunters also share a weak point: their eye. Aim for the eye! It’s crucial.
- Missile Barrage Moment: Wait patiently. Target their eye when they’re shooting missiles from above. Show them they’re not alone!
Strategy: Bring Them Down to Earth
- Aerial Assault Interruption: When the Ruin Hunter goes into missile mode, it’s your cue to attack.
- Eye-Popping Payoff: A well-placed arrow during missile mode brings them crashing profusely.
- Elemental Onslaught: Once they fall, unleash your Elemental Skills and Bursts. Hit hard while they’re vulnerable!
Ruin Grader: The Leggy Legend of Lasers
Now, we meet the Ruin Grader. These bulky machines add leg-based chaos to your conflict with Ruin robots. And yes, lasers are included.
Weak Point Wonderland (Leg Edition!)
- Tri-Fecta of Weakness: Ruin Graders have three weak spots! Hit the eye and one on each leg for maximum damage.
- Glow Stick Guidance: When vulnerable, their weak points light up brightly. Attack those glowing spots for heavy damage.
Strategy: Leg Day is Cancelled (for the Robot)
- Achievement Unlocked: Want bragging rights? Disable all weak points. Achievements await!
- Amber Alert (for Robots): Amber, our free Pyro archer, excels at damaging these foes. Target weak points to watch them crumble swiftly!
Ruin Serpent: The Subterranean Slitherer of Suffering
Prepare to face the Ruin Serpent, a scary underground creature that blasts into your dreams. This requires special tactics and a gadget.
Strategy: Lumenstone to the Rescue!
- Charging Up Chaos: As the Serpent charges its attack, its first four segments light up. This means trouble is coming!
- Oozing Concretion Obliteration: Use your Lumenstone Adjuvant! Destroy glowing Oozing Concretions that it absorbs. This interrupts its charging with explosive effects.
- Paralyzed and Pummeled: Destroying those Concretions will paralyze the Serpent. Now it’s your perfect time to attack!
- Burst Barrage Bonanza: Let your characters unleash Elemental Bursts! Go for it before it burrows underground again.
Ruin Drake: The Elemental Eater of… Elements
Introducing the Ruin Drake, a fearsome bot eager to ruin your day and absorb your elements. Rude, right?
Weak Points: Nose, Thrusters, and Belly – Oh My!
- Triple Threat Targets: Ruin Drakes offer various weak spots. Try hitting the nose, thrusters, or belly!
- Attack-Activated Vulnerability: These weak points become visible during specific attacks. Watch their actions to find your openings.
Strategy: Paralyze and Purge the Elements
- Weak Point Precision: Hitting weak points as they appear will paralyze the Drake effectively.
- Elemental Detox: If the Drake absorbed an element, paralysis eliminates it! Cleanse the robot of its junk with arrows and explosions.
Aeonblight Drake: The Mountain Majesty of… Mechanical Mayhem
The Aeonblight Drake is a ramped-up version of the Ruin Drake located in its own lair. Regular mountains are too basic for it.
Location: Deventaka Drake Domain
- Mountain Roost Rendezvous: Looking for this menace? Visit Deventaka Mountains. Expect a cozy roost and a view fit for robots!
The strategy here mirrors the regular Ruin Drake, but expect more difficulty. “Aeonblight” just sounds scarier than “Ruin Drake.”
Ruin Destroyer: The Invulnerable… Annoyance
Lastly, we encounter the Ruin Destroyer. These foes boast a fun trick: temporary invulnerability. Invincibility amidst robot chaos!
Strategy: Patience is a Virtue (Especially Against Invincible Robots)
- Invulnerability Incarnate: The Ruin Destroyer can become totally immune to damage at times. Yes, totally invincible!
- Bursting with… Patience: Best strategy? Avoid wasting Elemental Bursts while it is invulnerable. Wait for immunity to fade before hitting hard.
Avoid heroics by reserving energy for when this robot resumes taking hits again.
General Ruin Robot Rundown: Lore and Loads of Info
Want to know more about these metallic foes beyond destruction? Let’s dive into Ruin Robot facts!
Origins:
Khaenri’ah’s Killer Creations
- Lost Civilization Legacy: Ruin Machines are relics from Khaenri’ah. Think ancient tech, rogue and filled with dread.
- “Field Tillers” of Fury: Dainsleif says Ruin Guards were called “Field Tillers.” Khaenri’ah had an aggressive farming style.
Purpose: Guardians and… Hunters?
- Ruin Guard – The Gatekeepers: Ruin Guards guard the ruins. “You cannot pass… without a fight!”
- Ruin Hunter – The Agile Aggressors: Ruin Hunters are mobile and aggressive. They have sharp bits and propellers. Think of ninja robots.
Types: A Robotic Rainbow of Ruin
- Ruin Guard & Ruin Hunter: These are the main types of Ruin Robots. Get ready for them.
Drops: Loot and Booty (Robot Edition)
- Chaos Core Craze: Defeat Lv. 60+ Ruin Machines for Chaos Cores. These help upgrade characters and weapons. Robot bits for your sword? Absolutely!
Immunities: Robot Resilience
- Damage Dodgers: They resist bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from regular weapons. Magic works well.
- Mind and Matter Immunity: Poison? Psychic attacks? Unaffected. These robots cannot be charmed, scared, or harmed easily.
Age: Ancient Annoyances
- Prehistoric Pests: These machines are ancient. They may be thousands of years old. They were old even 4000-6000 years ago.
Height: Towering Terrors
- Ruin Guard Size Stats: Ruin Guards are 13 feet, 8.5 inches tall. They are taller than a basketball hoop and Paimon.
Other Random Robot-Related Ramblings
Dvalin: Dragonic Detour?
- Friendship First: Dvalin, the majestic dragon, needed help with robots. Even dragons face robot issues.
- Honkai Impact 3rd Crossover? Otto Apocalypse saw Dvalin via the Imaginary Tree in Honkai Impact 3rd. Genshin and Honkai linked?
The Great Snowboar King: Unrelated but… Boars!
- Boar Boss Bonanza: Thawing boars in Dragonspine may wake The Great Snowboar King. Just boars!
- Chilled Meat Champion: This giant boar drops meat. He is a common boss in Dragonspine. Boars matter for survival, like robots.
Your guide to conquering Genshin Impact’s Ruin Machines awaits! Go, adventurer, and turn these machines into scrap! When unsure, aim for the eye. It usually helps.
