Unmasking the Mechanical Menace: Your Ultimate Guide to Ruin Guards in Genshin Impact
Ruin Guards. Their clunky forms haunt your exploration. You’re on a scenic stroll in Teyvat when you meet a laser-shooting, spinning terror. Don’t worry, traveler! This guide helps you understand and outsmart these ancient relics. We’ll explore their habitats and weak points.
Ruin Guard Hotspots: Location, Location, Location
Looking for a Ruin Guard? They’re hard to miss. They act like grumpy neighbors, found in the scenic yet perilous areas.
General Hangouts:
- Stormterror’s Lair: An ancient security system in a dragon’s lair.
- Jueyun Karst: Even robots enjoy good views. Spot them amid the mountains.
- North of Lingju Pass: These metallic foes add excitement to your looting.
- Guyun Stone Forest (South-East Island): Island hopping with robots isn’t quite relaxing.
Dragonspine Delights:
Dragonspine is cold. Ruin Guards thrive in this frosty land. While you trek through snow, watch for these metallic foes:
- Near Snow-Covered Path Teleport Waypoint (Cave): Robots seek shelter from the blizzard here.
- Right Next to the First One: Pairs of Ruin Guards abound, always ready for battle.
- Giant Hole North-West of Statue of the Seven: A giant hole attracts them. Tread carefully.
Enkanomiya Escapades:
In Enkanomiya, Ruin Guards dominate the scene. Many await in hidden spots:
- Evernight Temple (Seven Machines): A gathering of seven robots in an ancient temple.
- Dainichi Mikoshi (Five Ruin Guards): Five more guards? Enkanomiya has plenty.
- Serpent’s Heart (Four): They guard hidden treasures in creepy corners.
- The Narrows (Five Humanoid Automatons): Humanoid automatons ready to disrupt your day.
- Serpent Bowles (Two Enemies): Bowling alley or battlefield? Two more foes await.
Hitting Where It Hurts: Weaknesses and Combat Strategies
Let’s discuss combat tactics. Ruin Guards have weak spots. Think of it like finding the off switch on a stubborn appliance.
Exploiting the Soft Spots:
- The Eye (Front and Back): Just like cartoons, the glowing eye is their weak point. Target it for a major blow. Players humorously refer to it as “jello.” We interpret that as a glowing jelly inside.
- Ruin Grader Legs (Kneecaps): Target the kneecaps of the larger Ruin Grader. Go for the eye, too, for more damage.
Attack Approaches for Maximum Annoyance:
- Bow User Precision: Archers hit their mark! Charged shots to the eye deal massive damage, stunning the foe.
- Stun and Pummel: Stun them for control, then attack while they’re vulnerable.
- Kiting for Cowards: Outnumbered? Lure them to attack, dodge, and line up that perfect shot.
- Kneecap Knockdown for Ruin Graders: Attack the kneecaps AND eye for maximum impact; you’ll achieve victory.
Team Synergy for Robot Wrangling:
- Geo Shields and Claymores: Facing many Ruin Guards? A Geo shield protects against attacks. Use Claymore users for offense. Combine defense and attack.
Know Your Enemy: Ruin Guard Varieties
Not all Ruin Guards are alike. They come in various forms.
Ruin Sentinels:
- Sophisticated cousins resembling knights in armor. Think “knightly” for strategies.
Ruin Graders:
- The beefy variant. Remember: eye and kneecaps are key targets. Earn the “David and Goliath” achievement by stunning one of them.
Ruin Serpent:
- A major boss in The Chasm. Target glowing segments on its front when it charges. This prevents disaster during its attack.
Unearthing the Past: Lore and Origins
These robots aren’t random; they have an origin story! Daunting, Khaenri’ah lore behind their creation.
Khaenri’ah’s Legacy:
- Ruin Guards are war machines from the lost nation of Khaenri’ah, codenamed “Field Tillers.” A twisted sense of humor lies in this name.
- “Field Tillers.” War machines serve as relics of a fallen civilization.
Material Matters:
- Defeating them grants Chaos Cores for upgrades. Dismantling them has practical rewards.
- The cores come from “ancient defunct relic structures.” Essentially, you scavenge their remnants. Quite meta.
Exploring the Vicinity: Related Locations and Objectives
Ruin Guards guard points of interest. They may prevent you from uncovering secrets.
Dragonspine Discoveries:
- Dragonspine holds more than robots and cold; a hidden “Cryptic Message” waits to be found.
- Crimson Agates also scatter across the landscape. Collect for rewards and avoid ambushes!
The Chasm’s Depths:
- The Ruin Serpent boss resides here. It’s suited for fans of Ruin Guards.
- If you’re exploring more ruins, look at Dunyu Ruins, though ties to Ruin Guards vary.
Bonus Round: Ruin Guard Trivia
A few fun facts to entertain yourself:
- Ruin Guards tower at about 13 feet, 8.5 inches tall with a 9-foot arm span. Imagine trying to hug one!
- In Dragonspine, only ONE Ruin Grader respawns daily. Make your encounters count.
There you go! Your extensive guide to Ruin Guards. Armed with knowledge and arrows aimed true, show those mechanical menaces who’s in control. And try to appreciate the tragic history of these machines as you take them down. Happy hunting!
