Decoding Destruction: Your Expert Guide to Dominating Ruin Hunters and All Genshin Impact Automatons
You’ve entered Teyvat’s mechanical realm and faced a Ruin Hunter. Remain calm! These machines may seem fearsome, yet they’re easier to predict. This guide helps you dismantle Ruin Hunters and their kin in Genshin Impact. We will uncover their weaknesses and strategies, plus some pro-tips for easy victories.
Ruin Hunter Takedown 101: Weak Points and Winning Moves
Let’s cut to the chase. Ruin Hunters are agile flying machines that switch combat styles at lightning speed. Here’s the secret: they have a clear weak spot.
Pinpointing the Weak Spot: The All-Seeing Eye
- Aerial Assault Vulnerability: When a Ruin Hunter hovers and fires missiles, it’s a prime strike moment. Be ready for this aerial attack!
- Eye Spy: Keep watch for the central eye during this phase. That is your target.
Strategy: Strike the Eye, Ground the Machine
- Precision is Key: Lock onto the eye for a shot. Bow s, this is your moment. A charged shot from Amber works too.
- Elemental Onslaught: Hit that eye, and the Ruin Hunter will crash down. It’s time to unleash elemental powers. Use Elemental Skills and Bursts for max damage.
Paralysis Protocol: Flight Mode Focus
- Charged Shots for the Win: To disable a Ruin Hunter, you need to hit that eye with a charged shot while it’s airborne. Melee attacks just won’t cut it.
- Timing is Everything: Aim for connecting that shot precisely when it is in flight. A well-timed hit will leave it incapacitated for a chance to strike.
In short, Ruin Hunters are fragile machines. Use their missile phase against them, target their eye, and bring them crashing down for a good beating. Simple!
Ruin Machine Rundown: A Family Guide to Flawless Fights
Ruin Hunters are only part of the picture. Teyvat hosts various Ruin Machines, each with unique features and weaknesses. Let’s explore this mechanical family.
Ruin Grader: The Heavy Hitter
- Triple Threat Weak Points: This hulking brute has three weak points: its eye and two knee ts. Aim for all to ruin it.
- Achievement Hunter’s Note: Disable all weak points for bragging rights in Genshin!
- Vulnerable State: Lights Out, Party Time: When preparing to weaken, its weak points glow as an invitation. Don’t ignore them!
- Kneecap Knockdown: The Secret to Success: To drop it, hit both knees and the eye. Focus on those knees!
Ruin Guard: The Spin-to-Win Classic
- Archer’s Best Friend: Ruin Guards are famous for spinning attacks and prediction patterns. Grab an archer!
- Head or Back, Take Your Pick: Choose between two weak points: head or back. Position matters.
- Double Tap Takedown: Hit twice to shut them down temporarily. You’ve flipped their switch!
- Stagger and Strike Again: Hit that weak point then shoot again before recovery. Achieve vulnerability.
- Elemental Barrage After Shutdown: Once down, blow them apart with elemental attacks. Pyro, Electro, Cryo, Hydro – unleash total chaos!
Ruin Guards rely on timing and precision. With a bow, aim well and exploit their vulnerable states. They crave destruction.
Ruin Serpent: The Underground Menace
- Lumenstone Adjuvant to the Rescue: This serpent lurks in the Chasm depths. Its trick? Oozing Concretions. Your ally? The Lumenstone Adjuvant.
- Concretion Combustion: It absorbs Oozing Concretions for power. Use Lumenstone Adjuvant to destroy them.
- Paralyzed and Pounded: Destroying all Concretions will stun the Ruin Serpent temporarily. Hit its reset button!
- Burst Bonanza: While paralyzed, unleash Elemental Bursts! Max out damage before it burrows again.
- Repeat and Conquer: Cycle through attacks. Patience and timing win this fight.
The Ruin Serpent is a puzzle by nature. Master the Lumenstone mechanic and exploit paralysis phases for victory.
Ruin Drake: The Elemental Absorber
- Weak Point Exposure: Attack-Triggered Vulnerability: Ruin Drakes adapt to elements. Watch for moments when they expose weak points during attacks.
- Nose, Thrusters, Belly: The Trio of Targets: Target the nose, thrusters, and belly as they become vulnerable in specific attack animations.
- Paralysis and Element Purge: Two Birds, One Stone: Hitting these points not only paralyzes but removes absorbed elements. Talk about smart plays!
- Elemental Management is Key: Recognize what element the Ruin Drake absorbs and neutralize it while dealing damage.
Against Ruin Drakes, observe and react swiftly. Learn attack patterns, find openings, capitalize efficiently.
Ruin Sentinels: The Inazuma Enigma
- Inazuma and Enkanomiya Inhabitants: Sentinels are humanoids within the Ruin Machine family found in Inazuma and Enkanomiya.
- Humanoid Form, Similar Strategies: Despite appearance changes, general strategies apply here too. Find weak points and take action.
Despite appearances, Ruin Sentinels share core attributes with other Ruin Machines. Stay focused on weak points and elemental strategies.
General Ruin Machine Wisdom: Unified Combat Doctrine
- Charged Shots in Flight Mode: Ruin Hunter Specific (Again!): To reiterate, paralyze Ruin Hunters mid-air with a charged shot aimed at the eye only!
- Khaenri’ah’s War Machines: Lore Deep Dive: Ruin Guards serve as ancient war machines from Khaenri’ah. Dainsleif called them “Field Tillers,” a twist of irony for destructive power.
- Chaos Core: Loot and Leveling: Defeating Lv. 60+ Humanoid Machines grants Chaos Cores for Character and Weapon enhancements! Farming isn’t just for survival; it’s for progress!
No matter their differences, Ruin Machines share common threads. Understand lore, loot, mechanics of weak points, and you’ll master them swiftly.
Missile Evasion 101: Dodging Ruin Guard Rockets Like a Pro
Ruin Guard missiles – those heat-seeking projectiles can be annoying! But they’re predictable once you learn the trick. Here’s how to dodge them:
- Sideways Shuffle, Then Dash: The Golden Combo: When missiles approach, first walk sideways. Then dash when they adjust to your position!
- Follow your sideways movement. Dash in the direction they came from.
- Directional Deception: Missiles can’t change direction easily. That sideways walk confuses them. Your dash evades them completely.
- Timing and Precision: Timing is critical. Dash too early, and they adjust. Too late, and boom. Practice is key. The sideways-then-dash method is your reliable strategy.
Missile dodging is a dance. It’s a sideways, dash dance for survival. It might seem silly. But it works!
Ruin Machine Hotspots: Location, Location, Location!
Need Ruin Machines? Want a specific type? Here’s your location guide:
Ruin Guard Roundup: Enkanomiya and Guyun Stone Forest Bonanza
- Enkanomiya Expedition: Enkanomiya is home to Ruin Guards. Get ready for a robotic meetup.
- Evernight Temple: Seven Ruin Guards.
- Dainichi Mikoshi: Five Ruin Guards.
- Serpent’s Heart: Four Ruin Guards.
- The Narrows: Five humanoid automatons.
- Serpent Bowles: Two enemies.
- Guyun Stone Forest: Quick Farm: Teleport to the Domain of Guyun. A short swim gets you to the neighboring island. There, you’ll find four Ruin Guards to dismantle. Perfect for quick farming.
Ruin Sentinel Sightings: Inazuma’s Automatons Assemble
- Inazuma Infiltration: Ruin Sentinels live here. Find them at:
- Araumi: Four near the well.
- Suigetsu Pool.
- North of Sangonomiya Shrine.
- Koseki Village.
- Amakumo Peak.
- North of Tsurumi Island.
- North of Pardis Dhyai.
- Vimara Village.
Ruin Serpent’s Lair: Chasm’s Depths Beckon
- The Chasm’s Underground Mines: The Ruin Serpent lives here. Unlock the Chasm area to enter its lair.
Knowing where these metallic creatures are helps. Now farm those sweet enhancement materials!
Game Mechanics Interlude: World Level and Co-op Considerations
A brief look at game mechanics affecting your Ruin Machine hunt:
World Level Woes? Lowering the Stakes
- World Level Adjustment: At Adventure Rank 30, things can be tough. You can LOWER your World Level.
- How-To Guide:
- Open the Paimon Menu (top-left).
- Click the “i” icon next to your World Level.
- Select “Lower World Level.”
- Why Lower World Level? Easier farming, smoother exploration, or maybe you want to avoid one-shot kills from Ruin Hunters. Your game, your rules.
Co-op Caveats: Level Limits Apply
- World Level Restrictions: Co-op with friends? World Levels are important. A World Level 7 player can’t a Level 8 player.
- Equal or Lower Worlds Only: You can only worlds with an equal or LOWER World Level. If you’re Level 8, you’re the top invited player.
World Level and co-op are key mechanics to grasp. This is crucial for tackling tough Ruin Machine challenges or farming with friends.
Beyond Ruin Machines: Boss Battle Bonus Tips
While on combat, let’s share tips for other tough foes in Teyvat. These are bonus boss battle tips!
Primo Geovishap: Shield Slam Strategy
- Shields are Your Friend: Facing Primo Geovishap’s Primordial Shower attack? Don’t panic, just shield up!
- Reflect Damage Rampage: Use a shield during Primordial Shower to reflect damage back. It damages the Geovishap, cutting its health.
Great Snowboar King (Dragonspine): Meaty Mayhem
- Dragonspine’s Ruler: The Great Snowboar King rules Dragonspine. He also provides Chilled Meat. Practical resources from a king!
Aeonblight Drake: Aerial Archer Assault
- DPS Dive and Archer Aim: Use your best DPS characters to attack Aeonblight Drake first.
- Glowing Circle Snipe: When it flies, switch to an archer. Shoot those glowing circles to ground this flying problem.
Wolflord: Geo Grounding Gambit
- Spiral Abyss 12-2 Nemesis: Golden Wolflord on Spiral Abyss 12-2 causing issues? Use Geo characters!
- Geo Shield Shattering: Bring a Geo character for quick Geo application. Break its shield and reduce the Wolflord’s size.
Wind Temple Boss (Colgera): Gliding and Gunning
- Phase Two Aerial Attack: Hitting Colgera in phase two needs aerial skills.
- Glide, Aim, Fire: Glide under Colgera, approach the ice weak spot, draw your bow, and shoot. Become a master archer in the air.
Oceanid: Cryo and Electro Combo (and Shield )
- Hydro Battlefield Hazards: Oceanid’s arena is a big puddle. Use Cryo and Electro wisely to avoid backfire on you!
- Shield and Heal : Characters like Zhongli, Qiqi, and Noelle are lifesavers here. They help endure the watery attack.
Stormterror Dvalin: The OG Easy Boss
- First Weekly Boss, Still a Breeze: Stormterror Dvalin is one of Genshin’s first weekly bosses. He stays one of the easiest to beat. Enjoy stress-free boss fights!
In Genshin, boss battles need smart strategies. Take advantage of weaknesses and use elemental reactions. Bring the right team to win any battle.
General Combat Pro-Tips: Elemental Advantage and Beyond
Let’s finish with universal combat tips. These apply beyond just Ruin Machines:
- Elemental Reactions are Your Arsenal: Combat in Genshin relies on elemental reactions. Master them!
- Shield Shattering Savvy: Enemies with shields? Use elemental weaknesses!
- Dendro Hilichurl Shields: Pyro burns them quickly.
- Geo Slimes: Heavy hits break their shields.
- Adapt and Overcome: Every enemy has weaknesses. Try different strategies and adapt your team to exploit those vulnerabilities.
Master elemental reactions and use enemy weaknesses to become a Teyvat combat expert. Now go out there and dismantle those Ruin Machines, defeat those bosses, and achieve your legendary status! Happy hunting, Traveler!
