Prototype Rancour is a Sword weapon for Genshin Impact 5.2. Guide includes stats, effect, skills, how to get Prototype Rancour, good for whom, & best characters!
Table of Contents
| Weapon Related Articles | |
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 Weapon Gatcha Guide | Weapon Tier List |
Prototype Rancour Stats & How To Get
| DPS Tier | Support Tier |
|---|---|
| B | - |
| Type | Rarity |
| Sword | |
| Base Attack (Lvl. 90) | Additional Stat (Lvl. 90) |
| 565 | Physical DMG Bonus 34.5% |
| How To Get | |
| - Reach Adventure Rank 10 - Crafting: └ Northlander Sword Billet x1 └ Crystal Chunk x50 └ White Iron Chunk x50 | |
| Function | |
Elemental / Physical DMG Bonus DEF Bonus ATK Buff/Bonus | |
| Basis For Tier | |
|---|---|
| SS Tier | - Amazing for Multiple Characters and provides significant damage or support. |
| S Tier | - Works with Multiple Characters and provide descent damage or support. |
| A Tier | - Flexible but fairly weak compared to its competitors - Not flexible but provides significant support and damage. - Great Stat Stick for multiple characters. |
| B Tier | - Weak weapon but can work on characters with specific build as a Stat Stick. |
| C Tier | - Does not work with many characters and does not provide benefits. |
Prototype Rancour Effect / Skill
Weapon Skill: Smashed Stone
On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 4% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s.
▼ Visual Effects & Weapon Tips
Prototype Rancour Gameplay & Tips
High Base Attack & Physical Damage Bonus
Prototype Rancour has a high Base ATK and Physical DMG bonus sub-stat that is great for Physical DPS such as Jean & Kaeya.
Useful Sword For Buffer
The high Base ATK of Prototype Rancour is beneficial for support buffer like Bennett. The sub-stat may not be optimized but it is still a good stat-stick weapon for sword users.
Passive Stacks Effect
When scoring hits with Normal & Charged Attacks, a passive stack is acquired up to 4 stacks at max. Each stack is represented by a sword mark that boosts the user's ATK & DEF and can be seen rotating around the character.
Prototype Rancour Is Good For Whom?
Best Character For Prototype Rancour
| Character | Details |
|---|---|
| Kaeya | - Recommended for Physical build Jean ↳ Useful especially in the early game |
| Jean | - Recommended for Physical build Jean ↳ Can be optimized even with Charged Attack |
| Qiqi | - Recommended for Physical build Qiqi ↳ Can acquire max stacks in 1 Normal ATK rotation ↳ Optimized at C2 |
| Keqing | - Recommended for Physical build Keqing ↳ Can acquire max stacks in 1 Normal ATK rotation - Her CRIT Rate ascension stat & additional CRIT Rate from Burst are both helpful for getting great CRIT stat ratio |
| Bennett | - Notable for boosting Bennett's buff from Burst ↳ High Base ATK is beneficial |
Prototype Rancour How To Get, Banners, Availability
Obtainable In-Game
Prototype Rancour can be obtained in-game. You do not need to use your wishes to obtain this weapon.
Rate Up Banners For Prototype Rancour
This weapon is not featured as a rate-up weapon on any banners.
Reach Adventure Rank 10
You can get a copy of Prototype Rancour upon reaching Adventure Rank 10 which is great since this sword is very helpful in the early game.
Forge Thru Blacksmith
| Map | Location |
|---|---|
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Prototype Rancour is available in the early game and can be forged as long as you can provide the necessary materials. For instance, Blacksmith Wagner can be found near the entrance of Mondstadt.
Prototype Rancour Ascension Materials
Weapon Ascension Materials For Prototype Rancour
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
|---|
 Mist Veiled Lead Elixir x3 Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir x9  Mist Veiled Gold Elixir x9  Mist Veiled Primo Elixir x4 Mist Grass Pollen x 15 Mist Grass x18  Mist Grass Wick x 27  Recruit's Insignia x10 Sergeant's Insignia x 15  Lieutenant's Insignia x18 Mystic Enhancement Ore x607 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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| Mist Veiled Lead Elixir x3 Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir x9 Mist Veiled Gold Elixir x9Mist Grass Pollen x6 Mist Grass x18 Mist Grass Wick x9 Recruit's Insignia x10 Sergeant's Insignia x15 Lieutenant's Insignia x6Mystic Enhancement Ore x359 |
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Similar Weapons As Prototype Rancour
Elemental / Physical DMG Bonus Sword List
| Peak Patrol Song | Mistsplitter Reforged | Haran Geppaku Futsu | Aquila Favonia |
| Absolution | Wolf-Fang | Toukabou Shigure | The Alley Flash |
| Prototype Rancour | Iron Sting |
DEF Bonus Sword List
| Uraku Misugiri | Peak Patrol Song | Prototype Rancour | Flute Of Ezpitzal |
| Cinnabar Spindle | Traveler's Handy Sword |
ATK Buff/Bonus Sword List
Weapon & Artifact Guides
Notable Weapons
| 1st Phase | |
|---|---|
| Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage | The First Great Magic |
| 2nd Phase | |
| Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! |
Weapon & Artifact Related Guides
| Best Builds By Characters | |||||
| Weapon Guides | |||||
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| Weapons List | Weapon Tier List | ||||
| Classes & Weapon Types | Weapon Ascension Material List | ||||
| Weapon Type list | |||||
| Sword | Claymore | Catalyst | |||
| Polearm | Bow | - | |||
| Other Weapon Guides | |||||
| 4 Star Weapons To Keep | 3 Star Weapons To Keep | ||||
| Artifact Guides | |||||
| Artifact List | Best Artifact Set | ||||
| Artifacts Farming Guide | Artifacts Rating Tool | ||||
