Prototype Archaic is a Claymore weapon for Genshin Impact 5.5. Guide includes stats, effect, skills, how to get Prototype Archaic, good for whom, & how to refine!
Table of Contents
| Weapon Related Articles | |
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 Weapon Gatcha Guide | Weapon Tier List |
Prototype Archaic Stats & How To Get
| DPS Tier | Support Tier |
|---|---|
| A | - |
| Type | Rarity |
| Claymore | |
| Base Attack (Lvl. 90) | Additional Stat (Lvl. 90) |
| 565 | ATK 27.6% |
| How To Get | |
| Crafting: └ Northlander Claymore Billet x1 └ Crystal Chunk x50 └ White Iron Chunk x50 | |
| Function | |
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 Archaic Effect / Skill
Weapon Skill: Crush
On hit, Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to opponents within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
▼ Visual Effects & Weapon Tips
Prototype Archaic Gameplay & Tips
Claymore For DPS
Prototype Archaic has an ATK sub-stat that is great for DPS claymore users such as Razor & Diluc. In addition, the passive can deal additional AoE damage in a small area around the target.
AOE That Deals Physical DPS
Prototype Archaic has a chance to deal Physical DMG in a small AoE periodically; the Aoe DMG scales with the user's ATK.
Prototype Archaic Is Good For Whom?
Best As F2P Option For DPS Characters
Prototype Archaic is an Attack-boosting weapon with a chance-based damaging skill. It is a good F2P weapon for DPS Claymore users like Razor, Eula and Navia.
Characters That Can Use Prototype Archaic
| Character | Details |
|---|---|
| Diluc | - Great for boosting Diluc's overall damage ↳ Can likely trigger the AoE since his attack rotation includes Normal Attacks |
| Razor | - Recommended for improving Razor's damage output ↳ Can likely trigger the AoE especially with ATK SPD bonus from Burst |
| Beidou | - Recommended for main DPS build ↳ Can likely trigger the AoE especially with ATK SPD bonus from successful parry with Skill |
| Chongyun | - Recommended for main DPS build ↳ Can likely trigger the AoE especially with ATK SPD bonus from Skill ↳ AoE can also be triggered by the ice blades at C1 |
| Sayu | - Useful for improving Sayu's support capabilities ↳ Sayu's heal from Burst scales with ATK |
| Navia | - Decent F2P choice for Navia since it increases ATK. |
| Gaming | - Decent F2P weapon for Gaming since it increases ATK. |
Prototype Archaic How To Get, Banners, Availability
Obtainable In-Game
Prototype Archaic can be obtained in-game. You do not need to use your wishes to obtain this weapon.
Rate Up Banners For Prototype Archaic
This weapon is not featured as a rate-up weapon on any banners.
Forge Thru Blacksmith
| Map | Location |
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Prototype Archaic 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 Archaic Ascension Materials
Weapon Ascension Materials For Prototype Archaic
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
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 Grain Of Aerosiderite x3 Piece Of Aerosiderite x9  Bit Of Aerosiderite x9  Chunk Of Aerosiderite x4 Fragile Bone Shard x 15 Sturdy Bone Shard x18  Fossilized Bone Shard x 27  Damaged Mask x10 Stained Mask x 15  Ominous Mask x18 Mystic Enhancement Ore x607 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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| Grain Of Aerosiderite x3 Piece Of Aerosiderite x9 Bit Of Aerosiderite x9Fragile Bone Shard x6 Sturdy Bone Shard x18 Fossilized Bone Shard x9 Damaged Mask x10 Stained Mask x15 Ominous Mask x6Mystic Enhancement Ore x359 |
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Weapon Related Guides
| Weapon Guides | |||||
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| Weapons List | Weapon Tier | ||||
| Battle Pass Weapon | Craftable Weapons | ||||
| Weapon Type list | |||||
| Sword | Claymore | Catalyst | |||
| Polearm | Bow | ||||
| Other Weapon Guides | |||||
| 4 Star Weapons To Keep | 3 Star Weapons To Keep | ||||
| Weapon Ascension Material | |||||
