Getting Your Hands on the Prototype Archaic in Genshin Impact
The Prototype Archaic is a four-star polearm in Genshin Impact. It’s a great weapon, especially for characters who rely on elemental reactions, and it can be a strong contender even in the late game. But how do you get your hands on this powerful weapon?
The Prototype Archaic is only obtainable through crafting. That means you need to collect the necessary materials and then head to the blacksmith to make it. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need:
1. Gathering the Materials:
- Northlander Sword Billet: This is the main crafting material. You can get it from the Blacksmithing section in the Crafting Menu. It requires 500 Mora, 1 White Iron Chunk, 1 Crystal Chunk, and 1 Northern Light to craft.
- Amethyst Lump: You can find these throughout Teyvat, especially in Liyue. You can farm them from specific enemies like Geovishaps or find them scattered in the world.
- Dandelion Gladiator: This material is dropped by Hilichurls and Mitachurls and their related elites. You’ll likely find a lot of these while exploring the world.
- Boss Material: You’ll need to defeat the Electro Hypostasis boss. This boss is located in Stormbearer Mountains and drops Electro Crystal and Electro Gem materials depending on your world level.
2. Crafting Time:
Once you have all the required materials, you can visit the Blacksmith in Mondstadt or Liyue to craft the Prototype Archaic. Each weapon will require:
- 1 Northlander Sword Billet
- 2 Amethyst Lump
- 3 Dandelion Gladiator
- 1 Electro Crystal (or Electro Gem depending on your world level)
3. Utilizing Your Prototype Archaic:
The Prototype Archaic is a powerful weapon for polearm characters who focus on elemental reactions. Its passive ability, Sharpened increases the damage of Elemental Reactions by 12% when the character hits an opponent with their normal attacks.
Here are some characters who benefit greatly from the Prototype Archaic:
- Xiangling: Her Pyro attacks benefit greatly from Elemental Reactions.
- Hu Tao: Her Pyro attacks, especially when using her elemental skill, benefit from this weapon.
- Rosaria: Her Cryo attacks can be boosted by the increased damage from the Prototype Archaic.
- Xiao: While he relies on his burst, his elemental damage is still amplified by this weapon.
Important Considerations:
- The Prototype Archaic can be upgraded to level 90.
- The drop rate for materials from enemies is random, so it might take some time to collect everything.
- While the Prototype Archaic is a great option for early and mid-game, eventually you’ll want to acquire a five-star weapon for your characters.
Remember, patience and persistence are key! Keep farming those materials and you’ll be wielding the Prototype Archaic in no time. Happy crafting!
