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Genshin Impact - Prototype Archaic Claymore

The Prototype Archaic is a craftable 4-star Claymore Genshin Impact. Here you'll find everything you need to know about this weapon from its attack power, bonus effects, rarity, and even the best character to use it!

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Best Characters to Use Prototype Archaic

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Diluc ImageDiluc Razor ImageRazor Chongyun ImageChongyun
Xinyan ImageXinyan Eula ImageEula Dehya ImageDehya

Who is the Prototype Archaic Good For?

Decent F2P Claymore

The Prototype Archaic offers a reliable ATK ascension stat to its user, along with a buff to both Normal and Charged Attacks.

Note that while you can use this on certain claymore characters, their best in slot weapons may vary. For more information on their best weapons, check out our character tier list with their best in slot weapons!

Character Tier List

Prototype Archaic Stats and General Information

Prototype Archaic
Prototype Archaic Image
Type Claymore
Base ATK 44
Rarity ★★★★
Bonus Effect
 ATK + 6.0%
Skill
 Crush
・On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
Description
 An ancient greatsword discovered in the Blackcliff Forge. It swings with sunch an immense force that one feels it could cut straight through reality itself.
How to Obtain
 Forge via Blacksmith

Prototype Archaic Stats

Lvl. Base ATK ATK
1/20 44 6.0%
20/20 119 10.6%
40/40 226 15.5%
50/50 293 17.9%
60/60 361 20.3%
70/70 429 22.7%
80/80 497 25.1%
90/90 565 27.6%

Prototype Archaic Refinement Levels

Crush
R1 On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
R2 On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 300% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
R3 On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 360% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
R4 On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 420% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
R5 On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 480% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.

How to Forge Prototype Archaic

Weapon All Materials Needed
Prototype Archaic Image Prototype Archaic
Northlander Claymore Billet ImageNorthlander Claymore Billet ×1
White Iron Chunk ImageWhite Iron Chunk ×50
Crystal Chunk ImageCrystal Chunk ×50

Prototype Archaic Ascension Materials

20
→
40
Genshin - Grain of Aerosiderite Image Grain of Aerosiderite ×3
Genshin - Damaged Mask Image Damaged Mask ×2
Genshin - Fragile Bone Shard Image Fragile Bone Shard ×3
40
→
50
Genshin - Piece of Aerosiderite Image Piece of Aerosiderite ×3
Genshin - Damaged Mask Image Damaged Mask ×8
Genshin - Fragile Bone Shard Image Fragile Bone Shard ×12
50
→
60
Genshin - Piece of Aerosiderite Image Piece of Aerosiderite ×6
Genshin - Stained Mask Image Stained Mask ×6
Genshin - Sturdy Bone Shard Image Sturdy Bone Shard ×6
60
→
70
Genshin - Bit of Aerosiderite Image Bit of Aerosiderite ×3
Genshin - Stained Mask Image Stained Mask ×9
Genshin - Sturdy Bone Shard Image Sturdy Bone Shard ×12
70
→
80
Genshin - Bit of Aerosiderite Image Bit of Aerosiderite ×6
Genshin - Ominous Mask Image Ominous Mask ×6
Genshin - Fossilized Bone Shard Image Fossilized Bone Shard ×9
80
→
90
Genshin - Chunk of Aerosiderite Image Chunk of Aerosiderite ×4
Genshin - Ominous Mask Image Ominous Mask ×12
Genshin - Fossilized Bone Shard Image Fossilized Bone Shard ×18

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3 Anonymousalmost 4 years

It's been renamed to Prototype Archaic in the 1.2 update.

2 Anonymousabout 4 years

Boss fights (Lupus Boreas, Dominator of Wolves and Stormterror)

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