Genshin Impact

Prototype Archaic Best Characters and How to Get

3
Add to Watchlist

◆ Latest: 5.5 Codes, Sacred Mountain, Natlan Quests
◆ Builds: Varesa, Iansan, Xianyun, Venti, Xilonen
◆ 5.5: Skysplit Gembloom, Dracolite, Pyroculus
◆ Events: Overflowing Favor, Fighting Championship
◆ Upcoming: Version 5.6, Escoffier, Ifa

Genshin Impact - Prototype Archaic Claymore

The Prototype Archaic is a craftable 4-star Claymore Genshin Impact. Find out how to get Prototype Archaic, best characters for it, stats, and details here!

List of Contents

Prototype Archaic Information

Prototype Archaic Skills and Overview

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.

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

R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
Skill Effect
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.
Skill Effect
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.
Skill Effect
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.
Skill Effect
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.
Skill Effect
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.

Prototype Archaic Best Characters

Who is the Prototype Archaic Good For?

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

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

How to Get Prototype Archaic

Craft from a Blacksmith

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

You can get the Prototype Archaic by crafting it from a blacksmith. Collect the materials and items needed in exchange for this craftable weapon.

The blueprint for the Prototype Archaic is already available from the start of the game, so you won't need to unlock it any more.

Prototype Archaic Ascension Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Materials Total
Grain of Aerosiderite IconGrain of Aerosiderite
 3
Piece of Aerosiderite IconPiece of Aerosiderite
 9
Bit of Aerosiderite IconBit of Aerosiderite
 9
Chunk of Aerosiderite IconChunk of Aerosiderite
 4
Damaged Mask IconDamaged Mask
 10
Stained Mask IconStained Mask
 15
Ominous Mask IconOminous Mask
 18
Fragile Bone Shard IconFragile Bone Shard
 15
Sturdy Bone Shard IconSturdy Bone Shard
 18
Fossilized Bone Shard IconFossilized Bone Shard
 27
Mora IconMora
 150,000

Ascension Materials for Each Level

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

Genshin Impact Related Guides

All Weapons

Genshin Impact - List of Weapons

List of Weapons

List of Claymores

Related Weapons
Genshin Impact - A Thousand Blazing Suns Image A Thousand Blazing Suns Genshin Impact - Beacon of the Reed Sea Image Beacon of the Reed Sea Genshin Impact - Fang of the Mountain King Image Fang of the Mountain King
Genshin Impact - Redhorn Stonethresher Image Redhorn Stonethresher Genshin Impact - Skyward Pride Image Skyward Pride Genshin Impact - Song of Broken Pines Image Song of Broken Pines
Genshin Impact - The Unforged Image The Unforged Genshin Impact - Verdict Image Verdict Genshin Impact - Wolf Wolf's Gravestone
Genshin Impact - Akuoumaru Image Akuoumaru Genshin Impact - Blackcliff Slasher Image Blackcliff Slasher Genshin Impact - Earth Shaker Image Earth Shaker
Genshin Impact - Favonius Greatsword Image Favonius Greatsword Genshin Impact - Forest Regalia Image Forest Regalia Genshin Impact - Fruitful Hook Image Fruitful Hook
Genshin Impact - Katsuragikiri Nagamasa Image Katsuragikiri Nagamasa Genshin Impact - Lithic Blade Image Lithic Blade Genshin Impact - Luxurious Sea-Lord Image Luxurious Sea-Lord
Genshin Impact - Mailed Flower Image Mailed Flower Genshin Impact - Makhaira Aquamarine Image Makhaira Aquamarine Genshin Impact - Portable Power Saw Image Portable Power Saw
Genshin Impact - Prototype Archaic Image Prototype Archaic Genshin Impact - Rainslasher Image Rainslasher Genshin Impact - Royal Greatsword Image Royal Greatsword
Genshin Impact - Sacrificial Greatsword Image Sacrificial Greatsword Genshin Impact - Serpent Spine Image Serpent Spine Genshin Impact - Snow-Tombed Starsilver Image Snow-Tombed Starsilver
Genshin Impact - Talking Stick Image Talking Stick Genshin Impact - The Bell Image The Bell Genshin Impact - Tidal Shadow Image Tidal Shadow
Genshin Impact - Ultimate Overlord Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword Genshin Impact - Whiteblind Image Whiteblind Genshin Impact - Bloodtainted Greatsword Image Bloodtainted Greatsword
Genshin Impact - Debate Club Image Debate Club Genshin Impact - Ferrous Shadow Image Ferrous Shadow Genshin Impact - Skyrider Greatsword Image Skyrider Greatsword
Genshin Impact - White Iron Greatsword Image White Iron Greatsword Genshin Impact - Old Merc Old Merc's Pal Genshin Impact - Waster Greatsword Image Waster Greatsword

List of Claymores

Comment

3 Anonymousover 4 years

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

2 Anonymousover 4 years

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

See more comments (3 Comments)

Author

    Leave feedback(Login required)

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board
    • We could not find the message board you were looking for.

    Gaming News

    White Knuckle Game Review [Early Access] | Conquering the Tower of Babel

    White Knuckle Game Review [Early Access]

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    Copyright© 2012-2024 HoYoverse — COGNOSPHERE. All Rights Reserved.

    The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
    The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

    Genshin Impact Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

    Quick Access
    Guide Index

    Tools

    Tier Lists

    Latest News and Updates

    Version Updates

    Codes

    Characters

    5.5 Characters

    5.4 Characters

    All Characters

    Characters by Elements

    Other Character Lists

    Maps

    Regions

    Collectables

    Local Specialties

    Banner Guides

    Wish Gacha Guides

    Weapons

    Newest Weapons

    Weapons by Types

    Other Weapon Lists

    Artifacts

    Events

    Version 5.5 Events

    Version 5.4 Events

    Newest Events

    Quests

    Newest Quests

    Archon Quests

    Enemies and Bosses

    World Bosses

    Weekly Bosses

    Genius Invokation TCG

    Items

    Endgame Content

    Spiral Abyss

    Imaginarium Theater

    Miscellaneous Content

    Housing System

    Fishing System

    Tips & Tricks

    Before Starting The Game

    Element Guides

    Leveling and Grinding Guides

    Tips to Remember

    Miscellaneous Guides

    FAQs

    Message Boards

    All HoYoverse Wikis