Ruin Destroyers are a type of Ruin Sentinel enemy in Genshin Impact. Learn where to find Ruin Destroyers, how to defeat them, and what items you can get from them in this guide!

Ruin Destroyer Enemy Information

Ruin Destroyer Information

Ruin Destroyer
Adventurer Handbook Description
Various bizarrely-shaped machines that have taken different forms and functions as an adaption to different goals. Legend has it that they were war machines left behind by a nation that has now been destroyed. Leaving its hard armor and powerful abilities aside, some believe that the design of these ruin machines has greater value in the study of biomimesis than the more common Ruin Guards.

Inazuma Map Guide

Summoned by the Perpetual Mechanical Array

Fighting the Boss enemy, the Perpetual Mechanical Array, involves a phase making use of several Ruin Sentinels, including the Ruin Destroyer.
Perpetual Mechanical Array Boss Guide

All Ruin Destroyer Locations

Ruin Destroyer Locations in Inazuma

Note that the numbers on the map indicate how many Ruin Sentinels may be found in that area.

Ruin Destroyer in Narukami Island

Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels can be found around the entrance and in the underground ruins of Araumi.
Narukami Island Guide

Ruin Destroyer in Kannazuka

Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels can also be found in the southern area of Tatarasuna, Kannazuka.
Kannazuka Area Guide

Ruin Destroyer in Yashiori Island

You can also find Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels in Yashiori Island, particularly in the underground caverns.
Yashiori Island Guide

Ruin Destroyer in Watatsumi Island

Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels can be found mostly in the northern part of Watatsumi Island.

Watatsumi Island Guide

Ruin Destroyer in Seirai Island

Northern Seirai

Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels can be found either in their resting state or patrolling areas in various parts of Seirai Island.

Amakumo Peak

The best place to find groups of Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels would be in the underground ruins of Amakumo Peak.

Amakumo Peak Ruins Guide

Ruin Destroyer in Tsurumi Island

Ruin Destroyers and other Ruin Sentinels in Tsurumi Island are often found underground underneath Shirikoro Peak and Chirai Shrine.

Tsurumi Island Guide

Items Dropped By Ruin Destroyers

All Ruin Destroyer Drops

Drop	Level
Chaos Oculus	Lv. 60+
Chaos Gear	Any Lv.
Chaos Axis	Lv. 40+

How to Beat Ruin Destroyers

Use Shield Characters!

Ruin Sentinels are usually grouped in twos or more, making it harder to dodge all their attacks. Having a shield would make defeating these monsters easier, although it is not as necessary when facing a lone Ruin Sentinel.

Hitting its weakpoint will also knock it down for some time, making it vulnerable.

Dodge its Aimed Shots

Ruin Destroyers can shoot projectiles from its head in a slight arc. The projectiles move at a moderate speed and can be easily dodged.

Beware of its Earthquake Attack

Ruin Destroyers will shoot a laser towards the ground and generate a large AoE where they will continue to deal damage for several seconds.

You can attack the Ruin Destroyers themselves while in this state as long as you avoid standing in its AoE.

Avoid Getting Caught in its Vacuum

Ruin Destroyers can dig into the ground and emerge in a four-petaled form that spreads out on the ground. The area surrounding it will then be affected by a vacuum.

Avoid getting caught in this vacuum, for the Ruin Destroyer will then burst and deal AoE damage to any character close to it.

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact Enemies

List of All Enemies and Bosses

Other War Machine Enemies

All War Machine Type Enemies
Ruin Guard	Ruin Hunter	Ruin Grader
Perpetual Mechanical Array	Ruin Scout	Ruin Defender
Ruin Destroyer	Ruin Cruiser	Ruin Serpent
Ruin Drake - Skywatch	Ruin Drake - Earthguard