Ruin Drake Enemy Guide

Ruin Drakes are Sumeru enemies in Genshin Impact 3.0. See the release date for the new ruin machine enemies, locations, and attack patterns here!

Ruin Drake Locations

Ruin Drakes Located in Sumeru

Ruin Drakes can often be found resting in open fields or near ruins in Sumeru's Rainforest Area.

Similar to their behavior in the Rainforest, Ruin Drakes in the Desert are found near ruins. They are commonly seen in solitary or in pairs.

Sumeru Region Map Guide

Ruin Drake Enemy Information

New Ruin Machine Enemies

A type of Ruin Machines called the Ruin Drakes are found in parts of Sumeru after the Version 3.0 update!

They are similar to other existing Ruin Machines, like the Ruin Guard or Ruin Sentinels. There are two types of Ruin Drakes; the Earthguard, and the Skywatch.

Ruin Drake: Earthguard and Skywatch Types

Ruin Drake Types
Ruin Drake - Earthguard	Ruin Drake - Skywatch

Ruin Drake Earthguards are massive bipedal machines with long tails, while the Ruin Drake Skywatch is a creature similar to the Earthguard, but with wings that can fly.

Ruin Drake Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 3.0
Release Date	August 24, 2022

Released in Version 3.0

The Ruin Drake was featured in the 3.0 Livestream and was part of the Version 3.0 update in August 24, 2022.

Version 3.0 Release Date and Patch Notes

Ruin Drake Item Drops

All Ruin Drake Item Drops

Drop	Level
Chaos Bolt	Lv. 60+
Chaos Module	Lv. 40+
Chaos Storage	Any Lv.

The Ruin Drakes drop Weapon Ascension Materials used for leveling up certain weapons released after Version 3.0.

Weapons that Use Ruin Drake Item Drops

Weapons that use Ruin Drake Drops
Fruit of Fulfillment	Forest Regalia	Moonpiercer
Sapwood Blade	King's Squire

List of Weapons

Ruin Drake Attack Patterns

Energy Torrent Attack

Both Ruin Drakes can periodically release a torrent of energy that deal AoE damage.

Elemental Resistance Based on Damage Taken

The Ruin Drake: Earthguard and Skywatch gain Elemental Resistance based on the previous main Elemental DMG that they receive, and can even infuse the element into their Energy Torrent Attack!

Infused Elemental Energy Torrent

When absorbing an element from the previous Elemental DMG it receives, both Ruin Drakes have a chance to attack with Energy Torrents affected by the element.

Ruin Drake Weak Spots

To temporarily bring down the Ruin Drake, hit the weak spot at the center of its body when it's exposed. You can also aim for the head when it's glowing and charging up!

Earthguard - Rushing Attack

The Ruin Drake: Earthguard will rush at the character and attempt to headbutt or hit with its tail, which is easily avoided by dashing at the last second or generally keeping your distance.

Skywatch - Aimed Missiles

The Ruin Drake: Skywatch will paint a target on the player and attack with a volley of missiles, much like Ruin Guards and Ruin Graders. Sprint at the last minute to avoid this attack!

Skywatch - Tail Flip Attack

The Ruin Drake: Skywatch flips its body to slam its tail on the ground and deal damage. This attack is slow and can easily be dodged.

Skywatch - Scattered Shots

The Ruin Drake: Skywatch shoots a slew of scattered shots from its wings, which can be avoided by continuous movement and dodging to the side of the enemy.

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