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Genshin Impact - Ruin Machines Location and Enemy Guide

Ruin Machines are war machines left behind by the destroyed nation in Genshin Impact. See where to find them, different types of Ruin machines, and more information here!

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Ruin Machine Locations

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Ruin Machines are war machines that are commonly found across the regions of Teyvat, particularly in the ruins of a vanished civilization.

Ruin Machine Types

Humanoid Ruin Machines

Ruin Guard ImageRuin Guard Ruin Hunter ImageRuin Hunter Ruin Grader ImageRuin Grader

The most prevalent war machines, these humanoid ruin machines can often be found lying dormant inside ruins. They have an exposed core in their head that, if hit, renders them immobile.

Ruin Sentinels

Ruin Cruiser ImageRuin Cruiser Ruin Destroyer ImageRuin Destroyer
Ruin Defender ImageRuin Defender Ruin Scout ImageRuin Scout

Ruin Sentinels were first introduced and are prevalent throughout the nation of Inazuma. These oddly shaped machines have taken on numerous forms and functions depending on their intended purpose.

Ruin Sentinel: Locations and Item Drops

Ruin Drakes

Ruin Drake - Earthguard ImageRuin Drake - Earthguard Ruin Drake - Skywatch ImageRuin Drake - Skywatch

Ruin Drakes are dragon-shaped machines that are frequently found in Sumeru. These ruined machines resemble Vishaps and are capable of absorbing elemental energy and hurling it back.

Perpetual Mechanical Array

Gesnhin - Perpetual Mechanical Array

The Perpetual Mechanical Array is a mechanical field boss located in Inazuma. This boss is made up of multiple cubic-shaped components that resemble the elemental hypostases. It can adapt to its combat environment and use a wide range of attacks.

Perpetual Mechanical Array Boss Guide

Ruin Serpent

Genshin - Ruin Serpent
Ruin Serpent is a ruin machine boss that lies in the depths of the Chasm. This boss can dig below the ground and create Oozing Concretions, which it can use to gain power and unleash destructive attacks.

Ruin Serpent Boss Guide

Aeonblight Drake

Gesnhin - Aeonblight Drake

Aeonblight Drake is a dragon-shaped machine boss situated in Sumeru. This boss possesses the abilities of both Earthguard and Skywatch.
Aeonblight Drake Boss Guide

Ruin Machine Information

Left Behind by Destroyed Nation

Gesnhin - Ruin Machines Info

Ruin machines are mechanical war devices claimed to have been left behind by the now-destroyed Khaenri'ah civilization. In recent times, you can often find them wandering Teyvat and watching over the ruins' remains.

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Genshin Impact Enemies

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List of All Enemies and Bosses

Other War Machine Enemies

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

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