Foreword
This time, I bring you a guide on the 4-star forgeable claymore, Prototype Archaic, including its mechanics and an analysis of suitable characters. I hope this helps you gain a better understanding of Prototype Archaic and plan your resources more effectively!
✦Contents✦
[Analysis of Suitable Characters]: Diluc, Eula, Razor, Chongyun
[Analysis of Similar Weapons]: Whiteblind, Snow-Tombed Starsilver, Tidal Shadow, Wolf's Gravestone
✦Weapon Description✦
[Claymore] Prototype Archaic ★★★★
How to Obtain:
Forged
Weapon Effect (Refinement 1):
On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to opponents within a small AoE. This effect can only occur once every 15s.
Weapon Analysis:
As a 4-Star forgeable weapon, it has a Base ATK of 565 and an additional 27.6% ATK Bonus, which can increase the equipping character's ATK. The weapon's effect has simple activation conditions and deals considerable damage, making it suitable for most on-field DPS Claymore characters. It has high refinement value.
In the early stages of the game, you can obtain this weapon not only through pulling from the banners and completing specific tasks but also by forging. As a forgeable weapon available since the game's launch, new players who are starting the game and lacking Claymore weapons can consider this weapon. It can serve as a transitional weapon for characters like Diluc, Eula and Razor in the early stages.
✦Suitable Characters✦
Diluc, Eula, Razor, Chongyun: With high Base ATK and an ATK percentage as its sub stat, this weapon suits characters who can serve as on-field DPS and require ATK. Therefore, Prototype Archaic can be an excellent transitional weapon for them.
In the current version, Prototype Archaic remains a highly cost-effective forgeable weapon. It is a good option when lacking other Claymores, and high refinement is recommended.
✦Analysis of Similar Weapons ✦
[Claymore] Whiteblind ★★★★
How to Obtain:
Forged
Analysis: As a 4-Star forgeable weapon, Whiteblind boasts a Base ATK of 510 and a DEF of 51.7%. Normal Attack and Charged Attack hits increase ATK and DEF by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.5s. Compared to Prototype Archaic, Whiteblind is more suitable for claymore characters who need DEF, such as Noelle and Arataki Itto. Each weapon has its own advantages.
[Claymore] Snow-Tombed Starsilver★★★★
How to Obtain:
Snow-Tombed Starsilver can be obtained through forging after completing specific tasks and puzzles in Dragonspine
Analysis: As a 4-Star forgeable weapon, Snow-Tombed Starsilver at max level provides a Base ATK of 565 and a Physical DMG Bonus of 34.5%. Its weapon effect is that hitting an opponent with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 60% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them, dealing AoE DMG equal to 80% of ATK. Opponents affected by Cryo are instead dealt DMG equal to 200% of ATK. This effect can only occur once every 10s. Compared to Prototype Archaic, it is more suitable for claymore characters who focus on Physical DMG as their main output, such as Eula and Razor.
[Claymore] Tidal Shadow ★★★★
How to Obtain:
Forged
Analysis: As a 4-Star Forgeable weapon, Tidal Shadow at max level provides a Base ATK of 510 and an ATK. After the wielder is healed, ATK will be increased by 24% for 8s. This can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. Compared to Prototype Archaic, it can provide more ATK when there is a healer in the team, making it a versatile weapon for DPS Claymore users.
[Claymore] Wolf's Gravestone ★★★★★
How to Obtain:
Obtained from Wishes
Analysis: The 5-Star permanent weapon, Wolf's Gravestone, at max level provides a Base ATK of 608 and an ATK of 49.6%. Its weapon effect increases ATK by 20%. Additionally, when hitting an enemy with less than 30% HP, it increases the ATK of all party members by 40% for 12s. This effect can only be triggered once every 30s. As an upgraded alternative to Prototype Archaic, Wolf's Gravestone provides higher ATK and also has the ability to support teammates. Travelers who obtain this weapon are advised to invest in and develop it.
Conclusion
Overall, Prototype Archaic has good versatility and is suitable for use when there are no better claymore options available. It is recommended to refine it! If this is helpful to you, please save it and give it a thumbs-up. Stay tuned and I will bring you more detailed guides in the future! ❤
