Here is a guide about Prototype Archaic Claymore including stats, effects, how to get it, tips & tricks, and good for which character.
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Prototype Archaic Stats & Effect
Prototype Archaic is a 4-stars Claymore ancient prototype from Liyue's arsenal. The batch number has faded and no records exist to confirm the date of production.
Overview
| Prototype Archaic | Stats |
| Type: | Claymore |
| Rarity: | 4 Stars |
| Base ATK: | 43.73 |
| Secondary Stat: | ATK% |
| Sec Stat (Level 1): | 6% |
Base Stats
| Level | ATK | Bonus ATK% |
| 1 | 43.73 | 6% |
| 20+ | 144.47 | 10.6% |
| 40+ | 251.99 | 15.45% |
| 50+ | 319.26 | 17.87% |
| 60+ | 386.8 | 20.3% |
| 70+ | 454.69 | 22.72% |
| 80+ | 522.62 | 25.14% |
| 90 | 564.78 | 27.56% |
Prototype Archaic Effect: Crush
- On hit, Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to opponents within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
Prototype Archaic Ascension Material
Here is a total of Prototype Archaic ascension material until level 90.
- Grain of Aerosiderite x3
- Fragile Bone Shard x15
- Damaged Mask x10
- Piece of Aerosiderite x9
- Sturdy Bone Shard x18
- Stained Mask x15
- Bit of Aerosiderite x9
- Fossilized Bone Shard x27
- Ominous Mask x18
- Chunk of Aerosiderite x4
- Mora x150K
How to get Prototype Archaic?
Obtainable in-game
You can obtain this Claymore by crafting in a Blacksmith in Mondstadt and in order to craft this weapon you have a Claymore prototype and some material you can find.
Material that is required to craft Prototype Archaic
- Crystal Chunk x50
- White Iron Chunk x10
- Claymore Prototype x1
How to use Prototype Archaic - Tip & Best for whom
This is a great weapon for F2P players who looking for ATK% which is great for DPS claymore users like Diluc, Beidou, or Razor who use a lot of Normal ATK and Charge ATK that can gain additional DMG from weapon effect.
Best Character For Prototype Archaic
- Diluc
- He uses a lot of Normal ATK and Charge ATK which is great to boost his DMG.
- Razor
- Similar to Diluc razor has similar playstyle which is great to improve his DMG as well as his burst DMG.
- Chongyun
- Great for DPS build for him to improve Skill DMG with ATK SPD Bonus.
- Beidou
- Great for DPS build for her to improve Skill DMG with ATK SPD Bonus.
- Sayu
- Since she heals based on Burst with ATK, this will be great for her supporting skill.
- Navia
- A good F2P claymore to get some ATK for her.
Is it worth it to get Prototype Archaic?
- Yes, it is!
- This Claymore is completely free and all you do is find material that needs to be exchanged. It's also very useful for F2P players who need additional ATK% for DPS character build.
End of Prototype Archaic Claymore.
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