Where are the 4 Ruin Guards in Genshin Impact?
The 4 Ruin Guards can be found on a small island south of the Guyun Stone Forest Waypoint in Genshin Impact. These Ruin Guards are part of a larger network of Ruin entities, including Ruin Golems, that players can encounter and defeat in the game.
About Ruin Guards and Golems
Location and Basics
To start off, for players looking to engage with these enemies, understanding their locations and basic characteristics is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best character to fight Ruin Guards?
The best character to fight Ruin Guards is typically an archer who can target the weak point on the Ruin Guard’s head or back, but characters with claymores, such as Beidou and Xiangling, can also be effective in defeating them.
2. Is it possible to defeat a Ruin Guard without shooting it in the eye?
Yes, it is possible to defeat a Ruin Guard without shooting it in the eye, but this requires a character with a claymore, and having characters like Noelle and Barbara for HP regeneration can be beneficial.
3. How many Ruin Golems are there in Genshin Impact?
There are three known Ruin Golems in Genshin Impact: one in Sumeru’s Avidya Forest at Devantaka Mountain and two in the Great Red Sand at the Valley of Dahri and Desert of Hadramaveth, respectively.
4. What do level 7 Golems look like?
At level 7, Golems have crystal-like spikes that become lavender and much larger and jagged, distinguishing them from their lower-level counterparts.
5. What does a level 10 Golem look like?
At level 10, the Golem’s crystal-like spikes change to a sky-royal blue mix, and its skin becomes a slightly blueish gray, indicating its increased level and power.
6. What are Ruin Guards weak against?
Ruin Guards are weak against targeted attacks on their weak points, specifically the eye or the center of their back, which can temporarily shut them down when hit twice in succession.
7. Where do you grind Ruin Guards?
Ruin Guards can be found and grinded in several locations, including Enkanomiya, where they are scattered across five islands, with notable concentrations in the Evernight Temple, Dainichi Mikoshi, Serpent’s Heart, The Narrows, and Serpent Bowels.
8. Can you freeze a Ruin Guard?
Yes, a Ruin Guard can be frozen using Cryo elements after being wetted, either by luring it into water or using a Hydro character, providing an opportunity to inflict significant damage.
9. What will a Tuff Golem do?
A Tuff Golem can hold and display any item given to it while in its statue state and will pick up dropped items when it moves around, making it a unique and potentially useful entity.
10. Do Iron Golem kills give XP?
No, killing an Iron Golem does not reward XP, distinguishing it from other enemies in the game that do provide experience points upon defeat.
11. What does a level 7 P.E.K.K.A look like?
At level 7, P.E.K.K.A’s horns and swords have tips that glow yellow-orange, along with its eyes and “nose”, and its sword handles change from pink to a darker maroon, indicating its level upgrade.
12. Is the Lava Hound a Golem?
While the Lava Hound shares some similarities with Golems, such as health and space requirements, it is not classified as a Golem but rather compared to one due to its statistics and behaviors.
13. What color are Golems’ eyes?
Golems, specifically Iron Golems, have eyes with black sclera and red iris, a distinctive feature of their robotic appearance.
14. What does a Gold Golem look like?
A Gold Golem is 2 blocks in height, width, and depth, with a furnace head that shoots a beam of fire at hostile mobs, and it does not attack unless provoked.
15. Can Golems despawn?
Yes, Golems can despawn approximately 3-5 minutes after they spawn, without dropping any loot, which is a mechanism to regulate their numbers and ensure game balance.
By understanding the locations, weaknesses, and behaviors of Ruin Guards and other Golems in Genshin Impact, players can better prepare themselves for encounters with these formidable enemies, utilizing the right characters, strategies, and knowledge to emerge victorious.