| “ | The land is not to be tilled with farming tools, but rather to be fought for with steel and blood. | „ |
| ~ Dainsleif about the Ruin Guard. |
The Automatons are an antagonistic species in the video game Genshin Impact. They are a race of mechanical golems found across the world of Teyvat. The majority of Automatons are factions to the Ruin Machines, mechanical war machines built by the ancient civilization of Khaenri'ah that serve under the Abyss Order, although other Automatons from different origins are known to exist.
Biography[]
The Ruin Machines were built by the lost nation of Khaenri'ah prior to its collapse five hundred years ago. Back then, the machines, or at least the Ruin Guards, were called Field Tillers and served as guardians. They were built around a prototype, which was stated to be stronger than the rest. After Khaenri'ah was destroyed, the Field Tillers, now referred to as Ruin Machines, wandered aimlessly across the ruins of their fallen kingdom and other nations of Teyvat. Most have already broken down, while others remain active and attack everything they deem a threat due to their program errors.
The first "Field Tiller" is a prototype of the Ruin Guards. It fought against Andrius the Wolf King of the north of Mondstadt (who mistakenly of it as a trial challenge). It was on the top of Stormterror's Lair. The Abyss Order were looking for the First "Field Tiller" for its eye to turn Osial into a cybernetic God of mass destruction. However, they didn't manage to find it not even with an Abyss Herald. Later, The Traveler, Paimon and Dainsleif found the First "Field Tiller" and remove its eye leaving the automaton offline.
It was apparently located in the Stormterror's Lair. Dainsleif is going to protect the eye with his life. In Chapter II Arc IV after Dainsleif was ended up at Stormterror's Lair when he failed to pursuit the Traveler's sibling and the Abyss Herald, Dain hidden the eye in a safe place where the Abyss Order will never be able to find it and foiling their schemes called the "Loom of Fate" as well preventing the Abyss from turning Osial, Overlord of the Vortex into a mechanized god.
Appearance[]
The Automatons come in many shapes and sizes, although the Ruin Machines at least have a similar get-up of cyclopean-like humanoids with glowing orange cores that also serve as their weakspot. Their designs show shades of brown and gray with some signs of rough edges and cracks, almost as if they are made of stone (although no member carries the Geo element). Ancient text can be seen on some parts of their armor.
The Maguu Kenki, on the other hand, is depicted as a hooded figure wearing elite samurai armor. It carries around a massive oni mask on its back which it can use to protect itself from projectile attacks.
The Primal Constructs are depicted as tetrahedrons in a golden colored pattern with a hexegon shaped eyes emitting a blue light. Orbiting around them are three curved arcs and prisms.
Members[]
Ruin Machines[]
Ruin Guards[]
Ruin Guard
Formerly known as "Field Tillers" by the Khaenri'ah people, Ruin Guards are giant golems that wander across the landscapes of Trevat, all replicas of the original prototype. While a majority have fallen into disrepair, the remaining individuals use their brute strength and barrage of missiles to repel intruders. They can be stunned by shooting at their eye or a glowing socket at their back.
Ruin Hunters[]
Ruin Hunter
A more advanced Ruin Guard, Ruin Hunters have taken to the skies using wind propellers to levitate themselves off the ground. They are equipped with large drills they use to skewer their opponents. They can also detach their arms and convert them into weapons that shoot missiles or lasers. During the bombardment, they expose their core which can be struct to stun them.
Ruin Graders[]
Ruin Grader
While slower than the other Automatons, Ruin Graders are the largest and hit the hardest, even larger than a Lawachurl. Due to their massive size, Ruin Graders have two additional energy cores stored within their legs. Like Ruin Hunters, they will not expose their cores until during one of their attacks. The core in their head is exposed when they fire a laser or shoot electric orbs. The cores in the legs are exposed during a stomp, spin, or charge.
During the events of "Shadow of the Ancients", an Anomalous Model was later encountered by the Traveler. This model is far more stronger than the regular Ruin Grader.
Ruin Sentinels[]
A group of cube-shaped Automatons first appearing to the Inazuma region. They all can transform into different mechs.
- Ruin Cruiser: A Ruin Sentinel resembling a beehive. The Ruin Cruisers tend to attack from afar, shooting energy orbs from their cores. They can also shoot out multiple needles resembling bee stingers. When charging their attacks, they may expose their core.
- Ruin Destroyer: A Ruin Sentinel resembling a serpent. The Ruin Destroyers shoot energy orbs from afar, smacking themselves against players that get too close or releasing a laser on the ground around themselves. They can also dig underground to get closer or escape their opponent. When they emerge, they will intake air to suck in their enemies to them, dealing strong damage. They expose their core during this attack, stunning them if it struck.
- Ruin Defender: A Ruin Sentinel resembling a crustacean. Using its large front limbs, the Ruin Defenders can strike their opponents and block their attacks, protecting its front. They can also shoot energy from their core like a cannon. Attacking the cannon while charging stuns them.
- Ruin Scout: A Ruin Sentinel resembling a jellyfish. The Ruin Scouts attack by striking with their heads or tentacles. They can also shoot out energized orbs. If multiple orbs are present, they will generate electrical beams between each other.
Ruin Drakes[]
Automatons resembling dragons, Ruin Drakes are war machines that first appear in Sumeru. They have the ability to counterattack the player's elemental powers via a series of bombardments they unleash that share the same element as the one it received the most damage from. If the Drake did not receive any elemental damage, the bombs will instead deal physical damage instead. Shooting the core within the Drake's head while charging the attack stuns it.
Two variants can be fought: the Earthguard which attack from the ground, using their agility to charge at the player with their heads and tails; and the Skywatch which hover in the air using "wings" that can shoot bullets and missiles.
Ruin Golems[]
Ruin Golems were war machines first appearance in Sumeru. They were giant automations. One Ruin Golem was discovered in Sumeru but its system is offline. The Traveler and Paimon are investigating inside the Ruin Golem. They turned on its system. The pilot of the Ruin Golem is a Black Serpent Knight. The Ruin Golem has two power cores. The second power core was guarded by the Abyss Order. The Traveler briefly used the Ruin Golem to hit the ground for him/her to investigate the second core. The second core was shut down and completely sealed by the Traveler.
Another Ruin Golem located in Great Red Sand desert. It was functional when it attacks anything including members of the Abyss Order that approach it. The Traveler took a cave to reach inside the Ruin Golem and shut down its systems. The Traveler also briefly use this Ruin Golem to fire its weaponry.
Perpetual Mechanical Array[]
Perpetual Mechanical Array
Found in the ruins underneath Jinren Island in Inazuma, the Perpetual Mechanical Array is a boss comprised of five cubes. Using its body parts, the boss can transform itself into different objects to attack the player, such as a large sword or a rocket that lands down on the player. Eventually, the boss will switch to a defensive mode and protects itself while ditching the four other cubes that turn into Ruin Sentinels. One of the Ruin units will glow yellow, and must be defeated to make the boss expose itself. Afterwards, it pulls in the Ruin units and the attack pattern resets.
Ruin Serpent[]
Ruin Serpent
The Ruin Serpent is a boss found in the underground mines of the Chasm. This large serpent-like machine was once used as a mining machine capable of carving out tunnels across whole continents, but has since gone rogue. It can emit Oozing Concretions to deal massive damage to the player. However, should the player use their Lumenstone Adjuvant to destroy the Concretions whilst the Ruin Serpent is absorbing their power will temporarily stun it.
Aeonblight Drake[]
Aeonblight Drake
Found within the caverns of Ardravi Valley in Sumeru, the Aeonblight Drake is a boss resembling a Ruin Drake: Skywatch, only it is much bigger and has an extra core within its chest. It additionally has bigger "wings" and "tail", which it can slam on to the ground or fling across the floor like a sawblade with the latter.
Maguu Kenki[]
Maguu Kenki
Maguu Kenki is a humanoid Automaton serving as a boss, found on Yashiori Island in Inazuma. According to its backstory, the mechanical swordsman was built using the memories of the first-generation master of a certain sword school known for the Tengu Sweeper, their secret technique. Maguu Kenki malfunctioned, and thus it was discarded. But somewhere inside it, the machine's spirit still lingers on. It uses its blade as a form of communication of some sort.
In Version 1.6, Maguu Kenki was found on the Twinning Isle of the Golden Apple Archipelago.
In special events and the Spiral Abyss, other versions of Maguu Kenki can be encountered: Lone Gale solely uses Anemo powers, Galloping Frost uses Cryo powers, and Mask of Terror uses a mix of both Anemo and Cryo.
Primal Constructs[]
The Primal Constructs are a group of mechanical lifeforms found across the Great Red Sand of Sumeru, guardians of the ancient ruins that were once the kingdom ruled by King Deshret.
They can enter a state which turns them invisible with an increase to resistances at a cost of some health. When invisible, the Primal Construct will leave behind two cores. Using Electro on one of the cores will destroy it, stunning the Primal Construct. Alternitavely, applying the Quicken status on the Primal Construct itself will also stun it.
- Primal Construct: Prospector: Fires two laser beams in a rotating pattern in front of it.
- Primal Construct: Repulsor: Fires a force field that pushes anything away in front of it.
- Primal Construct: Reshaper: Shoots a bolt skyward, landing at the player's current position.
Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network[]
Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network
The Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network is a boss found in the Dune of Elusion in the Hypostyle Desert of Sumeru. The Algorithm is able to use all three attacks seen with the Primal Construct enemies, only larger and stronger variants. It will always start a battle by firing a multitude of lasers in a certain location. When it turns invisible, its Prospector, Repulsor, and Reshaper parts remain on the field to attack the player. Destroying one of the parts with Electro will immediately stun the Algorithm. If it is left invisible for too long, the Algorithm will unleash a powerful shockwave that covers the entire arena before stunning itself.
Clockwork Meka[]
The Clockwork Meka are a group of robots that serve as laborers in Fontaine, but were eventually modified for combat purposes. They consist of:
Normal Meks[]
These Clockwork Meka have relatively low HP and take 1 opposite Arkhe attack to weaken.
- Area Alert Mek
- Arithmetic Enhancer Mek
- Geological Survey Mek
- Nimble Harvester Mek
- Recon Log Mek
- Underwater Patrol Mek
- Underwater Survey Mek
Specialist Meks[]
These Clockwork Meka have greater HP and stronger attacks, and take 2 opposite Arkhe attacks to weaken.
- Annihilation Specialist Mek
- Assault Specialist Mek
- Construction Specialist Mek
- Suppression Specialist Mek
Bosses[]
- Icewind Suite
- Experimental Field Generator
Archives Descriptions[]
| “ | An ancient humanoid war machine. Legend has it that these machines were combat automatons created by a long-destroyed nation. They now wander ruins and ancient detritus, attacking offending travelers. Research indicates that the Ruin Guards and the ruins that they operate in do not originate from the same source, suggesting that there may be a difference of as much as several thousand years between them on the timeline. So why then do the Ruin Guards continue staying among these ruins, using their "explosive firepower" to protect the crumbling walls and broken tiles? |
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| ~ Ruin Guard |
| “ | A giant alien war machine. They are said to be remnants from a lost ancient nation. Apparently, the creators opted to forgo the low-performing humanoid-design in pursuit of improved combat effectiveness. They are extremely dangerous both in melee and ranged combat. Considering these mere relics possess such extraordinary power, one cannot help but wonder — what must the civilization that produced them have looked like at its height? |
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| ~ Ruin Hunter |
| “ | An ancient humanoid war machine. Their form is similar to that of Ruin Guards, but it is more distorted and more powerful. Energy cores have been installed in both its legs, as though to power its overly heavy form. |
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| ~ Ruin Grader |
| “ | Various bizarrely-shaped machines that have taken different forms and functions to adapt to different goals. Legend has it that they are war machines left behind by a nation that has already been destroyed. Compared to the more common Ruin Guards, their design has greater value in the study of biomimesis. The inspiration for its decentralized design and combat modes seem to have come from honeybee colonies, rendering it able to change forms and to attack from different directions. |
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| ~ Ruin Cruiser |
| “ | Various bizarrely-shaped machines that have taken different forms and functions to adapt to different goals. Legend has it that they are war machines left behind by a nation that has already been destroyed. Compared to the more common Ruin Guards, their design has greater value in the study of biomimesis. The insect-like limbs are more agile than humanoid machines. The shield formed by its various components can resist any frontal attack. |
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| ~ Ruin Defender |
| “ | Various bizarrely-shaped machines that have taken different forms and functions to adapt to different goals. Legend has it that they are war machines left behind by a nation that has already been destroyed. Compared to the more common Ruin Guards, their design has greater value in the study of biomimesis. The giant crown, composed of several parts, looks like some sort of frightening plant. One wonders what one has to go through in order to design such scary machine. |
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| ~ Ruin Destroyer |
| “ | Various bizarrely-shaped machines that have taken different forms and functions to adapt to different goals. Legend has it that they are war machines left behind by a nation that has already been destroyed. Compared to the more common Ruin Guards, their design has greater value in the study of biomimesis. Exactly why the form and movements of certain deep-sea lifeforms are being imitated is not known. But either way, tangling with them is hardly the best idea. |
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| ~ Ruin Scout |
| “ | A horrifying dragon-shaped machine. It is said to be a war machine left behind by a now-destroyed nation. It mimics the appearance of the beings known as Vishaps, with some functional enhancements. Such machines have an even greater ability to "absorb" — or perhaps the right word is "counteract" — elemental powers than the vishaps. From this ability, one can glimpse the scale of the ambition that the civilization that made these machines must have once held... |
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| ~ Ruin Drake: Earthdrake |
| “ | A horrifying dragon-shaped machine. It is said to be a war machine left behind by a now-destroyed nation. It mimics the appearance of the beings known as Vishaps, with some functional enhancements. Such machines have an even greater ability to "absorb" — or perhaps the right word is "counteract" — elemental powers than the vishaps. How, you wonder, did a civilization that could make such frightening machines of war collapse? |
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| ~ Ruin Drake: Skywatch |
| “ | A strange, alien machine. They say that it is a war machine left behind by a nation that has already been destroyed. Composed of several different parts, it can adapt to its combat environment and employ a variety of attacks. This machine, comprised of cubic shapes, is on some level very much like the elemental hypostases. |
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| ~ Perpetual Mechanical Array |
| “ | An ancient, bizarrely-shaped autonomous machine. It is said that this was heavy-duty engineering equipment left behind by a nation that has been destroyed. The gear system on its "head" can grind its way through even the hardest bedrock. If this was the case, then carving out tunnels with which the forces of this nation might access the whole continent would have been a thing of great ease. |
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| ~ Ruin Serpent |
| “ | This dragon-shaped combat machine is a being that inspires fear, much like the lord who once ruled these vast lands. It is said that the now-destroyed realm once sought forbidden knowledge and attempted to create perpetual-motion machines that could match or even surpass primordial lifeforms. This mysterious, tireless mechanical monstrosity seems to be proof that they did indeed reach heights that mortals should never have attained. |
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| ~ Aeonblight Drake |
| “ | An disciplined mechanical swordsman. Doesn't seem to have the ability nor will to speak, but instead only seeks to communicate with crossed swords. It is said that this machine was made using the memories of the first-generation master of a certain sword school. However, it malfunctioned, lost control, and was ultimately discarded. Some sing that the machine's spirit still lingers in the place where its fate was ended. They also say that the vicious mask that serves as its guard was inspired by a famous oni from that era. |
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| ~ Maguu Kenki |
| “ | The guardians of the lost ancient desert ruins have power enough to punish any who would presume to disturb the pure dreams of their lord. The master of the sands once took to studying taboo knowledge in an effort to create a dream paradise, and these machines may or may not have been the fruits of that research. Today, that utopia is long gone, and the dreams and oaths, forgotten by the world, are now only found in the mantras inscribed upon these machines. |
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| ~ Primal Construct: Prospector |
| “ | The guardians of the lost ancient desert ruins have power enough to punish any who would presume to disturb the pure dreams of their lord. These machines were not first built to be temple guards or palace defenders, but instead to rebirth the paradise that the foolish desert ruler dreamed of. Today, that utopia is long gone, and the dreams and oaths, forgotten by the world, are now only found in the mantras inscribed upon these machines. |
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| ~ Primal Construct: Repulsor |
| “ | The guardians of the lost ancient desert ruins have power enough to punish any who would presume to disturb the pure dreams of their lord. The lord of the blazing sun who once ruled this desert once promised his people a utopia on the other side of existence, though it ultimately turned out to be a mirage made of folly. Today, that utopia is long gone, and the dreams and oaths, forgotten by the world, are now only found in the mantras inscribed upon these machines. |
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| ~ Primal Construct: Reshaper |
| “ | A perpetual motion machine that rules over the many constructs scattered throughout the desert. It seems that the lonely ruler's will still indwells this device. Perhaps due to a friend's teachings in a dream or perhaps because he coveted the power of the holy ones in the skies, the king created mysterious devices that should not exist in this world before founding his realm in these lands. Amidst the ruins of the city of a thousand pillars, the ancient crystals still reflect the glory of the golden paradise, though none now live who remember the king's dreams. |
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| ~ Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- According to one description during Peculiar Wonderland, Ruin Machines stand fifteen meters tall. Though the description doesn't clarify which type it was referring to, presumably Ruin Graders.
- The "Puppet Show-Off" achievement refers to Maguu Kenki with masculine pronouns, although all other references to the enemy use genderless pronouns.
- The Ruin Scout resembles the PSY: Medusozoa while the Ruin Defender resembles the PSY: Crab, both of which are from Honkai Impact 3rd.
- The Ruin Serpent resembles Onix from the Pokémon series.
- At the start of the fight with the Ruin Serpent, the player's Lumenstone Adjuvant has its stored energy units reduced to two. However, equipping it after the fight starts will have its energy at the proper level.
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