The overworld inGenshin Impactis crawling with all kinds of monsters, some of which are the product of human invention. When you’re exploring, it always helps to know what to expect from the enemies you will be facing. The game’s 4.0 patch update introduced some new automaton models with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses.
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There are a total of seven different models of Normal Clockwork Meka on the map. They can be found all over the nation of Fontaine; from the hills surrounding the city to deep underwater, and they each have unique elements and combat patterns that make the fights stand out from one another.
What Are Normal Clockwork Meka?
Normal Clockwork Meks are an enemy type native to Fontaine. Theydepend on Arkhe energy to be able to wield the elements.They are fairly weak, with most of them havingjust one kind of attack for each state. It is also possible to disable them,temporarily stunning them or shutting them downaltogether.
It will usually takejust one attack to shut down the Arkhe energy flow for a Normal Clockwork Meka, as opposed to more sophisticated combat models. Normal Clockwork Meka are meant to perform other kinds of tasks, and are thusnot particularly suited for battle. Regardless, most of them possess asmall capacity to defend themselvesagainst imminent threats.
These type of Meks have thesame kind of drops their Specialist counterparts do, so you do not have to force yourself to fight tougher opponents if you want to farm their drops.
Area Alert Mek
This Mek model is often used as a sentinel. It isunable to move by itselfand thus relies onranged attacksto carry out its duty as a guarding machine. Whenattacked with the opposing Arkhe energy, it will temporarily shut down.
Pneuma Attack
A Pneuma-aligned Area Alert Mek produces Hydro elemental energy. It has just one attack that requires it charges for a short period, then itfires a Hydro bubble at the character. The bubbleexplodes on hit and causes AoE Hydro damage.
Ousia Attack
An Ousia-aligned Area Alert Mek produces Cryo elemental energy. It has just one attack that requires it charges for a short period, then it shootsthree Cryo projectilesat the character. Each projectile will dealCryo damage on hit. The projectiles arenot launched in quick succession.
Arithmetic Enhancer Mek
This type of Mek was designed to project or amplify signals. As such, itacts as support in battle. It is equipped withjust one offensive move; when there areno Meks with an identical Arkhe energytype as the Arithmetic Enhancer, it performs aTail Swipe, dealingphysical damage on hit.
A Pneuma-aligned Arithmetic Enhancer willenter support mode when other Pneuma-aligned Meks are nearby, boosting their attack. It will alsorestore nearby Meks' Pneuma energywhen they are disabled through an annihilation reaction.
An Ousia-aligned Arithmetic Enhancer willenter support mode when other Ousia-aligned Meks are nearby, boosting their resistance to all damage. It will alsorestore nearby Meks' Ousia energywhen they are disabled through an annihilation reaction.
Geological Survey Mek
Geological Survey Meksare small, spider-like Meks with three pointy legs they use for transporting themselves. This kind of Mek is described as a favorite resource for Treasure Hoarders, which lines up with the fact that it willoften be found in areas with a few Treasure Hoarders nearby. Like other Clockwork Meka, it is powered by Arkhe energy. When this energy is disabled, it willdefend itself by performing a jump and Stabthat will dealPhysical damage on hit.
A Pneuma-aligned Geological Survey Mek is able towield Hydro in battle, despite the fact that it is more anexploration tool than a combat-ready model. Its Pneuma - Hydro attack consists of aTriple Shot, in which it fires three consecutive projectilesat the nearest character after a short charging period,dealing Hydro damage on hit.
An Ousia-aligned Geological Survey Mekcan wield Geo. It also has a single attack in its offensive arsenal, in which it quicklysmashes its body against the ground repeatedlyto generate a series of smallShockwaves. It can causethree Shockwaves in the area immediately surrounding it, dealing AoE Geo damage.
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Nimble Harvester Mek
Nimble Harvester Meks are tasked withdigging up and transporting soilfor different purposes. This model isnot particularly suited for combat. As a matter of fact, the Nimble Harvester is a veryinefficient fighterdue to thelimited mobility its design grants it.
A Pneuma-aligned Nimble Harvester Mek is able towield Anemo in battle. Its only attack consists of aChargeagainst the nearest character, dealingAnemo Damage on hit.
AnOusia-aligned Nimble Harvester hasa single simple, ranged attackcalledDirt Throw. It consists of throwing ahandful of dirtat the nearest character, dealingGeo damage on hit.
Recon Log Mek
This littledog-shaped Mekwith a camera for a head was one of the first “intelligent” Mek models to ever be designed. In terms ofoffensive capabilities, though, it remains anormal Mek with just a couple different attacks. When powered by Arkhe energy it cansummon Electro. Its attacks dochange according to its Arkhe alignment, as does thecolor of the elemental energy they cast, but either version will onlyuse Electro regardless.
On the other hand,when their Arkhe is disabled, they will beparalyzed for a momentbefore recovering and performing aCharge in intervals, which will dealPhysical damage on hit.
They willalso perform this charged attack while powered by Arkhe. The only difference is whether they can utilize their elemental attack or not.
A Pneuma-aligned Recon Log Mek willuse its Time Bomb attack to launch a small bombthat willland by the closest characterand begin pulsing for a few seconds before itexplodes, causing AoE Electro damage.
An Ousia-aligned Recon Log Mek willlaunch a Shock Trap, an Electro powered mechanism thatdeals AoE Electro damage for a duration of roughly three seconds.
Underwater Patrol Mek
These small Meks thatsomewhat resemble submarineswere created to defend underwater equipment from aquatic creatures that might pose a threat to them. This modelheavily relies on Arkhe energy to run, and unlike some other normal Meks,it cannot attack if it’s disabledthrough an annihilation reaction.
A Pneuma-aligned Underwater Patrol Mek will be able towield Anemo during battle,even underwater. When it identifies a threat, it willperform a Wind Shot, in which it launches a projectile towards the nearest character. and dealsAnemo damage on hit.
An Ousia-aligned Underwater Patrol Mek willnot use elemental energy in combat, but will stilllaunch a Torpedo attackthat can deal moderatePhysical damage on hit.
Underwater Survey Mek
Underwater Survey Meks are sleek models designed to quickly navigate underwater. As their name states, they are tasked withsurveying their surroundings and recording all relevant activity. As a Clockwork Meka, they will alsorequire an Arkhe energy flow to function properly.
When its energy isdisabled through an annihilation reaction, it becomesunable to attack for a long period.
This Mek is equipped with a sort ofalarm that can sometimes alert nearby Mekswhen its being attacked, but it onlyworks within a short AoE, so it is not very effective.
Much like Recon Log Meks, this model canonly wield one elementregardless of its Arkhe alignment, thoughthe attack it performs will changeaccording to said alignment. Nevertheless, itattacks using Hydro.
A Pneuma-aligned Underwater Survey Mek will attack using aBubble Shot, firing asingle bubble at the nearest character and dealing Hydro damage on hit.
An Ousia-aligned Underwater Survey Mek, on the other hand, willcharge towards the nearest character, performing itsRam attack that deals moderate Hydro damage on hit.
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