The nation of Fontaine was introduced inGenshin Impact’s 4.0 patch update, and gave us the Clockwork Meka, effectively adding 12 new entries to the game’s automatons category. These enemies can be classified into two subgroups: normal Meks and Specialist Meks. Drawing a distinction helps differentiate between the combat capacity of each model.

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Specialist Meks are fewer than their regular counterparts, with only four models in total. However, they are still a common find throughout the Fontaine map. From their unique design to their undeniable combat prowess, getting to know this enemy type can help you figure out the best combat strategy to make quick work of them.

​​​​​What Are Specialist Meks?

Although the game does not categorize these enemy models as elite, Specialist Meks are still very formidable opponents. Theydepend on Arkhe energy to be able to wield the elementsin combat and can alsochange combat tactics depending on their Arkhe alignment.

It ispossible to disable their Arkhe energy, somewhat lowering their combat abilities. However,they do not shut down.

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Disabling a Specialist Meks' Arkhe energy will requireattacking with the opposite type of energy two consecutivetimes within a short timeframe.

Clockwork Meka areunable to switch between energies. Therefore, they willremain the same Arkhe typeregardless of how many times they are disabled. Meks will also have somecrucial differences in their design and element depending on their Arkhe alignment, making it easier to differentiate between each type beyond theglow of their clockwork gear’s energy type.

Genshin-Impact’s-Clockwork-Meka-Annihilation-Specialist fighting Lynette. An illustration of the Mek is on the left side,

Annihilation Specialist Mek

A machine designed by an independent engineer in commemoration of their lover. This Mek model was adopted by the Maison Gardiennage, Fontaine’s law enforcement, as a key part of their force to be used asa tool for maintaining public order.

Physical Attack

When its Arkhe energy is disabled,this Mek will fashionone of its arms into a rapierand will deliver a quick and viciousSlash and kick combo that will deal true physical damage on hit.

Pneuma Attacks

APneuma-alignedAnnihilation Specialist Mek will fight withone of its armsstylized as a spearand wieldElectro elemental energyduring combat. This enemy model hastwo key combat moves:

Ousia Attacks

An Ousia-aligned Annihilation Specialist Mek willonly attack using kicks; it will quickly reshape its feet into sharp blades before striking. This Mek will wieldHydro elemental energyduring combat and will also usetwo key combat moves:

Assault Specialist Mek

This Mek was designed as a helper, but quickly became a combat machine since it was particularly apt for combat. It is a worthy adversary withgood resistance.

When itsArkhe energy is disabled, the Assault Specialist Mek will wield a baton and a lighter version of its shield. Its attacks willfollow a sequenceperforming a singleSmack, a Double Smack and a Shield Bash, all dealingphysical damage on hit.

Genshin-Impact’s-Clockwork-Meka-Assault-Specialist fighting Lynette. An illustration of the Mek is on the right side,

A Pneuma-aligned Assault Specialist Mek will wieldPyro elemental energyduring combat. It willuse a baton as its weaponof choice, and it will usetwo key combat moves:

An Ousia-aligned Assault Specialist Mek will wieldElectro elemental energyduring combat and attack using justa shield as a weapon. It hasthree key combat moves:

Genshin-Impact’s-Clockwork-Meka-Construction-Specialist fighting Lyney. An illustration of the Mek is on the left side,

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Construction Specialist Mek

A large Mek that wasmodeled after a massive construction machine. It is highly prized for its efficiency aiding construction projects throughout Fontaine, hence its name. On the battlefield, it is a fearsome enemy with thecapacity to deal a lot of damage with its heavy blows.

Physical Attacks

The Construction Specialist Mek will deploy two mechanical claw-like arms when its Arkhe energy is disabled. It hasthree different physical attack patterns:

Construction Specialist Meks that arePneuma-alignedhave the ability to wieldPyro elemental energy in battle. When running on Pneuma, this enemy may be easily recognized bya big wheel-like gear extending on a single armwhich will help it perform the following attacks:

Genshin-Impact’s-Clockwork-Meka-Suppression-Specialist fighting Freminet. An illustration of the Mek is on the right side,

Construction Specialist Meks that areOusia-alignedhave the ability to wieldCryo elemental energy in battle. This model will use a long mechanical arm with a claw at the end to performtwo different attacks:

Suppression Specialist Mek

These Meks are alsovalued for their combat capacity, though they are said to serveno other purpose outside the battlefield. As all other Clockwork Meka, theyrun on Arkhe energy. However, when thisenergy is disabled, they remain capable of attacking.

It might perform aShotgun Blast, or launch a singularGrenade, dealingphysical damage on hit. Suppression Specialist Meks’physical attacks are weaker in comparisonto those of other specialist Meks.

A Pneuma-aligned Suppression Specialist Mek willsport an arm with a grenade launcher.The Pneuma flow allows it to commandDendro elemental energy.It has two key moves:

An Ousia-aligned Suppression Specialist Mek usesa large machine gun of sorts.It has two attack patterns that it can perform while wieldingPyro elemental energy:

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