Prototype Rancour is a craftable weapon that was introduced during the release of the game. Part of the Prototype series, this weapon shares the category alongside Prototype Crescent, Prototype Amber, Prototype Starglitter and Prototype Archaic. With Physical DMG Bonus as a secondary stat, it primarily focuses on normal attack damage dealing characters. It has comparatively high base ATK along with decent ATK and DEF boost from its passive, making this a good overall weapon.
This weapon is the result of a collaboration between Yun Hui and Han Wu, bringing the best from both sides. It is said to be so powerful that when Han Wu was trying out the sword, it accidentally fell from his hand and dug a 12 inch hole on the ground after unleashing a tornado. This weapon was then rightly named Rancour, destroyer of rocks.
About Prototype Rancour
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Secondary Stat | Physical DMG Bonus |
| Refinement Passive | Smashed Stone |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Prototype Series |
How to get Prototype Rancour in Genshin Impact?
Prototype Rancour is obtainable for free after reaching Adventure Rank 10 and you can obtain more by forging it as well. This weapon’s recipe is already unlocked when you start playing the game. To forge this weapon, talk to a Blacksmith – Wagner in Mondstat, Master Zhang in Liyue or Hajime in Liyue. You can also go to your forging station in the Serenitea Pot and craft it yourself. Upon entering the forge menu, click on Prototype Rancour and submit 50 Crystal Chunks, 50 White Iron and 500 Mora alongside a Northlander Sword Billet.
You can purchase a Northlander Sword Billet once from Marjory’s shop ‘With Wind Comes Glory’ in Mondstat, obtain it by reaching level 4 of the Sacred Sakura Tree, completing the ‘The Farmer’s Treasure’ quest, or use genesis crystals to purchase a Northlander Billet Trove from the shop. Alternatively, there is also a small chance of weekly bosses dropping this item.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | Secondary Stat (Physical DMG Bonus) |
| 0 | 1/20 | 44 | 7.50% |
| 20/20 | 119 | 13.30% | |
| 1 | 20/40 | 144 | 13.30% |
| 40/40 | 226 | 19.30% | |
| 2 | 40/50 | 252 | 19.30% |
| 50/50 | 293 | 22.40% | |
| 3 | 50/60 | 319 | 22.40% |
| 60/60 | 361 | 25.40% | |
| 4 | 60/70 | 387 | 25.40% |
| 70/70 | 429 | 28.40% | |
| 5 | 70/80 | 455 | 28.40% |
| 80/80 | 497 | 31.50% | |
| 6 | 80/90 | 523 | 31.50% |
| 90/90 | 565 | 34.50% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Mist Veiled Lead Elixir | 3 |
| Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir | 9 |
| Mist Veiled Gold Elixir | 9 |
| Mist Veiled Primo Elixir | 4 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Mist Grass Pollen | 15 |
| Mist Grass | 18 |
| Mist Grass Wick | 27 |
| Recruit’s Insignia | 10 |
| Sergeant’s Insignia | 15 |
| Lieutenant’s Insignia | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150,000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 4% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. |
| 2 | On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 5% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. |
| 3 | On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. |
| 4 | On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 7% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. |
| 5 | On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 8% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | Yes |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | Reaching Adventure Rank 10 |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| Wanderlust Invocation | No |
| Character Event Wish | No |
Story
An ancient prototype sword from Liyue's arsenal. The batch number has faded and no records exist to confirm the date of production.
A swirling cloud motif is etched into the body of the blade, which gives it a faint golden glow in the sunlight as it swings through the air.
It is said that the bladesmiths behind this weapon reached the extent of their abilities and were forced to innovate.
Yun Hui, head of the house of Yun's family forge, approached renowned craftsman Han Wu. With the combined expertise from both sides, Han Wu drew up designs for a new series of weapons, simply named "the prototypes."
The very first sword made following this design already had the feel of a formidable weapon.
While trying out the sword at Mt. Tianheng, Han Wu accidentally dropped it on the ground.
The sword responded by unleashing a swirling tornado of energy that cut a twelve-inch-deep hole into the solid mountain rock. Han Wu took it as a sign from the heavens. He declared, "This sword shall be named Rancour, destroyer of rocks."
This sword shakes mountains at their foundations and possesses the power of a thousand peaks in its tip.
This sword that cuts through rocks like butter became the basis for all subsequent swords made in Liyue.
Trivia
- Prototype Rancour, along with Prototype Crescent are the only weapons to not receive a name change in version 1.2.
- Qiqi is seen holding this sword in her official Character Demo, “Qiqi: Icy Resurrection”.
- Prototype Rancour was given away to returning players through the event “Stellar Reunion” until version 2.1, where it was replaced with Mappa Mare.
FAQs
Who is the Prototype Rancour best for?
Prototype Rancour is good on a lot of characters. It is a weapon with one of the highest consistent utility due to it being free right from early game. Although different characters prefer different weapons, Prototype Rancour can come in handy especially when multiple characters require the same weapon.
Although better swords will eventually replace them, Prototype Rancour is good on Bennett due to its high Base ATK. It is also good on Physical Keqing, where she can utilize both the high Base ATK as well as the Physical DMG Bonus. It is also good on Physical Jean, it also increases her ATK consistently every hit, increasing her healing as well.
Is Prototype Rancour a good weapon in Genshin Impact?
Prototype Rancour is one of the best swords that you obtain in Genshin Impact. Although its refinements are underwhelming and although it gets replaced in the late game, it is always worth it to level it as it will be a good replacement sword in multiple instances.
Is Prototype Rancour a claymore?
No, Prototype Rancour is a craftable sword from Genshin Impact. It is different from Claymores, which are much larger in size and much slower due to the same.
Final Thoughts
Prototype Rancour is an early game weapon which retains its utility till late game. Starting out as a weapon for your traveler, it quickly switches between characters as you main different units and find better units for them. Even when you find the best weapons for all characters, one day when your characters fight over the same weapons, the Prototype Rancour will shine from the back of the shelf with its high Base ATK and consistent damage increase.
