Here's a comprehensive guide for the Ancient Watchtower Domain in "Genshin Impact":
Domain Information:
•Location: In Natlan, specifically in the Tequemecan Valley, southwest of the first Statue of the Seven in the region.
•Type: Domain of Forgery, focused on providing Weapon Ascension Materials.
How to Unlock:
•Adventure Rank: Requires Adventure Rank 16 to unlock.
Unlocking:
•No puzzle required. The domain is freely accessible once you've unlocked the region of Natlan. Simply head south along the main road towards Coatepec Mountain, take the middle path at Tepeacac Rise, and continue west to reach the domain.
Enemies:
Primary Enemies:
•Pyro Slimes - Common, can apply Pyro leading to Burning or Melt reactions.
•Pyro Abyss Mages - Shielded with Pyro, can heal or buff themselves if not dealt with promptly.
•Pyro Hilichurl Rogues - Agile and use Pyro for ranged attacks.
•Lava Lizards - Unique to Natlan, these enemies can deal heavy Pyro damage and have the ability to dive into the ground for surprise attacks.
Domain Step-by-Step Walkthrough:
Preparation:
•Assemble a team with good Pyro counter capabilities. Hydro, Cryo, or Electro characters are beneficial for reactions like Vaporize, Melt, or Overload.
Levels:
•Levels I - IV: Each level increases in difficulty:
•Level I: Primarily Pyro Slimes, manageable with basic strategies.
•Level IV: Includes tougher enemies like multiple Pyro Mages and Lava Lizards, requiring more strategic play.
Ley Line Disorder:
•Ley Line Disorder: All party members gain a 75% Pyro DMG Bonus, encouraging Pyro-based damage strategies.
Rewards Schedule:
Weapon Ascension Materials:
•Monday/Thursday: Fragment of an Ancient Chisel (Sword, Catalyst)
•Tuesday/Friday: Ashes of Blazing Glory (Bow, Polearm)
•Wednesday/Saturday: Shattered Obsidian Shard (Claymore)
•Sunday: All material types are available, allowing you to choose which to farm.
•Other Rewards: Mora, Adventure EXP, and Companionship EXP. Collecting rewards requires 20 Original Resin.
5 Strategies for Ancient Watchtower:
•Pyro Counter: Use Hydro or Cryo to manage Pyro enemies with Vaporize or Melt for massive damage.
•Shield Utilization: Characters like Zhongli or Diona can protect against Pyro damage while providing team buffs.
•Crowd Control: Anemo characters can group enemies, making AOE attacks more effective, especially against Lava Lizards.
•Elemental Burst Timing: Save bursts for after shield breaks or when you can hit multiple enemies.
•Energy Management: Ensure your team has good energy recharge, especially if using Pyro characters frequently.
5 Tips for Ancient Watchtower:
•Know Your Enemies: Learn Lava Lizard patterns to anticipate their dives.
•Positioning: Use the terrain to avoid being surrounded by Pyro enemies or caught in Lava Lizard dives.
•Artifact Sets: Consider sets that enhance Elemental Reactions or Pyro damage, like Crimson Witch of Flames.
•Time Management: Quick clears are essential, particularly when dealing with the more durable Lava Lizards.
•Healing: With Pyro everywhere, keep a healer or use healing food to maintain your team's health.
This guide should help you navigate and master the Ancient Watchtower Domain for efficient weapon ascension material farming in "Genshin Impact".