How to complete Stage 5

Complete Stage 5 of Theater Mechanicus in genshin impact. Learn recommended Mechanici, Wondrous Sticks, and strategy for defeating Ruin Hunters.

Recommended Party:

• A character who can manipulate enemies by pushing/throwing them off ledges.
• A character whose bow attacks can target and stun Ruin Guards, and whose charged attack can put Cryo on enemies in an AoE.
• A character who can place Geo Constructs in the path of enemies.
• A character who can get around the arena quickly by using their Elemental Skill as well as put the Electro status on enemies in an AoE.
• A character who can help Freeze enemies in conjunction with the Cryo Mechanici.

Recommended Mechanici:

• Veneficus Mechanicus: Inferno (Attacks opponents with Blazing Sparks that explode on hit, dealing 100% ATK as AoE Pyro DMG).
• Veneficus Mechanicus: Furious Discharge (Attacks 1 opponent at a time with a Thunder Strike that deals 80% ATK as Electro DMG).

Recommended Wondrous Sticks:

• Priority 1 (Fortune): Pyro Orb, Inflammation, Scorched Earth, Beacon, Wildfire, Embers.
• Priority 2 (Fortune): Bombardier, Heavenly Tumult, Vengeance, Silver Lining, Supercharged, Thunderstrike, Thunderstorm.
• Priority 3 (Mystic): Mecharepair, Mechastrength, Mechapower, Winning Strategy.

Wondrous Stick Bans:

• Dust Devil (Negates using Anemo Wondrous Sticks)
• Crack Shot (Negates using Crack Shot Wondrous Sticks)

OR

• Non-Elemental Mechanici (Negates using Non-Elemental Mechanici Wondrous Sticks)
• Crack Shot (Negates using Crack Shot Wondrous Sticks)

Strategy:

Wave 1:

Place two Pyro Mechanici on the two panels near the north stairs. Place another two Pyro on the two panels farthest to the south. Fill the remaining panels with Electro Mechanici, aiming for a total of 10 placed. Start the phase. This wave consists only of Hilichurls.

Wave 2:

Place another two Electro Mechanici just before the south lane, in front of your existing Pyro/Electro Mechanici. This brings the total to 12 Mechanici, adhering to the challenge “Complete a Stage on Difficulty 5 or above without building more than 12 Mechanici”. If you wish to add the other two available Mechanici slots, place them as Electro on the north lane, in front of the stairs. Begin upgrading your Mechanici. Prioritize Bombardier and Heavenly Tumult for Electro, and Beacon and Inflammation for Pyro. Be aware of the Hydro Samachurl, as they can avoid attacks.

Wave 3:

Maintain the same setup. Continue upgrading your Mechanici, prioritizing Electro, then Pyro. The Samachurls remain a threat due to their speed. The Vengeance Electro upgrade can help immobilize enemies briefly.

Wave 4:

This wave's difficulty depends on Wondrous Stick luck, especially against Ruin Guards which have a trait that can replenish all their health once. If you haven't been upgrading your Mechanici, do so now, focusing on damage and attack speed for both Electro and Pyro. Ensure you have Bombardier, Heavenly Tumult, and Vengeance Sticks for Electro, and Pyro Rings are beneficial for Pyro.

Wave 5:

The primary enemy in this wave is the Ruin Hunter, which has the Stonebreaker Trait and Fleet-Footed Trait.