Archaic Petra is another Artifact Set in Genshin Impact that focuses on enhancing Geo-based abilities and reactions. Here's an overview of this set:
Set Effects:
•2-Piece Set: Increases Geo DMG Bonus by 15%.
•4-Piece Set: Upon obtaining an Elemental Shard created through a Crystallize reaction, all party members gain a 35% Elemental DMG Bonus for that particular element for 10 seconds. Only one form of this Elemental DMG Bonus can be gained at any one time.
Best Characters for the Set:
•Ningguang: Her playstyle heavily revolves around Geo damage, making both the 2-piece and 4-piece effects valuable for boosting her damage output.
•Zhongli: While his shield provides enough utility, the set can amplify his burst damage or the Geo damage from his pillar.
•Noelle: Her healing and damage scale with her defense, but the Geo DMG bonus from Archaic Petra can enhance her overall damage contribution.
•Albedo: His Elemental Skill creates transient blossoms that can trigger Crystallize reactions, making him perfect for utilizing the 4-piece set's effect.
How to Obtain:
•Domain: Archaic Petra can be farmed in the Domain of Guyun, located in the Guyun Stone Forest in Liyue.
•Crafting: Similarly to other sets, you can use the Mystic Offering system to potentially get a piece from an Artifact Strongbox by sacrificing three 5-star artifacts.
Additional Notes:
1.The 4-piece effect of Archaic Petra is particularly synergistic with teams that can generate Crystallize reactions, making it a key component in Geo-focused team compositions or teams designed for Elemental Mastery and reaction-based gameplay.
2.This set is great for supporting team members by amplifying their Elemental damage through Crystallize shards, which can be particularly powerful in end-game content like the Spiral Abyss where elemental synergy is crucial.
3.Like Vourukasha's Glow, this set comes in 4-star and 5-star rarities, with 5-star artifacts generally providing better substat potential.
Strategy for Using Archaic Petra:
1.Combining this set with characters who can benefit from or generate Crystallize reactions can significantly enhance team damage.
2.It's often paired with other sets like Noblesse Oblige on supports or Retracing Bolide for tank builds, depending on the character's role in the team.
