> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://genshinhelper.gitbook.io/abyss/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://genshinhelper.gitbook.io/abyss/monsters/ruin-constructs/ruin-defender.md). # Ruin Defender ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-15c55e34341279343580d392e7c18124962a7daa%2FRuin%20Defender.png?alt=media) ## Resistances | | | | | | | | | | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-485abc41b72e4fb75fd6cf1b2c21d83a5da9a05c%2Fpyro_small.png?alt=media\&token=7b224bde-5202-4c0c-8184-8fd7c0b436b1) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1a9d730812988c6cd8678f117630d179f689cee0%2Fhydro_small.png?alt=media\&token=6370a12b-6550-46d5-9868-307af0b42c21) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e0472b52c548a7162a648c191cad9b7bbdf4498b%2Fcryo_small.png?alt=media\&token=73273f11-7ba2-491c-aa57-02230989b809) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a8efded210241d0c6764e2819b9c750deff8a6d4%2Felectro_small.png?alt=media\&token=f367d10d-10e4-4b21-9552-4c54ac8a55ff) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-68e4777d7c38eb974be29d8260b1f52709a44a26%2Fanemo_small.png?alt=media\&token=e3a6e092-2359-45e8-a8cc-20499cfb0eac) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-cb0b6d83e3899b9d4310fb78ce58ccad28b8c839%2Fgeo_small.png?alt=media\&token=4d49567f-cdd4-4a66-b0f1-d0959fb019c2) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-347363c813f76f26b0c6c74df49012812f9fe690%2Fdendro_small.png?alt=media\&token=33732492-560c-46f2-a45d-7108a7cfc5df) | ![](https://526410171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MVAGyyACcSzyzfmgy7f%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7db8ec0e8a47656e2367909ab5d65aa19effb930%2Fphysical_small.png?alt=media\&token=0a3d1f67-81d7-442d-94cb-4d671ee3b3f6) | | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | **50%** | ## Tips and Mechanics **Weak Point** - Eye Core The **core** is only exposed during the **Cannon** attack. Watch out for it and stun the **Ruin Defender** while it charges that attack. The **Ruin Defender** is not particularly threatening, but the **Shield** can make it annoying to kill. It's best to focus other enemies during it's **Shield** ability and let it come to you after it's done. ## Abilities ### Shield {% embed url="" %} Activates a shield, protecting from attacks on the front. {% endembed %} This works similarly to other **physical shields** (see [Shields](/abyss/mechanics/shields.md)). Simply attack it from behind, or use **Freeze** to bypass the shield entirely. The **Ruin Defender** turns slower than other enemies with physical shields, making it possible to continually run behind it for attacks. During this ability, the **Ruin Defender** will not move. This ability lasts about **15 seconds**. ### Shield Smash {% embed url="" %} Thrusts the shield forward at the player. {% endembed %} This attack is only used when **Shield** is active, and only if you enter \*\*melee \*\*range. There's about a **10 second** cooldown before this ability can be used again. ### Stab {% embed url="" %} A forward thrusting attack. {% endembed %} ### Leap {% embed url="" %} Jumps into the air and lands, dealing damage in an AoE. {% endembed %} ### Cannon {% embed url="" %} Charges up, then releases an energy blast at the player. {% endembed %} The **core** is **exposed** while this attack is charging. Hit the weak point during to stun it. {% embed url="" %}