Genshin Impact: Prototype Crescent - How to get it, stats and materials for ascension

The Prototype Crescent is a 4-star bow available to all players. While there is no special unlocking requirement, getting the weapon itself will require some grinding. The sword needs a Northlander Polearm Billet, which is only available via weekly boss drops or as mission / exploration rewards.

Once you have a Northlander Bow Billet, you can use it to forge the Prototype Crescent or Compound Bow. The Prototype Crescent is typically one of the best 4-star options for free-to-play players who use arc characters. Therefore, it is good to have at least one on hand in case you need a spare bow.

Crescent statistics of the prototype

• Rarity: 4 stars
• ATT: 42 - 510
• Secondary statistic: ATK%
• Secondary Statistical Levels: 9% - 41,3%
• Passive: Does not Return: Charged attack hits on weak points increase Movement Speed ​​by 10% and ATK by 36% for 10 seconds.

Materials for Ascension

Level 20	x3 Mist-veiled Lead Elixir, x3 Misty Grass Pollen, x2 Treasure Hoard Insignia, x5.000 Blackberry
Level 40	x3 Mist-Veiled Mercury Elixir, x12 Misty Grass Pollen, x8 Insignia of the Recruit, x15.000 Blackberry
Level 50	x6 Mist-Veiled Mercury Elixir, x6 Mist Grass, x6 Silver Raven Insignia, x20.000 Blackberry
Level 60	x3 Mist-veiled Golden Elixir, x12 Misty Grass, x9 Silver Raven Insignia, x30.000 Blackberry
Level 70	x6 Mist-veiled Golden Elixir, x9 Mist Grass Wick, x6 Golden Raven Emblem, x35.000 Blackberry
Level 80	x4 Prime Veiled Mist Elixir, x18 Wick of Mist Grass, x12 Golden Raven Emblem, x45.000 Blackberry

Is the Crescent prototype good?

The Prototype Crescent is a free-to-play 4-star bow, but is generally one of the best offensive bows for players who don't have 5-star weapons. Especially considering that the Viridescent Hunt requires the purchase of the Battle Pass.

The Crescent prototype is one of the best 4-star options for characters like Yoimiya, Fischl, and Ganyu. You can quickly activate the passive and get a large ATK buff, improving your overall damage. As a result, it's a good idea to have at least one Prototype Crescent on hand in case a spare bow is needed.

The compound arc is largely useless to most, if not all of the arc characters, and the prototype crescent is generally better than Hamayumi. Therefore, you can use all of your bow billets for the Crescent prototype.