Old Merc’s Pal is a claymore that is a direct upgrade to the Waster Greatsword. This weapon was part of the game’s launch and does not have any secondary stats or passives. According to the lore, this weapon was carried by a now retired adventurer who boasts of his youth. This Claymore is a testimony to the fact that his bragging is over-the-top.
About Old Merc’s Pal
| Rarity | ⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Claymore |
| Secondary Stat | Not Available |
| Refinement Passive | Not Available |
| Region | Not Available |
| Series | 2-Star Series |
How to get Old Merc’s Pal in Genshin Impact?
Unlike most other weapons, the weapons of this series can not be obtained through wishing on any banner. Instead, you can obtain them by opening Common/Exquisite chests or by checking the right Inspect slots. You can also buy it from Wagner, Master Zhang and Hajime for 600 Mora.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | Secondary Stat (N/A) |
| 0 | 1/20 | 33 | - |
| 20/20 | 80 | - | |
| 1 | 20/40 | 91 | - |
| 40/40 | 139 | - | |
| 2 | 40/50 | 151 | - |
| 50/50 | 174 | - | |
| 3 | 50/60 | 186 | - |
| 60/60 | 209 | - | |
| 4 | 60/70 | 220 | - |
| 70/70 | 243 | - |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Boreal Wolf’s Milk Tooth | 1 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth | 4 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Broken Fang | 1 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Dead Leyline Branch | 6 |
| Dead Leyline Leaves | 8 |
| Slime Condensate | 5 |
| Slime Secretions | 7 |
| Total Mora | 35,000 |
Refinements
This Weapon, much like others of this series, can not be refined as it does not have any passive abilities. The game does not allow you to refine it.
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | Chests, Inspect Points, Wagner, Master Zhang, Hajime |
| Events | No |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| Wanderlust Invocation | No |
| Character Event Wish | No |
Story
He would often mention the experiences that he had in his youth as an adventurer.
They were always the same old long-winded, annoying tall tales.
But this old greatsword seems to silently say,
"Well, it is a bit over the top, yes. But I was there too, you know."
Trivia
- Old Merc’s Pal is the only 2 Star claymore in the game as of now.
- Old Merc’s Pal is a direct upgrade to Waster Greatsword.
FAQs
Where do I get the Old Merc’s Pal?
Old Merc’s Pal is fairly common in Genshin Impact. You can obtain them from certain inspection points or from opening common or exquisite chests from all over Teyvat. If you want a guaranteed Old Merc’s Pal, you can buy it from Wagner, Master Zhang and Hajime, the blacksmiths of each region, for 600 Mora.
How do you use Old Merc’s Pal in Genshin?
Old Merc’s Pal is obtained almost immediately after starting a game. It is a good alternative to your Waster Greatsword if you do not have any 3 star weapons. You can use it by going to the weapons section of a character and pressing ‘Equip’. You can also use it as a weapon fodder.
Is the Old Merc’s Pal a good weapon?
Old Merc’s Pal is a bad weapon which is just better than a Waster Greatsword. Any 3 Star weapon is a better alternative to this weapon due to the lack of refinement passives and secondary stats.
Final Thoughts
Old Merc’s Pal is the only 2 Star greatsword available in the game. It is a direct upgrade to Waster Greatsword, making this just as useless. This is further supported by the fact that all of the weapons of this series share a striking resemblance to the ascended forms of the 1 Star Series. Apart from the significant Base ATK increase, this weapon is just not very useful which is partly due to its lack of secondary stats and refinement passives.
