Character Ascension | How to Ascend | Genshin Impact

This is a guide to Character Ascension, or going past the max level, in Genshin Impact. Learn how to level up your character, and the bonuses obtained from Ascending.

What is Character Ascension?

Effects of Ascension

Ascension is a feature which allows a Character to go past their initial level cap, as well as providing additional bonuses in itself.

• Raises a character's max level
• Raises a character's base stats
• Raises a character's Ascension Bonus Stat
• Unlocks new Talents

How to Level Up

Cannot Unlock Constellations

When you obtain the same character multiple times from Wish rolls, you will obtain materials needed to unlock a Character's Constellations. These items are unrelated to Ascension, so you will not be able to unlock Constellations through Character Ascension. You'll need to roll a lot of Wishes if you want to open up all of these!

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How to Ascend

Adventure Rank and Materials Required

Ascending a Character requires unique Materials obtained in Abyssal Domains and from enemy and boss item drops It's also required to raise your Adventure Rank first before Ascending to the next level.

How to Raise Your Adventure Rank

How to Ascend Your Character

Step	Explanation
1	Raise the Character of your choice to their current max level
2	Select the Character screen from the Menu
3	Enlarge Go to Attributes and select or press the Ascend button
4	Enlarge Confirm the required materials, then select Ascend
5	Congratulations! You have now raised your character's level!

How to Get Ascension Materials

Since Adventure Rank will go up as you complete Quests and continue playing the game, collecting Materials is the only real hurdle for Ascension.

Ascension Preview

You can take a look at the required Ascension materials for the next phase using the Ascension Preview.

Enlarge Navigate to the Level Up screen and click the indicated icon (or press the indicated button)

Enlarge You'll be able to see the amount of required Materials and check details of where to find them.

This preview prevents you from getting lost on which items to find, and focus on the materials that one character needs. This is important, especially when getting materials from Boss enemies and searching for local specialties.

Ascension Material Requirements

Here are the Ascension Material requirements per phase:

Pre-Ascension

Exp and Mora Cost from 1 to 20

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x6	x24,000
Wanderer's Advice x1	x200

Ascension Cost from 1 to 20

Mora Cost (1→ 20)
x20,000
Item (Only 1 of Each Type)	Quantity
	x1
	x3
	x3

Ascension Phase 1

Exp and Mora Cost from 20 to 40

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x28	x112,000
Adventurer's Experience x4	x4,000

Ascension Cost from 20 to 40

Mora Cost (20 → 40)
x40,000
Item (Only 1 of Each Type)	Quantity
	x3
	x2
	x10
	x15

Ascension Phase 2

Exp and Mora Cost from 40 to 50

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x28	x112,000
Adventurer's Experience x4	x4,000

Ascension Cost from 40 to 50

Mora Cost (40 → 50)
x60,000
Item (Only 1 of Each Type)	Quantity
	x6
	x4
	x20
	x12

Ascension Phase 3

Exp and Mora Cost from 50 to 60

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x42	x168,000
Adventurer's Experience x3	x3,000

Ascension Cost from 50 to 60

Mora Cost (50 → 60)
x80,000
Item (Only 1 of Each Type)	Quantity
	x3
	x8
	x30
	x18

Ascension Phase 4

Exp and Mora Cost from 60 to 70

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x59	x236,000
Adventurer's Experience x3	x3,000

Ascension Cost from 60 to 70

Mora Cost (60 → 70)
x80,000
Item (Only 1 of Each Type)	Quantity
	x6
	x12
	x45
	x12

Ascension Phase 5

Exp and Mora Cost from 70 to 80

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x81	x324,000

Ascension Cost from 70 to 80

Mora Cost (70 → 80)
x120,000
Item (Only 1 of Each Type)	Quantity
	x6
	x20
	x60
	x24

Ascension Phase 6

Exp and Mora Cost from 80 to 90

Items Needed	Mora Needed
Hero's Wit x171	x684,000
Wanderer's Advice x4	x800

Should You Ascend?

Necessary for Breaking Level Cap

In order to break past the level cap on each character, Ascension is a necessary aspect of play. To proceed through the story, Ascension becomes necessary as enemies grow more powerful, so keep Ascension in mind as you play and collect the listed Ascension Materials for your characters whenever you have the opportunity.

Best Characters to Level Up Early

Strengthens Your Characters for the Next World Level

Each World Level increase means that enemies and bosses become stronger. This makes the game more challenging, requiring you to ascend more characters as you play. Make sure you ascend your characters around 5-10 levels higher than enemies. This makes sure that you can handle most fights with ease.

Raises Characters' Base Stats

Not only is Ascension necessary for breaking the level cap, but it also raises the Character's base stats and unlocks a new Talent for them.

Ascension Bonus Stat Increase

Each character has a specific stat that increases at each Ascension Rank past Rank 2. This can include stats like CRIT Rate, CRIT Damage, Elemental Mastery, and different kinds of Damage Bonuses.

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• Everything to Know First

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• Ore Chunks and Crystals Farming Guide
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• How to Use Primogems
• How to Farm Primogems
• Artifacts Guide and Explanation
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• How to Cook Food
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• How to Get Oculus Resonance Stone
• How to Get Treasure Compass
• Artifact Farming Routes and Artifact Leveling Guide
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• How to Level Up
• Character Ascension Guide
• How to Level Up Statue of the Seven
• How to Increase Stamina and Effects
• How to Raise Your Adventure Rank
• How to Raise Your World Level
• How to Raise Elemental Mastery
• How to Unlock Constellations
• How to Level Up Talents
• How to Refine and Enhance Weapons
• How to Go On Expeditions
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• List of Elemental Reactions
• Anemoculus Locations List
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• Experience Missions | Adventurer Handbook
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• Electroculus Locations List

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• Secrets, Exploits, and Tricks to Make Your Life Easier
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• How to Unlock Shrine of Depths
• How to Add and Play With Friends
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• What Happens on Your Birthday?
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• Where to Find the Nameless Treasures
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• Dandy's Time Trial Challenge
• How to Increase Friendship Level | Companionship EXP
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• CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG Guide
• Electric Lamp Puzzle Guide
• How to Avoid Balethunder Damage
• How to Fix Error 31-4302
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