Xingqiu is a four-star sword-wielding hydro character in Genshin Impact. Players can add him to their team by recruiting Xingqiu through wishes or Paimon's Bargains shop.
Xingqiu's Elemental Burst enables incredibly high damage for pyro characters through the vaporize elemental reaction. Let's take a look at what materials you'll need to ascend Xingqiu and upgrade his talents.
Updated on December 27, 2021, by Kim Dailey: As a swift and equally fierce swordsman, Xingqiu is a popular character with players who like to flit across the battlefield, doling out devastating damage in record times. Because so many are looking to ascend Xingqiu to capitalize on his full potential, we've done our part to arrange all the info you'll need in one orderly space.
Xingqiu's Ascension Materials
Below is a chart of the ascension materials you will need to fully ascend Xingqiu to the current level cap of 90.
| Ascension Phase | Ascension Cost | Varunada Lazarite | Cleansing Hearts | Silk Flowers | Masks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20,000 Mora | x1 Sliver | NA | x3 | x3 Damaged Masks |
| 2 | 40,000 Mora | x3 Fragments | x2 | x10 | x15 Damaged Masks |
| 3 | 60,000 Mora | x6 Fragments | x4 | x20 | x12 Stained Masks |
| 4 | 80,000 Mora | x3 Chunks | x8 | x30 | x18 Stained Masks |
| 5 | 100,000 Mora | x6 Chunks | x12 | x45 | x12 Ominous Masks |
| 6 | 120,000 Mora | x6 Gemstones | x20 | x60 | x24 Ominous Masks |
Xingqiu's Talent Materials
Below are the materials you will need to upgrade Xingqiu's talents to level ten. Note that if you only want to level up one of his talents, you will only need a third of the materials listed below.
| Talent Level | Ascension Prerequisite | Cost | Masks | Pamphlets | Tail of Boreas | Crown of Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2 | 12,500 Mora | Damaged Masks x6 | Teachings of Gold x3 | NA | NA |
| 2-3 3-4 | 3 | 17,500 Mora 25,000 Mora | Stained Masks x3 Stained Masks x4 | Guide To Gold x2 Guide To Gold x4 | NA | NA |
| 4-5 5-6 | 4 | 30,000 Mora 37,500 Mora | Stained Masks x6 Stained Masks x9 | Guide To Gold x6 Guide To Gold x9 | NA | NA |
| 6-7 7-8 | 5 | 120,000 Mora 260,000 Mora | Ominous Masks x4 Ominous Masks x6 | Philosophies of Gold x4 Philosophies of Gold x6 | x1 x1 | NA |
| 8-9 9-10 | 6 | 450,000 Mora 700,000 Mora | Ominous Masks x9 Ominous Masks x12 | Philosophies of Gold x12 Philosophies of Gold x16 | x2 x2 | x1 |
Where To Find Xingqiu's Ascension And Talent Materials
Gemstones
Varunada Lazurite Slivers, Fragments, Chunks, and Gemstones are a reward from the Oceanid Boss, Rhodeia. You will need to spend 40 Original Resin to obtain its rewards. Additionally, this boss will reward Cleansing Heart.
Common Drops
Silk Flowers can be found near Wangshu Inn and the Yujing Terrace in Liyue Harbor. They are a specialty flower in Liyue and you'll need a lot of them for a full Ascension, so be sure to gather Silk Flowers as often as possible.
Damaged, Stained, and Ominous Masks can be obtained from Hilichurls. You can find these enemies all over the map. Hilichurls can only drop stained and Ominous Masks at higher World Levels, but they can be obtained from an alchemy station by combining Damaged Masks.
Pamphlets
Teachings, Guides, and Philosophies of Gold can be obtained from the Taishan Mansion Domain on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can combine lower-tier books for higher-tier versions at an alchemy station, so don't worry if you can't complete the most demanding level of this Domain yet.
Mora Cost
To fully upgrade Xingqiu's talents and ascend him to level 90, you will need roughly seven million Mora. Luckily, you can get Mora from most actions in the game, including quests, daily commissions, and the Ley Line Outcrop: Blossom of Wealth.
The Ley Line Outcrops can be found across the map, but their location changes each day. You can obtain rewards from them for 20 Original Resin.
Experience Books
Xingqiu will need the following experience books to reach level 90:
- 414 Hero's Wit
- 15 Adventurer's Experience
- 12 Wanderer's Advice
The number of books listed above is the most efficient method to reach level 90, but you can do it with any combination of experience books. These can be obtained from daily activities and Ley Line Outcrop: Blossom of Revelation.
Rare Items
The Tail of Boreas is a rare item that has a chance to drop from the Wolf of the North Challenge in Wolvendom. You will need a total of 18 of these items to upgrade Xingqiu's talents, so be sure to challenge this Domain every week.
The final item you will need to upgrade Xingqiu's talents to level 10 is a Crown of Insight. These rare items can only be obtained from time-limited events, so check back often to ensure you don't miss out on getting one.
