Unlocking Your персонаж’s True Power: A Deep Dive into Talent Leveling in Genshin Impact
You pulled your dream персонаж in Genshin Impact. Congratulations! But a new character at level one with un-leveled talents? They are as useful in Teyvat as a hilichurl doing math. To unlock their true potential, you must engage in talent leveling.
Talents are special skills that characters have. They include Normal Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts. Leveling these is crucial. It’s often more important than character level for making your team powerful. Forget button-mashing. Strategic talent upgrades dominate in Genshin.
It’s not just about hitting harder, though that helps. It is also about enhancing elemental reactions and boosting support capabilities. This makes characters more versatile. So, buckle up, Traveler. We will explore talent leveling in Genshin Impact. Consider this your guide to transforming characters from zero to hero.
Talent Leveling 101: The Basics You Need to Know
How Exactly Do You Level Up Talents? It’s Not Rocket Science, But Close.
Let’s answer a key question: “How do you level up these talents?” You can’t just wish on a star for double damage. This takes effort and the right materials.
Leveling a Combat Talent means feeding it specific Character Talent Materials. Imagine feeding your Tamagotchi; instead of pixels dying, you get damage multipliers. These materials and Mora are what you need for talent boosts. The process is accessible via the персонаж’s Talent screen. Select the talent, check your materials, and hit “Level Up.” Simple!
But there’s a catch. Your character’s Ascension Phase dictates the maximum talent level. Ascension unlocks potential tiers. You cannot max talents on a level 20 character. Ascend them to raise the ceiling for talent levels. This ties progression to character development, preventing a level 40 character with only level 10 talents. The ultimate goal is Talent Level 10 through this process.
Reaching for the Stars: Maximum Talent Levels and Beyond
You are leveling those talents, feeding books and boss drops. You might wonder, “What’s the limit? How high can these talents go?” Officially, the maximum *potential* talent level is 15. Imagine that power! Yet, in Genshin Impact now, the highest *achievable* talent level is 14 for Normal Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts.
Now, don’t get too excited about level 15 yet; it’s a theoretical ceiling. Reaching level 14 requires investment and dedication. Typically, the natural max you can reach without constellations is level 10. Levels 11, 12, and 13 often unlock via character Constellations—gained from pulling duplicate characters. Constellation levels 3 and 5 usually boost the Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst cap by 3.
Level 14 is a bit of a unicorn. It is mainly reached through specific in-game buffs or effects. It isn’t a permanent level you can grind to. For practical purposes, aiming for talent level 10 (or 13 with constellations) is the realistic goal. Level 14 is more about theoretical possibilities than practical targets.
The Coveted “Triple Crown”: A Mark of True Dedication (and Maybe a Little Obsession)
In the vibrant Genshin Impact community, there’s a term: “Triple Crown.” It’s not an official game term, but it has weight among players. So what is this mythical “Triple Crown?”
“Triple Crown” refers to leveling *all* of a character’s upgradable talents to level 10. This includes the auto-attack, elemental skill, and elemental burst. It’s a badge of honor for players who adore a particular character. It says, “This is *my* character, and I have invested to make them the best!”
The term’s origin is literal. You need a Crown of Insight for each talent to reach level 10. Therefore, three talents need three Crowns. This shows dedication. Crowns are rare and mainly obtained from events and special achievements. Triple crowning a character is a serious commitment, showing you are serious about that персонаж.
Is triple crowning necessary? Not at all. Is it awesome? Yes. Is it a sign you might have too much time? Maybe. But who are we to judge dedication in pursuit of pixelated perfection?
Gathering Your Arsenal: Talent Leveling Materials Demystified
Character Talent Materials: The Personalized Fuel for Power
Character Talent Materials are crucial for talent upgrades. These materials, as the name implies, are specific to each character *and* talent type. So, the materials needed for Raiden Shogun’s Burst differ from those for Jean’s Skill and Nioul or Alhaitham.
These materials come as scrolls or books, typically named after regions or characters’ personalities. Characters from Mondstadt often use “Teachings of Freedom,” “Guide to Freedom,” and “Philosophies of Freedom.” Liyue characters might need “Teachings of Prosperity,” “Guide to Prosperity,” and “Philosophies of Prosperity.” Each region has its own talent material series.
You obtain Character Talent Materials mainly from Domains of Blessing. This mini-dungeons rotate their rewards daily. If needing “Teachings of Ballad” for Venti, go to Forsaken Rift Domain on Tuesdays, Fridays, or Sundays. Planning domain runs based on the day and characters’ needs is crucial in Genshin Impact gameplay. It’s like planning your grocery shopping, but farming for Philosophies of Resistance instead.
Talent Books: Your Weekly Grind in the Domains of Blessing
Now let’s discuss Talent Books. These are what you farm in those Domains of Blessing mentioned earlier. Talent Books are grouped by region and follow a rotating schedule each week. This grouping matters for planning your farming routes.
Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan eventually all have their own Talent Books. Each has three tiers: Teachings (green/common), Guide (blue/uncommon), and Philosophies (purple/rare). You start with Teachings for lower talent levels, progress to Guides in mid-levels, and need Philosophies for higher upgrades. This rarity progression matches the increasing demands of talent leveling.
The daily rotation for farming each region’s books is as follows:
- Mondstadt Books (Freedom, Resistance, Ballad): Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
- Liyue Books (Prosperity, Diligence, Gold): Monday, Thursday, Sunday
- Inazuma Books (Transience, Elegance, Light): Wednesday
- Saturday, Sunday
- Sumeru Books: Monday, Thursday, Sunday
- Fontaine Books: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
- Natlan Books: Likely Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, may change
Notice Sunday? It’s your “catch-up” day. All regions’ Talent Books are up for grabs. It’s a great chance to farm what you missed. Smart players time their runs to fit this schedule. Optimize your play. Spend less time grinding, and more time exploring Teyvat.
Weekly Boss Materials: Titans Await
Talent Books matter, but there’s more. To level talents beyond level 6, you face tough foes: Weekly Bosses. These bosses drop unique materials for top-tier talent upgrades. They guard true talent power.
Every Weekly Boss has a unique drop set. For example, defeating Andrius yields materials like Ring of Boreas and Spirit Locket of Boreas. Azhdaha drops Dragon Lord’s Crown and Gilded Scale. Each character needs materials from specific bosses for talent upgrades 7-10. You’ll battle Childe for Tartaglia’s max talents.
Materials needed rise as talents level up. To get one talent from level 1 to 10, you need 6 materials from Weekly Bosses. Not per character, but per talent. If you crown a character, that’s 18 materials in total. A lot of work awaits. You can fight a boss once each week and trade Resin for rewards. Prioritizing these runs is key for steady progression.
Crowns of Insight: The Talent Summit
The ultimate prize: the Crown of Insight. This item boosts a talent from level 9 to 10. Rare and much sought after, getting Crowns of Insight isn’t a usual task. They are scarce to ensure talent level 10 is a big win.
How to obtain these crowns? Look for Seasonal Events. One Crown is often included in major events’ rewards. Complete tasks to earn that crown. Skipping an event means missing a crown. Waiting for another can take ages.
Besides events, Crowns are available through world exploration feats. Level up the Frostbearing Tree in Dragonspine for a Crown. Similar increases in Inazuma with the Sacred Sakura also grant them. These sources reward time and effort dedicated to exploration.
For context, leveling a talent to 10 demands resources. A single talent requires about 3 green books, 21 blue books, 38 purple books, 6 Weekly Boss materials, and one Crown of Insight. Multiply by three for a Triple Crown undertaking. It’s a sizable task. Achieving great power in Teyvat is a grind.
Talent Leveling: Character Examples
Raiden Shogun: The Electro Archon
Let’s examine some characters and their needs. First, the Electro Archon, Raiden Shogun. As an Archon, her talents have significant requirements.
To level Raiden Shogun’s talents, farm “Teachings of Light,” “Guide to Light,” and “Philosophies of Light” from the Violet Court Domain in Inazuma. These books appear on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For Weekly Boss material, face La Signora at Narukami Island. She drops the “Molten Moment.”
To reach level 10 in Raiden’s talents, fetch those Crowns of Insight. Raiden is popular, so investing in her talents is worthwhile. Spend your time in the Violet Court and fighting La Signora to elevate her.
Scaramouche (Wanderer): Power in Motion
Now consider Scaramouche, the Wanderer. This former Harbinger has special talent materials.
The Wanderer uses “Teachings of Praxis,” “Guide to Praxis,” and “Philosophies of Praxis,” which you farm from Steeple of Ignorance Domain in Sumeru. These appear on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. His common enemy drops include Old Handguard and Kageuchi Handguard from Nobushi and Kairagi in Inazuma. For his Weekly Boss material, fight the Guardian of Apep’s Oasis for “Daka’s Bell.”
To fully upgrade a skill, you’ll need 1 Crown of Insight, 3 Teachings of Praxis, and more resources in significant quantities. Many players find the cost worth it due to his damage potential.
Dendro Traveler: Nature’s Ally
The Traveler resonates with various elements. With Dendro powers, the Traveler requires specific materials too.
The Dendro Traveler uses Talent Books from Sumeru, like Wanderer: “Teachings of Praxis,” “Guide to Praxis,” and “Philosophies of Praxis.” Farming for both is efficient. However, the Dendro Traveler needs “Mudra of the Malefic General” for upgrades. This item drops from the Raiden Shogun fight in End of the Oneiric Euthymia domain.
Arlecchino: Crafting Success
Lastly, there’s Arlecchino, “The Knave.” As a Fatui Harbinger, her materials link to Fontaine.
Arlecchino uses “Teachings of Order,” “Guide to Order,” and “Philosophies of Order,” found in the Pale Forgotten Glory Domain in Fontaine on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Her enemy drops include Recruit’s Insignia from Fatui Skirmishers and similar foes. Her Weekly Boss material remains unknown but likely connects to a Fontaine Boss.
If you’re building Arlecchino, gather Order books and insignias. Be prepared to take on whatever Fontaine Boss material required for her true potential.
The Cost of Power: Leveling and Resources
Calculating Talent Book Needs
Let’s discuss numbers related to Talent Books. You might wonder how many books you need for decent talent levels. Let’s clarify.
To upgrade *one* talent from level 1 to level 6, you require:
- 3 Teachings (green books)
- 21 Guides (blue books)
This is for *one* talent only. Leveling all three talents to 6 means tripling these numbers.
For three talents at level 6, you’d need 9 Teachings and 63 Guides total. Leveling up is essential for character power.
Level 6 is a good stopping point for characters. It boosts power without needing too much purple Philosophy or Weekly Boss materials. Many players find it efficient, especially when building several characters.
Material Matters: Stocking Up for Higher Talent Levels
After level 6, resource needs spike. To get talents from 7 to 8, you need purple Philosophies and Weekly Boss materials, alongside green and blue books.
To raise a talent from level 7 to level 8, you require:
- 10 Philosophies (purple books)
- 2 Weekly Boss Materials
You’ll also need some lower-tier books to reach level 7 first. Overall, for a talent to go from level 1 to level 8, you’ll need about 3 green books, 21 blue books, and 10 purple books plus the 2 Weekly Boss materials. Level 8 gives a solid power increase without the massive resource cost of levels 9 and 10.
Mora, Mora, Mora: The Ever-Present Cost of Talent Upgrades
The Mora cost is always present. Leveling talents requires books and boss drops but also drains Mora significantly at each level. As talent levels rise, Mora costs increase too, affecting your resource management.
The Mora costs vary, but expect to spend hundreds of thousands Mora to get one talent up to level 10. Triple crowning can easily exceed a million Mora just for talents! Regularly farm Mora leylines, open chests, and complete quests to maintain your Mora. Running low on Mora is a common issue, preventing talent upgrades. It’s like having cake ingredients but no money to bake.
Prioritizing Power: Which Talents to Level First?
Ayaka: Slicing Through Enemies with Prioritized Talents
Now, let’s discuss strategy. Which talents should be leveled first for different characters? It’s not always equal leveling. Characters have unique playstyles, so some talents are more impactful.
If you use Ayaka more as a Burst DPS, focus on her Elemental Burst talent first. Her Burst delivers heavy Cryo damage across a wide area, ideal for clearing groups of enemies quickly. For balance, level both her Normal Attack and Elemental Burst together. While her Elemental Skill helps with energy generation and Cryo application, it ranks lower than her Normal Attacks or Burst for damage scaling.
Neuvillette: Charged Attacks Reign Supreme
For Neuvillette, the Hydro dragon sovereign, priorities are clear-cut: Normal Attacks > Burst > Skill. His Charged Attacks form his gameplay core. They scale with his Normal Attack talent. Leveling this talent maximizes damage output.
His Elemental Burst and Skill boost Charged Attacks. They provide buffs and Hydro application but affect overall damage less than Normal Attacks do. Focus on Normal Attacks first, then Burst, lastly Skill for Neuvillette. It’s about optimizing those powerful water beams.
Tighnari: Level Up, Spread the Damage
Tighnari, the Dendro ranger, has a different talent priority. Leveling to 90 is crucial for him, more so than for other DPS characters. Why level 90? It impacts Dendro reaction damage significantly, especially Spread, his main damage source.
Tighnari’s Elemental Skill adds little to his DPS and can remain unleveled at first. Main damage comes from his Charged Attacks and Elemental Burst, both of which benefit from talent leveling. So, aim for level 90 for him and focus on Normal Attack and Burst talents first. Level his Skill only if you want absolute min-maxing.
Fischl: Oz’s Skill is the Crown Jewel
Now consider Fischl, the Prinzessin der Verurteilung. Her Elemental Skill “Nightrider” is a top talent to Crown. If you double Crown anyone, it should be Fischl. Though her Burst summons Oz, her Skill drives Oz’s damage and Electro application. Oz’s damage scales with Fischl’s Elemental Skill talent level.
Her Burst helps reposition Oz and gives initial damage, but it’s the Electro application and consistent damage from her Skill that makes Fischl effective as an off-field DPS or Electro enabler. Leveling her Elemental Skill is a smart investment for Fischl mains, boosting Oz’s output. Her Normal Attacks and Burst rank lower unless building a niche on-field Fischl.
Beyond Talents: Character Leveling and Other Progression Paths
Character Levels: The Foundation of Power
While talents are essential, remember character level matters too. Leveling characters boosts HP, Attack, and Defense stats. This makes characters stronger in combat. Additionally, character level and Ascension Phase determine talent levels.
To level a character from 1 to the max of level 90 requires considerable experience points (EXP). You gain minimal EXP by defeating enemies; mainly you use EXP materials to level up characters. These materials come in three tiers:
- Wanderer’s Advice (1,000 EXP)
- Adventurer’s Experience (5,000 EXP)
- Hero’s Wit (20,000 EXP)
You need 421 Hero’s Wit to raise a character from 1 to 90. That’s quite a few books! Additionally, leveling from 1 to 90 costs around 1.673 million Mora. Character leveling requires substantial resources alongside talent leveling and weapon upgrades.
Getting to level 80/80 or 80/90 is often recommended as a smart stopping point for many characters. The stat gains from levels 80 to 90 are minor, while costs surge significantly. However, for DPS characters relying on reactions like Tighnari with Spread or characters needing every ATK or HP point, pushing to level 90 is worth it. Leveling to 80/90 unlocks talent levels 9 and 10 for major boosts.
Constellations and Ascension: The Broader Progression Picture
Leveling talents and characters are only parts of character progression. Key systems include Constellations and Ascension.
Constellationsare unlocked by obtaining duplicate character copies through wishes (gacha pulls). Each duplicate grants “Stella Fortuna,” used to unlock constellation levels. Constellations enhance characters with stat boosts and new abilities or skill modifications. The Traveler’s constellations differ and unlock through Archon Quests, Souvenir Shops, Adventure Rank Rewards, and Statue
of the Seven upgrades, not Stella Fortuna.
Ascension breaks level caps. It enhances your character’s stats. Each of the six phases needs specific materials. These include gemstones, Mora, boss drops, and local specialties. Ascension helps unlock higher talent levels. It maximizes your character’s potential. It’s vital for strengthening characters.
Bonus Intel: Tips for Talent Mastery
Gold and Elegance: Material Cheat Sheet
Want to know the Talent Books for each character? Check this cheat sheet:
- Gold: Baizhu, Beidou, Traveler (Geo), Xianyun, Xingqiu, Xinyan, Yanfei, Zhongli
- Elegance: Arataki Itto, Ayaka, Ayato, Kujou Sara, Kuki Shinobu, Traveler (Electro)
This knowledge aids efficient domain farming. Build multiple characters using the same book series.
Adventure Rank: Your Growth Gateway
Your Adventure Rank (AR) is your player level in Genshin Impact. It unlocks game features and content. Higher-level domains, bosses, and quests become available. To quickly level up your AR:
- Daily Commissions
- Beat Bosses
- Clear Domains
- Finish the Adventurer’s Handbook
- Follow Quests
- Explore Map and discover new regions
Boosting your AR unlocks more game content. It gives access to better rewards. This helps in your character progression.
Version 5.0 and Beyond: Level 100 and Mounts?
There are rumors about Genshin Impact Version 5.0 introducing level 100 and mounts. These remain unconfirmed but worth noting. A level cap increase would mean more levels to grind. It may bring higher talent levels too. Many want to explore Teyvat on mounts. Stay alert for announcements.
