If you are wondering what the Ascension Materials for Ningguang in Genshin Impact are, look no further then this article!
Ningguang is the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, whose wealth is considered unsurpassed in all of Teyvat. She is the talk of the town, and everyone seems to know everything about her, except that they all seem to tell different stories about her.
Money to Ningguang is more than just a sign of wealth because each Mora to her is a trophy of a hard-won victory. To her, the business world is a playground, and each round she wins against a wealthy merchant brings a gleeful smile as they sigh and reluctantly hand over the Mora. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the guilds bow to her wishes.
Ningguang owns a Geo Vision that allows her to use the Geo element. The first time she saw one of those left behind after their users died, she thought of a new business opportunity where she would put the masterless Visions up for sale. While playing with the jewel in one hand as she was writing the plans for the auction, the thing shone forth its light, and the Vision was awakened for Ningguang to own.
To learn more about Ningguang’s playstyle, talents, team role, build, and equipment, please check out our guide by clicking this link.
What is Character Ascension in Genshin Impact
Each character has a certain level cap depending on their current ascension phase, and a character can be ascended to 6 phases to reach the maximum character level, which is 90. Passive talents and special ascension stats are also unlocked when a character is ascended to certain phases.
Ascending a character requires several items to be used as ascension materials, and for Ningguang, the materials and the amount needed for each ascension phase are listed below.
Mora: 420,000
Mora is Genshin Impact’s main currency unit. All the nations of Teyvat accept it, and you can use it to upgrade weapons, artifacts, talents, and character levels.
Basalt Pillar: 46
A Basalt Pillar is a testament to Geo’s status as the heaviest element. It is a pillar composed of high-density Geo energy and is formed to be the shell of the Geo Hypostasis. You can collect a few of these when you defeat the Geo Hypostasis in its arena in Guyun Stone Forest in Liyue.
Glaze Lily: 168
An extremely ancient flower that was said to transform the memories of the land into its fragrance during fluorescence. This is a Liyue local specialty, which means you can only find it in the geo nation.
Prithiva Topaz
You can obtain these mineral crystals from boss enemies manipulating the Geo element. Boss enemies include the Geo Hypostasis, Primo Geovishap, Perpetual Mechanical Array, the Ruin Serpent, and Azhdaha.
You can also get these from quest and commission rewards by crafting them using the ones with lower rarity levels.
The amounts needed for each are as follows: Prithiva Topaz Sliver: 1; Prithiva Topaz Fragments: 9; Prithiva Topaz Chunks: 9; Prithiva Topaz Gemstones: 6.
Fatui Insignias
These are symbols that Fatui members wear, and their varying shapes and colors help identify the rank of those members and distinguish them from one another.
You can obtain these insignias by defeating Fatui Skirmishers, Agents, and Electro Cicin Mages. You can also purchase them from Paimon’s Bargains shop in exchange for Masterless Stardusts. Insignia with higher rarity can also be crafted using the ones with lower rarity.
The amount needed for each is as follows: Recruit’s Insignia: 18; Sergeant’s Insignia: 30; Lieutenant’s Insignia: 36.
Ascension Phases
Ascension Phase 1
This first ascension happens after the character reaches level 20, and they cannot proceed to the next level without ascending to the next phase. The character level cap increases to 40.
Ningguang Ascension Materials:
- Mora – 20,000
- Prithiva Topaz Sliver – 1
- Glaze Lily – 3
- Recruit’s Insignia – 3
- Unlocked Talent: Backup Plan (1st Passive Talent)
Ascension Phase 2
Ascension Phase 2 can be reached at level 40, increasing the character level cap to 50. After this ascension, the character’s talents can be upgraded or leveled up. Ningguang also unlocks a special ascension stat on this phase: the Geo Damage Bonus of 6%.
Ningguang Ascension Materials:
- Mora – 40,000
- Prithiva Topaz Fragments – 3
- Glaze Lily – 10
- Recruit’s Insignia – 15
- Basalt Pillar – 2
- Unlocked Special Stat: 6% Geo Damage Bonus
- Unlocked Feature: Allows leveling active talents from 1 to 2
Ascension Phase 3
After reaching level 50, Ningguang can ascend to ascension phase 3, increasing her character level cap to 60. The 3rd ascension phase also increases the Geo Damage Bonus special stat from 6% to 12%. Additionally, Ningguang combat talents can then be increased up to level 4.
Ningguang Ascension Materials:
- Mora – 60,000
- Prithiva Topaz Fragments – 6
- Glaze Lily – 20
- Sergeant’s Insignia – 12
- Basalt Pillar – 4
- Unlocked Stat: Geo Damage Bonus increased from 6% to 12%
- Unlocked Feature: Allows leveling active talents from 2 to 4
Ascension Phase 4
At level 60, you can ascend Ningguang to ascension phase 4 and upgrade her character level cap to 70. After ascending, you unlock Ningguang’s second Passive Talent, Strategic Reserve, and all her Combat Talents can level up to 6.
Ningguang Ascension Materials:
- Mora – 80,000
- Prithiva Topaz Chunks – 3
- Glaze Lily – 30
- Sergeant’s Insignia – 18
- Basalt Pillar – 8
- Unlocked Talent: Strategic Reserve (2nd Passive Talent)
- Unlocked Feature: Allows leveling active talents from 4 to 6
Ascension Phase 5
The 5th ascension phase can be reached when Ningguang is at level 70, and ascending increases her character level cap to 80. Her special ascension stat, Geo Damage Bonus, is 18% at this phase. Ningguang’s combat talents also receive an upgrade to their level cap from 6 to 8.
Ningguang Ascension Materials:
- Mora – 100,000
- Prithiva Topaz Chunks – 6
- Glaze Lily – 45
- Lieutenant’s Insignia – 12
- Basalt Pillar – 12
- Unlocked Stat: Geo Damage Bonus increased from 12% to 18%
- Unlocked Feature: Allows leveling active talents from 6 to 8
Ascension Phase 6
Ningguang’s final ascension phase is at level 80, and it increases her character level cap to 90. Her special ascension stat, Geo Damage Bonus, goes up to 24%, and you can upgrade her Combat Talents to the maximum level of 10.
Ningguang Ascension Materials:
- Mora – 120,000
- Prithiva Topaz Gemstones – 6
- Glaze Lily – 60
- Lieutenant’s Insignia – 24
- Basalt Pillar – 20
- Unlocked Stat: Geo Damage Bonus increased from 18% to 24%
- Unlocked Feature: Allows leveling active talents from 8 to 10
What are the Talent Level-Up Materials for Ningguang
Aside from Mora and Fatui Insignias, you need a few Spirit Lockets of Boreas to increase Ningguang’s combat talents.
Spirit Locket of Boreas
This locket holds a small portion of the power drawn from the soul of the Great Wolf King of the North. You can obtain a few of these after defeating Andrius Lupus Boreas, Dominator of Wolves in Wolvendom.
Talent Level Book: Prosperity
You need the “Prosperity” series’ talent-level books for Ningguang’s combat talents. You can obtain these by completing the challenge in the Taishan Mansion Domain of Mastery: Altar of Flames.
These books include The Teachings of Prosperity, Guide to Prosperity, and the Philosophies of Prosperity. You can craft the last two using the crafting bench in the town.
Crown of Insight
Leveling a combat talent from level 9 to 10 needs a Crown of Insight, a special item you can only obtain as a reward from the game’s events.
Mora: 1,652,500
Recruit’s Insignia: 6
Sergeant’s Insignia: 22
Lieutenant’s Insignia: 31
Teachings of Prosperity: 3
Guide to Prosperity: 21
Philosophies of Gold: 38
Spirit Locket of Boreas: 1
Crown of Insight: 1
