Genshin Impact Weapon Ascension Material Routes: Farming Guide

Genshin Impact Weapon Ascension Material Routes: Farming Guide

Weapon Ascension Materials (WAMs) are essential resources in Genshin Impact for enhancing the capabilities of your weapons, thereby significantly boosting your characters' performance. Efficiently farming these materials can save you valuable time and Resin, allowing you to focus more on conquering Spiral Abyss floors and dominating weekly bosses. This guide provides detailed routes and strategies for optimizing your farming sessions for Weapon Ascension Materials.

Understanding Weapon Ascension Domains

Weapon Ascension Materials are primarily obtained from Domains of Forgery, which are available on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Each domain corresponds to a specific day and offers different materials:

• Monday & Thursday: All domains are open, but materials are randomized.
• Tuesday & Friday: Domains for specific regions (e.g., Decarabian’s Tower, Boreal Wolf) are available.
• Wednesday & Saturday: Domains for other sets (e.g., Guyun, Mist Veiled Elixir) are accessible.
• Sunday: All domains are open, allowing you to choose any material.

It’s crucial to plan your farming around these days to maximize efficiency. For example, if you need materials from the Boreal Wolf set, focus on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Key Domains and Their Locations

1. Cecilia Garden (Mondstadt)

   • Materials: Tile of Decarabian's Tower, Debris of Decarabian's City, Fragment of Decarabian's Epic, Scattered Piece of Decarabian's Dream.
   • Recommended Elements: Pyro, Cryo.
   • Enemies: Slimes and Hilichurls with Hydro shields. Use Pyro for quick shield breaks.

2. Hidden Palace of Lianshan Formula (Liyue)

   • Materials: Luminous Sands from Guyun, Lustrous Stone from Guyun, Relic from Guyun, Divine Body from Guyun.
   • Recommended Elements: Cryo, Hydro.
   • Enemies: Electro-based foes. Cryo is effective for Superconduct reactions.

3. Altars of Flame and Water (Inazuma)

   • Materials: Coral Branch of a Distant Sea, Jeweled Branch of a Distant Sea, Jade Branch of a Distant Sea, Golden Branch of a Distant Sea.
   • Recommended Elements: Pyro, Electro.
   • Enemies: Kairagi and Nobushi. Overloaded reactions work well here.

4. Steeple of Ignorance (Sumeru)

   • Materials: Oasis Garden's Remembrance, Oasis Garden's Kindness, Oasis Garden's Mourning, Oasis Garden's Truth.
   • Recommended Elements: Dendro, Electro.
   • Enemies: Fungi and Dendro specters. Quicken reactions are highly effective.

5. Echoes of the Deep Tides (Fontaine)

   • Materials: Fragment of an Ancient Chord, Chapter of an Ancient Chord, Movement of an Ancient Chord, Echo of an Ancient Chord.
   • Recommended Elements: Pyro, Electro.
   • Enemies: Clockwork mekas. Overloaded reactions can disrupt their mechanics.

Optimizing Your Farming Routes

Efficiency is key when farming WAMs. Here are some strategies to minimize time and Resin usage:

1. Pre-Farming Based on Needs

   • Identify which weapons you plan to ascend and list the required materials. Focus on domains that drop these materials on their dedicated days.
   • Use the Traveler’s Handbook or interactive maps (e.g., HoYoLAB MAP) to track your progress.

2. Team Composition

   • Build a team that counters the domain’s enemies and leverages the domain’s buffs. For instance, in Cecilia Garden, bring Pyro characters like Bennett or Xiangling to break Hydro shields quickly.
   • Include a healer or shielder (e.g., Zhongli, Kokomi) to sustain your team through multiple runs.

3. Resin Management

   • Use Original Resin to claim rewards. For efficiency, consider using Condensed Resin (crafted with 40 Original Resin and 1 Crystal Core) to double rewards per run, saving time.
   • If you’re low on Resin, prioritize domains that offer materials for your most critical weapons.

4. Co-Op Mode

   • Farming in co-op can speed up clears, especially in higher-level domains. Coordinate with friends or random players to tackle challenges faster.
   • Ensure your co-op team has a balanced elemental composition to handle domain mechanics.

5. Daily Route for Material Collection

   
   • While domains are the primary source, some WAMs require world farming for auxiliary materials (e.g., Mist Grass, Horsetail). Incorporate these into your daily route:
     • Mist Grass Pollen (from Electro Cicins): Found in Liyue and Inazuma marshes.
     • Horsetail: Grow in shallow waters around Dihua Marsh and Luhua Pool.
     • Spectral Nucleus: Dropped by Specters in Inazuma and Sumeru.
   • Use interactive maps to mark locations and plan a loop that minimizes travel time.

Advanced Tips for Veteran Players

1. Ley Line Overflow Events

   • Participate in events that offer double rewards or reduced Resin costs for domains. These events are ideal for stockpiling WAMs.

2. Battle Pass and Shop Exchange

   • The Battle Pass offers Weapon Ascension Materials as rewards. Complete weekly missions to earn these.
   • Check Paimon’s Bargains monthly shop; sometimes, WAMs are available in exchange for Masterless Stardust.

3. Artifact and Weapon Synergy

   • While farming WAMs, equip artifacts that enhance energy recharge or elemental mastery to speed up clears. For example, the Emblem of Severed Fate set can boost burst damage for quicker domain completion.

4. Resource Planning Tools

   • Use online tools like Genshin Impact’s official interactive map or third-party planners to pre-plan your farming routes and track your material inventory.

Conclusion

Farming Weapon Ascension Materials efficiently requires a blend of strategic planning, optimal team composition, and smart Resin management. By focusing on the right domains on their dedicated days, leveraging co-op mode, and incorporating world farming into your daily routine, you can accelerate your weapon ascension process and empower your characters to tackle Teyvat’s toughest challenges. Remember, consistency is key—regular farming sessions will ensure you never run short when upgrading your arsenal. Happy farming