Genshin Impact: Zibai Ascension and Talent Materials Guide

Zibai is a powerful Lunar-Crystallized character in Genshin Impact, and like other characters who rely on Elemental Reactions to deal damage, maximizing her level is a top priority. This is because Elemental Reactions scale with level, meaning a level 90 Zibai will consistently outperform a lower-level version even with identical artifacts and weapons. To help players prepare, here is a comprehensive breakdown of every ascension and talent material required for Zibai.

Why Leveling Zibai Matters

Zibai's playstyle revolves around the Lunar-Crystallize reaction, which directly benefits from character level. Since reaction damage in Genshin Impact scales with the triggering character's level, reaching level 90 is essential for unlocking Zibai's full potential. Additionally, leveling her talents amplifies both her personal damage and the effectiveness of her supportive capabilities. Players who invest in Zibai's ascension and talents will find her significantly more effective in challenging content such as the Spiral Abyss and Imaginarium Theater.

📋 Quick Material Summary

Material Type	Items
Normal Boss Drop	Remnant of the Dreadwing
Local Specialty	Glaze Lily
Enemy Drops	Tattered Warrant, Immaculate Warrant, Frost-Etched Warrant
Talent Books	Teachings of Gold, Guide to Gold, Philosophies of Gold
Weekly Boss Drop	Ascended Sample: Queen

🧪 Ascension Materials in Detail

Normal Boss Drop: Remnant of the Dreadwing

Remnant of the Dreadwing is obtained by defeating a specific normal boss in Teyvat. Players will need 46 of these drops to fully ascend Zibai from level 1 to 90. Since boss drops require resin, it is wise to spend original resin efficiently and take advantage of condensed resin whenever possible. Farming this boss early ensures that Zibai can be ascended immediately upon acquiring her.

Local Specialty: Glaze Lily

Glaze Lily is a Liyue local specialty that grows in and around Liyue Harbor, particularly near Yujing Terrace and Qingce Village. Zibai requires a total of 168 Glaze Lilies for full ascension. Because local specialties respawn every 48 hours, players should mark their farming routes and collect them regularly. Using characters with exploration talents, such as Nahida, can make locating these flowers much easier.

Enemy Drops: Warrants

The Warrant series includes Tattered Warrant, Immaculate Warrant, and Frost-Etched Warrant. These items drop from specific enemies found in Natlan and other regions. For ascension alone, players need 18 Tattered Warrants, 30 Immaculate Warrants, and 36 Frost-Etched Warrants. These enemies can be tracked using the Adventurer Handbook, and farming them in bulk is recommended since they are also needed for talent upgrades.

🎓 Talent Materials in Detail

Talent Books: Gold Series

Zibai uses the Gold series of talent books: Teachings of Gold, Guide to Gold, and Philosophies of Gold. These are obtained from the Domain of Mastery: Taishan Mansion in Liyue on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. To max out all three of her talents, players will need 9 Teachings of Gold, 63 Guides to Gold, and 114 Philosophies of Gold. It is highly recommended to farm this domain on the appropriate days and to use condensed resin for efficiency.

Weekly Boss Drop: Ascended Sample: Queen

The Ascended Sample: Queen is a weekly boss drop required for Zibai's higher talent levels. Players need a total of 18 of these samples to bring all three talents to level 10. Weekly boss rewards are limited to one claim per week per boss, so players should prioritize this fight and consider using Dream Solvent to convert other weekly boss materials if needed. Starting early is crucial because accumulating 18 drops can take several weeks.

📊 Total Farming Requirements (Approximate)

Category	Item	Quantity
Ascension	Remnant of the Dreadwing	46
Ascension	Glaze Lily	168
Ascension	Tattered Warrant	18
Ascension	Immaculate Warrant	30
Ascension	Frost-Etched Warrant	36
Talents	Teachings of Gold	9
Talents	Guide to Gold	63
Talents	Philosophies of Gold	114
Talents	Tattered Warrant	18
Talents	Immaculate Warrant	66
Talents	Frost-Etched Warrant	93
Talents	Ascended Sample: Queen	18
Talents	Crown of Insight	3

Note: Enemy drop quantities for talents are combined across all three talents. Players will also need Mora and character EXP materials, which are standard for any character.

💡 Farming Tips

• 🗓️ Plan around domain schedules: Farm Gold talent books only on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday to avoid wasting resin.

• 🌸 Mark Glaze Lily routes: Use the in-game map pins and collect lilies every two days to steadily build up the 168 required.

• ⚔️ Track enemies efficiently: The Adventurer Handbook can guide players to Warrant-dropping enemies, making the grind less tedious.

• 💧 Use condensed resin: Condensed resin doubles domain and boss rewards, saving significant time.

• 👑 Don't forget crowns: Three Crowns of Insight are needed for level 10 talents, and they are limited per patch, so plan ahead.

• 📅 Start weekly boss early: Begin fighting the weekly boss as soon as possible to accumulate the 18 Ascended Samples over several weeks.

With careful planning and consistent farming, players can fully ascend Zibai and unlock her maximum potential. As a Lunar-Crystallized damage dealer, her performance scales heavily with level and talent investment, making every material listed here a worthwhile step toward a truly formidable character.

Expert commentary is drawn from IGN, whose broad games coverage often helps contextualize why character investment guides matter for players planning long-term progression. In the case of a unit like Zibai, that perspective reinforces the importance of prioritizing level 90, weekly boss planning, and efficient material routing so that reaction-focused performance gains translate into stronger results across endgame content.