TL;DR:
- Noctilucous Jade is a Liyue mineral used to ascend Beidou and Yanfei.
- Mingyun Village has the highest concentration of Noctilucous Jade in the game.
- Other spots include The Chasm, Sal Terrae, Wuwang Hill, and Chenyu Vale.
- Three merchants sell it: Shitou, Qiuwei, and Fengtai.
- Deposits respawn every 48 hours, so farming can be repeated often.
Noctilucous Jade is one of the key ascension materials for Beidou and Yanfei in Genshin Impact. This blue mineral is a Liyue local specialty, and finding enough of it can take some searching if players don’t know where to look. This guide covers every Noctilucous Jade location, the best farming route, and where to buy it.
What Is Noctilucous Jade Used For In Genshin Impact?
Noctilucous Jade is an ascension material for Beidou and Yanfei. Both characters need a large supply of this mineral to reach their max ascension level, with roughly 168 pieces needed per character. It also plays a role in a few side quests, including Bao’er’s request during the Big Business quest chain near Wangshu Inn.
Where Is The Best Place To Find Noctilucous Jade?
The best place to farm Noctilucous Jade is Mingyun Village in Bishui Plain, Liyue. This area has the highest concentration of Noctilucous Jade nodes in the game, and most deposits sit close to a Teleport Waypoint, making the farming route quick and efficient.
All Noctilucous Jade Locations In Liyue
Noctilucous Jade nodes appear inside caves, mines, and at the base of cliffs across Liyue. Besides Mingyun Village, players can also find deposits in these areas:
- Mt. Tianheng, Lisha (cave entrance guarded by a Hilichurl Camp)
- Sal Terrae underground cavern (unlocked after Zhongli’s first Story Quest)
- Wuwang Hill
- Qingxu Pool, Lisha
- Lumberpick Valley
- The Chasm: Cinnabar Cliff, Fuao Vale, and the Underground Mines
- Yaodie Valley, Chenyu Vale
- Guyun Stone Forest
How To Farm Noctilucous Jade Quickly
Teleport to the Statue of the Seven south of Mingyun Village, then glide north toward the mining area. Break every glowing blue node using a Claymore or a Geo character’s Elemental Skill, since blunt attacks mine ores the fastest. This single route can yield over 20 Noctilucous Jade in about 5 to 10 minutes.
Zhongli’s Elemental Skill is especially useful here, since holding it down mines multiple ores in one area at once. Catalyst users such as Klee, Yanfei, and Ningguang can also break these nodes with ease.
Which Characters Can Find Noctilucous Jade On The Minimap?
Certain characters have a passive that reveals nearby Local Specialties, including Noctilucous Jade, directly on the minimap while exploring. Adding one of these characters to a party makes locating scattered deposits much faster, especially in areas outside Mingyun Village.
Where To Buy Noctilucous Jade
Three NPC merchants sell Noctilucous Jade for players who don’t want to farm it manually:
- Shitou – Jade Mystery shop, Liyue Harbor, near the docks Teleport Waypoint
- Qiuwei – Port Ormos, Sumeru
- Fengtai – Yilong Wharf, Chenyu Vale
Each merchant sells up to 5 Noctilucous Jade at a time, restocking every three days.
How Long Does Noctilucous Jade Take To Respawn?
Noctilucous Jade nodes respawn 48 hours after being collected. If a player runs out of deposits in their own world, they can also collect Noctilucous Jade in a friend’s world through Co-op Mode, provided the world owner gives permission first.
FAQs
Where is the best farming spot for Noctilucous Jade?
Mingyun Village in Liyue has the largest number of Noctilucous Jade deposits and is the fastest place to farm them.
Which characters need Noctilucous Jade to ascend?
Beidou and Yanfei both require Noctilucous Jade for their character ascension.
Can I buy Noctilucous Jade instead of farming it?
Yes. Shitou in Liyue Harbor, Qiuwei in Port Ormos, and Fengtai in Yilong Wharf all sell Noctilucous Jade for Mora.
How often does Noctilucous Jade respawn?
Noctilucous Jade nodes respawn every 48 hours after being collected.
Related Genshin Impact Guides
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