Keqing Ascension and Talent Materials in Genshin Impact

Keqing ascension and talent materials in Genshin Impact cover a mix of Liyue-exclusive resources, Electro boss drops, and Prosperity talent books. If you want to build her to level 90 with maxed talents, this guide gives you the full list, phase-by-phase breakdown, and every farming location you need.

Keqing is a 5-star Electro Sword character and the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. She is a fast, high-damage main DPS with an aggressive playstyle built around Charged Attacks and Electro reactions like Aggravate and Electro-Charged. She is available on the Standard Wish banner at all times. If you are building other Liyue characters alongside her, check our Diluc ascension and talent materials guide to compare farming priorities.

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TL;DR — Keqing Ascension and Talent Materials

Ascension gem: Vajrada Amethyst (Sliver, Fragment, Chunk, Gemstone)
Boss material: Lightning Prism from the Electro Hypostasis
Local specialty: Cor Lapis from Liyue cliffs and caves
Common drops: Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, Energy Nectar from Whopperflowers
Talent books: Teachings, Guide, and Philosophies of Prosperity from Taishan Mansion (Monday, Thursday, Sunday)
Weekly boss material: Ring of Boreas from the Wolf of the North (Andrius) in Wolvendom
Keqing’s ascension stat is CRIT DMG, reaching 38.4% at max ascension

Keqing Ascension Materials — Full List

To ascend Keqing from phase 0 to phase 6 and unlock her level 90 cap, you need the following total materials:

Vajrada Amethyst Sliver ×1
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment ×9
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk ×9
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone ×6
Lightning Prism ×46
Cor Lapis ×168
Whopperflower Nectar ×18
Shimmering Nectar ×30
Energy Nectar ×36

Keqing Ascension Phase Breakdown

Here is exactly what you need for each ascension phase:

Ascension Phase 1 (Level cap: 20)

20,000 Mora
1 Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
3 Cor Lapis
3 Whopperflower Nectar

Ascension Phase 2 (Level cap: 40)

40,000 Mora
3 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
2 Lightning Prism
10 Cor Lapis
15 Whopperflower Nectar

Ascension Phase 3 (Level cap: 50)

60,000 Mora
6 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
4 Lightning Prism
20 Cor Lapis
12 Shimmering Nectar

Ascension Phase 4 (Level cap: 60)

80,000 Mora
3 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
8 Lightning Prism
30 Cor Lapis
18 Shimmering Nectar

Ascension Phase 5 (Level cap: 70)

100,000 Mora
6 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
12 Lightning Prism
45 Cor Lapis
12 Energy Nectar

Ascension Phase 6 (Level cap: 90)

120,000 Mora
6 Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone
20 Lightning Prism
60 Cor Lapis
24 Energy Nectar

Where to Farm Keqing’s Ascension Materials

Vajrada Amethyst — How to Get It

Vajrada Amethyst drops from Electro bosses. The best source is the Electro Hypostasis, located near Cape Oath in western Mondstadt. This boss also drops Lightning Prism, making it a two-in-one farming target for Keqing. Other sources include the Thunder Manifestation, Primo Geovishap, and weekly bosses like Azhdaha and the Raiden Shogun Puppet. You can also craft lower-tier gems into higher ones at the Alchemy Bench.

Lightning Prism — How to Get It

The Lightning Prism is Keqing’s exclusive boss ascension material and drops only from the Electro Hypostasis. There is no alternative source. Each run costs 40 Original Resin, and you need 46 total, so budget your resin carefully. Since the Electro Hypostasis also drops Vajrada Amethyst, every run works toward two ascension needs at once.

Cor Lapis — How to Get It

Cor Lapis is a Liyue local specialty that grows at the base of cliffs, inside caves, and in mines. You need to mine it like ore. The best farming locations are Mt. Hulao and the cliffs around Cuijue Slope. If you want to skip some of the legwork, the vendor Changshun in Liyue Harbor sells five pieces every three real-world days. Cor Lapis respawns every two days. You need 168 total, so start farming early.

Whopperflower Nectar — How to Get It

Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, and Energy Nectar all drop from Whopperflowers. These plant-like enemies appear across all nations of Teyvat. The drop tier depends on the enemy’s level — lower-level Whopperflowers drop regular Nectar, while higher-level ones drop Shimmering and Energy Nectar. You can also craft Shimmering Nectar from three Whopperflower Nectars at the Alchemy Bench. Cuijue Slope in Liyue has a solid cluster of Whopperflowers worth adding to your route.

Keqing Talent Materials — Full List

To raise all three of Keqing’s talents to level 10, you need the following total across all three:

Teachings of Prosperity ×9
Guide to Prosperity ×63
Philosophies of Prosperity ×114
Whopperflower Nectar ×18
Shimmering Nectar ×66
Energy Nectar ×93
Ring of Boreas ×18
Crown of Insight ×3
Mora ×4,957,500

Keqing Talent Level Breakdown

Talent Level 2

12,500 Mora
6 Whopperflower Nectar
3 Teachings of Prosperity

Talent Level 3

17,500 Mora
3 Shimmering Nectar
2 Guide to Prosperity

Talent Levels 4–6

These levels require increasing amounts of Shimmering Nectar and Guide to Prosperity books. Mora costs rise steadily through each level.

Talent Level 7

120,000 Mora
4 Energy Nectar
4 Philosophies of Prosperity
1 Ring of Boreas

Talent Level 8

260,000 Mora
6 Energy Nectar
6 Philosophies of Prosperity
1 Ring of Boreas

Talent Level 9

450,000 Mora
9 Energy Nectar
9 Philosophies of Prosperity
2 Ring of Boreas

Talent Level 10

The final level requires a Crown of Insight in addition to the usual materials. You need one Crown per talent for level 10. Only push talents to 10 on Keqing’s most impactful skills if you have spare Crowns, as they are very hard to come by.

Where to Farm Keqing’s Talent Materials

Prosperity Books — Taishan Mansion Domain

Teachings, Guide, and Philosophies of Prosperity come from the Taishan Mansion domain in Liyue, found near Jueyun Karst. This domain rewards Prosperity books on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. It costs 20 Original Resin per run. You can also craft Guide to Prosperity from three Teachings, and Philosophies from three Guides, using the Alchemy Bench.

Ring of Boreas — Wolf of the North Challenge

The Ring of Boreas is Keqing’s weekly boss material. It drops from Andrius, Lupus Boreas, also called the Wolf of the North, located in Wolvendom, Mondstadt. This boss is unique in that it does not cost Original Resin — but it can only be challenged once per week for rewards. You need 18 Rings of Boreas in total across all three talents, so expect to spend many weeks farming this boss. Note that this boss drops multiple possible weekly materials, so the Ring of Boreas is not guaranteed every week.

For more on weekly boss strategy, see our Azhdaha trounce challenge guide and Childe trounce challenge guide to plan your weekly boss rotation efficiently.

Crown of Insight

The Crown of Insight cannot be farmed regularly. It is obtained from limited-time events each game version, and occasionally from upgrading special trees like the Frostbearing Tree or Sacred Sakura. You need three Crowns to max all of Keqing’s talents, so prioritize her most important skill first if you are short.

Keqing Talent Priority

Keqing’s entire damage output is built around her Charged Attacks and Elemental Skill. Level talents in this order:

Normal Attack (Yunlai Swordsmanship) — top priority; this governs both Normal and Charged Attack damage, which is the core of her rotation
Elemental Burst (Starward Sword) — second priority; deals high AoE Electro damage and resets Electro infusion
Elemental Skill (Stellar Restoration) — third priority; important for positioning and Electro application, but scales less with talent level

If you are running Keqing in an Aggravate team with Nahida or Fischl, leveling her Normal Attack as high as possible gives the biggest return.

Keqing’s Ascension Stat — CRIT DMG

One of Keqing’s biggest advantages as a standard banner 5-star is her CRIT DMG ascension stat. At max ascension (phase 6, level 90), she gains a bonus of 38.4% CRIT DMG for free. This means you can focus your artifact substats more heavily on CRIT Rate and ATK%, knowing you already have a solid CRIT DMG foundation. Aim for a CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG ratio of around 1:2 for best results.

Keqing’s Talents and Abilities Overview

Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship

Keqing performs up to five rapid strikes. Her Charged Attack consumes stamina to unleash two swift sword strikes. This is the backbone of her damage in most team compositions, especially when Electro-infused after using her Elemental Skill.

Elemental Skill: Stellar Restoration

Keqing throws a Lightning Stiletto at a target, dealing Electro DMG and placing a Stiletto Mark. If she activates the skill a second time, she blinks to the Mark’s location and deals AoE Electro DMG. Using a Charged Attack while the Mark is active clears it and unleashes AoE Electro DMG instead. Hold the skill to adjust the throw direction, which also lets her toss the Stiletto in mid-air and use it as a blink point to reach otherwise inaccessible locations. This skill is also a very useful traversal tool for exploration.

Elemental Burst: Starward Sword

Keqing channels her sword style into a flurry of Electro strikes, hitting all nearby enemies multiple times. The final slash deals large AoE Electro DMG. After using the burst, her Normal and Charged Attacks deal Electro DMG for a short duration, giving her a strong damage window without needing to use her skill repeatedly.

Keqing’s Passive Talents

Thundering Penance (1st Ascension Passive): After recalling the Lightning Stiletto, Keqing’s Normal and Charged Attacks deal Electro DMG for a short period. This is what enables her Electro-infused attack playstyle.
Aristocratic Dignity (4th Ascension Passive): When casting Starward Sword, Keqing gains 15% CRIT Rate and 15% Energy Recharge for 8 seconds. This makes her burst windows even more powerful and helps with energy management.
Land’s Overseer (Utility Passive): When dispatched on an expedition in Liyue, her time is reduced by 25%.

Keqing Constellations Overview

Keqing is available on the standard banner, so getting constellations over time is realistic for long-term players. Here is what each one provides:

C1 — Thundering Might: When Keqing re-casts Stellar Restoration while a Stiletto is on the field, she summons three lightning strikes dealing 50% ATK as Electro DMG each. Great for extra burst damage.
C2 — Keen Extraction: When Normal or Charged Attacks hit enemies affected by Electro, there is a 50% chance to trigger an extra Electro hit. This has a 0.5-second cooldown.
C3 — Foreseen Reformation: Increases Starward Sword level by 3 (max level 15).
C4 — Attunement: For 10 seconds after using Stellar Restoration, nearby party members gain 25% Electro DMG Bonus. A strong support constellation for Electro team compositions.
C5 — Beckoning Stars: Increases Stellar Restoration level by 3 (max level 15).
C6 — Tenacious Star: When using Normal, Charged, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst, Keqing deals 6% additional Electro DMG for 8 seconds, stacking up to 4 times. This effectively gives her a 24% Electro DMG bonus during sustained combat.

C1 and C2 are strong early upgrades. C4 is excellent if you run multiple Electro characters in the same team. C6 significantly raises her sustained damage ceiling.

Keqing’s Full Farming Schedule

Here is a simple daily and weekly plan to get Keqing to level 90 with 8/8/8 talents:

Monday / Thursday / Sunday: Run Taishan Mansion for Prosperity books
Every day: Farm the Electro Hypostasis for Lightning Prism and Vajrada Amethyst. Prioritize Resin here
Every 2 days: Collect Cor Lapis across Mt. Hulao and Cuijue Slope. Buy from Changshun in Liyue Harbor every 3 days
Daily (passive): Fight Whopperflowers you encounter during exploration or commissions for Nectar drops
Weekly: Challenge Andrius in Wolvendom for Ring of Boreas

Expect to spend at least 2,000 Original Resin to collect all boss and domain materials for full ascension and 8/8/8 talent levels. Cor Lapis is the most time-consuming material due to its long respawn rate and scattered locations — start collecting it from the very beginning.

Where to Get Keqing

Keqing is a permanent Standard banner 5-star. She is available anytime from the Wanderlust Invocation banner and can also be obtained through the Beginner’s Wish. She does not appear on limited Event Wish banners. If you already have her from a previous pull, she makes for a strong investment even in 2026 with Aggravate team support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ascension materials does Keqing need?

Keqing needs Vajrada Amethyst gems, Lightning Prisms from the Electro Hypostasis, Cor Lapis from Liyue, and three tiers of Whopperflower Nectar (Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, Energy Nectar) to fully ascend to level 90.

Where do you get Lightning Prism in Genshin Impact?

Lightning Prism drops exclusively from the Electro Hypostasis boss, located near Cape Oath in western Mondstadt. There is no other source. Each run costs 40 Original Resin, and you need 46 total for full ascension.

Where is Cor Lapis in Genshin Impact?

Cor Lapis grows at the base of cliffs and inside caves across Liyue. The best farming spots are Mt. Hulao and Cuijue Slope. You can also buy five pieces every three days from Changshun in Liyue Harbor. You need 168 total for Keqing’s full ascension.

What domain gives Prosperity talent books in Genshin Impact?

The Taishan Mansion domain in Liyue, found near Jueyun Karst, drops Teachings, Guide, and Philosophies of Prosperity. It is available on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday only.

What weekly boss material does Keqing need?

Keqing needs the Ring of Boreas for talent levels 7 and above. It drops from Andrius, Lupus Boreas (Wolf of the North), in Wolvendom, Mondstadt. This boss resets weekly and does not cost Original Resin.

What is Keqing’s ascension stat?

Keqing’s ascension stat is CRIT DMG. At full ascension (level 90, phase 6), she gains a bonus of 38.4% CRIT DMG from ascension alone. This makes her naturally easier to hit a good CRIT ratio on compared to many other DPS characters.

Is Keqing worth building in 2026?

Yes. Keqing performs very well in Aggravate and Electro-Charged team compositions introduced with Sumeru and later regions. With characters like Nahida, Fischl, and Baizhu as supports, she deals competitive damage. She is also beginner-friendly since all her boss materials come from Mondstadt and Liyue, the earliest areas in the game.

How much Mora does it cost to max out Keqing?

Raising Keqing to level 90 and leveling all three talents to level 10 costs over 7,000,000 Mora in total when combining ascension and talent upgrade costs. Start stockpiling Mora early from daily commissions, ley lines, and exploration.