How to gain character EXP fast in Genshin Impact
In Genshin Impact, characters gain levels only from Character EXP materials (Wanderer's Advice, Adventurer's Experience and Hero's Wit), not from fighting enemies. The fastest way to level up is to spend Original Resin on Blossoms of Revelation (EXP Ley Line Outflows), collect every free EXP book from events and quests, and farm ascension materials before you hit each level cap.
Where EXP books come from
The three books give 1,000 (Wanderer's Advice), 5,000 (Adventurer's Experience) and 20,000 EXP (Hero's Wit). Leveling works the same on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile.
- Blossoms of Revelation: the blue Ley Line Outflows. Each run costs resin and rewards a stack of books plus some Mora. Higher World Levels give more books per run.
- Events and quests: limited-time events, Archon Quests and many World Quests hand out Hero's Wit for free.
- Daily Commissions and exploration: chests and commissions sometimes include books and Mora.
- Shops: some regional reputation and souvenir shops sell EXP materials.
Leveling also costs Mora, so farm Blossoms of Wealth (the yellow Ley Lines) alongside.
Plan ascensions ahead
Each character stops at a level cap (20, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80) until you ascend them. Ascension needs:
- Elemental gems from bosses.
- A normal boss material (for most phases).
- Local specialties found in the overworld.
- Common drops from regular enemies.
- Mora.
Check what the next ascension needs before spending books, and collect specialties on the map in advance since they respawn slowly.
Spend resin wisely
Resin refills slowly over time, so use it every day rather than letting it cap. Condensed Resin lets you claim several Ley Line rewards at once. Save Fragile Resin for days you want to push one character quickly.
Who to level first
Focus on your main damage dealer and the supports that keep your team alive. Spreading books thinly across many characters makes every team weaker.
FAQ
How much EXP does it take to fully level a character?
Going from level 1 to 90 takes about 8.36 million Character EXP, which is roughly 420 Hero's Wit, plus about 1.7 million Mora for the EXP alone (ascensions cost extra). Level 90 has long been the standard cap; check in-game whether your version offers anything beyond it.
Is it worth leveling to 90?
Level 80 is enough for most content. Level 90 gives a smaller bonus for a large cost, so it is usually saved for main damage dealers. Since Version 6.0 (September 2025), levels 95 and 100 also exist, unlocked with Masterless Stella Fortuna.
Do characters gain EXP from combat?
No. Fighting raises your Adventure Rank, not your characters' levels.
Is World Level 9 worth it?
Higher World Levels give better drops but tougher enemies. Raise it only if your main team can handle the difficulty.