Yelan’s Talent Books, Level Up Materials, and Ascension – Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact 2.7 brings a new character, Yelan, along with the update. This 5-star unit is a Bow wielder that owns a Hydro Vision. Due to the delay of version 2.7, Yelan’s release is highly anticipated by the community. Therefore, if you’re looking forward to using Yelan as soon as possible, it’s important to ensure that you have her materials ready to maximize her. This article will help list out all Yelan’s materials in Genshin Impact, including Yelan’s talent books, level-up materials, and ascension.
Yelan’s Talent Books and Talent Level Up Materials
Typically, new characters will need the weekly boss drop of the most recent boss, but Yelan’s talent materials in Genshin Impact require the drop of Azhdaha. Other than that, here is everything you need to prepare:
| Current Talent Level | Talent Books | Common Drops | Weekly Boss Drops | Crown of Insight | Mora |
| 1 | 3x Teachings of Prosperity | 6x Recruit’s Insignia | – | – | 12.5k |
| 2 | 2x Guide to Prosperity | 3x Sergeant’s Insignia | – | – | 17.5k |
| 3 | 4x Guide to Prosperity | 4x Sergeant’s Insignia | – | – | 25k |
| 4 | 6x Guide to Prosperity | 6x Sergeant’s Insignia | – | – | 30k |
| 5 | 9x Guide to Prosperity | 9x Sergeant’s Insignia | – | – | 37.5k |
| 6 | 4x Philosophies of Prosperity | 4x Lieutenant’s Insignia | 1x Gilded Scale | – | 120k |
| 7 | 6x Philosophies of Prosperity | 6x Lieutenant’s Insignia | 1x Gilded Scale | – | 260k |
| 8 | 12x Philosophies of Prosperity | 9x Lieutenant’s Insignia | 2x Gilded Scale | – | 450k |
| 9 (max) | 16x Philosophies of Prosperity | 12x Lieutenant’s Insignia | 2x Gilded Scale | 1x Crown of Insight | 700k |
You should focus on maximizing Yelan’s Elemental Burst, then her Skill. Her Normal Attack talent can be upgraded as well, but it’s not a priority. To maximize one of Yelan’s talents, you’ll need:
- 3x Teachings of Prosperity
- 21x Guides to Prosperity
- 38x Philosophies of Prosperity
- 6x Recruit’s Insignia
- 22x Sergeant’s Insignia
- 31x Lieutenant’s Insignia
- 6x Gilded Scale
- 1x Crown of Insight
- 1,652,500 Mora
Yelan’s Ascension and Level Up Materials
For Yelan to reach the final ascension, you have to prepare the following materials:
| Ascension Stage (Level) | Stones | Common Drops | Boss Items | Local Specialty | EXP Materials | Total Mora |
| 1 (20) | 1x Varunada Lazurite Sliver | 3x Recruit’s Insignia | – | 3x Starconch |
|
44.2k |
| 2 (40) | 3x Varunada Lazurite Fragment | 15x Recruit’s Insignia | 2x Runic Fangs | 10x Starconch |
|
155.8k |
| 3 (50) | 6x Varunada Lazurite Fragment | 12x Sergeant’s Insignia | 4x Runic Fangs | 20x Starconch |
|
176k |
| 4 (60) | 3x Varunada Lazurite Chunk | 18x Sergeant’s Insignia | 8x Runic Fangs | 30x Starconch |
|
251k |
| 5 (70) | 6x Varunada Lazurite Chunk | 12x Lieutenant’s Insignia | 12x Runic Fangs | 45x Starconch |
|
339.2k |
| 6 (80) | 6x Varunada Lazurite Gemstone | 24x Lieutenant’s Insignia | 20x Runic Fangs | 60x Starconch |
|
442.4k |
Afterward, if you want Yelan to be at max level (90), she will need some extra:
- 171x Hero’s Wits
- 4x Wanderer’s Advice
In total, to upgrade Yelan to final ascension and reach the maximum level, you need to provide:
- 1x Varunada Lazurite Silver
- 9x Varunada Lazurite Fragments
- 9x Varunada Lazurite Chunks
- 6x Varunada Lazurite Gemstones
- 18x Recruit’s Insignia
- 30x Sergeant’s Insignia
- 36x Lieutenant’s Insignia
- 46x Runic Fang
- 168x Starconch
- 415x Hero’s Wits
- 11x Adventurer’s Experience
- 12x Wanderer’s Advice
- 2,093,400 Mora
Yelan in Genshin Impact is set to be a sub-DPS, similar to Xingqiu. As a damage dealer, maximizing her level can increase her overall damage, so don’t forget to pre-farm before her release. For more tips and guides, you can check out our Genshin Impact section.