Complete Guide to Level Up Characters in Genshin Impact

Leveling up characters in Genshin Impact can feel like a daunting task, especially for newcomers to Teyvat. As we move through 2025, the game continues to expand with new regions and characters, making efficient leveling strategies more important than ever. If you've been wondering how to strengthen your roster and reach any character level you desire, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the most effective methods.

Understanding Character Experience in Genshin Impact

Unlike traditional RPGs where characters gain significant experience from defeating enemies, Genshin Impact takes a different approach. While your characters do gain EXP from combat, the amount is negligible—approximately 15 EXP per enemy. To put this in perspective, reaching higher levels requires hundreds of thousands of experience points, making combat-only leveling virtually impossible.

The primary method for leveling characters in Genshin Impact is through special EXP materials:

• Wanderer's Advice - Provides 1,000 EXP

• Adventurer's Experience - Provides 5,000 EXP

• Hero's Wit - Provides 20,000 EXP

These materials are essential for efficiently raising any character level, especially beyond level 50.

Best Sources for Character EXP Materials

1. Ley Line Outcrops (Blossom of Revelation)

The most reliable source of character EXP materials is the blue Ley Line Outcrops called Blossoms of Revelation. These appear throughout the map as blue, smoky spheres and reward approximately 13 Adventurer's Experience per completion. Each outcrop costs 20 Original Resin to claim.

In 2025, HoYoverse has improved the efficiency of these outcrops, with higher world levels now yielding more Hero's Wit than in previous years, making the leveling process somewhat faster.

2. Battle Pass Rewards

The Battle Pass (both free and premium tiers) offers substantial EXP materials each period. Completing BP levels should be a priority for players looking to level multiple characters.

3. Events and Quest Rewards

Seasonal events continue to be generous with EXP materials. The latest events in 2025 have included special "Double Reward" periods for Ley Lines, making these limited-time opportunities perfect for stockpiling resources.

The Ascension Barrier

It's important to understand that character leveling in Genshin Impact isn't just about EXP. Once you reach certain level thresholds (20, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80), you'll need to perform an ascension to break the level cap.

Ascensions require specific materials from world bosses, local specialties from exploration, and common materials from regular enemies. Planning your resource gathering is crucial, especially if you're trying to level multiple characters simultaneously.

Mora – The Hidden Cost

One aspect that many players overlook is the significant Mora cost associated with leveling. Taking a character from level 1 to 90 requires approximately 2.5 million Mora when including talent leveling and ascension costs.

The yellow Ley Line Outcrops (Blossoms of Wealth) are the most consistent source of Mora. With the 2025 economy adjustments, these now provide about 20% more Mora per run than in previous years.

Practical Leveling Strategy

For efficient character development in Genshin Impact, follow this approach:

1. Focus on your core team first - Prioritize 4-8 characters rather than spreading resources too thin

2. Plan around ascension materials - Farm boss materials in advance of reaching level caps

3. Use parametric transformer - This weekly gadget can convert unwanted materials into useful ones

4. Prioritize Resin for EXP Ley Lines - When actively leveling a character, dedicate most of your daily Resin to Blossoms of Revelation

5. Complete daily commissions and battle pass - These provide a steady stream of resources

Tips for New Players in 2025

The newest regions added to Genshin Impact often provide more efficient farming routes and higher-value rewards. The latest expansion areas offer enhanced drop rates for newer players trying to catch up.

Remember that you don't need to immediately level every character to 90. Most characters perform quite well at level 80, with the final ascension providing marginal benefits for the significant resource investment required.

When to Stop Leveling?

A common question among players is when to stop leveling characters. Here's a general guideline:

• Level 70/80 - Adequate for support characters who don't need to deal significant damage

• Level 80/80 - Suitable for most sub-DPS characters

• Level 80/90 - Recommended for main DPS characters (the final ascension unlocks level 9-10 talents)

• Level 90/90 - Only necessary for characters that scale specifically with HP or Defense, or for your absolute favorites

Conclusion

Leveling characters in Genshin Impact requires patience and strategic resource management. While it might seem impossible at first to reach higher levels, focusing your efforts on Ley Lines, events, and careful planning will allow you to build a powerful team over time. The key is consistency – using your daily Resin efficiently will steadily build your experience materials.

With these strategies, you'll be able to level up any character in Genshin Impact to tackle even the most challenging content that Teyvat has to offer in 2025 and beyond.