Ah, the Wanderer. That little guy with the big hat and an even bigger attitude is making a grand re-entrance in Genshin Impact's latest updates. For the uninitiated, he's the former Fatui Harbinger, Scaramouche, who traded in his villainous monologue for a fancy new name and an Anemo vision. If you're planning to welcome this floating, slightly grumpy powerhouse to your party, you'd better start gathering his favorite snacks—or, as we call them in Teyvat, ascension materials. Trust me, he's a picky eater. This guide will walk you through everything you need to max him out, from getting him off the ground (literally) to polishing his skills to a shine. Let's just say, pre-farming for him is a bit like trying to feed a very demanding cat; it requires patience, specific ingredients, and a whole lot of Mora.

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Part 1: Leveling Up the Grumpy Balloon (Ascension Guide)

First things first, you gotta get the man off the ground. Leveling up any character is a journey of EXP and Mora, and the Wanderer is no different. He's got ambitions, okay? Here’s the breakdown of what it takes to get him from a fledgling fighter to a max-level menace. Brace your wallet.

Experience & Mora Costs per Ascension Phase

Ascension Phase Character Level EXP Required Mora Required
Phase 1 1 → 20 120,175 EXP 24,200 Mora
Phase 2 20 → 40 578,325 EXP 115,800 Mora
Phase 3 40 → 50 579,100 EXP 116,000 Mora
Phase 4 50 → 60 854,125 EXP 171,000 Mora
Phase 5 60 → 70 1,195,925 EXP 239,200 Mora
Phase 6 70 → 80 1,611,875 EXP 322,400 Mora
Phase 7 (MAX) 80 → 90 3,423,125 EXP 684,800 Mora

😱 The Grand Totals 😱

To take the Wanderer from level 1 to the peak of level 90, you'll need to invest:

  • Total EXP: A whopping 8,362,650 EXP

  • Total Mora: A cool 1,673,400 Mora

That's a lot of Hero's Wit and a serious dent in your savings. But hey, greatness has a price!

Part 2: The Shopping List (Ascension Materials)

Now, the fun part—or the grindy part, depending on your perspective. To ascend him through each of those phases, you'll need to collect a very specific set of items. Think of it as a scavenger hunt set by a particularly fussy Archon.

Wanderer's Ascension Material Checklist:

  • Vayuda Turquoise (Anemo Gems):

    • Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x1

    • Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x9

    • Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x9

    • Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone x6

  • Handguards (From Inazuma's Finest):

    • Old Handguard x18

    • Kageuchi Handguard x30

    • Famed Handguard x36

  • Local Specialty: Rukkhashava Mushrooms x168

  • Boss Drop: Perpetual Caliber x46

  • Currency: Mora x420,000 (on top of the leveling Mora!)

🗺️ Where to Find This Stuff:

  • Vayuda Turquoise: Your friendly neighborhood Anemo bosses are the source. In 2026, the most efficient farm is still the Anemo Hypostasis or the Maguu Kenki, depending on which one you find less annoying to fight. You know the drill—bring a non-Anemo DPS.

  • Handguards: Time for a trip down memory lane to Inazuma! You'll need to hunt down every Kairagi and Nobushi you can find. Pro tip: The beaches of Nazuchi and the paths around Tatarasuna are usually crawling with them. It's a grind, folks. No two ways about it.

  • Rukkhashava Mushrooms: Head to Sumeru and start climbing! These blue fungi love to grow high up on giant trees. Your main hunting grounds are:

    • Apam Woods (check the massive trees)

    • Mawtiyima Forest (especially around the giant central tree)

    • A character like Nahida or Tighnari, who marks local specialties on the mini-map, is an absolute lifesaver here. 168 is a lot.

  • Perpetual Caliber: This one's from a boss fight in Sumeru. You'll need to challenge the Aeonblight Drake located in the Devantaka Mountain area. It's a big, mechanical dragon that loves to fly around—bring a bow user to hit its weak points when it's airborne.

Part 3: Teaching an Old Harbinger New Tricks (Talent Upgrades)

So you've got him to level 90. Great! But a level 90 Wanderer with level 1 talents is like a sports car with square wheels—looks cool, doesn't go far. To make him truly terrifying, you need to level up his Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst.

Talent Level-Up Material Checklist (for one talent to Level 10):

  • Praxis Talent Books:

    • Teachings of Praxis x9

    • Guide to Praxis x63

    • Philosophies of Praxis x114

  • More Handguards (Yes, More):

    • Old Handguard x18

    • Kageuchi Handguard x66

    • Famed Handguard x93

  • Weekly Boss Drop: Daka's Bell x18

  • The Ultimate Prize: Crown of Insight x3 (one for each talent you crown)

  • The Real Boss: Mora x4,957,500 (per talent!)

😵 The Scary Math:

To crown all three of his talents (get them to level 10), you need triple the above amounts for everything except the Crowns (you need 3 total). That's:

  • Philosophies of Praxis x342

  • Famed Handguards x279 (good luck with that...)

  • Mora: ~14.9 MILLION

🗺️ Talent Material Farming Locations:

  • Praxis Talent Books: Farm these at the Steeple of Ignorance Domain in Sumeru's Chatrakam Cave. Remember, Praxis books are only available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Mark your calendars!

  • Daka's Bell: This drops from the Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal weekly boss, found in the Joururi Workshop within the Chinvat Ravine. You'll need to spend Original Resin to claim the rewards, and you can do this once per week. The drop isn't guaranteed, so you might be visiting this giant puppet for a while.

  • Crown of Insight: These are the rarest items in the game. They are exclusive rewards from major seasonal events, like the Lantern Rite or GAA returns. You can't farm them; you just have to participate in the big events and claim your prize. Don't miss them!

Part 4: The 2026 Pro-Tips & Final Thoughts

Alright, veteran Traveler, here's the inside scoop for maximizing your efficiency in the current year:

  1. Handguard Hell is Real: Start farming Kairagi in Inazuma NOW, even before you pull for him. This is universally agreed to be the most tedious part. Use the Adventurer's Handbook to track them!

  2. Resin Management is Key: Plan your resin usage. Focus on Talent Book days (Tue/Fri/Sun), do your weekly boss for Daka's Bell, and use condensed resin on the Anemo boss/ Aeonblight Drake days to double your loot.

  3. Mora, Mora, Mora: That talent Mora cost is no joke. In 2026, the best ways to farm Mora are still:

    • Ley Line Blossoms of Wealth (use condensed resin!)

    • Bounties and Requests from the Adventurer's Guild

    • Events! (They always give tons of Mora)

  4. Co-op is Your Friend: Farming bosses and domains is almost always faster with friends. Plus, it's more fun!

  5. Patience, Padawan: Pre-farming is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't burn yourself out trying to get everything in one day. Set small, daily goals.

In the end, building the Wanderer is a significant investment of time and resources. But when you finally have him soaring through the skies, unleashing torrents of Anemo damage on your foes, you'll know it was all worth it. He's a complex character with a complex build path, but the payoff is a uniquely powerful and mobile DPS who can literally change the exploration game. Happy farming, and may your pulls be ever in your favor! 🍀✨