Leveling is an essential part of Honkai: Star Rail. See how to level up characters and where to farm ascension materials with our guide!
Leveling Guides | |
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Trailblaze Level | Character Level |
Equilibrium Level |
List of Contents
- How to Level Up and Ascend
- How to Get Materials
- List of Materials Needed
- Ascension Unlocks
- Related Guides
How to Level Up and Ascend Characters
Spend Character EXP Materials
In the Character Details menu, pick a character and select Level Up on the bottom right of the screen.
This will prompt you to use Character EXP Materials such as Traveler's Guide, Adventure Log, or Travel Encounters to level up your character for the first 20 Levels.
All Upgrade Materials
Collect Materials and Increase Equilibrium Level
When a character reaches levels 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70, they must use items called Ascension Materials to ascend them and continue leveling them up. Most of these levels require you to complete Trials of the Equilibrium to ascend your characters.
How to Increase Equilibrium Level
Ascension Level Requirements
Levels | Equilibrium | Requirements |
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1 ~ 30 | 0 | • Unlocked from the start. |
31 ~ 40 | 1 | • Trailblaze Level 20 • Complete the Trial of the Equilibrium: Part One |
41 ~ 50 | 2 | • Trailblaze Level 30 • Complete the Trial of the Equilibrium: Part Two |
51 ~ 60 | 3 | • Trailblaze Level 40 • Complete the Trial of the Equilibrium: Part Three |
61 ~ 70 | 4 | • Trailblaze Level 50 • Complete the Trial of the Equilibrium: Part Four |
71 ~ 80 | 5 | • Trailblaze Level 60 • Complete the Trial of the Equilibrium: Part Five |
How to Get Ascension Materials
Enemy Drops
Process | Merits |
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Omni-Synthesizer★★★ | • Available as soon as you unlock the Synthesize Menu. • Use lower rarity materials to get higher rarity materials. |
Assignments★★★ | • Get a lot of materials over time. • Can be done daily without needing to grind. |
World Shops★★☆ | • Uses World Currency gained from Missions and Treasure Chests. • Amount of materials are limited. |
Embers Exchange★★☆ | • Currency obtained after collecting 3-Star Light Cones from Warps. • Star Rail Passes take priority. • Only recommended for spenders. |
Simulated Universe★☆☆ | • No Cost Required • Obtained from enemy drops in Simulated Universe. • Clearing a World in Simulated Universe takes too long. |
Overworld Enemies★☆☆ | • No Cost Required • Only do this to maximize material grinding. |
You can get a lot of materials through using the Omni-Synthesizer and Assignments alone. Do Assignments to collect a ton of materials and use them in the Omni-Synthesizer to get higher rarity materials.
All Enemy Drops
List of Enemy Drops | ||
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Squirming Core | Dream Making Engine | Shards of Desires |
Conqueror's Will | Artifex's Gyreheart | Silvermane Medal |
Ancient Engine | Immortal Lumintwig | Artifex's Cogwheel |
Dream Flow Valve | Fragments of Impression | Usurper's Scheme |
Glimmering Core | Immortal Aeroblossom | Silvermane Insignia |
Ancient Spindle | Extinguished Core | Silvermane Badge |
Thief's Instinct | Tatters of Thought | Immortal Scionette |
Artifex's Module | Dream Collection Component | Ancient Part |
Stagnant Shadow Drops
Characters ascending from Level 40 will require item drops from Stagnant Shadow Bosses. You can unlock Stagnant Shadow after reaching Equilibrium Level 2.
Stagnant Shadow Bosses and How to Unlock
All Stagnant Shadow Drops
List of Stagnant Shadow Drops | ||
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Suppressing Edict | Chordal Mirage | Nail of the Beast Coffin |
A Glass of the Besotted Era | IPC Work Permit | Raging Heart |
Dream Fridge | Dream Flamer | Netherworld Token |
Searing Steel Blade | Nail of the Ape | Shape Shifter's Lightning Staff |
Ascendant Debris | Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf | Endotherm Chitin |
Horn of Snow | Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow | Storm Eye |
Void Cast Iron | Golden Crown of the Past Shadow | Gelid Chitin |
Trailblazer Exclusive Materials
Trailblazer Ascension Material | ||
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Enigmatic Ectostella |
The Trailblazer's Ascension Materials can be collected from Trailblaze Missions and Trailblaze Rewards through talking to Pom-Pom.
List of Ascension Materials Needed
5-Star Character Ascension
Ascension | Levels | Materials |
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1 | 20 - 30 |
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2 | 30 - 40 |
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3 | 40 - 50 |
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4 | 50 - 60 |
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5 | 60 - 70 |
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6 | 70 - 80 |
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All 5 Star Characters
4-Star Character Ascension
Ascension | Levels | Materials |
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1 | 20 - 30 |
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2 | 30 - 40 |
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3 | 40 - 50 |
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4 | 50 - 60 |
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5 | 60 - 70 |
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6 | 70 - 80 |
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All 4 Star Characters
Character Ascension Unlocks
You Can Get Free Star Rail Passes
For every character's 1st, 3rd, and 5th Ascensions, you'll receive a free Star Rail Pass that you can use to roll in Warps.
All Warp Banners
Access to More Traces
Some Traces are locked behind minimum Character Ascension Levels. Be sure to ascend them to gain access to more powerful traces to maximize the abilities of your character!
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Game Mechanics Tips and Tricks | |
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All Paths Explained | Trailblaze Power Guide |
Forgotten Hall | How to Farm Stellar Jades |
Pity System Explained | All Achievements Guide |
Simulated Universe Guide | Reroll Guide - Is It Worth It? |
Livestream Codes | Battle System Guide |
Daily Check-In Guide | How to Save Skill Points |
How to Increase Your Trailblaze Level | Daily Task List |
How to Return to Herta Space Station | How to Open Mailbox |
How to Level Up Characters | All Chest Locations |
How to Increase Equilibrium Level | How to Do Follow-Up Attacks |
All Memory Bubble Locations | Best Ways to Spend Currencies |
World Shops Guide | All Techniques and How to Use |
How to Use Photo Mode | Operation Briefing Guide |
Easter Eggs and References | Omni-Synthesizer Guide |
Team Building Guide | List of All Curios |
How to Get Shadow of Destruction | How to Get Shadow of Preservation |
List of All Paths | Recommended Assignments |
How to Retreat | How to Revive Characters |
How to Purchase From the Store | List of Elements and Effects |
How to Unlock Daily Training | How to Get Eidolons |
How to Fast Travel | Crimson and Golden Calyx Locations and Rewards |
Healing and How to Recover HP | How to Level Up Traces |
How to Switch Characters | How to Gain Energy for Ultimates |
List of All Aeons | Break Effect Guide |
Enemy Tracking Guide | List of All Shops and Locations |
All Simulated Universe Events | Reserved Trailblaze Power |
Speed Breakpoints Guide | How to Get Free Yukong |
How to Get Free Lynx | Clockie's Offering Rewards |
Penacony Car Dealer Location | How to Invite Characters for a Group Photo in Penacony |
How to Get Shadow of Harmony | How to Get Harmony Trailblazer Eidolons |
How to Negotiate and Win Against Skott | How to Win Feixiao Debate |
FAQ | |
Is There Multiplayer or Co-Op? | Can You Customize Your Character? |
Is There Cross-Platform Play? | How to Fix Connection Errors |
Will There Be a Switch Version? | Can You Change Gender? |
How to Get Birthday Rewards | What are Eidolons? |
Can You Skip Cutscenes? | Controller Support Guide |
Should You Buy the Express Supply Pass? | Daily Reset Time |
How to Use Windowed or Full Screen Mode | How to Change Main Character's Name |
Best Warp (Gacha) Banners to Pull On | How to Add Friends |
Permanent Game Features | Best Settings for PC |
How to Download on All Platforms | Battle Pass Guide |
Starter Guide | How to Get the Fire Trailblazer |
How to Fix the Stuck on Train Loading Screen Bug | Is Honkai: Star Rail Open World? |
How to Use the Chat Function | |
Puzzles | |
How Many Trash Cans Are in Belobog? | Rock, Paper, Scissors Guide |
Real Treasure Map Guide | Fool's Box Solutions |
Magflow Link Solutions | Mine Cart Test Guide |
Unearthly Marvel Solutions | Hexanexus Solutions |
Navigation Compass Guide | Triple Authentication Door Guide |
Luminflux Pyxis Solutions | Mutare Magnus Solutions |
Origami Crane Locations | Abacus Circuitry Locations |
Phonograph Record Locations | Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead Character Locations |
Origami Bird Locations in Penacony | Clockwork Quests and Gear Locations |
Lordly Trashcan Locations and Answers | Dreamscape Pass Stickers |
Dream Jigsaw Solutions | Dream Ticker Solutions |