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The flagship of the recently released Genshin Impact 4.5 update is now live and brings the chance for players to get primogems, Mora, and even a new event-exclusive weapon. Genshin Impact's Alchemical Ascension event in the Version 4.5 update is a potion-brewing minigame where players run their potion shop, crafting and selling potions to earn rewards. Here's a guide on the Alchemical Ascension in Genshin Impact 4.5 and how to excel in potion crafting, understand market trends, and maximize your profits.
Alchemical Ascension Event Overview and How to Start
The Alchemical Ascension event runs from 14 March to 1 April and rewards players with Primogems, Mora, upgrade materials, and a unique 4-star polearm called "Dialogues of the Desert Sages."
To participate, players need to be at least Adventure Rank 20 and have completed the Archon Quest Prologue Act 3: Song of the Dragon and Freedom in Mondstadt. The event begins with an introductory quest, "Potions Most Potent," where players learn the basics of potion brewing.
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Potion Recipes and Crafting
The event features four main types of potions, each with its own efficacy and type: Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, and Wisdom. By combining specific ingredients like Special Jueyun Chili, Calla Lily, or Qingxin, players can create potions with desired effects such as Healing, Strengthening, or Relaxing. Crafting potions is akin to solving a puzzle, where arranging ingredients on a grid optimally yields the best results.
Crafting Potions
To craft potions, follow these steps:
Harvest Ingredients: Cultivate ingredients based on market trends and demand.
Check Market News: The market news indicates the potions currently in demand.
Craft Potions: Use the ingredients to create potions with desired efficacies and characteristics.
Enhance Potions: Improve potion quality at the cauldron, enhancing their value.
Stock and Sell Potions: Place crafted potions on display and sell them to customers.
End the Cycle: Conclude the cycle to receive revenue and prepare for the next cycle.
Market Trends and News
Market news influences potion demand. Understanding these trends is crucial for maximizing profits. Here's a summary of market trends and recommended potions for each cycle:
Cycles 1-4: Focus on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution potions.
Cycles 5-7: Emphasize Strength, Dexterity, and Wisdom potions.
Cycles 8-10: Prioritize Charisma, Wisdom, and other specific potions based on news.
Special Customers and Orders
From cycle eight onwards, players will receive special orders from visiting NPCs like Beidou, Eula, Albedo, and more. These orders typically require specific potions with unique characteristics.
Event Tips
Always check the market news before crafting potions.
Use ingredients with different shapes and forms to fill out the crafting map for higher-value potions.
Purchase upgrades from Freda, such as new potion bottles and cauldron upgrades, to improve potion quality.
Plant a variety of ingredients to meet changing market demands.
