Stagnant Adventures: Understanding the Consequences of Ignoring Ascension Quests in Genshin Impact

The world of Teyvat in Genshin Impact is vast, brimming with mysteries, powerful enemies, and a captivating storyline. As you journey through this world, your Adventure Rank (AR) is a key indicator of your progress, unlocking new areas, quests, and challenges. However, progress isn’t automatic. You’ll encounter crucial Ascension Quests that gate your advancement. So, what exactly happens if you decide to ignore these pivotal quests? The simple answer is: your progress will be severely limited.

Ignoring Ascension Quests means you will be unable to increase your World Level beyond the threshold set by your current Adventure Rank. This means:

• Stagnant AR: You will be unable to increase your Adventure Rank beyond the specific cap associated with your current World Level. For example, if you’re at AR 25 and have not completed the Ascension Quest, your AR will stay stuck at 25, regardless of how much Adventure EXP you accumulate.
• Capped Rewards: With your World Level capped, you’ll be missing out on better rewards from ley line outcrops, bosses, and domains. The rewards scale with your World Level, so staying at a lower level means less valuable loot and slower character progression.
• Limited Character and Weapon Progression: Your maximum character level and weapon level progression is also directly linked to your Adventure Rank and World Level. This means that you won’t be able to level up your characters or their weapons to their full potential, hindering your ability to tackle more difficult challenges.
• Missed Content: Certain story quests, areas, and domains are locked behind specific Adventure Rank and World Level requirements. Failing to complete Ascension Quests will block access to this content, hindering your overall progression in the game.
• EXP Accumulation: Although you will continue to accumulate Adventure EXP even if you don’t do the Ascension Quest, it won’t be applied until the Ascension Quest is completed. Once you decide to advance your World Level, this accumulated Adventure EXP will be used immediately, allowing you to jump to your next potential Adventure Rank.
• Difficulty Imbalance: As you continue to play at a lower World Level while having the level of your characters increased as much as possible, you might find the game becoming too easy for your current capabilities, lacking in challenge or reward.

In short, neglecting Ascension Quests effectively halts your progression, prevents you from accessing crucial content, and limits your ability to become more powerful in Genshin Impact.

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Ascension Quests

It’s important to view Ascension Quests as a necessary step in your journey. They are not a burden but rather a gateway to more challenging and rewarding content. Progressing through the World Levels allows you to:

• Access higher-level domains that drop 4-star and 5-star artifacts.
• Battle tougher bosses that provide better materials for character and weapon ascensions.
• Unlock new main and side quests, furthering the rich narrative of Genshin Impact.
• Enjoy a more rewarding and challenging gameplay experience as you face increasingly powerful foes.
• Increase your World Level, making you eligible for higher rewards when completing all types of game content.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ascension Quests

Here are 15 common questions that players often have regarding Ascension Quests and their impact on gameplay:

1. When are Ascension Quests Triggered?

Ascension Quests are triggered at specific Adventure Ranks: AR 25, AR 35, AR 45, and AR 50. Upon reaching these ranks, the corresponding quest will automatically appear in your quest log.

2. What Exactly Is A World Level?

Your World Level determines the difficulty of the enemies you face and the quality of rewards you receive. It directly correlates to your Adventure Rank and increases every 5 levels (starting at AR 20) as long as you complete the corresponding Ascension Quest. Your World Level will automatically increase at adventure ranks 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55, and automatically cap at world level 8.

3. Can I Stay At A Lower Adventure Rank For Long?

Staying at a lower Adventure Rank is possible, but it hinders your progression. You’ll still accumulate Adventure EXP, but you won’t be able to use it to increase your AR until you complete the necessary Ascension Quest.

4. Will My Accumulated Adventure EXP Disappear If I Don’t Do The Quest?

No, your accumulated Adventure EXP will not disappear. It’s stored and automatically applied to boost your rank once you complete the Ascension Quest.

5. Does My World Level Increase Automatically?

Yes, your World Level will automatically increase at adventure ranks 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55, and automatically cap at world level 8. However, you need to complete the Ascension Quest at AR 25, 35, 45, and 50 in order to be able to increase your max AR.

6. When Should I Do Ascension Quest 1?

The Adventure Rank Ascension 1 World Quest is automatically added to your quest log upon reaching Adventure Rank 25. It’s recommended to complete it as soon as you’re ready for the challenge, to unlock further progression.

7. Why Is My Adventure Rank Stuck at 35 (or 25, 45, etc.)?

Your Adventure Rank is capped if you haven’t completed the necessary Ascension Quest for your current AR bracket. This happens every 10 AR levels (from 25).

8. What are the benefits of doing Ascension Quest at AR 25?

Completing the Ascension quest at AR 25 allows you to increase your World Level, which grants you access to better rewards, harder challenges and to increase your max AR.

9. What happens if I don’t ascend at AR 25?

If you don’t ascend at AR 25, you’ll be stuck at that AR level until you complete the relevant quest. You won’t be able to access content that requires a higher Adventure Rank.

10. Should I Stay At AR 45 For Farming?

Staying at AR 45 temporarily for artifact farming can be beneficial, as it guarantees a 5-star artifact drop from certain domains, but there isn’t a need to stay there for a long time. Progressing will allow you to have access to better rewards in all areas of the game.

11. Can I Lower My World Level?

Yes, once you reach World Level 5, you can lower your World Level by one level through the Paimon menu. However, this also reduces the rewards you receive from bosses and enemies.

12. What Is the Maximum Adventure Rank And World Level?

The maximum Adventure Rank is 60, and the maximum World Level is 8. However, reaching AR 60 is a tremendous grind and takes a significant amount of time.

13. When Should I Farm Artifacts?

While you can obtain artifacts at any AR, it’s most efficient to start farming seriously at AR 45 where you are guaranteed a 5-star artifact drop from specific domain runs. Prior to that you should focus on 4 star artifact sets at AR 30, as that will make sure you are ready for the 5 star artifacts farm at AR 45.

14. How Long Does It Take To Reach AR 30 (or AR 45/50)?

The time it takes to reach specific Adventure Ranks varies greatly. AR 30 can be reached in a few days with consistent play, while it can take weeks to reach AR 45 or AR 50.

15. Can I Co-op With Friends Who Have A Higher World Level?

Yes, you can co-op with friends who have a higher World Level, but you’ll be playing in their World Level, and vice versa. This means both players will face more difficult enemies and get the appropriate rewards.

Conclusion

Ignoring Ascension Quests in Genshin Impact is akin to putting a brick wall in your path. While the game won’t punish you directly for doing so, the limitation it imposes on your progression, rewards, and access to content makes completing these quests essential. Treat them not as roadblocks but as gateways to new and exciting challenges that await you in the world of Teyvat. Embrace the journey and the growth it provides. Happy adventuring!