In the bustling world of Teyvat, few figures are as paradoxically endearing as Qiqi, the undead apprentice at Bubu Pharmacy. Despite her zombie nature, she wields a blade and Cryo magic with surprising grace, her prescriptions often proving more lethal to enemies than to allies. As of 2026, ascending this petite healer to her full potential remains a classic test of a traveler’s dedication, requiring a meticulous blend of boss farming, cliffside scavenging, and strategic alchemy. This guide unravels the material puzzle behind her six ascension phases, ensuring that every Bubu Pharmacy enthusiast can cultivate Qiqi into the resilient combat medic she was always meant to be.
Ascension Phases at a Glance
Reaching Ascension Rank 6 transforms Qiqi’s stats and grants her a substantial Healing Bonus, making her capable of shrugging off blows that would fell less hardy adventurers. The table below details each phase’s requirements and the resulting attribute increases.
| Ascension Phase | Required Materials | Max Level | ATK | DEF | HP | Healing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Base) | — | 20 | 58 | 186 | 2,498 | None |
| 1 | 20,000 Mora, 3× Divining Scroll, 1× Shivada Jade Sliver, 3× Violetgrass | 40 | 115 | 371 | 4,973 | None |
| 2 | 40,000 Mora, 15× Divining Scroll, 2× Hoarfrost Core, 3× Shivada Jade Fragment, 10× Violetgrass | 50 | 148 | 477 | 6,396 | 5.5% |
| 3 | 60,000 Mora, 4× Hoarfrost Core, 12× Sealed Scroll, 6× Shivada Jade Fragment, 20× Violetgrass | 60 | 186 | 598 | 8,023 | 11.1% |
| 4 | 80,000 Mora, 8× Hoarfrost Core, 18× Sealed Scroll, 3× Shivada Jade Chunk, 30× Violetgrass | 70 | 220 | 706 | 9,463 | 11.1% |
| 5 | 100,000 Mora, 12× Forbidden Curse Scroll, 12× Hoarfrost Core, 6× Shivada Jade Chunk, 45× Violetgrass | 80 | 253 | 814 | 10,912 | 16.6% |
| 6 | 120,000 Mora, 24× Forbidden Curse Scroll, 20× Hoarfrost Core, 6× Shivada Jade Gemstone, 60× Violetgrass | 90 | 287 | 922 | 12,368 | 22.2% |
Gathering the Violetgrass Bouquet 💐
Of all the botanical curiosities in Liyue, Violetgrass remains Qiqi’s signature ascension material. This purple-hued herb clings to cliff faces and rocky outcrops throughout the region, demanding a keen eye and a careful climb. The most reliable method is still a countryside harvest; the mountainous terrain of Minlin, Cuijue Slope, and the Chasm’s edges are prime picking spots.
To stockpile over a hundred blossoms for full ascension, savvy travelers equip the Seed Dispensary gadget—obtainable from Madame Ping at Yujing Terrace—to collect seeds alongside the harvest. Those seeds can then be planted in the Serenitea Pot’s Luxuriant Glebe plots, yielding a steady domestic supply. For quick top-ups, Herbalist Gui in Liyue Harbor and Verr Goldet at Wangshu Inn sell small batches every three days, while Tubby the teapot spirit offers Violetgrass seeds in exchange for Realm Currency. Every purple petal brings the little zombie one step closer to immortality.
Scavenging Scrolls from Samachurls 📜
The three tiers of scrolls—Divining, Sealed, and Forbidden Curse—are exclusively wrung from the masks of Samachurls peppered across Teyvat. Low-level hilichurl casters drop Divining Scrolls freely, while Seal-bearing shamans appear reliably at Level 40 and above, and the coveted Forbidden Curse scrolls require vanquishing Level 60+ versions.
Alchemy bridges the gap when raw drops feel sparse. At any crafting bench, travelers can transmute three Divining Scrolls into one Sealed Scroll (costing 25 Mora) and three Sealed Scrolls into one Forbidden Curse Scroll (50 Mora). A dedicated route through Starfell Valley, Stormterror’s Lair, and the plains of Mondstadt often yields a robust haul in a single afternoon, especially with the help of an Adventurer’s Handbook tracking.
| Scroll Type | Source | Alchemy Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Divining Scroll | Any Samachurl | — |
| Sealed Scroll | Level 40+ Samachurl | 25 Mora, 3× Divining Scroll |
| Forbidden Curse Scroll | Level 60+ Samachurl | 50 Mora, 3× Sealed Scroll |
Harvesting Hoarfrost Cores from the Cryo Regisvine 🧊
Deep within Mondstadt’s Falcon Coast, the Cryo Regisvine slumbers until provoked, guarding the Hoarfrost Cores so vital to Qiqi’s growth. This colossal plant boss emerges from a frozen arena and retaliates with bitter frost attacks. To shatter its cryo shield efficiently, a Pyro-heavy squad is essential—characters like Bennett, Xiangling, or Yoimiya melt through its defenses. The second phase, where the core detaches and rains down icy volleys, calls for a ranged fighter; an archer such as Amber or Ganyu can target the exposed weakness with surgical precision.
Each victory consumes 40 Original Resin to claim the Trounce Blossom’s reward, including at least one Hoarfrost Core. Because the Cryo Regisvine also drops Shivada Jade pieces, farming this boss serves double duty, slimming the overall material grind considerably. Weekly Battle Pass tasks that involve boss defeats can add a little extra motivation to these frosty encounters.
Crystallizing Shivada Jade 💎
Qiqi’s Cryo vision ties her ascension to Shivada Jade, a gemstone family that mirrors the standard progression of slivers, fragments, chunks, and gemstones. The Cryo Regisvine drops shards scaled to the player’s World Level: Slivers at any rank, Fragments from Level 2+, Chunks from Level 4+, and Gemstones at World Level 6 and beyond. Felling this frozen plant repeatedly therefore covers both Hoarfrost Cores and Jade, streamlining the resource loop.
When boss RNG proves stingy, alchemy again offers salvation. With Dust of Azoth—bought from the Stardust Exchange or event shops—players can convert other elemental gems into Shivada Jade variants. The conversion table below summarizes the required Dust and corresponding Mora costs for each tier.
| Shivada Jade Tier | Boss Drop World Level | Conversion (Dust of Azoth + Mora) |
|---|---|---|
| Sliver | 0+ | 1× Any Sliver + 1× Dust of Azoth |
| Fragment | 2+ | 1× Any Fragment + 3× Dust of Azoth; or 300 Mora, 3× Slivers |
| Chunk | 4+ | 1× Any Chunk + 9× Dust of Azoth; or 900 Mora, 3× Fragments |
| Gemstone | 6+ | 1× Any Gemstone + 27× Dust of Azoth; or 2,700 Mora, 3× Chunks |
Resin-less avenues also exist: daily Commission rewards occasionally include gem fragments, and the jewelers Mingxing Jewelry (Liyue) and With Wind Comes Glory (Mondstadt) stock standard gems for Mora. Combining these sources with boss runs turns the daunting gemstone tallies into an achievable goal.
With patience, Qiqi’s ascension transforms her from a fragile curiosity into a nigh-unkillable healer whose frosty blade can hold a team together. Whether she’s gathering violetgrass on perilous cliffs or rolling scrolls from tribal chieftains, every step brings her closer to the peak of her ancient, gentle art.