Ascension is one of the most important mechanics in Wuthering Waves, and one players should take advantage of as soon as possible. Ascension is the primary way to upgrade a character’s stats, as well as allowing them to reach higher levels, meaning Ascending should always be a player’s highest priority.
Your primary DPS is a good choice for Ascending first, and Calcharo is one of the best DPS in the game, meaning he’ll be on the shortlist for anyone with him unlocked. Here we’ll go over Calcharo’s Ascension materials and the best places to collect them.
What materials does Calcharo need to Ascend?
To Ascend, Calcharo needs Irises, Rings, and Thundering Tacet Cores, as well as a fair number of Shell Credits. The amount needed scales at higher Ascension levels, as shown in the table below:
| Ascension | Shell Credits | Irises | Rings | Cores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 | 0 | 4 x Crude Ring | 0 |
| 2 | 10,000 | 4 x Iris | 4 x Basic Ring | 3 x Thundering Tacet Core |
| 3 | 15,000 | 8 x Iris | 8 x Basic Ring | 6 x Thundering Tacet Core |
| 4 | 20,000 | 12 x Iris | 4 x Improved Ring | 9 x Thundering Tacet Core |
| 5 | 40,000 | 16 x Iris | 8 x Improved Ring | 12 x Thundering Tacet Core |
| 6 | 80,000 | 20 x Iris | 4 x Tailored Ring | 16 x Thundering Tacet Core |
Where to Find Irises
Irises can be found in the Whining Axe’s Mire region, the furthest southeast region of the map. Irises tend to spawn near water sources, meaning following the river that follows the northern highway or looking around the area of the storm should result in players finding a good number of Irises.
Irises can also be purchased from the Shifang Pharmacy in Jinzhou for 3,000 Shell Credits. There is a daily limit of 15 that can be purchased from here, so players with extra credits may want to consider stopping in daily to stock up on Irises.
Where to Find Rings
Rings are dropped by Exile-type enemies, who can be found all over the map. You can use the Echo Hunting Tab of the guidebook to mark Exile encampments, it’s an easier way to farm rings.
If you have lower-tier rings, use them to Synthesize higher-tier ones. Players with an excess of rings can head outside Huaxu Academy, where extra rings can be turned into rings more suitable for current Ascension levels.
Where to Find Thundering Tacet Cores
Thundering Tacet Cores are the hardest item to get, as they both require you to defeat a boss and are limited by your daily Waveplates.
Thundering Tacet Cores are dropped by the Thundering Mephis boss, located beneath Qichi village. The main story quest takes you through the area, so it should be recognizable. Players can choose to fight the Thundering Mephis for several drops, with the most important being the Thundering Tacet Core. The boss itself is resistant to Electro damage, so using characters other than Calcharo will be the most effective strategy.
You can fight the boss as many times as you want, though it does cost 60 Waveplates to gain access to the rewards. That means players will be able to claim their rewards four times a day from the full Waveplate amount of 240.
At earlier Ascension levels, this won’t be a problem, but you may need to start planning, as later Ascension levels will require more Thundering Tacet Cores than any one player can get in a single sitting.
Ascension is the single most important part of Character Progression in Wuthering Waves, and should always be taken as soon as possible. With this knowledge, players should always have the right materials on hand, meaning that Calcharo players will always have their main DPS prepared for whatever tasks may lie ahead.
