
Fairy Wormwood is Valeriy’s ascension material in Genshin Impact, and you need 168 of them to fully level the new 4-star Electro sword from Version 7.2. I finished my set in two days by combining one route with the shop, a hidden chest, and a few free sources most players skip. Below I break down the fastest farming route in Teplo Oasis, every purchase option, respawn timings, and the pitfalls that cost me extra hours in 2026.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Item type | Snezhnaya Local Specialty (added in Version 7.2) |
| Main use | Ascending Valeriy (168 total needed) |
| Best location | Teplo Oasis, eastern Snezhnaya |
| Other sources | Crystal Ore Tree Hollow, Novokitezhgrad shop, Test Run, Serenitea Pot |
| Respawn time | 48 hours |
Fairy Wormwood grows in Teplo Oasis, the sub-area of eastern Snezhnaya added on November 4, 2026. It’s easy to spot: a yellowish fern that curls inward, with crystal-like deposits across its leaves that shimmer as you approach.
Unlock the area by progressing the Novokitezhgrad Meeting Point Chronicle Quest, then start the World Quest “The Crystal City in the Gorge’s Depths.” Roughly 60 spawn across the oasis, mostly in grassy patches and sheltered spots near the Statue of the Seven.
My two quality-of-life tips: put Alyosha or Odette in your party β both reveal nearby Snezhnaya specialties on the mini-map, and Alyosha is free from Archon Quest Chapter VII: Act I. Then open the Item Tracker and hit “Go to Collect” so Wormwood appears as blue circles on your map.
Here are all six methods, ranked by how quickly they fill your bag:
Fairy Wormwood respawns 48 hours after you pick it, and the daily server reset doesn’t shorten the timer. I collect a route, then teleport back from the farthest waypoint or relog to double-check stragglers two days later. Between cycles, the shop’s five-per-day stock and a quick co-op trip keep Valeriy’s ascension moving.
Fairy Wormwood’s only job is ascending Valeriy, the 4-star Electro sword on the 7.2 Phase 1 banner. Each ascension stage demands more, and unlike boss drops it costs zero Resin β so farm it before touching Artifact domains. Pair it with the Severed Tail of the Sky-Roamer from the Chimeric Winged Lion, Valeriy’s other ascension material, and while you’re prepping, my Best Mitya Build in Genshin Impact covers the new 5-star too.
| Ascension Stage | Fairy Wormwood Needed |
|---|---|
| 1st | 3 |
| 2nd | 10 |
| 3rd | 20 |
| 4th | 30 |
| 5th | 45 |
| 6th | 60 |
| Total | 168 |
168 for a full ascension. The Test Run’s three free ones cover stage one; two well-planned farm cycles get you most of the rest.
Yes. The Downtown Novokitezhgrad shop sells five per day at 1,000 Mora each β 20,000 Mora covers four days of stock.
It gates behind the Novokitezhgrad Meeting Point Chronicle Quest. If spawns look empty, finish “The Crystal City in the Gorge’s Depths” β some routes open only during it.
Every 48 hours. Co-op worlds and Serenitea Pot gardening bypass the wait entirely.