So, I saw this thing online about making a “makeup potion” in Genshin Impact. Sounds wild, right? I figured I’d give it a shot and see what all the fuss was about. Here’s how it went down.
First, I jumped into the game and messed around with this alchemy minigame they’ve got going on in the Alchemical Ascension event. It’s kind of like brewing your own potions, which I thought was pretty neat. The goal? Make a killer makeup potion. Yeah, it’s as weird as it sounds.
I started by trying to get my alchemy and cultivation skills up. I learned from some online chatter that you gotta max these out. So, I went all in, using up all my Mora—that’s the game’s currency—to level these skills as high as they could go. Not gonna lie, it felt like I was spending money faster than I could make it. When I ran out of Mora, I’d work on other parts of the game, then come back when I had more to spend.
Then there was this one quest where Diona, this cat-like character, comes up to you asking for a specific potion. She wanted something that boosts wisdom or has a steadying effect. I experimented with Qingxin and Windwheel Asters for wisdom and Calla Lilies for the steadying part. Honestly, I just threw stuff in there until it seemed right. Not very scientific, but hey, it’s a game.
- Level up Alchemy and Cultivation: Spend all that Mora to boost these skills.
- Grind for More Mora: When you’re broke, go do other stuff to earn more, then come back and level up more.
- Diona’s Request: Use Qingxin or Windwheel Asters for wisdom, Calla Lilies for steadying.
I also had to make sure the potion was at least level 8 and had a high “Expert” rating. Plus, it needed to have Charisma as a main thing and have both Perception and Steadying characteristics. There was also this “Tuning Rate” that needed to hit 280%. Seemed like a lot of hoops to jump through, but I was determined.
There was another character, Gorou, who wanted a potion too. His was more about strength or endurance. I remember using certain flowers for that, but honestly, by that point, I was just mixing whatever felt right based on what the game was telling me.
- Potion Level 8+: Get that potion to at least level 8 and aim for Expert status.
- Main Characteristic – Charisma: Make sure Charisma is front and center.
- Special Characteristics: It’s gotta have Perception and Steadying.
- Tuning Rate: Push that rate up to 280%.
- Gorou’s Request: Something with Strength or Endurance, use the right flowers.
The Final Brew
After all that grinding and mixing, I finally made a potion that checked all the boxes. It was a bit of a mess, and I probably could have been more organized, but it worked! I handed the potions over to Diona and Gorou, and they were happy. Mission accomplished, I guess?
Honestly, the whole thing was a bit of a wild ride. It’s cool that you can do all this detailed potion-making in a game, but it’s also a bit much. If you’re into this kind of detailed crafting, you’ll probably love it. Me? I’m just glad I got through it and could share my chaotic journey with you all.
If you decide to try making your own makeup potion in Genshin Impact, just be prepared to spend a lot of time and Mora. And maybe keep a guide handy, unlike me. Good luck, and happy brewing!
