Lupa is a five-star Fusion damage dealer who excels at sustained DPS through her Resonance Skill and Liberation. She scales heavily with proper investment, which makes pre-farming her materials especially important if you plan to use her as a main or secondary carry.
Farming character materials can feel like a chore, particularly with the large amount of boss drops, overworld materials, and Shell Credits involved. This guide covers every ascension material required for Lupa, along with where to get them, so you can prepare in advance or level her efficiently right after pulling her.
Lupa’s Ascension Materials for Each Level In Wuthering Waves
Lupa’s boss material is Unfading Glory, which drops from the world boss Lioness of Glory. Like all world bosses, each run costs 60 Waveplates, and you’ll typically need around 12–14 runs to fully ascend her, depending on your SOL3 Phase.
For her regional material, Lupa requires Bloodleaf Viburnum, which can be gathered in Septimont, primarily around the Border Mountains and Vale of Glory.
She also uses Howler Cores across all tiers (LF, MF, HF, FF). These cores drop from Howler-type enemies found across Huanglong, and can also be obtained through Forgery Challenges.
To summarize, here’s what you’ll be farming:
- Unfading Glory (from Lioness of Glory)
- Bloodleaf Viburnum (gatherable in Septimont)
- Howler Cores (enemy drops and forgery challenges)
- Shell Credits
Ascension Breakdown In Wuthering Waves
Stage | Level Gap | Boss Material | Region Material | Howler Core | Shell Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 20 → 40 | None | None | LF ×4 | 5,000 |
2 | 40 → 50 | Unfading Glory ×3 | Bloodleaf Viburnum ×4 | MF ×4 | 10,000 |
3 | 50 → 60 | Unfading Glory ×6 | Bloodleaf Viburnum ×8 | MF ×8 | 15,000 |
4 | 60 → 70 | Unfading Glory ×9 | Bloodleaf Viburnum ×12 | HF ×4 | 20,000 |
Total Ascension Requirement
- LF Howler Core ×4
- MF Howler Core ×12
- HF Howler Core ×12
- FF Howler Core ×4
- Unfading Glory ×46
- Bloodleaf Viburnum ×60
- Shell Credits ×170,000
Forte Materials Required for Lupa In Wuthering Waves
Lupa’s Forte upgrades rely on the Waveworn Residue material line, which is obtained from Forgery Challenges. Each run costs 40 Waveplates, making Forte progression a long-term grind.
She also requires The Netherworld’s Stare, a weekly boss drop obtained from Hecate. Weekly materials are the main bottleneck here, so consistent weekly clears are mandatory for maxing her kit.
Materials Needed for Full Forte Completion In Wuthering Waves
Material Type | Amount Needed |
|---|---|
Waveworn Residue 210 | ×25 |
Waveworn Residue 226 | ×28 |
Waveworn Residue 235 | ×55 |
Waveworn Residue 239 | ×67 |
LF Howler Core | ×25 |
MF Howler Core | ×28 |
HF Howler Core | ×40 |
FF Howler Core | ×57 |
The Netherworld’s Stare (weekly) | ×26 |
Shell Credits | 2,030,000 |
Related: Changli's Ascension Materials And Farming Guide: Wuthering Waves
Forte Upgrade Cost Per Level In Wuthering Waves
Level | Residue Type | Core Type | Weekly Material | Shell Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 → 2 | Residue 210 ×2 | LF ×2 | None | 1,500 |
2 → 3 | Residue 210 ×3 | LF ×3 | None | 2,000 |
3 → 4 | Residue 226 ×2 | MF ×2 | None | 4,500 |
4 → 5 | Residue 226 ×3 | MF ×3 | None | 6,000 |
5 → 6 | Residue 235 ×3 | HF ×2 | None | 16,000 |
6 → 7 |
Final Thoughts
Preparing Lupa in advance can save a huge amount of time and Waveplates once you finally pull her. By farming Unfading Glory from the Lioness of Glory, gathering Bloodleaf Viburnum in Septimont, and collecting Howler Cores from enemies or Forgery Challenges, you can handle most of her ascension requirements early. The bigger long-term grind comes from Forte upgrades, especially the Waveworn Residue materials and the weekly drop from Hecate. If you stay consistent with weekly bosses and Waveplate spending, you’ll be able to fully build Lupa and unlock her full DPS potential much faster.
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