The highly anticipated Magistrate of Jinzhou, Jinhsi, has finally arrived as a playable Resonator with the launch of Wuthering Waves version 1.1 in 2026. As the new flagship Spectro DPS character, players are eager to power her up to her maximum potential. This comprehensive guide details every material required for her ascension and Forte (skill) upgrades, ensuring you can efficiently farm and build her as soon as she joins your roster.
To fully ascend Jinhsi from level 1 to her maximum level, players must gather a significant stockpile of specific resources. The total ascension cost is substantial, requiring careful planning and resource allocation. Here is the complete list of materials needed for her ascension phases:
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Shell Credits: 170,000
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Howler Cores:
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LF Howler Core: 4
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MF Howler Core: 12
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HF Howler Core: 12
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FF Howler Core: 4
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Elegy Tacet Core: 46
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Loong's Pearl: 60
A major component of Jinhsi's ascension materials are the various tiers of Howler Cores. These items are dropped by specific Tacet Discords known as Whisperins found throughout the open world. Common sources include the Violet-Feathered Heron, Cyan-Feathered Heron, Viridblaze Saurian, Roseshroom, and Havoc Dreadmane. It's crucial to note that the drop rate for higher-tier cores (MF, HF, FF) is tied to your SOL3 Phase. At lower SOL3 Levels, these advanced materials may not drop naturally. However, players can utilize the game's Synthesizer to combine lower-tier cores into the required higher-tier versions. For efficient farming, use the in-game Guidebook's Echo Hunting feature. This tool allows you to see which mobs drop specific materials and even use a "Detect" function to pinpoint their locations on the map, even for enemies you haven't encountered yet.
The Elegy Tacet Core is a boss-specific material that must be farmed from the field boss Mourning Aix. This formidable enemy is located in the southernmost region of the map within the Fallen Grave area. Each defeat guarantees a drop, but it consumes 60 Waveplates per attempt. The boss respawns approximately every three minutes, allowing for repeated farming sessions in a short timeframe. Planning your Waveplate expenditure around this boss fight is key to gathering the necessary 46 cores efficiently.
Perhaps the most exploration-intensive material is the Loong's Pearl. A total of 60 are required, and the primary source for these is the new Mt. Firmament area introduced in the 1.1 update. These pearls are scattered throughout the zone, often found in specific sub-areas like the Gloom Slough. Using community-made resource maps or thoroughly exploring the new mountainous region is essential for collection. While some may be obtained from other activities, Mt. Firmament remains the most reliable and abundant source.
Beyond ascension, maximizing Jinhsi's combat effectiveness requires upgrading her Fortes (skills). This process demands an entirely separate and extensive set of materials, representing a significant long-term investment. The Forte upgrade materials are as follows:
| Material Type | Quantity Required |
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| LF Howler Core | 25 |
| MF Howler Core | 28 |
| HF Howler Core | 40 |
| FF Howler Core | 57 |
| Waveworn Residue 210 | 25 |
| Waveworn Residue 226 | 28 |
| Waveworn Residue 235 | 55 |
| Waveworn Residue 239 | 67 |
| Sentinel's Dagger | 26 |
| Shell Credits | 2,030,000 |
The Waveworn Residue materials are farmed through the Forgery Challenge: Eroded Ruins. Players should consult their in-game guidebook to locate and tackle these specific challenges repeatedly to stockpile the necessary residues of varying potency.
The Sentinel's Dagger presents a unique weekly-gated challenge. This material is obtained by defeating the powerful Calamity-class enemy, Sentinel Jue. This boss is located in the southwestern part of Mt. Firmament, but accessing it requires progression through the new version 1.1 main questline. Crucially, as a Calamity-class foe, rewards from Sentinel Jue can only be claimed three times per week, making the acquisition of 26 daggers a multi-week endeavor that players should start as soon as possible.
Farming for Jinhsi is a multi-faceted process that combines open-world exploration, targeted boss fights, weekly challenges, and resource synthesis. Players are advised to prioritize unlocking the Mt. Firmament area and the associated main quest to access Sentinel Jue and Loong's Pearls. Simultaneously, daily Waveplates should be allocated to farming the Mourning Aix for Elegy Tacet Cores and hunting down Whisperins for Howler Cores. With the 2026 meta firmly in view, building Jinhsi is a rewarding investment for any team seeking a premier Spectro damage dealer.