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Follow the Archon Quest that is currently available, open waypoints along the way, and strengthen a small team. When the next quest is locked by Adventure Rank, use the quest menu and Adventurer Handbook to pick available activities rather than wandering without a goal.

Follow the Archon Quest that is currently available, open waypoints along the way, and strengthen a small team. When the next quest is locked by Adventure Rank, use the quest menu and Adventurer Handbook to pick available activities rather than wandering without a goal.

After an Adventure Rank increase, visit Katheryne at an Adventurers’ Guild and choose the Adventure Rank reward option. Claiming these rewards is separate from earning Adventure EXP. (source)

A simple order for each session

  1. Check the quest menu for the next Archon Quest and its current requirements. Follow the in-game navigation; unlock nearby teleport waypoints so the return trip is easier.
  2. While travelling, open chests and complete manageable quests or exploration tasks. Check the Adventurer Handbook for objectives and claim available rewards. HoYoDex lists quests, chests and Resin use among sources of Adventure EXP.
  3. As systems become available, inspect daily commissions and Resin activities on your account. Choose rewards that support your active characters or weapons; don't spend premium currency just to speed up the routine.
  4. Improve a few frequently used characters, their weapons and relevant talents. If an enemy or quest is too hard, return after upgrading instead of trying to level the entire roster at once.

Rank stopped increasing?

Some thresholds require an Adventure Rank Ascension quest. HoYoverse states that Adventure EXP earned while capped is stored and applied after completing the relevant quest. Open the quest menu, read the condition and prepare your team before entering. Stored EXP may lead to further rank or World Level changes after completion; check your character readiness.

What you see Next action
Story locked by rank Choose accessible quests, exploration or available activities for Adventure EXP.
Rank capped with an ascension quest Prepare your team and complete the displayed quest when ready.
A newly opened system is confusing Read its in-game tutorial and use it once before adding another routine.

Unlock levels and conditions can change by version. The current quest screen is the source for your account; don't assume every older guide's threshold still applies.

Sources: HoYoverse rank cap explanation · HoYoDex Adventure Rank · HoYoverse Resin guidance.

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