Reputation controls some of Genshin's most practical tool blueprints — Condensed Resin, the Portable Waypoint, treasure compasses, the Wind Catcher. This guide covers unlock requirements, the four EXP sources, how to spend the shared weekly cap, and which rewards to prioritize.
City Reputation is a progression system tied to each nation. The baseline is Adventure Rank 25 plus the region's prerequisite quests — then talk to the local Reputation NPC:
| Region | NPC | Prerequisite | Max level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondstadt | Hertha (Knights of Favonius) | Prologue Act I + "Knight of the Realm" | 8 |
| Liyue | Ms. Yu (Ministry of Civil Affairs) | Chapter I Act II + "Ministry Missions" | 8 |
| Inazuma | Madarame Hyakubei | Chapter II Act I | 10 |
| Sumeru | Effendi (Corps of Thirty) | Chapter III Act II | 10 |
| Fontaine | Euphrasie (Steambird) | Chapter IV Act II + "Steambird Interview" | 10 |
Tip: progressing the Archon quest naturally unlocks most regions. If you want reputation early, rush the relevant story chapter.
The weekly cap is the whole game: bounties and requests are each limited to 3 per week and shared across every region, refreshing Monday 04:00. Spend those 3+3 slots on the region you are pushing.
| Priority | Reward | How to get | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Top | Condensed Resin blueprint | Liyue Rep 3 | Turn 20 resin into 40 — the single best QoL blueprint in the game |
| ★★ | Portable Waypoint blueprint | Mondstadt Rep 6 | Place your own 7-day teleport; essential for weekly-boss and farming routes |
| ★★ | Treasure compass blueprints | Mondstadt/Liyue 6; Inazuma/Sumeru/Fontaine 9 | Points to nearby chests — the key to 100% exploration |
| ★★ | Wind Catcher, NRE, Oculi stones | Mondstadt 3/5; stones at Rep 2 / 8 | Wind Catcher makes updrafts; Resonance Stones locate Oculi |
| ★ | Regional wind gliders | Max reputation (8 or 10) | Collection + only source for that skin |
| ★ | Ore search + shop discount | Rep 2 / Rep 4 | Blacksmith marks ore; permanent 10% off at select shops |
Strategy: rush Liyue to level 3 for Condensed Resin, then max the region you explore most for its glider. Prioritize the shared 3+3 weekly cap on unfinished regions.
Reputation is a toolbox, not a stat. Grab Condensed Resin (Liyue 3) and the Portable Waypoint (Mondstadt 6) early, then feed your main region with the weekly 3+3 cap until the glider. Put it in your weekly routine and it pays forever.
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