As a seasoned Rover, I've learned the hard way that Wuthering Waves doesn't hand out ascension materials on a silver platter. If you're building Jinhsi in 2026—or just hoarding resources like a true gacha gremlin—Loong's Pearl deserves a spot on your farming checklist. Back when Version 1.1 dropped, Jinhsi was the main character gobbling up these shiny little pearls, and honestly, they're still a pain to gather if you don't know where to look. Let me walk you through the whole route so you're not wandering around Mt. Firmament like a headless chicken.
The Open-World Route
First off, the material situation is pretty straightforward. Loong's Pearl spawns in Loong's Rest on Mt. Firmament. The open-world portion gives you 50 pearls, but don't expect 50 individual flowers—there are only 25 nodes because each flower can be plucked twice. That's a nice little quirk that saves you some legwork, but it also means you'll need to circle back or wait for respawn timers if you're going hard on the grind. Pro tip: use your Sensor to highlight all nearby resources. It's a lifesaver when the flowers are clustered together, which most of them are.
The Underground Cave
Now, here's where things get spicy. There's a whole underground cave stuffed with 26 more Loong's Pearl, but you can't just waltz in there from day one. You need to progress through the main quest Jinzhou Rising, Huanglong I - Act 7 before the game gives you access. If you're a newer player in 2026, make sure you've cleared that storyline first—otherwise you'll be staring at a locked entrance and wondering why the map is lying to you.
Shop Stock at Shifang Pharmacy
For the last chunk, you can skip the hiking and just open your wallet—well, your in-game wallet, anyway. Head over to Koko at Shifang Pharmacy in Jinzhou and she'll sell you 15 Loong's Pearl for a total of 45,000 Shell Credits. That works out to 3,000 credits per pearl, which is honestly a bargain when you're one pearl short of an ascension and the respawn timer is laughing at you. Grab these regularly if you're pre-farming; shop stocks reset, so don't sleep on it.
Quick Farming Cheat Sheet
Let's break it down into a no-nonsense table:
| Source | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open-world nodes | 50 | 25 flowers, pick each twice; use Sensor |
| Underground cave | 26 | Requires Act 7 main quest progress |
| Shifang Pharmacy | 15 | 45,000 Shell Credits total from Koko |
The grand total comes to 91 Loong's Pearl per cycle if you hit every spot and grab the shop stock. That's usually enough to push Jinhsi through a big chunk of her ascension, depending on where you are on the ladder. If you're seriously pre-farming for a future rerun or a new character that might want these, I'd say make the route part of your daily ascension rotation. The overworld flowers are bunched up enough that you can bang out the first 50 pearls in no time flat.
A Few Extra Tips From My Own Runs
One thing I've noticed over the years is that Wuthering Waves loves to keep us on our toes. While Jinhsi has been the headline Loong's Pearl user since Version 1.1, it's always smart to double-check the current 2026 character roster before you burn through your stash. New Resonators can sometimes share older materials, and the last thing you want is to spend 45,000 Shell Credits on pearls you don't need yet. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything... okay, maybe I am.
Here are a few reminders that have saved my sanity:
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📍 Set a temporary marker near the cave entrance once you unlock it, so future runs are faster.
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🕒 Loong's Pearl respawns like most local specialties—usually daily, but don't quote me if the exact timer shifts with server resets.
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💰 If you're short on Shell Credits, hold off on the pharmacy purchase until you actually need those last 15; 45k is better spent on ascension bosses if funds are tight.
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🔍 Always run with your Sensor active in Loong's Rest. It makes spotting the 25 flowers a total walk in the park.
All in all, Loong's Pearl isn't the worst farm in Wuthering Waves, but it can absolutely sneak up on you if you forget about the underground cave or skip the shop. This little route has saved me a ton of time, and I hope it does the same for you. Now get out there, Sensor in hand, and grab those pearls before the respawn gods change their minds.