To ascend heroes in AFK Journey, you need Acorns and Soul Sigils (i.e. hero duplicates). Ascending heroes not only increases their overall stats but also gives them new skills that help them perform better in battles.
Read more to learn the exact number of materials you need to ascend heroes to each Ascension Tier, as well as what skills your heroes unlock after each ascension!
How to Ascend Heroes in AFK Journey (Ascension Guide)

Ascending heroes makes them evolve—increasing their Ascension Tier and giving them new skills that make them even more effective in combat:
| Hero Skills | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ultimate | None |
| Skill 1 | None |
| Skill 2 | None |
| Hero Focus | Ascend Hero to Legendary+ |
| EX Skill | Ascend Hero to Mythic+ |
| Enhance Force | Ascend Hero to Supreme+ |
You can Ascend heroes by using Soul Sigils and Acorns, both of which you get mainly by recruiting heroes in the Noble Tavern’s Recruitment Banners.
We advise getting your “main” heroes to Supreme+, as this is when they unlock their skills fully. Here's a list of how many Soul Sigils (i.e. duplicates) and Acorns each hero needs to get to Supreme+ depending on their type/rarity upon being obtained:
| Hero Type/Rarity | Total Soul Sigils Required (Supreme+) | Total Acorns Required (Supreme+) |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | 63 Soul Sigils | 200 Faction/Omni-Acorns |
| S-Level | 7 Soul Siglis | 350 Faction/Omni-Acorns |
| Hypogean/Celestial | 13 Soul Sigils | None |
Ascension Requirements (A-Level Heroes)

Listed below are the required number of Soul Sigils and Acorns to ascend A-Level heroes to each Ascension Tier in AFK Journey:
| Ascension Tiers | Required Soul Sigils | Required Acorns |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | – | – |
| Elite+ | x1 Soul Sigil | – |
| Epic | x3 Soul Sigils | – |
| Epic+ | x4 Soul Sigils | – |
| Legendary | x5 Soul Sigils | – |
| Legendary+ | x8 Soul Sigils | – |
| Mythic | x10 Soul Sigils | – |
| Mythic+ | x12 Soul Sigils | – |
| Supreme | – | x200 Faction/Omni-Acorns |
| Supreme+ | x20 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 1 | x45 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 2 | x45 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 3 | x68 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 4 | x68 Soul Sigils | – |
Ascension Requirements (S-Level Heroes)

Listed below are the required number of Soul Sigils and Acorns to ascend S-Level heroes to each Ascension Tier in AFK Journey:
| Ascension Tiers | Required Soul Sigils | Required Acorns |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | – | – |
| Elite+ | – | – |
| Epic | – | – |
| Epic+ | x1 Soul Sigil | – |
| Legendary | – | x50 Faction/Omni-Acorns |
| Legendary+ | x2 Soul Sigils | – |
| Mythic | – | x100 Faction/Omni-Acorns |
| Mythic+ | x2 Soul Sigils | – |
| Supreme | – | x200 Faction/Omni-Acorns |
| Supreme+ | x2 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 1 | x6 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 2 | x6 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 3 | x9 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 4 | x9 Soul Sigils | – |
Ascension Requirements (Celestial & Hypogean Heroes)

Listed below are the required number of Soul Sigils and Acorns to ascend Celestial and Hypogean heroes to each Ascension Tier in AFK Journey:
| Ascension Tiers | Required Soul Sigils | Required Acorns |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | – | – |
| Elite+ | – | – |
| Epic | – | – |
| Epic+ | x1 Soul Sigil | – |
| Legendary | x1 Soul Sigil | – |
| Legendary+ | x1 Soul Sigil | – |
| Mythic | x2 Soul Sigils | – |
| Mythic+ | x2 Soul Sigils | – |
| Supreme | x2 Soul Sigils | – |
| Supreme+ | x4 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 1 | x4 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 2 | x4 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 3 | x6 Soul Sigils | – |
| Paragon 4 | x6 Soul Sigils | – |
Conclusion
Ascending heroes is necessary if you want to get stronger fast in AFK Journey. This is exactly why we recommend focusing your Acorn and Soul Sigil investments on a few heroes at a time, especially if you’re a beginner with limited resources.
But now that you know more about ascending heroes, how would you like to learn the best heroes to put on your Wish List so you can focus on getting only a few heroes or Soul Sigils at a time and ascend them more easily?