Quincy Progression Guide

Complete step-by-step Quincy progression from Spirit Weapon selection to Vollstandig. Quincy is the safest faction for PvE with ranged Spirit Bow pressure and Blut stance switching. This guide covers every milestone from Level 1 to endgame.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Spirit Weapons
Easy
Difficulty
Ranged
Range
Vollstandig
End Goal

Progression Path

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Spirit Weapon Selection

Lv 1

Your first and most permanent decision: choose one of 8 Spirit Weapons during character creation. Each weapon has different damage, speed, range, and moveset. This choice cannot be changed.

🎯 Objectives

  • • Choose your Spirit Weapon carefully
  • • Learn basic combat and Spirit Bow mechanics
  • • Complete tutorial quests

🔓 Unlocks

  • • Spirit Weapon (permanent)
  • • Spirit Bow (ranged attack)
  • • Basic combat
💡 Tips: Sword is the best starter — balanced stats, no major weakness
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Early Quincy Training

Lv 1–25

Learn the Quincy combat system: Spirit Bow for ranged pressure, Blut Arterie/Vene for stance switching. Complete missions from the Lieutenant to build foundation.

🎯 Objectives

  • • Complete story quests in Soul Society Outskirts
  • • Learn Spirit Bow mechanics
  • • Practice Blut Arterie/Vene switching
  • • Complete Lieutenant missions (1-2 star)

🔓 Unlocks

  • • Blut Arterie (offense stance)
  • • Blut Vene (defense stance)
  • • Mission system
💡 Tips: Spirit Bow is your primary ranged tool — learn its timing
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Soldat Cap & Sanrei Glove

Lv 25

At Level 25, earn the Soldat Cap which starts your Schrift progression. Then buy the Sanrei Glove recipe from Wandenreich for 300 Soul Tokens.

🎯 Objectives

  • • Reach Level 25 for Soldat Cap
  • • Visit Wandenreich NPC
  • • Buy Sanrei Glove recipe (300 Soul Tokens)
  • • Craft Sanrei Glove: Broken Quincy Medallion + Frost Alloy + 2 Strange Essences

🔓 Unlocks

  • • Soldat Cap
  • • Sanrei Glove recipe
  • • Wandenreich access
💡 Tips: Soldat Cap is earned automatically at Level 25
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Schrift Progression

Lv 25–40

The core Quincy progression. Complete missions, meditate, and build Max Reiatsu with the Sanrei Glove equipped. The glove restricts your power until you break through.

🎯 Objectives

  • • Equip Sanrei Glove
  • • Complete Lieutenant missions (1-3 star)
  • • Meditate to build Reiatsu
  • • Reach Max Reiatsu threshold

🔓 Unlocks

  • • Mission rewards
  • • Reiatsu progression
  • • Arctic Tundra access
💡 Tips: Keep Sanrei Glove equipped during all progression
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Schrift Unlock

Lv 40+

Defeat the Securis Boss in Arctic Plains to earn your Schrift. The Sanrei Glove is removed and you gain a letter-based power. Schrift letters have different power levels.

🎯 Objectives

  • • Travel to Arctic Tundra/Plains
  • • Defeat Securis Boss
  • • Receive your Schrift letter
  • • Sanrei Glove is removed

🔓 Unlocks

  • • Schrift ability (letter-based power)
  • • Letzt Still potential
💡 Tips: Schrift letters vary in power — check tier lists
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Vollstandig

Lv 60+

The ultimate Quincy transformation. Vollstandig is an enhanced version of Letzt Stil with permanent power upgrade. Requires completed Schrift and advanced quest completion.

🎯 Objectives

  • • Complete Schrift progression
  • • Advanced Quincy quest completion
  • • Specific Soul Token requirements
  • • Defeat Vollstandig challenge

🔓 Unlocks

  • • Vollstandig transformation
  • • Ultimate Quincy power
💡 Tips: Vollstandig is the Quincy equivalent of Bankai

Related Guides

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Schrift Guide

Sanrei Glove, Securis, and unlock steps

Weapons

Spirit Weapon stats & tiers

Best Build

Top Quincy builds

Frequently Asked Questions

Sword is widely considered the best starter Spirit Weapon — it has balanced stats with no major weakness. Spear is best for spacing, and Rapier for fast poke pressure. The choice is permanent, so pick based on your playstyle.

Reach Level 25 for the Soldat Cap, buy the Sanrei Glove recipe from Wandenreich (300 Soul Tokens), craft it, then complete missions and meditate to build Max Reiatsu. Finally, defeat the Securis Boss in Arctic Plains.

Blut Arterie is the offensive stance (boosts damage) and Blut Vene is the defensive stance (boosts defense). Quincy can switch between them mid-fight. Learning when to switch is key to Quincy PvP.

Wandenreich is the Quincy hub area. Visit the NPC there to buy the Sanrei Glove recipe for 300 Soul Tokens. It's essential for Quincy Spirit Weapon evolution.

Vollstandig is the ultimate Quincy transformation — the equivalent of Shinigami's Bankai. It requires completed Schrift progression and advanced quest completion. It's the endgame Quincy goal.