Ascension Materials (Level 1-90)
To level Xilonen from 1 to 90, you will need the following materials:
Elemental Gems (Prithiva Topaz)
| Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prithiva Topaz Sliver | x1 | Geo Bosses, Alchemy |
| Prithiva Topaz Fragment | x9 | Geo Bosses, Alchemy |
| Prithiva Topaz Chunk | x9 | Geo Bosses, Alchemy |
| Prithiva Topaz Gemstone | x6 | Geo Bosses, Alchemy |
Local Specialty & Boss Materials
Brilliant Chrysanthemum (x168)
Natlan Local Specialty
Found near water sources and stadiums in Natlan. Grows primarily around the Stadium of the Sacred Flame area.
Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core (x46)
Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device (World Boss)
Dropped by the Secret Source Automaton world boss in Natlan's underground areas. Requires 40 Resin per challenge.
Enemy Drops (Sauroform Tribal Warrior)
| Material | Quantity | Enemy Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sentry's Wooden Whistle | x18 | Level 1-40 |
| Warrior's Metal Whistle | x30 | Level 40-60 |
| Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle | x36 | Level 60+ |
Mora & Experience
Mora (2,092,530)
Various Sources
Teyvat's universal currency. Obtain from quests, chests, events, and Ley Line Outcrops.
Hero's Wit (419)
Ley Line Outcrops, Events, Quests
Character EXP material. Farm from Blossoms of Revelation (Blue Ley Lines) or obtain through events.
Ascension Material Summary
| Material Type | Total Required |
|---|---|
| Prithiva Topaz (all tiers) | 1 Sliver + 9 Fragments + 9 Chunks + 6 Gemstones |
| Brilliant Chrysanthemum | 168 |
| Sauroform Tribal Warrior Drops | 18 Wood + 30 Metal + 36 Golden Whistles |
| Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core | 46 |
| Total Mora | 2,092,530 |
| Hero's Wit (or equivalent) | 419 |
Talent Level-Up Materials
To level one talent from 1 to 10, you will need:
Talent Books (Kindling Series)
Teachings of Kindling (x3)
Blazing Ruins Domain - Tuesday/Friday/Sunday
Found in the Blazing Ruins domain in Natlan. Available on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Guide to Kindling (x21)
Blazing Ruins Domain - Tuesday/Friday/Sunday
Crafted from Teachings or obtained directly from domain at higher levels.
Philosophies of Kindling (x38)
Blazing Ruins Domain - Tuesday/Friday/Sunday
Crafted from Guides. Required for talent levels 7-10.
Boss & Special Materials
Enemy Drops
Sauroform Tribal Warrior
6 Wooden Whistles, 22 Metal Whistles, 31 Golden Whistles
Mirror of Mushin (x6)
Scaramouche Weekly Boss - Joururi Workshop
Dropped by the Shouki no Kami weekly boss in Sumeru. Costs 30/60 Resin. Can be converted using Dream Solvent.
Crown of Insight (x1)
Limited Events, Sacred Sakura, Frostbearing Tree
Rare material for talent level 10. Obtain from major events, reputation systems, or offering trees.
Talent Material Summary (One Talent)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Teachings of Kindling | 3 |
| Guide to Kindling | 21 |
| Philosophies of Kindling | 38 |
| Sentry's Wooden Whistle | 6 |
| Warrior's Metal Whistle | 22 |
| Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle | 31 |
| Mirror of Mushin | 6 |
| Crown of Insight | 1 |
| Total Mora | 1,652,500 |
All Talents 9/9/9 (Triple Crown Prep)
| Material | Total Quantity |
|---|---|
| Teachings of Kindling | 9 |
| Guide to Kindling | 63 |
| Philosophies of Kindling | 114 |
| Sentry's Wooden Whistle | 18 |
| Warrior's Metal Whistle | 66 |
| Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle | 93 |
| Mirror of Mushin | 18 |
| Crown of Insight | 3 |
| Total Mora | 4,957,500 |
Talent Book Schedule
| Day | Available Books |
|---|---|
| Monday/Thursday/Sunday | Teachings of Kindling |
| Tuesday/Friday/Sunday | Guide to Kindling |
| Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday | Philosophies of Kindling |
Farming Routes & Locations
Brilliant Chrysanthemum Farming Route
Natlan - Stadium of the Sacred Flame Area
Recommended Route: Start at Stadium of the Sacred Flame waypoint, follow the water edges and canyons. There are approximately 70+ spawn points. Full respawn every 48 hours.
Tip: Use a character with "Show local specialties" passive (like Tighnari or Kaveh) to mark them on the minimap.
Sauroform Tribal Warrior Farming Route
Natlan - Multiple Camps
Best Locations: Tezcatepetonco Range and Basin of Unnumbered Flames have multiple camps with high-density spawns. Respawns every 12 hours.
Tip: Mark camp locations on your map for efficient daily farming.
Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device
Natlan - Underground Area
How to Unlock: Complete specific Natlan world quest chains to unlock the underground teleport waypoint. Requires 40 Resin per challenge.
Drops: Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core (2-3 per run at highest level)
Scaramouche (Shouki no Kami) Weekly Boss
Sumeru - Joururi Workshop
Unlock: Complete Chapter 3 Act 5 of Archon Quests. Access via the Joururi Workshop domain.
Tip: Can convert to other boss materials using Dream Solvent. Drops 2-3 boss items per week.
Complete Material Summary
Total materials needed for Level 90 Xilonen with all talents at 9/9/9:
Grand Total (Ascension + All Talents)
| Category | Ascension | Talents (9/9/9) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora | 2,092,530 | 4,957,500 | 7,050,030 |
| Hero's Wit | 419 | - | 419 |
| Sauroform Tribal Warrior Drops | 84 | 177 | 261 |
| World Boss Materials | 46 | 18 | 64 |
Farming Strategy Tips
- Daily Priority: Collect all 168 Brilliant Chrysanthemums (takes 2-3 days with respawn)
- Weekly Routine: Defeat Secret Source Automaton and Scaramouche weekly boss
- Sauroform Warriors: Mark all camp locations on your map, clear them every 12 hours
- Talent Books: Farm on Tuesday/Friday/Sunday only. Stock up during events.
- Resin Management: Prioritize world boss (40 resin) over domains (20 resin) when low
- Crowns: Save Crowns of Insight from major events for your most-used characters
Materials FAQ
Q: Where can I find Brilliant Chrysanthemum?
A: Brilliant Chrysanthemum grows near water sources around the Stadium of the Sacred Flame in Natlan. There are approximately 70+ spawn points, respawning every 48 hours.
Q: How do I unlock the Secret Source Automaton?
A: Complete the Natlan world quest chains to unlock the underground teleport waypoint leading to the Secret Source Automaton boss.
Q: How often do Sauroform Tribal Warriors respawn?
A: Normal enemies respawn every 12 hours. Mark camp locations on your map for efficient daily farming routes.
Q: Can I get Mirror of Mushin without fighting Scaramouche?
A: You can use Dream Solvent to convert other weekly boss materials into Mirror of Mushin, or obtain them from certain limited-time events.
Q: How much Resin do I need total?
A: For ascension materials: ~23 world boss runs (920 Resin). For talents: ~57 domain runs (1140 Resin). Total: ~2060 Resin minimum.