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To do this, Aloy will need different materials, some of which are from Inazuma, and some of which are found in Mondstadt. Here’s everything Aloy needs for her ascensions, talent upgrades, and more.

Leveling Materials

It takes the same amount of EXP and Mora between each ascension level for every Genshin Impact character, including Aloy.

There will be some EXP wasted everytime Aloy hits an ascension wall, but this is an efficient combination with little waste:

Aloy Ascension Items

Aloy is a Cryo character, even if she’s not from this world. This means she’ll use Shivada Jade like the other Cryo characters, as well as everything else listed here.

Gemstones - Where to Find Shivada Jade

Shivada Jade, as well as every other elemental stone, can be created in a Parametric Transformer, obtained by completing daily commissions, and purchased from souvenir shops. Much of it will come from bosses, though. The following bosses can drop Shivada Jade:

Andrius Childe/Tartaglia La Signora Azhdaha Cryo Hypostasis Cryo Regisvine Perpetual Mechanical Array Primo Geovishap Coral Defenders Maguu Kenki

Enemy Drop - Where to Find Specter Drops

Specters are some of the most annoying enemies in the game, but players will need to defeat them if they want to ascend Aloy without spending Masterless Stardust. These enemies can be found dotted around Inazuma, specifically Seirai Island, Watatsumi Island, and in Enkanomiya.

Specters need to be certain levels to drop certain materials.

Any level Specter can drop Spectral Husks Level 40 Specters or higher can drop Spectral Hearts Level 60 or higher Specters can drop Spectral Nuclei.

Boss Drop - How to Get Crystalline Bloom

For Aloy’s boss drop, she’ll need to head over to Mondstadt — specifically Dragonspine, where the Cryo Hypostasis can be found.

This boss can drop Crystalline Blooms, which Aloy needs to ascend. However, Aloy herself should sit this fight out, as the Cryo Hypostasis is immune to Cryo damage.

Local Specialty - Where to Find Crystal Marrow

Crystal Marrow is a strange substance that seems to be produced by the remains of Orobashi. This explains why it can be found around Orobashi’s skeleton on Yashiori Island. However, it’s also used in the Mikage Furnace, so it can be found nearby the area.

Unfortunately, there are no shops that sell Crystal Marrow.

Aloy Talent Materials

Like the boss drop Aloy needs for ascension, she’ll need to head to Mondstadt for her talent upgrades as well. This is because she uses the Freedom series of talent books. She’ll also need the other materials and Mora listed here:

Talent Books - Freedom

The Freedom series of talent books is found in Mondstadt’s Forsaken Rift domain. They’re available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

Trounce Materials - Molten Moment

Heading back to Inazuma, Aloy needs a trounce drop from the region. Defeating La Signora in the Tenshukaku trounce can reward Molten Moments, which Aloy uses in her talent upgrades.

Crowns of Insight

A Crown of Insight is needed to bring any character’s talents from level 9 to level 10, including Aloy. They can be earned by making offerings to the Sacred Sakura or Frostbearing Tree, or as rewards during special events.

Genshin Impact is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices, with a Nintendo Switch version in development.

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