As a dedicated Traveler exploring the ever-expanding world of Teyvat, I've encountered countless companions, but few have captured my interest quite like Freminet. Introduced in the grand 4.0 patch that unveiled the nation of Fontaine, this reserved four-star Cryo claymore user is a character of surprising depth, both in his quiet personality and his unique, diving-inspired combat mechanics. While many initially overlooked him due to his shy demeanor, I've found that with the right investment, Freminet can become a formidable force on the battlefield, especially for players who appreciate a methodical, skill-focused playstyle. His journey from a timid diver to a powerful ally is one I've personally undertaken, and I'm here to share the comprehensive guide I wish I had when I first pulled him from the gacha.

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🧊 Freminet's Ascension Material Breakdown

Preparing Freminet for his full potential requires a significant investment of time and resources, much of it spent exploring the underwater realms of Fontaine. The path to level 90 is a structured one, demanding a specific set of materials that reflect his origins. The core components for his ascension are:

  • Shivada Jade: The elemental stone for Cryo characters, obtained from Cryo-aligned world bosses like the Cryo Hypostasis or the Blazing Axe Mitachurl.

  • Romaritime Flower: A beautiful, blue Fontaine specialty that grows near bodies of water, often requiring a bit of diving to collect.

  • Transoceanic Materials: These drops come from the new Fontaine local enemies, the Fontemer Aberrants. You'll need to hunt down Breacher Primuses and other aquatic foes to gather Transoceanic Pearls, Chunks, and the rare Xenochromatic Crystals.

  • Artificed Spare Clockwork Component — Coppelius: This crucial material is the reward for defeating the Icewind Suite: Coppelia and Coppelius world boss located near the Opera Epiclese in Fontaine. This elegant clockwork duo presents a unique challenge that tests your team's coordination.

Here is the complete ascension roadmap, phase by phase:

Ascension Phase Max Level Mora Cost Shivada Jade Romaritime Flower Transoceanic/Xenochromatic Clockwork Component
1 40 20,000 Sliver x1 x3 Pearl x3 N/A
2 50 40,000 Fragment x3 x10 Pearl x15 Coppelius x2
3 60 60,000 Fragment x6 x20 Chunk x12 Coppelius x4
4 70 80,000 Chunk x3 x30 Chunk x18 Coppelius x8
5 80 100,000 Chunk x6 x45 Xenochromatic Crystal x12 Coppelius x12
6 90 120,000 Gemstone x6 x60 Xenochromatic Crystal x24 Coppelius x20

The Mora and material costs escalate dramatically, so I recommend starting your farm early, focusing on the Romaritime Flowers during your daily Fontaine exploration routes.

📈 The Full Leveling Investment

Ascension merely unlocks the level cap. To actually power Freminet up to level 90, you'll need a mountain of experience books and Mora. Based on my own calculations and in-game testing, the total resource expenditure is substantial:

  • Experience Books: Approximately 404 Hero's Wit, 35 Adventurer's Experience, and 12 Wanderer's Advice. This is a standard amount for any character, but it underscores the importance of consistently completing Ley Line Blossom challenges for EXP.

  • Mora Cost: Leveling from 1 to 90 costs about 1,671,600 Mora. When you add the 420,000 Mora required for all six ascension phases, the total Mora investment balloons to roughly 2,091,600 Mora. This doesn't even include the Mora needed for his talents or weapon! Farming Golden Ley Lines and completing daily commissions is absolutely essential.

⚔️ Maximizing Freminet's Combat Talents

Freminet's kit is where he truly shines as a unique Physical/Cryo hybrid Main DPS. His gameplay revolves around his Elemental Skill, Pressurized Floe, which enters a persistent state and enhances his Normal Attacks. Timing his Skill correctly to unleash a powerful Shattering Pressure attack is key to his damage output. Therefore, talent priority is crucial.

Talent Priority Recommendation:

  1. Elemental Skill (Pressurized Floe) > Normal Attack > Elemental Burst (Shadowhunter's Ambush)

    • Leveling these two in tandem is optimal, as his Skill damage scales with his Normal Attack talent level.

    • His Burst provides a useful Cryo infusion and reset, but is generally leveled last for resource efficiency.

To crown his talents, you'll need a specific set of materials gathered from across Teyvat:

Talent Level Mora Cost Talent Books Enemy Drops Weekly Boss Material
2-6 12.5k - 37.5k Teachings/Guide to Justice Transoceanic Pearl/Chunk N/A
7 120,000 Philosophies of Justice x4 Xenochromatic Crystal x4 Worldspan Fern x1
8 260,000 Philosophies of Justice x6 Xenochromatic Crystal x6 Worldspan Fern x1
9 450,000 Philosophies of Justice x12 Xenochromatic Crystal x9 Worldspan Fern x2
10 700,000 Philosophies of Justice x16 Xenochromatic Crystal x12 Worldspan Fern x2, Crown of Insight x1

  • Talent Books: Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Justice are obtained from the Fontaine talent domain, Pale Forgotten Glory, on specific days (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday).

  • Weekly Boss Material: The Worldspan Fern is the gatekeeper to his higher talent levels. This requires venturing back to Sumeru.

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🌵 Where to Farm Worldspan Fern

This vital material is not found in Fontaine. To acquire Worldspan Ferns, you must challenge the Guardian of Apep's Oasis weekly boss in the Sumeru desert, within the domain called The Realm of Beginnings. Unlocking this challenge is no small feat—it requires completing the Archon Quest Chapter III, Act V and Nahida's second Story Quest, Sapientia Oromasdis Act II. Once unlocked, you can challenge this formidable boss once per week for a chance at the drop. Remember, the drop is not guaranteed; you might get one of the other two materials from this boss. To convert unwanted drops, you can use Dream Solvent at an Alchemy Bench, a precious item earned from other weekly bosses.

🛠️ Building the Perfect Freminet Team

Based on my experience and community consensus, Freminet excels in teams that enable Superconduct (Electro + Cryo) to reduce enemy Physical Resistance, amplifying his core damage.

Optimal Team Compositions:

  • Freminet (Main DPS) / Fischl or Yae Miko (Off-field Electro) / Mika or Yun Jin (Attack Speed/Phys DMG Buffer) / Zhongli or Diona (Shielder/Healer)

  • This setup provides consistent Electro application for Superconduct, buffs for Freminet's relentless attacks, and crucial survivability.

Best-in-Slot Weapons:

  • 5-Star: Song of Broken Pines (for its massive Physical DMG boost) or Wolf's Gravestone (for its high ATK).

  • 4-Star (F2P Friendly): Serpent Spine (Battle Pass) is phenomenal, or the craftable Snow-Tombed Starsilver for its Physical DMG substat.

Artifact Sets:

  • 4-Piece Pale Flame is his absolute best set, maximizing Physical DMG.

  • A strong alternative is 2-Piece Pale Flame + 2-Piece Bloodstained Chivalry for a more consistent Physical DMG bonus.

  • Main stats to prioritize: ATK% Sands, Physical DMG Bonus Goblet, CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG Circlet.

Building Freminet is a journey that takes you from the depths of Fontaine's lakes to the sands of Sumeru. It's a commitment, but one that rewards you with a powerful and uniquely thematic character who can shatter enemies as easily as he navigates the silent underwater world. As of 2026, with the meta constantly evolving, Freminet remains a solid and satisfying Physical DPS option, especially for players who enjoy mastering a character's specific rhythm and mechanics.