Ah, the sweet, sweet aroma of a new character release in Teyvat. It's 2026, and while I've long since conquered Celestia and had tea with the Unknown God (she's surprisingly chill), the grind never truly ends. My latest obsession? None other than Emilie, the five-star Dendro polearm user who joined our ranks back in Version 4.8. Let me tell you, fellow Traveler, pre-farming for her felt less like an adventure and more like a part-time job with terrible benefits—but hey, the end result is worth every single minute of mindlessly whacking robot ducks. So, strap in as I recount my hilarious and slightly painful journey to max out every single one of Emilie's stats, from her sneezes to her ultimate perfume-powered attacks.

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Emilie Ascension Materials: The Road to Level 90

First things first: getting the lady to level 90. This isn't just about pumping up numbers; it's about unlocking her full, fragrant potential. The ascension process is a multi-stage ritual that will have you traversing every nook and cranny of Fontaine. Here’s the complete breakdown of what I had to scrounge up:

Ascension Phase Max Level Mora Nagadus Emerald Lakelight Lily Gear Drops Boss Drops (Fragment of a Golden Melody)
1 40 20,000 1x Sliver 3x 3x Meshing Gear N/A 😅
2 50 40,000 3x Fragment 10x 15x Meshing Gear 2x
3 60 60,000 6x Fragment 20x 12x Mechanical Spur Gear 4x
4 70 80,000 3x Chunk 30x 18x Mechanical Spur Gear 8x
5 80 100,000 6x Chunk 45x 12x Artificed Dynamic Gear 12x
6 90 120,000 6x Gemstone 60x 24x Artificed Dynamic Gear 20x

The Grand Total? A soul-crushing 420,000 Mora, a rainbow's worth of Nagadus Emeralds, 168 Lakelight Lilies, and enough gears to build my own clockwork meka army. Let's break down this treasure hunt:

  • Nagadus Emeralds: These shiny green rocks are the bane of every Dendro character's existence. I got mine by repeatedly challenging the Dendro Hypostasis (we're on a first-name basis now) and the weekly boss, the Guardian of Apep's Oasis. Pro-tip: If you're drowning in Cryo gems like I was, remember your Dust of Azoth! It's a lifesaver for elemental crystal conversion. 💎

  • Lakelight Lilies: Ah, the scenic part of the grind. These beautiful blooms are scattered around Loch Urania and the Weeping Willow of the Lake in Erinnyes Forest. I must have made that loop a hundred times. It's peaceful, sure, but after the 50th lily, you start having conversations with the Melusines about fertilizer. 🌸

  • Gear Drops: Time to bully Fontaine's local mechanized wildlife! From the basic Clockwork Meka to the more advanced constructs, they all drop the Meshing, Spur, and Dynamic Gears you need. It's a straightforward if monotonous, farm.

  • The Boss Drop - Fragment of a Golden Melody: This is where the Resin sinks in. You'll need to pay a visit (or twenty) to the Legatus Golem in the Nostoi Region. This big, shiny music box of a boss hits like a truck, but with a decent shield or healer, it becomes a rhythmic dance of dodging and attacking. Each defeat costs 40 Original Resin for the reward, so plan your stamina usage wisely!

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Emilie Talent Materials: Unleashing Her Perfumed Power

Ascension is only half the battle! To make Emilie's Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst truly sing (or should I say, smell divine?), you need to level her talents. This is an even deeper Mora and resource pit, but the power spike is undeniable. Here's the recipe for talent supremacy:

Talent Level Mora Cost Order Talent Books Gear Drops Weekly Boss Material (Silken Feather)
1 -> 2 12,500 3x Teachings 6x Meshing Gear N/A
2 -> 3 17,500 2x Guide 3x Mechanical Spur Gear N/A
3 -> 4 25,000 4x Guide 4x Mechanical Spur Gear N/A
4 -> 5 30,000 6x Guide 6x Mechanical Spur Gear N/A
5 -> 6 37,500 9x Guide 9x Mechanical Spur Gear N/A
6 -> 7 120,000 4x Philosophies 4x Artificed Dynamic Gear 1x
7 -> 8 260,000 6x Philosophies 6x Artificed Dynamic Gear 1x
8 -> 9 450,000 12x Philosophies 9x Artificed Dynamic Gear 2x
9 -> 10 700,000 16x Philosophies 12x Artificed Dynamic Gear 2x

Totaling a mind-boggling ~1.65 Million Mora just for one talent to go from 1 to 10! Multiply that by three if you're a completionist like yours truly. 😵

  • Order Talent Books: Your new weekly appointment is at the Pale Forgotten Glory domain in Fontaine. Mark your calendars—this place only opens its doors on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays (server time). I've spent so many weekends there I think the domain recognizes me.

  • Silken Feather: This is the gatekeeper for talent levels 7 and above. It drops from the Weekly Boss fight against Arlecchino, "The Knave." This fight is no joke—it's a complex, multi-phase spectacle that keeps you on your toes. The good news? If she drops the other two boss materials (like the Fading Candle or Denial and Judgment), you can use Dream Solvent to convert them into the Silken Feather you desperately need. RNGesus be praised! 🙏

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My Pro-Gamer (Grinder) Tips for 2026

Having lived through this, here are my hard-earned pieces of advice for anyone embarking on this fragrant quest:

  1. Pre-farm is Key: The moment a character is announced, start farming everything that's farmable! Gears, flowers, talent books on their days—get it done before her banner drops. This lets you enjoy playing her immediately at full power.

  2. Resin Management is Everything: Prioritize. I followed this order: Weekly Boss (Arlecchino) > Talent Domain (on correct days) > Legatus Golem > Ley Lines for Mora. Never let your Resin cap!

  3. Use Your Tools: The Serenitea Pot seed dispensary is your friend for growing Lakelight Lilies. Dust of Azoth and Dream Solvent are miracle workers for converting unwanted materials. Don't let them gather dust in your inventory!

  4. Team Up: Farming bosses and domains is faster and more fun with friends. Plus, you get to show off your shiny new (or soon-to-be) Emilie!

So there you have it, my comrades-in-arms. Maxing out Emilie is a marathon, not a sprint. It's a journey of flower picking, robot dismantling, and getting schooled by a weekly boss. But when you finally see her perfume cloud decimate a group of Hilichurls in one elegant swoop, every second of the grind feels worth it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I hear Version 7.3 is adding a new character, and the farming cycle begins anew... 😂