Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide: Ascension & Talent

You want to make Illuga stronger fast when she comes in Genshin Impact 6.3. You should get her ascension and talent materials early. This helps you not wait for cooldowns or weekly bosses. To get the Primogems needed for Resin refreshes, ManaBuy offers a fast Genshin Impact top-up. The Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide shows you what items to get. If you plan ahead, you save time and upgrade Illuga right away.

Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide: All Materials

You should get ready for Illuga in Genshin Impact 6.3. The Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide helps you gather what you need before she comes out. This way, you can upgrade Illuga fast and not wait. This part shows all the ascension and talent materials you must collect, plus how many you need.

Ascension Materials List

Illuga needs different materials to ascend. You need gems, local specialties, enemy drops, and boss items. Here is a list of all the ascension materials:

Prithiva Topaz Sliver
Prithiva Topaz Fragment
Prithiva Topaz Chunk
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone
New Material (local specialty)
Broken Drive Shaft
Reinforced Drive Shaft
Precision Axle
Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core
Mora

You get gems from Geo bosses. The new material is found in Illuga’s area. Enemy drops like drive shafts and axles come from mechanical enemies. You also need boss items and Mora for each ascension step.

Talent Materials List

Talent upgrades need special books, boss drops, and enemy materials. You also need a rare item for the last talent level. Here is the full list:

Teachings of Elysium
Guide to Elysium
Philosophies of Elysium
Broken Drive Shaft
Reinforced Drive Shaft
Precision Axle
Eroded Horn (weekly boss drop)
Crown of Insight
Mora

You get talent books from the Elysium domain. Enemy drops are the same as for ascension. Eroded Horn comes from weekly bosses. Crown of Insight is rare and comes from events or shops.

Total Quantities Overview

You must collect certain amounts of each material to fully upgrade Illuga. The table below shows how much you need for both ascension and talent upgrades.

Material	Total Needed
Prithiva Topaz Sliver	1
Prithiva Topaz Fragment	9
Prithiva Topaz Chunk	9
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone	6
New Material	168
Broken Drive Shaft	36
Reinforced Drive Shaft	96
Precision Axle	129
Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core	46
Mora	7,100,000
Crown of Insight	3
Eroded Horn	18
Teachings of Elysium	9
Guide to Elysium	63
Philosophies of Elysium	114

Tip: Use this table as a checklist when you farm. It helps you keep track and not miss anything.

You should focus on the new material and mechanical drops. These may take more time to get. Weekly boss drops and talent books also need planning. Mora is needed a lot, so start saving early. If you're running low, ManaBuy can help you replenish your Mora supply quickly.

The Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide gives you steps to get ready for Illuga. You can use the lists and table to plan your farming. This makes upgrading Illuga easy and quick.

Ascension Materials

Level 1-2

Illuga’s first ascension needs a few items. You need Prithiva Topaz Sliver, New Material, Broken Drive Shaft, and Mora. Prithiva Topaz Sliver comes from Geo bosses like Geo Hypostasis. You find New Material in Illuga’s region. Broken Drive Shaft drops from mechanical enemies. You use Mora for each upgrade.

Item	Quantity	Where to Get
Prithiva Topaz Sliver	1	Geo Bosses
New Material	3	Illuga’s Area
Broken Drive Shaft	3	Mechanical Enemies
Mora	20,000	Quests, Chests, Domains

Level 3-4

You need stronger items for these levels. Prithiva Topaz Fragment comes from tougher Geo bosses. You need more New Material and Reinforced Drive Shaft. Elite mechanical enemies drop Reinforced Drive Shaft. Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core drops from a boss in Illuga’s zone.

Prithiva Topaz Fragment: 9
New Material: 10
Reinforced Drive Shaft: 15
Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core: 6
Mora: 60,000

Tip: The Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide helps you keep track. It can help you not miss rare drops.

Level 5-6

You need Prithiva Topaz Chunk, Gemstone, Precision Axle, and more New Material. Bosses drop Prithiva Topaz Chunk and Gemstone. Precision Axle comes from high-level mechanical enemies. You need a lot of Mora for these upgrades.

Item	Quantity	Where to Get
Prithiva Topaz Chunk	9	Geo Bosses
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone	6	Weekly Geo Bosses
New Material	30	Illuga’s Area
Precision Axle	45	Elite Mechanical Enemies
Mora	200,000	Quests, Chests, Domains

Unique Items & Locations

You only find New Material in Illuga’s region. This item is special for her ascension. You need to explore the new map to get enough. Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core drops from a new boss in the same area. Mechanical enemies in Illuga’s area drop Broken Drive Shaft, Reinforced Drive Shaft, and Precision Axle. Plan your farming route to visit all these places. For efficient exploration tips, check out our ultimate exploration guide.

Note: You can save time by getting New Material and enemy drops together. Try to go to Illuga’s area every day before she comes out.

Talent Materials

Level 1-2

You start by using simple materials to upgrade Illuga’s talents. You need Teachings of Elysium, Broken Drive Shaft, and Mora. Teachings of Elysium come from the Elysium domain. Broken Drive Shaft drops from mechanical enemies in Illuga’s area. You can get Mora from quests and chests.

Material	Quantity	Source
Teachings of Elysium	3	Elysium Domain
Broken Drive Shaft	6	Mechanical Enemies
Mora	12,500	Quests, Chests

Tip: Try to run the Elysium domain on talent book days. This helps you collect Teachings of Elysium faster.

Level 3-6

You need better materials for these talent levels. Guide to Elysium comes from the same domain but at a harder level. Reinforced Drive Shaft drops from elite mechanical enemies. You also need more Mora for upgrades.

Guide to Elysium: 21
Reinforced Drive Shaft: 22
Mora: 162,500

Focus on fighting elite enemies and clearing the domain each week. The Illuga Materials Pre-Farm Guide helps you keep track of what you need.

Level 7-10

You need rare items for the last talent levels. Philosophies of Elysium drop from the hardest Elysium domain. Precision Axle comes from the strongest mechanical enemies. Eroded Horn is a weekly boss drop. Crown of Insight is a special item from events or the shop.

Material	Quantity	Source
Philosophies of Elysium	38	Elysium Domain
Precision Axle	56	Elite Mechanical Enemies
Eroded Horn	18	Weekly Boss
Crown of Insight	3	Events, Shops
Mora	4,950,000	Quests, Chests, Domains

Note: Save Crowns of Insight from old events. It can take time to get all the weekly boss drops you need.

Boss & Domain Drops

You get talent books from the Elysium domain. Run this domain on the right days to get more rewards. Weekly bosses drop Eroded Horn, which you need for higher talent levels. You can prioritize which weekly bosses to fight using our weekly boss guide. Mechanical enemies in Illuga’s area drop all the drive shaft and axle items. Crowns of Insight come from special events or the shop.

Reminder: Plan your farming around domain resets and weekly boss cooldowns. This helps you upgrade Illuga’s talents faster.

Farming Tips

Optimal Routes

You can save time by using good farming paths. The table below shows what you need for each ascension level and where to get it. Plan your route to visit Geo bosses, mechanical enemies, and Illuga’s area for special items.

Ascension Level	Materials Needed
Level 20	Prithiva Topaz Sliver x1, New Material x3, Broken Drive Shaft x3
Level 40	Prithiva Topaz Fragment x3, Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core x2, New Material x10, Broken Drive Shaft x15
Level 50	Prithiva Topaz Fragment x6, Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core x4, New Material x20, Reinforced Drive Shaft x12
Level 60	Prithiva Topaz Chunk x3, Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core x8, New Material x30, Reinforced Drive Shaft x18
Level 70	Prithiva Topaz Chunk x6, Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core x12, New Material x45, Precision Axle x12
Level 80	Prithiva Topaz Gemstone x6, Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core x20, New Material x60, Precision Axle x24

Tip: Use a map tool to mark where enemies and bosses are. This helps you get many materials in one trip.

Resin Management

You need to use resin smartly to get more materials. Try these steps to use resin well:

Spend resin on domains that give talent books and ascension items.
Fight weekly bosses when your resin is full so you do not waste it.
Save resin for new things before Illuga comes out. To make the most of your Primogems for resin refreshes, check our fast Primogem farming strategy.
Track your resin with a planner or app so you do not miss daily resets.

Note: Write down your farming progress. This helps you know when you have enough materials.

Weekly/Daily Schedule

You should make a plan for farming. Try these ideas:

Run talent book domains on days when they are open.
Defeat mechanical enemies every day for drive shafts and axles.
Fight Geo bosses each week for gems and cores.
Collect Mora and EXP books before Illuga arrives.

Reminder: Keep 160 resin ready before new content comes. This lets you start farming right away.

Event & Shop Sources

You can get extra materials from events and shops. Look for events that give Crowns of Insight or talent books. Visit the shop for rare items. Use online tools like the Tool Library to help plan and track your farming.

Event rewards can give Crowns of Insight and Mora.
Shop deals may have talent books or ascension materials.
Online tools help you plan routes and keep track of items.

Tip: Check event calendars and shop updates often. You can get bonus materials and save time.

Pre-Farm Checklist

Quick Reference

This checklist helps you keep track as you get Illuga’s materials. The table below lists the main things you need for ascension. Mark each row when you collect the materials.

Ascension Level	Materials Needed
Level 60	3x Vayuda Turquoise Chunk, 18x Seasoned Fang, 30x Saurian Claw Succulent, 8x Sparkless Statue Core, 80,000 Mora
Level 70	6x Vayuda Turquoise Chunk, 12x Tyrant's Fang, 45x Saurian Claw Succulent, 12x Sparkless Statue Core, 100,000 Mora, 1x Acquaint Fate
Level 80	6x Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone, 24x Tyrant's Fang, 60x Saurian Claw Succulent, 20x Sparkless Statue Core, 120,000 Mora
Total	1x Vayuda Turquoise Sliver, 9x Vayuda Turquoise Fragment, 9x Vayuda Turquoise Chunk, 6x Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone, 18x Juvenile Fang, 30x Seasoned Fang, 36x Tyrant's Fang, 168x Saurian Claw Succulent, 46x Sparkless Statue Core, 420,000 Mora, 3x Acquaint Fate

You get Sparkless Statue Core from the Lava Dragon Statue boss in Atocpan, Natlan. Saurian Claw Succulent grows in the Sulfurous Veins area. Fang materials drop from Natlan Saurians. You can find specific enemy locations on the Genshin Impact Wiki.

For talents, check this table to see what you need:

Talent Material	Quantity Needed
Teachings of Conflict	9
Guide to Conflict	63
Philosophies of Conflict	114
Juvenile Fang	18
Seasoned Fang	66
Tyrant's Fang	93
Weekly Boss Material	18
Crown of Insight	3
Mora	4,957,500

Common Pitfalls

Some players make mistakes when they pre-farm. You can avoid these problems:

Do not use Fragile Resin too soon. Wait until you reach Adventure Rank 45 for better rewards.
Do not wish on many banners at once. Pick one banner to use the Pity system well. Check our banner leaks guide to plan your wishes.
Do not forget about elemental reactions. Learn how they work to win fights easier.

Tip: Write your farming plan down. This helps you remember what you need.

Final Steps

Check your inventory before Illuga comes out. Make sure you have enough Mora and boss drops. Run domains on the right days to get talent books. Save Crowns of Insight from events. Go to the shop if you need more materials. If you follow this checklist, you can upgrade Illuga fast and enjoy using her.

You now know what to do before Illuga comes. Start getting materials early so you are ready. Use the checklist and farming tips to save time. Check how much you have and change your plan if you need to. Stay neat and you will make Illuga stronger fast. Begin collecting now so you can play with Illuga right when she comes out! If you're looking for more gaming deals, check out ManaBuy's full collection.

FAQ

What is the best way to track Illuga’s materials?

You can use a checklist or a spreadsheet. Mark each item as you collect it. This helps you see what you still need. Many players use online tools for tracking.

Where do you find Illuga’s unique ascension material?

You find Illuga’s unique material in her region. Explore the new map area. Look for glowing plants or special enemy drops. Use the in-game map to mark locations.

How do you get Crowns of Insight for Illuga’s talents?

You earn Crowns of Insight from limited-time events or buy them in the shop. Save these items for Illuga’s highest talent levels. Check event calendars for upcoming rewards.

Can you pre-farm weekly boss drops?

You cannot pre-farm weekly boss drops before Illuga releases. You must wait until she is available. Fight the boss each week after her release to collect the drops. You can find discussions on farming strategies on Reddit.

What should you do if you run out of Mora?

You can farm Mora by clearing domains, opening chests, and completing quests. Use double rewards events to get more Mora. Always save extra Mora before new characters arrive.