Genshin Impact: Traveler Talent Materials For All Elements

This guide details the talent materials required for each elemental form of the Genshin Impact Traveler. Unlike other characters, the Traveler's talent material needs vary significantly depending on their current elemental resonance.

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• Anemo Traveler Talent Materials
• Geo Traveler Talent Materials
• Electro Traveler Talent Materials
• Dendro Traveler Talent Materials
• Hydro Traveler Talent Materials
• Pyro Traveler Talent Materials

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The Traveler's talent upgrade system is unique, using different materials for each element and varying book requirements across talent levels. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown for each element. Ascension material lists are detailed separately; see the linked guide for that information.

Anemo Traveler Talent Materials

The Anemo and Geo Traveler share the same talent materials, primarily sourced from Mondstadt.

Level Books Common Drops Trounce Mats Crown of Insight Mora 1-2 3x Teachings of Freedom 6x Divining Scroll - - 12,500 2-3 2x Guide to Resistance 3x Sealed Scroll - - 17,500 3-4 4x Guide to Ballad 4x Sealed Scroll - - 25,000 4-5 6x Guide to Freedom 6x Sealed Scroll - - 30,000 5-6 9x Guide to Resistance 9x Sealed Scroll - - 37,500 6-7 4x Philosophies of Ballad 4x Forbidden Curse Scroll 1x Dvalin's Sigh - 120,000 7-8 6x Philosophies of Freedom 6x Forbidden Curse Scroll 1x Dvalin's Sigh - 260,000 8-9 12x Philosophies of Resistance 9x Forbidden Curse Scroll 2x Dvalin's Sigh - 450,000 9-10 (max) 16x Philosophies of Ballad 12x Forbidden Curse Scroll 2x Dvalin's Sigh 1x Crown of Insight 700,000

Samachurl Scrolls & Talent Books

Scrolls drop from Samachurls (Divining, Sealed, Forbidden Curse). Talent books (Freedom, Resistance, Ballad) are obtained from the Forsaken Rift domain in Mondstadt. See the full guide for details on locations and availability. Dvalin's Sigh is obtained from the Stormterror challenge.

Geo Traveler Talent Materials

The Geo Traveler uses the same materials as the Anemo Traveler. (See table above).

Electro Traveler Talent Materials

The Electro Traveler's materials are unique to Inazuma.

Level Books Common Drops Trounce Mats Crown of Insight Mora 1-2 3x Teachings of Transience 6x Old Handguard - - 12,500 2-3 2x Guide to Elegance 3x Kageuchi Handguard - - 17,500 3-4 4x Guide to Light 4x Kageuchi Handguard - - 25,000 4-5 6x Guide to Transience 6x Kageuchi Handguard - - 30,000 5-6 9x Guide to Elegance 9x Kageuchi Handguard - - 37,500 6-7 4x Philosophies of Light 4x Famed Handguard 1x Dragon Lord's Crown - 120,000 7-8 6x Philosophies of Transience 6x Famed Handguard 1x Dragon Lord's Crown - 260,000 8-9 12x Philosophies of Elegance 9x Famed Handguard 2x Dragon Lord's Crown - 450,000 9-10 (max) 16x Philosophies of Light 12x Famed Handguard 2x Dragon Lord's Crown 1x Crown of Insight 700,000

Handguards & Talent Books

Handguards (Old, Kageuchi, Famed) are obtained from Inazuma samurai. Talent books (Transience, Elegance, Light) are from the Violet Court domain. Dragon Lord's Crown drops from Azhdaha in Liyue.

Dendro Traveler Talent Materials

The Dendro Traveler's materials are unique to Sumeru.

Level Books Common Drops Trounce Mats Crown of Insight Mora 1-2 3x Teachings of Admonition 6x Fungi Spores - - 12,500 2-3 2x Guide to Ingenuity 3x Luminescent Pollen - - 17,500 3-4 4x Guide to Praxis 4x Luminescent Pollen - - 25,000 4-5 6x Guide to Admonition 6x Luminescent Pollen - - 30,000 5-6 9x Guide to Ingenuity 9x Luminescent Pollen - - 37,500 6-7 4x Philosophies of Praxis 4x Crystalline Cyst Dust 1x Mudra of the Malefic General - 120,000 7-8 6x Philosophies of Admonition 6x Crystalline Cyst Dust 1x Mudra of the Malefic General - 260,000 8-9 12x Philosophies of Ingenuity 9x Crystalline Cyst Dust 2x Mudra of the Malefic General - 450,000 9-10 (max) 16x Philosophies of Praxis 12x Crystalline Cyst Dust 2x Mudra of the Malefic General 1x Crown of Insight 700,000

Fungi Drops & Talent Books

Fungi drops (Spores, Pollen, Cyst Dust) are obtained from Sumeru Fungi. Talent books (Admonition, Ingenuity, Praxis) are from the Steeple of Ignorance domain. Mudra of the Malefic General drops from the Shogun in Inazuma.

Hydro Traveler Talent Materials

The Hydro Traveler's materials are unique to Fontaine.

Level Books Common Drops Trounce Mats Crown of Insight Mora 1-2 3x Teachings of Equity 6x Transoceanic Pearl - - 12,500 2-3 2x Guide to Justice 3x Transoceanic Chunk - - 17,500 3-4 4x Guide to Order 4x Transoceanic Chunk - - 25,000 4-5 6x Guide to Equity 6x Transoceanic Chunk - - 30,000 5-6 9x Guide to Justice 9x Transoceanic Chunk - - 37,500 6-7 4x Philosophies of Order 4x Xenochromatic Crystal 1x Worldspan Fern - 120,000 7-8 6x Philosophies of Equity 6x Xenochromatic Crystal 1x Worldspan Fern - 260,000 8-9 12x Philosophies of Justice 9x Xenochromatic Crystal 2x Worldspan Fern - 450,000 9-10 (max) 16x Philosophies of Order 12x Xenochromatic Crystal 2x Worldspan Fern 1x Crown of Insight 700,000

Hydro Phantasm Drops & Talent Books

Hydro Phantasm drops (Pearl, Chunk, Crystal) are obtained from Fontaine's Hydro Phantasms. Talent books (Equity, Justice, Order) are from the Pale Forgotten Glory domain. Worldspan Fern drops from the Realm of Beginnings domain in Sumeru.

Pyro Traveler Talent Materials

The Pyro Traveler's materials are unique to Natlan and have a unique trounce material.

The Pyro Traveler uses "The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames" instead of a standard trounce material at higher levels. This item is obtained through specific quests in Natlan. Note the reduced quantity needed compared to other elements.

Level Books Common Drops The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames Crown of Insight Mora 1-2 3x Teachings of Contention 6x Sentry's Wooden Whistle - - 12,500 2-3 2x Guide to Kindling 3x Warrior's Metal Whistle - - 17,500 3-4 4x Guide to Conflict 4x Warrior's Metal Whistle - - 25,000 4-5 6x Guide to Contention 6x Warrior's Metal Whistle - - 30,000 5-6 9x Guide to Kindling 9x Warrior's Metal Whistle - - 37,500 6-7 4x Philosophies of Conflict 4x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x - 120,000 7-8 6x Philosophies of Contention 6x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x - 260,000 8-9 12x Philosophies of Kindling 9x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x - 450,000 9-10 (max) 16x Philosophies of Conflict 12x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x 1x Crown of Insight 700,000

Sauroform Tribal Warrior Drops & Talent Books

Whistles (Wooden, Metal, Golden) drop from Natlan's Tribal Warriors. Talent books (Contention, Kindling, Conflict) are from the Blazing Ruins domain. "The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames" is obtained through various quests (see guide for details).

Refer to the linked guide for Traveler Ascension Materials.