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

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The Traveler's talent upgrade system is unique. Unlike other characters with consistent material requirements, Aether and Lumine require different materials for each element and varying books across talent levels. This guide clarifies these requirements for each element.

Anemo Traveler Talent Materials

The Anemo and Geo Traveler share the same talent upgrade materials, primarily found in 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

(See below for details on Samachurl Scrolls, Talent Books, and Trounce Materials.)

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 introduces a new set of materials.

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

(See below for details on Handguards, Talent Books, and Trounce Materials.)

Dendro Traveler Talent Materials

Dendro Traveler talent materials.

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

(See below for details on Fungi Drops, Talent Books, and Trounce Materials.)

Hydro Traveler Talent Materials

Hydro Traveler talent materials.

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

(See below for details on Hydro Phantasm Drops, Talent Books, and Trounce Materials.)

Pyro Traveler Talent Materials

Pyro Traveler talent materials. Note the unique "Cornerstone of Stars and Flames" material.

The Pyro Traveler's talent ascension differs slightly. Instead of a typical trounce material, it uses "The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames," obtained through specific quests. The quantity needed is also reduced for higher levels.

Comparison of Trounce Material Usage (Anemo vs. Pyro):

Level Anemo Traveler Pyro Traveler 6 -> 7 1x Dvalin's Sigh 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames 7 -> 8 1x Dvalin's Sigh 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames 8 -> 9 2x Dvalin's Sigh 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames 9 -> 10 2x Dvalin's Sigh 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames Total 6x Dvalin's Sigh 4x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames

Here's the complete breakdown of Pyro Traveler talent materials:

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 The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames - 120,000 7-8 6x Philosophies of Contention 6x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames - 260,000 8-9 12x Philosophies of Kindling 9x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames - 450,000 9-10 (max) 16x Philosophies of Conflict 12x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle 1x The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames 1x Crown of Insight 700,000

(See below for details on Sauroform Tribal Warrior Drops, Talent Books, and The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames.)

Detailed Material Acquisition Information:

• Samachurl Scrolls (Anemo/Geo): Divining Scrolls (all levels), Sealed Scrolls (level 40+), Forbidden Curse Scrolls (level 60+).
• Talent Books (Anemo/Geo): Freedom (Mon, Thu, Sun), Resistance (Tue, Fri, Sun), Ballad (Wed, Sat, Sun) from Forsaken Rift domain.
• Trounce Materials (Anemo/Geo): Dvalin's Sigh from Confront Stormterror.
• Handguards (Electro): Old Handguard (all levels), Kageuchi Handguard (level 40+), Famed Handguard (level 60+) from Inazuma samurai.
• Talent Books (Electro): Transience (Mon, Thu, Sun), Elegance (Tue, Fri, Sun), Light (Wed, Sat, Sun) from Violet Court domain.
• Trounce Materials (Electro): Dragon Lord's Crown from Azhdaha (Beneath the Dragon Queller).
• Fungi Drops (Dendro): Fungi Spores (all levels), Luminescent Pollen (level 40+), Crystalline Cyst Dust (level 60+) from Sumeru Fungi.
• Talent Books (Dendro): Admonition (Mon, Thu, Sun), Ingenuity (Tue, Fri, Sun), Praxis (Wed, Sat, Sun) from Steeple of Ignorance domain.
• Trounce Materials (Dendro): Mudra of the Malefic General from the Shogun (End of the Oneiric Euthymia).
• Hydro Phantasm Drops (Hydro): Transoceanic Pearl (all levels), Transoceanic Chunk (level 40+), Xenochromatic Crystal (level 60+) from Fontaine Hydro Phantasms.
• Talent Books (Hydro): Equity (Mon, Thu, Sun), Justice (Tue, Fri, Sun), Order (Wed, Sat, Sun) from Pale Forgotten Glory domain.
• Trounce Materials (Hydro): Worldspan Fern from Realm of Beginnings.
• Sauroform Tribal Warrior Drops (Pyro): Sentry's Wooden Whistle (all levels), Warrior's Metal Whistle (level 40+), Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle (level 60+) from Natlan Tribal Warriors.
• Talent Books (Pyro): Contention (Mon, Thu, Sun), Kindling (Tue, Fri, Sun), Conflict (Wed, Sat, Sun) from Blazing Ruins domain.
• The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames (Pyro): Obtained through various Natlan quests (Archon Quest, Tribal Chronicle, World Quests).

This comprehensive guide should assist in efficiently upgrading the Traveler's talents across all elements. Remember to check the in-game material locations for precise farming routes.