Genshin Impact: Nifer's Complete Guide to Ascension, Talents, and Weapon Development
Nifer is a new five-star Grass Elemental Catalyst character coming to Genshin Impact. As a unique character from the Nord region, she not only brims with mystery in her backstory but also holds considerable potential in her combat mechanics. Understanding the necessary materials for Nifer's development is crucial for travelers looking to prepare and quickly develop her. This article details all the necessary Ascension materials, Talent upgrade materials, and signature weapon materials for Nifer, helping you easily complete your pre-farming.
Nifer's Material Overview
To develop Nifer to the maximum level (character level 90 + three talents at level 10), players will need a large number of character, weapon, and talent materials. Here's a summary of her development requirements:
Raise character level to level 90
Upgrade normal attacks, elemental skills, and elemental burst to level 10
All required materials
Nagadus Emerald Series: Silver x1, Shard x9, Block x9, Gem x6
Talent Books: Teachings of Elysium x9, Guide x63, Philosophy x114
Monster Drops: Tattered Arrest Warrant x36, Flawless Warrant x96, Frostbite Order x129
Special Materials: New Materials (name to be unlocked) x46
Weekly Materials: Ascension Sample·Rook x18
Regional Specialty: Moonfall Silver x168
Crown: Crown of Insight x3
Experience Books: Wanderer's Advice x3, Hero's Wisdom x418
Mora: 7050100
This is a pretty extensive list, so the sooner you start preparing, the smoother your development process will be.
Nifer's Signature Weapon Materials
Nifer's signature weapon is the five-star artifact, the "Box of Truth." It perfectly complements his role and maximizes his damage potential. Here are all the materials needed to advance from level 0 to level 90:
Oasis Garden Memories x5
Oasis Garden Kindness x14
Oasis Garden Mourning x14
Oasis Garden Truth x6
Lightless Bones x23
Luminous Remains x27
Radiant Exoskeleton x41
Fungal Spores x15
Luminous Pollen x23
Crystalline Cyst Dust x27
These materials are primarily found in Weapon Rifts, elite monsters, and regular enemies in the Xumi and Fontaine regions. Due to the large quantities, it's recommended to concentrate on farming during Weapon Rift opening days (Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) to avoid running out during the progression process.
Nifer's Ascension Materials Explained
Nifer's breakthrough materials primarily come from the Grass Elemental series in Xumi and the new Nord region specialty, Moonfall Silver. The following are the detailed requirements for each stage:
Level 0 → 20
Nagadus Emerald Silver x1
Moonfall Silver x3
Tattered Arrest Warrant x3
Level 20 → 40
Nagadus Emerald Fragment x3
Moonfall Silver x10
Tattered Arrest Warrant x15
New Materials x2
Level 40 → 50
Nagadus Emerald Fragment x6
Moonfall Silver x20
Flawless Warrant x12
New Materials x4
Level 50 → 60
Nagadus Emerald Block x3
Moonfall Silver x30
Flawless Warrant x18
New Materials x8
Level 60 → 70
Nagadus Emerald Block x6
Moonfall Silver x45
Frostbite Order x12
New Materials x12
Level 70 → 80
Nagadus Emerald Gem x6
Moonfall Silver x60
Frostbite Order x24
New Materials x20
Total:
Nagadus Emerald Series x25
Moonfall Silver x168
Tattered Arrest Warrant x18
Flawless Warrant x30
Frostbite Order x36
New Materials x46
Where to Find Moonfall Silver
Moonfall Silver is a breakthrough item exclusive to Nifer and can only be mined in Nordic regions. It is typically found on cliffs or in special mineral veins, emitting a faint glow at night. Key locations include:
Northern Mining Area of Nordic Frontier
The bottom of a snow-covered valley
Inside the newly opened Misty Caverns
It is recommended to plan your route in advance, as each collection will refresh approximately 72 hours after the last collection.
Nifer Talent Materials
Upgrading Nifer's talents also consumes significant resources, especially the Elysium series talent books from the Xumi Secret Realm. The following are the total materials required to upgrade from Level 1 to Level 10:
Elysium Teachings x9
Elysium Guide x63
Elysium Philosophy x114
Tattered Arrest Warrant x18
Immaculate Warrant x66
Frostbite Order x93
Rook Specimen of Ascension x18
Crown of Insight x3
Talent levels are consumed in stages.
Lv2: Elysium Teachings x3 + Tattered Arrest Warrant x6
Lv3: Elysium Guide x2 + Immaculate Warrant x3
Lv4: Elysium Guide x4 + Immaculate Warrant x4
Lv5: Elysium Guide x6 + Immaculate Warrant x6
Lv6: Elysium Guide x9 + Immaculate Warrant x9
Lv7: Elysium Philosophy x4 + Frostbite Order x4 + Rook Specimen of Ascension x1
Lv8: Elysium Philosophy x6 + Frostbite Order x6 + Ascension Sample·Rook x1
Lv9: Philosophy of Elysium x12 + Frostbite Order x9 + Ascension Sample·Rook x2
Lv10: Philosophy of Elysium x16 + Frostbite Order x12 + Ascension Sample·Rook x2 + Crown of Insight x1
Special Material Acquisition Methods
Elysium Talent Book
Obtainable weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays in the Sumeru Secret Realm, "Lightless City."
Ascension Sample·Rook
Dropped by defeating the weekly boss "Unsolved Chess Game" in Mondstadt. This area can be tracked in the Adventurer's Handbook.
Crown of Insight
Usually available as a reward during major events or during limited-time updates, it's recommended to reserve at least three in advance for your character's graduation.
Summary
Niffer's training cost is considerable, but her unique Grass mechanics and strong positioning make it well worthwhile to farm for materials in advance. From Nagadus Emeralds to Moonfall Silver, to Talent Books and exclusive weapon materials, every step requires patient preparation.
For travelers eager to reach the maximum level of Nifer as soon as possible, start stockpiling resources now:
Grind for Moonfall Silver daily in the Nord region.
Focus on grinding Elysium Rifts on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Compete in the "Unsolved Chess Game" weekly challenge to obtain Ascension Samples.
Keep an eye on event rewards and save your Crown of Insight.
When Nifer officially launches, you'll be able to quickly complete her training and unleash her full combat potential in Teyvat.
