Nahida, the Dendro Archon, is one of the most loved characters in Genshin Impact. With her graceful abilities and powerful elemental skills, she is a top-tier support unit. To unlock her full potential, players need to gather specific ascension and talent level-up materials. Understanding what to farm and where to find these items will help you build her quickly and efficiently.
Here, we’ll explore everything you need to know to get Nahida battle-ready.
Key Points:
- You need both world and boss materials to fully ascend Nahida.
- Dendro-specific items are found mainly in Sumeru.
- Efficient farming saves time and resin.
What Are The Main Ascension Materials For Nahida?
To level up Nahida, you’ll need to collect a mix of local specialties, elemental stones, boss drops, and common enemy items. The primary focus for any character ascension is to meet level cap requirements at each stage.
Nahida, being a Dendro character, uses Nagadu Emerald stones for elemental ascension. These are dropped by Dendro-related bosses like the Jadeplume Terrorshroom. Alongside these, you will also need Kalpalata Lotus, a local specialty found on cliffs and high areas in Sumeru. For boss drops, Quelled Creeper is required, which is dropped by the Dendro Hypostasis.
Lastly, you’ll need Fungal Spores, Luminescent Pollen, and Crystalline Cyst Dust which are dropped by Fungi-type enemies across Sumeru.
Here is a breakdown of materials needed for Nahida’s full ascension:
| Material | Quantity Needed |
| Nagadu Emerald Sliver | 1 |
| Nagadu Emerald Fragment | 9 |
| Nagadu Emerald Chunk | 9 |
| Nagadu Emerald Gemstone | 6 |
| Kalpalata Lotus | 168 |
| Quelled Creeper | 46 |
| Fungal Spores | 18 |
| Luminescent Pollen | 30 |
| Crystalline Cyst Dust | 36 |
Reminder: Don’t forget to upgrade your Traveler’s Handbook to track materials easily.
Where Can You Find Nahida’s Local Specialty Materials?
Kalpalata Lotus, Nahida’s local specialty item, is mainly found in Sumeru’s forested cliffs. You’ll often find them growing on vertical surfaces, making them slightly tricky to collect. The best regions to farm them are near Apam Woods, Vanarana, and Ashavan Realm.
Using characters like Tighnari, who can mark nearby specialties on the mini-map, makes the process faster. It’s a good idea to use Nahida or another climbing-efficient character when farming.
Another way to gather these materials faster is to use Serenitea Pot gardening, though it will take some days to yield results. You can plant Kalpalata Lotus in A Path of Value: Luxuriant Glebe plot.
| Farming Area | Lotus Available | Notes |
| Apam Woods | 20+ | Climb cliffs and trees |
| Vanarana | 15+ | Use Tighnari for fast route |
| Mawtiyima Forest | 10+ | Higher elevation areas |
Note: Kalpalata Lotus only respawns every 48 hours, so plan accordingly.
What Weekly And Normal Boss Drops Are Required?
Nahida needs the Quelled Creeper from the Dendro Hypostasis. This boss can be found in the Land of Lower Setekh in Sumeru. Defeating it will cost 40 Original Resin, and it drops 1-3 of the boss item per run.
Along with that, she also needs Nagadu Emerald stones which are dropped by both the Dendro Hypostasis and Jadeplume Terrorshroom. You can use Dust of Azoth to convert other elemental stones if you’re short on Dendro types.
For talents, Nahida also needs Puppet Strings, which is a weekly boss drop from the Scaramouche boss (Shouki no Kami, The Prodigal). This fight is available every week and requires 30 or 60 resin depending on the reward tier.
Don’t forget the Crown of Insight needed for maxing out one of her talents. You can obtain these from limited-time events or certain offerings like the Tree of Dreams.
How To Efficiently Farm Talent Materials For Nahida?
Nahida’s talents require Teachings of Ingenuity, which are farmed from the Steeple of Ignorance domain in Sumeru. This domain is open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. To level all talents to max, you’ll need quite a bit of these books.
In addition, you’ll need the materials dropped by Fungi enemies, such as Fungal Spores, Luminescent Pollen, and Crystalline Cyst Dust. Make sure not to trigger their mutation by using Electro or Pyro attacks, or they won’t drop the correct items.
Here’s a full talent material breakdown per talent:
| Talent Material | Quantity Needed (Per Talent) |
| Teachings of Ingenuity | 3 |
| Guide to Ingenuity | 21 |
| Philosophies of Ingenuity | 38 |
| Fungal Spores | 6 |
| Luminescent Pollen | 22 |
| Crystalline Cyst Dust | 31 |
| Puppet Strings | 6 |
| Crown of Insight | 1 |
To save time, try using double drop events or condensed resin for more efficient farming. It’s best to schedule your resin use based on material availability during the week.
Can You Pre-Farm For Nahida Before Unlocking Her?
Yes! You can absolutely pre-farm for Nahida before she becomes playable or before you pull her. Materials like Kalpalata Lotus, Fungal Spores, and even boss drops can be stocked up. While you may not be able to convert every item without having her unlocked, you’ll be ahead of the curve.
Also, talent books and ascension gems can be used for multiple Dendro characters, so even if you don’t end up using them for Nahida, they won’t go to waste.
Reminder: Always keep extra Mora and Hero’s Wit – ascension is expensive!
Conclusion
Preparing Nahida for battle takes planning, but it’s rewarding. From farming Kalpalata Lotus across Sumeru to battling weekly bosses like Scaramouche, every step brings you closer to unleashing her true potential.
Stick to a daily farming route, manage your resin wisely, and you’ll have this powerful Dendro Archon at max level in no time.
FAQ’s
- Where Can I Farm Kalpalata Lotus Efficiently?
You can farm it in Apam Woods, Vanarana, and other cliff areas in Sumeru. - Which Boss Drops Quelled Creeper for Nahida?
The Dendro Hypostasis in Sumeru drops Quelled Creeper. - What Is the Best Way to Get Talent Books for Nahida?
Farm the Steeple of Ignorance domain on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. - Can I Use Other Characters to Help Farm Nahida’s Materials?
Yes, characters like Tighnari or even the Traveler can mark specialties. - How Much Resin Will I Need To Fully Ascend Nahida?
Approximately 600–800 Original Resin if farming from scratch.
