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 drastically depending on their current elemental resonance.
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The Traveler's talent upgrade system is unique, requiring different materials for each element. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown for each element currently available. Ascension material lists are separate due to the Traveler's multi-elemental nature. Click here for the Traveler's ascension materials.
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
Samachurls drop Divining Scrolls (all levels), Sealed Scrolls (level 40+), and Forbidden Curse Scrolls (level 60+). Talent books are obtained from the Forsaken Rift domain in Mondstadt (Freedom: Mon, Thu, Sun; Resistance: Tue, Fri, Sun; Ballad: Wed, Sat, Sun). Other sources include chests, the Parametric Transformer, and events.
Trounce Materials - Dvalin's Sigh
Dvalin's Sigh drops from the weekly Confront Stormterror challenge. It can also be crafted using Dvalin's other drops and Dream Solvent.
Geo Traveler Talent Materials
Identical to Anemo Traveler's material requirements. See above.
Electro Traveler Talent Materials
The Electro Traveler uses Inazuma-specific 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 |
Handguards & Talent Books
Handguards are obtained from Inazuma's Kairagi and Nobushi (Old: all levels; Kageuchi: level 40+; Famed: level 60+). Talent books are from the Violet Court domain (Transience: Mon, Thu, Sun; Elegance: Tue, Fri, Sun; Light: Wed, Sat, Sun).
Trounce Materials - Dragon Lord's Crown
Dragon Lord's Crown drops from Azhdaha in Liyue's Beneath the Dragon Queller trounce domain (weekly).
Dendro Traveler Talent Materials
The Dendro Traveler utilizes Sumeru 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 |
Fungi Drops & Talent Books
Fungi enemies drop Spores (all levels), Luminescent Pollen (level 40+), and Crystalline Cyst Dust (level 60+). Talent books are from the Steeple of Ignorance domain (Admonition: Mon, Thu, Sun; Ingenuity: Tue, Fri, Sun; Praxis: Wed, Sat, Sun).
Trounce Materials - Mudra of the Malefic General
Mudra of the Malefic General drops from the End of the Oneiric Euthymia domain in Inazuma (weekly).
Hydro Traveler Talent Materials
The Hydro Traveler uses Fontaine 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 |
Hydro Phantasm Drops & Talent Books
Hydro Phantasms drop Pearls (all levels), Chunks (level 40+), and Crystals (level 60+). Talent books are from the Pale Forgotten Glory domain (Equity: Mon, Thu, Sun; Justice: Tue, Fri, Sun; Order: Wed, Sat, Sun).
Trounce Materials - Worldspan Fern
Worldspan Fern drops from the Realm of Beginnings domain in Sumeru (weekly).
Pyro Traveler Talent Materials
The Pyro Traveler's materials are unlocked through Natlan's Archon Quest. They utilize a unique material, "The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames," in place of a standard trounce material at higher levels.
The Cornerstone replaces the typical two-drop requirement at levels 8-9 and 9-10 with only one drop needed.
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 |
Sauroform Tribal Warrior Drops & Talent Books
Tribal Warriors drop Wooden Whistles (all levels), Metal Whistles (level 40+), and Golden Whistles (level 60+). Talent books are from the Blazing Ruins domain (Contention: Mon, Thu, Sun; Kindling: Tue, Fri, Sun; Conflict: Wed, Sat, Sun).
The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames
This unique material is obtained from various quests within Natlan's Archon Quest and World Quests. A total of twelve are required.
Refer to the separate guide for Traveler Ascension Materials.