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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The Traveler's talent upgrade system is unique, requiring different materials for each element and varying books across talent levels. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown for each element, with updates planned for future elements. 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 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 |
Samachurl Scrolls & Talent Books
Samachurls drop scrolls (Divining, Sealed, Forbidden Curse) based on their level. Talent books (Freedom, Resistance, Ballad) are obtained from the Forsaken Rift domain in Mondstadt, with daily rotations. Chests, the Parametric Transformer, and events also offer these books.
Trounce Materials - Dvalin's Sigh
Dvalin's Sigh is a weekly reward from the Confront Stormterror challenge and can be crafted using Dream Solvent.
Geo Traveler Talent Materials
The Geo Traveler uses the same materials as the Anemo Traveler. (See above table)
Electro Traveler Talent Materials
The Electro Traveler introduces new Inazuma-based 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 (Old, Kageuchi, Famed) drop from Inazuma's Kairagi and Nobushi. Electro talent books (Transience, Elegance, Light) are obtained from the Violet Court domain.
Trounce Materials - Dragon Lord's Crown
The Electro Traveler uses the Dragon Lord's Crown from Azhdaha (Beneath the Dragon Queller trounce in Liyue).
Dendro Traveler Talent Materials
The Dendro Traveler's materials are Sumeru-based.
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 (Sumeru/Chasm) drop materials (Fungal Spores, Luminescent Pollen, Crystalline Cyst Dust). Dendro talent books (Admonition, Ingenuity, Praxis) are from the Steeple of Ignorance domain.
Trounce Materials - Mudra of the Malefic General
The Mudra of the Malefic General drops from the Shogun (End of the Oneiric Euthymia domain in Inazuma).
Hydro Traveler Talent Materials
Fontaine's Hydro Traveler requires new 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 (Fontaine) drop materials (Transoceanic Pearl, Chunk, Crystal). Hydro talent books (Equity, Justice, Order) are from the Pale Forgotten Glory domain.
Trounce Materials - Worldspan Fern
The Worldspan Fern is obtained from the Realm of Beginnings domain in Sumeru.
Pyro Traveler Talent Materials
The Pyro Traveler's talent materials are unique.
The Pyro Traveler uses "The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames" instead of a typical trounce material at higher levels. This item is obtained through various 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
Tribal Warriors (Natlan) drop whistles (Sentry's Wooden, Warrior's Metal, Saurian-Crowned). Pyro talent books (Contention, Kindling, Conflict) are from the Blazing Ruins domain.
The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames
This unique material is obtained through Archon Quests, Tribal Chronicle rewards, and World Quests in Natlan.
For ascension materials, refer to the companion guide: Genshin Impact: Traveler Ascension Materials List