Pre-Farming Emilie's Materials in Genshin Impact 4.8

Genshin Impact players eagerly awaiting the release of Emilie, the upcoming 5-star Dendro character set to debut in Version 4.8, have a unique opportunity to get a head start on preparing for her arrival. Confirmed by developer HoYoverse as the next major character launch, Emilie is a perfume designer hailing from Fontaine, with most of her official details still under wraps. However, reliable leaks have revealed key insights into her kit and the materials required to fully ascend her and level her talents, allowing dedicated players to optimize their in-game time before her official launch.

According to leaks, Emilie will function as an off-field sub-Dendro DPS, designed to spread Dendro to enemies and amplify the Burning reaction for Pyro damage dealers on her team. While all leaked information is subject to change, the material list for her ascension and talent upgrades has been shared by trusted sources like Seele Leaks on Reddit, giving players a clear roadmap for pre-farming. For anyone aiming to unlock her full potential as quickly as possible, gathering these materials ahead of time can eliminate hours of post-release grinding.

To fully ascend Emilie to level 90 and upgrade all her talents to level 10, players will need a specific set of materials, broken down by category below:

Ascension Materials

Material Type	Quantity Needed	Source
Nagadus Emerald Sliver	1	Dendro bosses (Dendro Hypostasis, Jadeplume Terrorshroom, Guardian of Apep’s Oasis) or transmutation
Nagadus Emerald Fragment	9	Same as above
Nagadus Emerald Chunk	9	Same as above
Nagadus Emerald Gemstone	6	Same as above
Lakelight Lily	168	Local Specialty in Fontaine’s Erinnyes Forest
Fragment of a Golden Melody	46	Legatus Golem world boss (Faded Castle, Petrichor)
Meshing Gear	36	Clockwork Mekas (Fontaine, above and underwater)
Mechanical Spur Gear	96	Evolved Clockwork Mekas
Artificed Dynamic Gear	129	Advanced Clockwork Mekas

Talent Level-Up Materials

Material Type	Quantity Needed	Source
Teachings of Order	9	Pale Forgotten Glory Domain (Fontaine, available Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays)
Guide to Order	63	Same as above
Philosophies of Order	114	Same as above
Silken Feather	18	Knave weekly boss (rewards reset weekly)
Crown of Insight	3	Limited-time events, reputation systems

The first priority for pre-farming is Nagadus Emerald stones, the standard ascension material for all Dendro characters. These can be farmed from three Dendro-aligned bosses: the Dendro Hypostasis in Sumeru, the Jadeplume Terrorshroom in the Avidya Forest, and the Guardian of Apep’s Oasis in the Chasm. While transmuting other gem types into Nagadus Emerald is possible, regular farming from these bosses provides the most consistent supply.-Nagadus-Emerald-Chunks-in-Genshin-Impact.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=1400&h=700&dpr=2)

Next, players will need to collect 168 Lakelight Lilies, a Fontaine-exclusive Local Specialty. These flowers are concentrated in the Erinnyes Forest, west of the Court of Fontaine, with only 79 spawn nodes available at any time. Like all Local Specialties, Lakelight Lilies respawn every 48 real-world hours, meaning players will need to farm across multiple respawn cycles to gather the full amount—potentially taking up to a week if done efficiently.

The boss material Fragment of a Golden Melody is another key requirement, dropped by the Legatus Golem world boss located in the Faded Castle on Fontaine’s southernmost island of Petrichor. To access this boss, players must first complete the associated World Quest for the area. Notably, this is the same boss material used for Arlecchino’s ascension, so players who have already farmed for Arlecchino may have a head start on this resource.

For the gear materials—Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear—players will need to defeat Clockwork Mekas, the mechanical enemies found throughout Fontaine, both above ground and in its underwater regions. These enemies drop the three gear types based on their level, with higher-tier Mekas dropping the rarer, more advanced gears.

When it comes to talent upgrades, Emilie is rumored to use the Order series of talent books, which are also used by Arlecchino. These books can only be farmed from the Pale Forgotten Glory Domain in Fontaine on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Given the large quantity of Order books required to max out her talents, players should plan to farm consistently on these days to avoid falling behind.

The weekly boss material Silken Feather is another critical resource, dropped by the Knave challenge. If the leak holds true, Emilie will be the second character (after Arlecchino) to use this material. Since the Knave’s rewards can only be claimed once per week, starting to farm this boss in advance will reduce the waiting time after Emilie’s release.

Finally, while not explicitly listed in the leak, it is a safe assumption that Emilie will require three Crowns of Insight to max out her talents to level 10, as all playable characters in Genshin Impact need this rare material for their final talent upgrades. Crowns of Insight are only available through limited-time events and reputation systems, so players should prioritize earning them whenever possible.

It is important to note that all leaked material information is subject to change, and players should verify the official list once HoYoverse releases details about Emilie. However, for those looking to save time and effort, pre-farming these materials is a strategic choice. With Emilie’s expected release in July 2026 (barring any delays), dedicated players have ample time to gather the required resources and be ready to unlock her full potential the moment she becomes available.