The Chief Justice of Fontaine, Neuvillette, is making his long-awaited return to the character event banners in the second half of Genshin Impact’s 4.5 update! 🎉 Since his debut in Version 4.1, this formidable Hydro Catalyst wielder has solidified his place as one of the game’s most dominant meta characters. His unique charged attack mechanics and self-sustaining playstyle have made him a fan-favorite and a powerhouse in both Spiral Abyss and overworld exploration. For Travelers planning to secure this sovereign of the seas, pre-farming his materials is the key to unlocking his full potential immediately upon obtaining him. This comprehensive 2026 guide will walk you through everything you need to gather, from his ascension gems to his elusive boss drops.
🌊 Neuvillette’s Ascension Materials Breakdown
Leveling Neuvillette from 1 to 90 requires a significant investment in Fontaine’s local specialties and boss materials. Here’s the complete ascension roadmap:
Ascension Phase Requirements:
| Ascension Level | Mora Cost | Varunada Lazurite | Transoceanic Materials | Lumitoile | Fontemer Unihorn |
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| 20 → 40 | 20,000 | 1 Sliver, 3 Fragments | 18 Pearls | 13 | 2 |
| 40 → 50 | 40,000 | 6 Fragments | 12 Chunks | 20 | 4 |
| 50 → 60 | 60,000 | 3 Chunks | 18 Chunks | 30 | 8 |
| 60 → 70 | 80,000 | 6 Chunks | 12 Crystals | 45 | 12 |
| 70 → 80 | 100,000 | 6 Gemstones | 24 Crystals | 60 | 20 |
| 80 → 90 | 120,000 | – | – | – | – |
Total Materials for Lvl 90 Ascension:
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Varunada Lazurite: 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones
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Transoceanic Materials: 18 Pearls, 30 Chunks, 36 Crystals
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Lumitoile: 168 pieces
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Fontemer Unihorn: 46 pieces
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Mora: 420,000 💰
📍 Farming Locations & Tips:
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Lumitoile: These beautiful blue sea snails are found exclusively along the coastlines and underwater regions of Fontaine. Use your interactive map and mark their locations! They respawn every 48 real-world hours.
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Fontemer Unihorn: Dropped by the “Icewind Suite” boss located in the Fontaine Research Institute region. This boss can be challenging, so bring a strong team with good elemental reactions.
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Transoceanic Materials: Farmed from Fontemer Aberrants and other aquatic enemies found throughout Fontaine. The higher your World Level, the better the drop rates for Chunks and Crystals.
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Varunada Lazurite: Obtainable from Hydro Hypostasis, Hydro Tulpa, and various weekly bosses. You can also use the Alchemy Table’s Dust of Azoth to convert other gem types.
📚 Neuvillette’s Talent Materials Guide
Maximizing Neuvillette’s combat prowess requires investing in his talents. His Normal Attack “As Water Seeks Equilibrium” and his Elemental Skill “O Tears, I Shall Repay” are particularly crucial for his damage output.
Talent Level-Up Requirements:
Level 2-6 (Per Talent):
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Teachings/Guide to Equity: 9 Teachings, 63 Guides total for all three talents
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Transoceanic Materials: 18 Pearls, 66 Chunks
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Mora: Varies per level (see detailed breakdown below)
Level 7-10 (The Big Investment):
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Philosophies of Equity: 114 total
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Transoceanic Crystals: 93 total
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Everamber: 6 total
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Crown of Insight: 1 (for one talent to level 10)
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Mora: 1,652,500 total 💸
Detailed Mora & Material Cost Per Talent Level:
Level 2: 3 Teachings of Equity + 6 Transoceanic Pearl + 12,500 Mora
Level 3: 2 Guide to Equity + 3 Transoceanic Chunk + 17,500 Mora
Level 4: 4 Guide to Equity + 4 Transoceanic Chunk + 25,000 Mora
Level 5: 6 Guide to Equity + 6 Transoceanic Chunk + 30,000 Mora
Level 6: 9 Guide to Equity + 9 Transoceanic Chunk + 37,500 Mora
Level 7: 4 Philosophies of Equity + 4 Transoceanic Crystal + 1 Everamber + 120,000 Mora
Level 8: 6 Philosophies of Equity + 6 Transoceanic Crystal + 1 Everamber + 260,000 Mora
Level 9: 12 Philosophies of Equity + 9 Transoceanic Crystal + 2 Everamber + 450,000 Mora
Level 10: 16 Philosophies of Equity + 12 Transoceanic Crystal + 2 Everamber + 1 Crown + 700,000 Mora
📍 Talent Material Farming Tips:
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Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Equity: Available from the Pale Forgotten Glory domain in Fontaine on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Plan your resin usage accordingly!
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Everamber: A rare drop from the “Guardian of Apep’s Oasis” weekly boss in Sumeru. Remember to use your weekly boss resin discounts efficiently.
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Crown of Insight: Limited-time event rewards or from significant milestones like the Sacred Sakura Tree or Frostbearing Tree.
⚡ Pre-Farming Strategy & Timeline
With the 4.5 update on the horizon, here’s a smart farming schedule to ensure you’re ready:
Week 1-2: Focus on Overworld Materials
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Daily Lumitoile collection routes
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Farming Transoceanic materials from Fontemer Aberrants
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Stockpiling Mora through Ley Line Blossoms
Week 3-4: Domain & Boss Runs
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Target Talent book domains on correct days
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Defeat the Icewind Suite for Fontemer Unihorns
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Farm Hydro bosses for Varunada Lazurite gems
Ongoing: Weekly Bosses
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Never miss the Guardian of Apep’s Oasis for Everamber chances
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Use condensed resin to maximize efficiency
🎯 Why Neuvillette Remains Meta in 2026
Even years after his release, Neuvillette continues to be a top-tier character due to several factors:
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Self-Sufficient Playstyle: His HP-draining charged attack mechanic means he doesn’t rely heavily on shields or healers.
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Massive AoE Damage: His charged attack covers a wide area, perfect for clearing groups of enemies.
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Flexible Team Compositions: Works well with various off-field supports like Fischl, Kazuha, and Zhongli.
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Exploration Utility: As a Hydro catalyst user, he’s excellent for solving puzzles and traversing Fontaine’s waterways.
💎 Final Checklist Before Pulling
Before you spend those hard-earned Primogems, make sure you have:
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✅ 168 Lumitoile
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✅ 46 Fontemer Unihorn
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✅ Complete set of Varunada Lazurite gems
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✅ All Transoceanic materials (Pearls, Chunks, Crystals)
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✅ 9 Teachings, 63 Guides, and 114 Philosophies of Equity
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✅ 6 Everamber
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✅ At least 2 million Mora (accounting for both ascension and talents)
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✅ 1 Crown of Insight (if planning to triple crown)
By following this pre-farming guide, you’ll be able to immediately level Neuvillette to 90 and upgrade his key talents, allowing you to experience his full power right from the moment you welcome him to your team. The Chief Justice’s return is a monumental event—prepare accordingly, and may your pulls be blessed with early 5-stars! 🍀✨