OMG, finally getting to play as Citlali after meeting her in Natlan's Archon Quest feels like Christmas came early! 😍 That sassy granny vibe combined with her Cryo catalyst skills? Chef's kiss! But holy Mora, ascending her is no walk in the park – it's been a week of blood, sweat, and frozen tears. Seeing her splash art pop up in my wish screen gave me chills (pun totally intended), and now I'm knee-deep in Natlan gathering goodies for our favorite lore-packed warrior.
The Cryo Gem Hunt: Shivada Jade Nightmares
Man, farming Shivada Jade feels like déjà vu from my Ayaka days! 😩 This blue nightmare drops from bosses, but not all play nice with Cryo. I've been bullying Cryo Hypostasis on repeat – seriously, that cube must hate me by now. Pro-tip: if you fight Azhdaha or Primo Geovishap, pray they're Cryo-aligned or you'll waste resin like I did yesterday. Here's my personal boss tier list for farming efficiency:
| Boss Name | Pain Level | Recommended? |
|---|---|---|
| Cryo Hypostasis | 😅 Medium | Yes - quick respawn |
| Maguu Kenki | 😤 High | Only if you need other mats |
| Coral Defenders | 😩 Extreme | Avoid - too tanky! |
| Andrius | 😌 Low | Best for weekends |
Natlan's Bounty: Berries and Dino Fangs
Scouring Scions of the Canopy for Quenepa Berries became my daily meditation... until I discovered Cintli's shop in Stadium of Sacred Flames! Dude sells 5 berries for 25k Mora every 3 days – worth every penny when you're lazy like yours truly. 🤣 The Natlan Saurian fangs? Piece of cake! These lizard bois are EVERYWHERE. I've collected enough fangs to build a T-Rex statue while doing my daily commissions.
Talent Book Torture 🔥
Tuesday/Friday/Sunday = Blazing Ruins domain day! Grinding Kindling books makes me sweat – literally. My Klee's bombing the place while I chant "please drop gold books." After 12 runs yesterday? Only 2 golds. RNGesus hates me.
The Trounce Detour: Back to Fontaine
Plot twist: had to revisit Fontaine for The Knave's Denial and Judgment mats! Arlecchino's story quest was lit though – forgot how gorgeous the Court of Fontaine looks in 2025's updated lighting. Still, traveling back felt like homework after vacation. 🥲
My Citlali Wishlist
When she's maxed? I'm throwing her into a permafreeze team with Shenhe and Furina – imagine the synergy! ❄️💦 Hoyoverse better give us more Granny Itztli lore in future updates. And hey, a beach skin for her during summer event? Take my Genesis Crystals!
Final thoughts? Citlali's worth every resin. That burst animation where she summons ice spirits? Slay, queen! 👑 Just stock up on sanity potions (aka coffee) before farming. See y'all in co-op when I flex my fully ascended cryo granny!