As a professional Genshin Impact player, getting the new 4-star Geo character Kachina from Natlan battle-ready is a top priority for the 2025 meta. This polearm-wielder, who can summon and even ride a drill for devastating AoE Geo damage, is a versatile damage dealer capable of main or sub-DPS roles. Her unique traversal mechanics also make her a fantastic addition to any exploration team. But before you can unleash her full potential, you need to farm her materials. Let's break down everything you need to get Kachina to Level 90 and max out all her talents.
🔥 Ascension Materials: What You Need for Level 90
Most of Kachina's materials are brand new to Natlan, meaning they couldn't be pre-farmed before Version 5.0 dropped. However, knowing the full list lets you optimize your farming routes now!
| Ascension Phase | Prithiva Topaz | Whistle Drops | Local Specialty | Boss Material | Mora Cost |
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| 1 (20→40) | Sliver x1 | Sentry's Wooden Whistle x3 | Quenepa Berry x3 | - | 20,000 |
| 2 (40→50) | Fragment x3 | Sentry's Wooden Whistle x15 | Quenepa Berry x10 | Overripe Flamegranate x2 | 40,000 |
| 3 (50→60) | Fragment x6 | Warrior's Metal Whistle x12 | Quenepa Berry x20 | Overripe Flamegranate x4 | 60,000 |
| 4 (60→70) | Chunk x3 | Warrior's Metal Whistle x18 | Quenepa Berry x30 | Overripe Flamegranate x8 | 80,000 |
| 5 (70→80) | Chunk x6 | Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle x12 | Quenepa Berry x45 | Overripe Flamegranate x12 | 100,000 |
| 6 (80→90) | Gemstone x6 | Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle x24 | Quenepa Berry x60 | Overripe Flamegranate x20 | 120,000 |
| TOTAL | See Breakdown | See Breakdown | 168 | 46 | 420,000 |
📍 Detailed Farming Guide:
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Prithiva Topaz: The first set is the classic Geo gemstones. Farm these by defeating Geo-aligned world bosses like the Geo Hypostasis, Ruin Serpent, or the Legatus Golem. 🪨 Pro Tip: Use Dust of Azoth at an Alchemy Table to convert any spare elemental gems you have into Prithiva Topas. Remember to transmute lower-tier Slivers and Fragments into the higher-tier Chunks and Gemstones you'll need for her later ascensions!
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Whistle Drops (Sentry's/Warrior's/Saurian-Crowned's): These are the new enemy drops exclusive to Natlan! They come from the Sauroform Tribal Warrior enemies you'll find all across the new region. ⚔️ Crucial Note: You will need a TON of these—not just for Ascension, but also for her Talents. Defeat every Sauroform warrior you see! The drop types correspond to the enemy's rank/strength.
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Quenepa Berry: This is Kachina's Local Specialty. You can find these berries growing around the Coatepec Mountain area and below the Scions of the Canopy tribe's territory. 🌿 Heads up: Like all specialties, these are scarce, nodes are limited, and they only respawn every 48 real-world hours. Plan a farming route and be patient—you'll need 168 total.
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Overripe Flamegranate: This boss material only drops from the new Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King world boss in Natlan. You need 46 of them. Given daily Resin limits, this will take several days of dedicated boss farming. 🐉
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Mora & EXP: Don't forget the cost! Ascending her costs 420,000 Mora. Leveling her from 1 to 90 with EXP books will cost an additional ~1.67 million Mora. If you're low on funds, hit those Blossom of Wealth Ley Line Outcrops hard!
✨ Talent Materials: Maxing Her Skills
Want that drill to hit like a truck? Here's what you need to crown Kachina's talents.
Talent Level-Up Materials (Per Talent, 1→10):
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Whistle Drops (All Tiers): A massive quantity of the same Whistles from the Sauroform warriors. Yes, you'll be farming these enemies for a very long time. Stockpile them!
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Conflict Talent Books: The new Natlan Talent book series. Farm these at the Blazing Ruins Domain on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Drop rates can be stingy, so this is a weekly grind.
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Weekly Boss Material: Fading Candle. This drops from the Knave weekly boss. You'll need 18 total. The catch? The Knave can drop three different materials, so RNG will play a big part. Keep doing that weekly challenge!
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Crown of Insight: You need one Crown per talent you want to max to level 10. These are from limited-time events, so never miss one!
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Mora Cost: Leveling a single talent from 1 to 10 costs over 1.6 million Mora. To crown all three? Be ready to spend a whopping ~4.95 million Mora total. 💸
🗺️ 2025 Farming Strategy & Final Tips
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Priority Order: Focus on Ascension to 80/90 first to unlock her full base stats and talents. Then, work on her key talents (likely her Elemental Skill and Burst).
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Daily Routine: Spend your Resin on the Gluttonous Yumkasaur boss for Flamegranates, then on the Blazing Ruins domain for Talent books on their available days. Use remaining Resin or time to farm Whistle drops and hunt for Quenepa Berries.
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Resource Management: Use Dust of Azoth for gem conversion. Focus on farming Mora Ley Lines if you're running low—the Mora cost is astronomical.
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Patience is Key: As a new Natlan character, everything is time-gated by Resin, weekly bosses, and specialty respawns. Don't burn out trying to do it all in one day.
Kachina's unique Geo kit and exploration value make her a worthy investment for any roster in the current 2025 landscape. By following this guide, you'll have your drill-riding warrior queen dominating the Spiral Abyss and the cliffs of Natlan in no time! Happy farming, Travelers! 💪
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