Players looking to maximize the potential of Mona and Cyno in Genshin Impact will need to gather specific materials for their Ascension and Talent upgrades. This guide details the required items for both Hydro catalyst-wielder Mona and Electro polearm-user Cyno.
Mona Ascension and Talent Materials
Mona, a permanent 5-star character available on the standard and beginner banners, requires specific materials to increase her Ascension and Talent levels. Her Ascension materials include Varunada Lazurite Slivers, Fragments, Chunks, and Gemstones, alongside Philanemo Mushrooms and Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, and Energy Nectar. For Talents, players will need Teachings, Guides, and Philosophies of Resistance, as well as Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, Energy Nectar, and Crowns of Insight. Additionally, the Ring of Boreas, obtained from the Wolf of the North weekly boss, is required for Talent upgrades.
To fully upgrade one of Mona's Talents, players will need 1 Crown of Insight, 3 Teachings of Resistance, 6 Whopperflower Nectar, 6 Ring of Boreas, 21 Guide to Resistance, 22 Shimmering Nectar, 31 Energy Nectar, 38 Philosophies of Resistance, and 1,652,500 Mora. Ascending Mona requires a total of 1 Varunada Lazurite Sliver, 6 Varunada Lazurite Gemstones, 9 Varunada Lazurite Fragments, 9 Varunada Lazurite Chunks, 18 Whopperflower Nectar, 30 Shimmering Nectar, 36 Energy Nectar, 46 Cleansing Hearts, 168 Philanemo Mushrooms, and 420,000 Mora.
Cyno Ascension and Talent Materials
Cyno, a limited-time 5-star Electro polearm user, also requires a distinct set of materials for progression. His Ascension materials include Vajrada Amethyst Slivers, Fragments, Chunks, and Gemstones, paired with Scarabs and Thunderclap Fruitcores. For Talent upgrades, players must collect Teachings, Guides, and Philosophies of Admonition, alongside Divining Scrolls, Sealed Scrolls, Forbidden Curse Scrolls, and Crowns of Insight. The Mudra of the Malefic General, obtained from the End of the Oneiric Euthymia weekly boss, is essential for Talent level increases.
Fully upgrading one of Cyno's Talents necessitates 1 Crown of Insight, 3 Teachings of Admonition, 6 Divining Scrolls, 6 Mudra of the Malefic General, 21 Guide to Admonition, 22 Sealed Scrolls, 31 Forbidden Curse Scrolls, 38 Philosophies of Admonition, and 1,652,500 Mora. To ascend Cyno to his maximum level, players will need 1 Vajrada Amethyst Sliver, 6 Vajrada Amethyst Gemstones, 9 Vajrada Amethyst Fragments, 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunks, 18 Divining Scrolls, 30 Sealed Scrolls, 36 Forbidden Curse Scrolls, 46 Thunderclap Fruitcores, 168 Scarabs, and 420,000 Mora.
Gathering these materials will be crucial for players aiming to unlock the full potential of both Mona and Cyno in their Genshin Impact adventures.