Hey everyone! As a long-time player, getting a new 5-star DPS like Mualani is always super exciting, but the farming grind can be real. Mualani, the first 5-star from Natlan, is a Hydro catalyst user who rides a literal shark surfboard 🦈—how cool is that? Her damage scales with HP, similar to Neuvillette, making her a powerhouse for single-target and small group encounters. But before you can unleash her full potential in battle, you'll need to gather all her Ascension and Talent materials. The catch? Since she's a Natlan native, a lot of her stuff couldn't be pre-farmed before Version 5.0 dropped. So, let's dive into what you need and where to find it!

Ascension Materials for Mualani

First up, leveling Mualani to 90 requires specific materials. Here's the breakdown:

• Varunada Lazurite Stones: These Hydro character gems are farmable from bosses like Oceanid, Hydro Tulpa, and even weekly bosses such as Childe. You'll need a bunch across all Ascension phases.

• Whistle Series: This includes Sentry’s Wooden Whistle, Warrior’s Metal Whistle, and Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle. They drop from Sauroform Tribal Warriors, the new humanoid enemies in Natlan. Since these whistles are also used for Talents, farm extra! I recommend marking their locations on your map for efficient runs.

• Sprayfeather Gill: A Local Specialty from Natlan, mostly found near the People of the Springs tribe and Toyac Springs. You need 168 total, but nodes respawn only every 48 hours. Plan your routes to avoid waiting too long! 🌿

• Mark of the Binding Blessing: This boss material drops from the Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant in Natlan. It's not needed in huge quantities, but you'll have to challenge this fiery boss several times.

Pro tip: Completing Mualani's character quest in Version 5.0 rewards materials for her Phase 2 and Phase 3 Ascension, saving you tons of farming time! This was confirmed in the livestream, so don't skip it.

Talent Materials for Mualani

Leveling her Talents to max is crucial for optimizing her DPS. Here's what you'll grind:

• Whistle Materials: Yes, those same whistles from Sauroform Tribal Warriors are needed again—and in larger quantities! Be prepared to defeat these enemies repeatedly across Natlan.

• Contention Talent Books: Mualani uses these books, farmable exclusively from the new Blazing Ruins Domain in Natlan. Schedule your resin runs here to stock up.

• Lightless Mass: A weekly boss material from the All-Devouring Narwhal. Since weekly drops are random, it might take a while. Use the Alchemy Table to convert other Narwhal drops if you're in a hurry.

• Crowns of Insight: Three are needed to max each active Talent. Get these from limited-time events and reputation systems—so stay active in-game!

Don't forget the Mora cost! Farming Blossom of Wealth Ley Lines can help cover the expenses.

Quick Tips for Efficient Farming

1. Prioritize Bosses: Focus on the Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant and weekly bosses first due to resin limits.

2. Local Specialty Route: Use interactive maps to plot Sprayfeather Gill locations and farm in co-op to speed things up.

3. Resource Management: Convert unwanted boss materials at the Alchemy Table and save Fragile Resin for new domains.

Overall, while pre-farming wasn't fully possible, Mualani's material list is straightforward. With some dedication, you'll have her at full power in no time. Happy farming, and may your pulls be blessed! 💧✨