Complete Guide to Ascending Charlotte in Genshin Impact: Materials, Locations, and Strategies

As a dedicated Genshin Impact player, I remember the excitement when Charlotte, the intrepid reporter from Fontaine, was first introduced. While she made her debut early, it wasn't until Version 4.2 that we finally got to add her to our teams. Now, in 2026, she remains a popular Cryo catalyst user, and I've helped countless Travelers build her properly. Ascending any character requires dedication, and Charlotte is no exception—she demands specific materials from across Fontaine and beyond.

Let me break down everything you'll need. First, the universal requirements: Mora and Character EXP. To get Charlotte from level 1 to 90, you'll need approximately:

• 8,362,650 Mora

• 421 Hero's Wit / 1674 Wanderer's Advice (or equivalent EXP)

These are just the baseline costs before we even get to her specific ascension materials!

Ascension Phase Materials (Levels 1-90)

Charlotte needs four types of items for her ascension phases:

1. Shivada Jade (Cryo Gemstones)

These Cryo-aligned gems come in four tiers (Sliver, Fragment, Chunk, and Gemstone). While you can get some from daily commissions or events, boss farming is your main source. I've fought all these bosses multiple times, and here are the ones that can drop Shivada Jade:

📋 Boss List for Shivada Jade:

Boss Type	Location	Notes
Cryo Regisvine	Mondstadt	Reliable early-game farm
Cryo Hypostasis	Dragonspine	Pure Cryo boss
Coral Defenders	Fontaine	Underwater combat required
Maguu Kenki	Inazuma	Can be challenging
Perpetual Mechanical Array	Inazuma	Multiple phases
Primo Geovishap	Liyue	Must be Cryo-aligned
Aeonblight Drake	Sumeru	Flying enemy
Iniquitous Baptist	Sumeru	Elemental switching
Icewind Suite (Coppelius)	Fontaine	Dance-themed mechanics
Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker	Fontaine	Newer boss
Weekly Bosses	Various	Lower drop rates

Important: For Azhdaha and Primo Geovishap, they only drop Shivada Jade when they're Cryo-aligned during your fight. I learned this the hard way when I first tried farming them!

2. Clockwork Meka Components

These mechanical enemies are scattered throughout Fontaine. As a reporter, Charlotte would appreciate the fieldwork needed to track them down! You'll need three tiers of their components:

• Meshing Gear (Common)

• Mechanical Spur Gear (Rare)

• Artificed Dynamic Gear (Epic)

Pro Tip: Higher level Clockwork Meka drop better components. I recommend farming areas around the Court of Fontaine and the Research Institute for optimal routes.

3. Tourbillon Device

This is the special item from the Experimental Field Generator, a larger Clockwork Meka boss. Finding this boss in the Fontaine Research Institute ruins was quite the adventure! Remember: bring a Pneuma-aligned character. The boss uses Ousia energy, and without the proper counter, those attacks hit incredibly hard. My first attempt ended quickly because I forgot this crucial detail!

The boss has predictable patterns once you learn them. Focus on dodging its charging attacks and strike when its core is exposed.

4. Beryl Conches (Fontaine Local Specialty)

These beautiful blue conches are found underwater throughout Fontaine. I spent hours diving and exploring every nook and cranny of the aquatic landscapes. Here's what I discovered about efficient farming:

🎯 Best Beryl Conch Locations:

• Elynas area (dense clusters)

• West of the Court of Fontaine (along underwater cliffs)

• Near the Fontaine Research Institute (scattered but reliable)

💡 Alternative Sources:

If you're short on time or have extra resources:

1. Hinterman (Fishmonger near Poisson)

2. Sells 5 Beryl Conches every 3 days

3. Cost: 1,000 Mora each

4. Xana the Melusine (Special vendor)

5. Sells 10 Beryl Conches (one-time purchase)

6. Cost: 1 Strange Part

7. Only available after completing the Ancient Colors World Quest series

I highly recommend doing the Ancient Colors quests—not just for the vendor access, but because it's one of Fontaine's most touching storylines.

Talent Materials (Levels 1-10)

To maximize Charlotte's potential as a support and sub-DPS, you'll need to upgrade her talents. Here's what that requires:

Talent Books: Justice Series

These come from the Pale Forgotten Glory domain in Fontaine. Based on my farming experience:

• Available: Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays

• Total needed (for all talents to 10): 9 Teachings, 63 Guides, 114 Philosophies

• Domain Tips: Bring strong Pyro or Electro characters to break Cryo shields faster

Weekly Boss Material: Lightless Silk String

This is the gatekeeper item. You can only get it from the All-Devouring Narwhal trounce domain. Requirements:

1. Complete Fontaine Archon Quest (unlocks domain)

2. Adventure Rank 40+ for Quick Challenge (solo only)

⚠️ Important: The Narwhal is one of the more challenging weekly bosses. I suggest:

• Bringing characters with strong single-target damage

• Having a reliable healer or shielder

• Learning its attack patterns (the vacuum phase can wipe your team)

Crown of Insight

Don't forget you'll need 3 Crowns of Insight to triple-crown Charlotte! These come from limited-time events and major game milestones.

Material Summary Table

Here's everything at a glance (for one talent at level 10):

ASCENSION MATERIALS (1-90):

• Shivada Jade Sliver ×1

• Shivada Jade Fragment ×9

• Shivada Jade Chunk ×9

• Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6

• Meshing Gear ×18

• Mechanical Spur Gear ×30

• Artificed Dynamic Gear ×36

• Tourbillon Device ×46

• Beryl Conch ×168

• Mora ×1,672,000 (per ascension phase)

TALENT MATERIALS (per talent to 10):

• Teachings of Justice ×3

• Guide to Justice ×21

• Philosophies of Justice ×38

• Meshing Gear ×6

• Mechanical Spur Gear ×22

• Artificed Dynamic Gear ×31

• Lightless Silk String ×6

• Crown of Insight ×1

• Mora ×1,652,500 (per talent)

Farming Route Recommendations

From my experience building Charlotte to level 90 with 9/9/9 talents, here's the most efficient approach:

Week 1-2: Focus on Beryl Conches and Clockwork Meka

• Collect all available Beryl Conches (mark your map!)

• Farm Meka while exploring Fontaine

• Buy from vendors on cooldown

Week 3-4: Boss farming days

• Target Cryo-aligned bosses for Shivada Jade

• Fight Experimental Field Generator for Tourbillon Devices

• Use condensed resin when available

Ongoing: Talent domain days (Tue/Fri/Sun)

• Spend original resin on Pale Forgotten Glory

• Convert lower-tier books using alchemy

Weekly: All-Devouring Narwhal

• Don't forget your weekly boss runs!

• Use lower-tier talent materials to craft higher ones

Why Build Charlotte in 2026?

Even years after her release, Charlotte remains valuable for:

• Cryo application for Freeze teams

• Healing with her elemental skill

• Energy generation for other Cryo characters

• Fontaine exploration (local specialty detection passive)

Final Thoughts

Building Charlotte requires dedication, but as someone who's mained her since her release, I can confirm she's worth the investment. The journey through Fontaine to gather her materials is part of the fun—you'll explore underwater landscapes, battle mechanical wonders, and face one of the game's most impressive weekly bosses.

Remember to pace yourself. Don't burn out trying to farm everything at once. Fontaine's beauty is meant to be enjoyed, not rushed through. Take time to appreciate the scenery as you dive for Beryl Conches, and maybe even role-play as Charlotte herself, investigating stories as you travel.

Happy farming, fellow Travelers! May your artifact rolls be blessed with perfect Crit stats, and may you enjoy every moment with our favorite Fontaine reporter. 🎥❄️