Nefer Materials: Complete Farming Guide (March 2026)

Are you ready to build the most powerful Dendro DPS in Genshin Impact? Nefer, the enigmatic head of the Curatorium of Secrets, is set to revolutionize your team compositions with her incredible Lunar-Bloom mechanics and devastating Dendro damage output. As a 5-star catalyst user hailing from Sumeru, Nefer brings unique gameplay mechanics that require careful preparation and resource management.

In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through every single material you need to max out Nefer’s potential, from ascension materials to talent upgrades. I’ve gathered information from the most reliable sources and cross-verified everything to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information available. Whether you’re planning to pull for Nefer on her “Temptation of the Crimson Sands” banner or just want to be prepared for future content, this guide has everything you need.

Quick Overview: Nefer Materials at a Glance (March 2026)

Before we dive into the detailed farming routes, let me give you a quick overview of all the materials you’ll need to fully build Nefer:

Material Type	Total Quantity	Primary Farming Location
Nagadus Emerald Series	25 total (1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones)	Dendro Hypostasis, Jadeplume Terrorshroom
Moonfall Silver	168	Hiisi Island (Frostmoon Enclave, Crab Tsar’s Palace)
Warrant Materials	84 total (18 Tattered, 30 Immaculate, 36 Frost-Etched)	Fatui Oprichniki in Nod-Krai
Radiant Antler	46	Frostnight Herra (Lv. 30+)
Elysium Books	186 total (9 Teachings, 63 Guides, 114 Philosophies)	Lightless Capital Domain (Tue/Fri/Sun)
Ascended Sample: Rook	18	Unresolved Chess Game Trounce Domain
Crown of Insight	3	Limited-time events
Mora	7,050,100	Various activities

Nefer Ascension Materials Complete Breakdown

Nefer’s ascension materials follow the standard 5-star character progression, but with some unique Nod-Krai-specific items that might be new to you. Let me break down exactly what you need for each ascension level:

Ascension Materials by Level

Ascension Level	Materials Required	Mora Cost	Reward
Level 20	x1 Nagadus Emerald Sliver, x3 Moonfall Silver, x3 Tattered Warrant	20,000	x1 Acquaint Fate
Level 40	x3 Nagadus Emerald Fragment, x2 Radiant Antler, x10 Moonfall Silver, x15 Tattered Warrant	40,000	None
Level 50	x6 Nagadus Emerald Fragment, x4 Radiant Antler, x20 Moonfall Silver, x12 Immaculate Warrant	60,000	x1 Acquaint Fate
Level 60	x3 Nagadus Emerald Chunk, x8 Radiant Antler, x30 Moonfall Silver, x18 Immaculate Warrant	80,000	None
Level 70	x6 Nagadus Emerald Chunk, x12 Radiant Antler, x45 Moonfall Silver, x12 Frost-Etched Warrant	100,000	x1 Acquaint Fate
Level 80	x6 Nagadus Emerald Gemstone, x20 Radiant Antler, x60 Moonfall Silver, x24 Frost-Etched Warrant	120,000	None

Total Ascension Materials Needed

To take Nefer from level 1 to 90, you’ll need:

• Nagadus Emerald Sliver: x1
• Nagadus Emerald Fragment: x9
• Nagadus Emerald Chunk: x9
• Nagadus Emerald Gemstone: x6
• Moonfall Silver: x168
• Tattered Warrant: x18
• Immaculate Warrant: x30
• Frost-Etched Warrant: x36
• Radiant Antler: x46
• Mora: x420,000

Nefer Talent Materials Complete Guide (2026)

Maximizing Nefer’s potential requires significant investment in her talents. As a main DPS character, you’ll want to level all three of her talents to maximize her damage output. Here’s everything you need:

Talent Materials per Skill Level

Talent Level	Materials Required	Mora Cost
Level 2	x3 Teachings of Elysium, x6 Tattered Warrant	12,500
Level 3	x2 Guide to Elysium, x3 Immaculate Warrant	17,500
Level 4	x4 Guide to Elysium, x4 Immaculate Warrant	25,000
Level 5	x6 Guide to Elysium, x6 Immaculate Warrant	30,000
Level 6	x9 Guide to Elysium, x9 Immaculate Warrant	37,500
Level 7	x4 Philosophies of Elysium, x4 Frost-Etched Warrant, x1 Ascended Sample: Rook	120,000
Level 8	x6 Philosophies of Elysium, x6 Frost-Etched Warrant, x1 Ascended Sample: Rook	260,000
Level 9	x12 Philosophies of Elysium, x9 Frost-Etched Warrant, x2 Ascended Sample: Rook	450,000
Level 10	x16 Philosophies of Elysium, x12 Frost-Etched Warrant, x2 Ascended Sample: Rook, x1 Crown of Insight	700,000

Total Talent Materials for One Skill

To max out one of Nefer’s talents, you’ll need:

• Teachings of Elysium: x3
• Guide to Elysium: x21
• Philosophies of Elysium: x38
• Tattered Warrant: x6
• Immaculate Warrant: x22
• Frost-Etched Warrant: x31
• Ascended Sample: Rook: x6
• Crown of Insight: x1
• Mora: x1,653,000

Total Talent Materials for All Three Skills

Since Nefer has three talents that need leveling, multiply the above by three:

• Teachings of Elysium: x9
• Guide to Elysium: x63
• Philosophies of Elysium: x114
• Tattered Warrant: x18
• Immaculate Warrant: x66
• Frost-Etched Warrant: x93
• Ascended Sample: Rook: x18
• Crown of Insight: x3
• Mora: x4,957,500

Complete Farming Guide for Nefer Materials

Now let me dive into the specific farming locations and strategies for each material type. I’ve organized this by material rarity and farming difficulty to help you plan your farming routes efficiently.

Moonfall Silver Farming Guide

Moonfall Silver is a new local specialty introduced in the Nod-Krai region. This beautiful silver-colored ore is essential for Nefer’s ascension, and you’ll need a whopping 168 of them.

Primary Locations:

• Hiisi Island – This is your main farming destination
• Frostmoon Enclave – High concentration of nodes
• Crab Tsar’s Palace – Multiple spawn points around the palace
• Light-Bathed Platform – Scattered nodes throughout the area
• Moon-Bathed Courtyard – Good cluster of nodes

Farming Tips:

1. Use a character with Claymore abilities to mine multiple nodes quickly
2. Bring a Dendro character to interact with special nodes
3. Check back every 48-72 hours for respawns
4. Use the Teyvat Interactive Map to mark all locations for efficient farming

Warrant Materials Farming Guide

The Warrant series materials (Tattered, Immaculate, and Frost-Etched) are dropped by Fatui Oprichniki enemies in Nod-Krai. These are some of the most time-consuming materials to farm due to the limited spawn locations.

Enemy Locations:

• Nod-Krai Region – Primary farming area
• Use your Adventurer Handbook to track Fatui Oprichniki locations
• Check near Nasha Town and surrounding areas
• Look for camps in mountainous regions of Nod-Krai

Farming Strategy:

1. Use your Adventurer Handbook to locate all Fatui Oprichniki
2. Farm in co-op mode to refresh spawns faster
3. Use resin on the relevant Ley Line Outcrops for additional drops
4. Check the shop for potential exchanges using Stardust

Radiant Antler Farming Guide

Radiant Antler is a new boss material dropped by the Frostnight Herra, a new boss introduced in Luna II. This is arguably the most challenging material to farm due to the boss’s difficulty level.

Boss Information:

• Location: Frostnight Herra arena in Nod-Krai
• Level Requirement: Lv. 30+ for drops
• Resin Cost: 40 Original Resin per run
• Drop Rate: Approximately 2-3 per run at Lv. 60+

Farming Tips:

1. Bring a Freeze team for easier boss management
2. Use characters with high mobility to dodge attacks
3. Farm at higher World Levels for better drop rates
4. Consider using Condensed Resin for efficiency

Elysium Books Farming Guide

The Elysium series books (Teachings, Guide, and Philosophies) are talent materials farmed from the Lightless Capital Domain in Lempo Isle.

Domain Information:

• Location: Lightless Capital, Lempo Isle
• Available Days: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
• Domain Type: Talent Materials
• Recommended Level: 80+ for maximum efficiency

Farming Strategy:

1. Farm on all three available days for maximum efficiency
2. Use Ley Line Overflow events when available
3. Bring a balanced team with healing and shielding
4. Consider using Fragile Resin during double drop events

Ascended Sample: Rook Farming Guide

Ascended Sample: Rook is a weekly boss material obtained from the Unresolved Chess Game Trounce Domain in Mondstadt.

Domain Information:

• Location: Unresolved Chess Game, Mondstadt
• Boss: “The Game Before the Gate”
• Weekly Reset: Monday server reset
• Resin Cost: 60 Original Resin per run

Farming Tips:

1. Use a Freeze team for the easiest clear
2. Bring characters with high burst damage
3. Don’t forget to claim your weekly rewards
4. Check if the domain is unlocked in your Adventurer Handbook

Nagadus Emerald Series Farming Guide

The Nagadus Emerald series is the standard Dendro character ascension material, which you might already have if you’ve built other Dendro characters.

Farming Sources:

• Dendro Hypostasis – Located in Sumeru
• Jadeplume Terrorshroom – Sumeru world boss
• Crafting – Upgrade lower-tier emeralds using Dust of Azoth

Farming Strategy:

1. Check your inventory first – you might have extras
2. Farm both bosses for consistent drops
3. Use Dust of Azoth to convert other gem series
4. Consider buying from the shop if you’re short on specific tiers

Pre-Farming Strategy and Timeline

To make the most of your time before Nefer’s release, I recommend following this pre-farming timeline:

4+ Weeks Before Release

• Start farming Moonfall Silver (168 needed)
• Begin collecting Warrant materials from Fatui Oprichniki
• Farm Nagadus Emerald materials if you’re running low

2-3 Weeks Before Release

• Focus on Elysium books during available days
• Continue farming Moonfall Silver and Warrant materials
• Start saving Original Resin for boss materials

1 Week Before Release

• Farm Radiant Antler from Frostnight Herra
• Get your Ascended Sample: Rook from the weekly boss
• Final check of all materials and Mora requirements

Release Week

• Do final farming runs for any missing materials
• Ensure you have enough Mora for all upgrades
• Prepare your team compositions for Nefer

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Based on my experience farming for other 5-star characters, here are some common mistakes you should avoid when preparing for Nefer:

1. Underestimating Mora Requirements

Many players focus only on the rare materials and forget about the massive Mora investment needed. You’ll need over 7 million Mora to fully build Nefer, including both ascension and talent upgrades.

2. Ignoring Pre-existing Materials

Before you start farming from scratch, check your inventory for:

• Extra Nagadus Emerald materials from other Dendro characters
• Crown of Insight from previous events
• Hero’s Wit and Wanderer’s Advice for character XP

3. Poor Resin Management

Don’t waste your Original Resin on inefficient farms. Prioritize:

• Weekly boss materials (limited to once per week)
• Talent books during domain availability
• Local specialties that take time to respawn

4. Neglecting Weapon Materials

If you plan to pull for Nefer’s signature weapon, Reliquary of Truth, don’t forget to farm its materials as well. You’ll need additional resources for weapon ascension.

Advanced Farming Techniques

For players looking to optimize their farming efficiency, here are some advanced techniques I’ve learned:

Co-op Farming Strategy

• Join co-op sessions to farm Fatui Oprichniki in different worlds
• Take turns hosting to maximize spawn refreshes
• Coordinate with friends to cover different farming routes

Resin Optimization

• Use Fragile Resin during double drop events
• Save Original Resin for weekly boss resets
• Consider buying with Primogems if you’re running low

Inventory Management

• Use character inventory efficiently to avoid running out of space
• Prioritize rare materials over common ones
• Consider crafting lower-tier materials into higher ones when appropriate

Nefer Build Context and Team Synergies

While this guide focuses on materials, understanding Nefer’s role in your team will help you prioritize which talents to level first:

Primary Role: Main DPS

Nefer excels as a Dendro main DPS with her unique Lunar-Bloom mechanics. She works exceptionally well in:

• Lunar-Bloom teams with other Dendro characters
• Freeze compositions that capitalize on her Slither state
• Hyperbloom teams that maximize her Elemental Mastery scaling

Talent Priority

1. Elemental Skill (E) – Primary damage source
2. Elemental Burst (Q) – Burst damage and utility
3. Normal Attack – Secondary damage source

Recommended Team Compositions

• Nefer + Nahida + Kazuha + Bennett – Maximum Dendro application
• Nefer + Kokomi + Ayaka + Kazuha – Freeze variant
• Nefer + Raiden + Bennett + Kazuha – Quickswap burst damage

FAQ

How long does it take to farm all materials for Nefer?

Based on farming 160 Original Resin per day, it typically takes 3-4 weeks to gather all materials for a 5-star character, assuming you farm efficiently and prioritize correctly.

Can I start farming before Nefer’s official release?

Yes! Most of Nefer’s materials are already available in the game, including Moonfall Silver, Warrant materials, and Elysium books. Only the Radiant Antler requires the Luna II update.

What’s the most time-consuming material to farm?

Warrant materials from Fatui Oprichniki are typically the most time-consuming due to limited spawn locations and the need to defeat multiple enemies for sufficient drops.

Do I need to buy the Battle Pass for Nefer materials?

While not strictly necessary, the Battle Pass provides additional Mora, XP materials, and sometimes Crown of Insight, which can significantly speed up your preparation process.

What if I don’t have enough Crown of Insight?

Crown of Insight are limited-time event rewards. If you’re missing some, you’ll need to wait for future events or prioritize which talents to max first. Typically, you want to max the Elemental Skill first.

Related Content

For more Genshin Impact guides and resources, check out these helpful articles:

• Complete Genshin Impact Tier List (October 2025) – See how Nefer ranks among other characters
• All Genshin Impact Nod-Krai Characters List – Learn about other Nod-Krai characters
• Genshin Impact Codes (September 2025) – Get free Primogems for pulling Nefer
• Ultimate Genshin Impact UGC Mode Guide – Explore new game modes
• Best Weapons for Traveler in Genshin Impact – Weapon optimization strategies

Final Thoughts

Preparing for Nefer requires significant planning and resource management, but with this comprehensive guide, you’re well-equipped to tackle the challenge. Remember to start early, farm efficiently, and manage your resources wisely. The investment will be worth it when you unleash Nefer’s devastating Dendro damage on your enemies.

Don’t forget to bookmark this guide for easy reference, and check back regularly for updates as we approach Nefer’s official release in Luna II. With proper preparation, you’ll be ready to maximize Nefer’s potential from day one!

Happy farming, Travelers! May your pulls be blessed with good luck, and your adventures in Teyvat be filled with excitement and discovery.