Hey, fellow Trailblazers! Version 2.3 just wrapped up our Penacony adventure, and the hype for 2.4 is already unreal. 😍 I've been digging through the latest leaks, and we finally have the updated Ascension and Trace material lists for the upcoming five-stars, Jiaoqiu and Yunli! This is super crucial info if you're planning to pull for them. Forget the old Penacony material rumors—HoYoVerse made some last-minute changes in the beta, and their upgrade paths are now deeply tied to the Xianzhou Luofu. Let's dive in!

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First, a quick character intro for those who missed it:

  • Jiaoqiu: A fiery (Fire-type) follower of the Nihility path. 🔥

  • Yunli: A Physical powerhouse walking the path of Destruction. 💪

  • March 7th (New Form): Our beloved March gets an Imaginary Hunt variant! She's also coming in 2.4, but her materials (Horn of Snow, Conqueror's Will) seem unchanged from earlier leaks.

The big news? Jiaoqiu and Yunli's Ascension materials got a major rework. Earlier leaks suggested they needed Penacony stuff, but nope! The latest intel from leaker Dim shows they're using materials more familiar to Luofu veterans. Smart move by the devs, honestly, since the story is heading back to the Xianzhou Luofu, which is also these characters' home turf.

🔥 Jiaoqiu's Upgrade Kit (Fire Nihility)

Planning to wish for this foxian scholar? Here’s exactly what you need to pre-farm to get him battle-ready on day one!

Ascension Materials:

  1. Raging Heart x65

    • Farm Spot: Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Ire in Penacony. Yes, you'll need to hop back to the Land of Dreams for this one!

  2. Immortal Lumintwig x65

    • How to Get: This is a classic Luofu material. You can get it from:

      • Assignment Rewards (send your characters on missions!)

      • Defeating common enemies on the Xianzhou Luofu

      • Synthesis in the Omni-Synthesizer

      • Simulated Universe rewards

Trace Materials:

  1. Heaven Incinerator x?

    • Farm Spot: Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility on the Xianzhou Luofu. Perfect for farming Nihility character traces!

    • You can also synthesize these if you have spare materials.

  2. Regret of Infinite Ochema x??

    • Farm Spot: This is the big one! You get it from the Echo of War boss, Phantylia the Undying. Time to challenge that epic fight again!

My Pre-Farm Tip: Start farming Raging Hearts and running the Bud of Nihility calyx now. Use your spare Trailblaze Power on weekdays for the Stagnant Shadow and save your Immortal Lumintwig from assignments!

💥 Yunli's Upgrade Kit (Physical Destruction)

Ready for this fierce swordmaster? Her material list is similarly Luofu-focused but with a different core set.

Ascension Materials:

  1. IPC Work Permit x65

    • Farm Spot: Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Duty in Penacony. Another trip to the dreamscape!

  2. Artifex's Gyreheart x65

    • How to Get: Another Luofu staple. Farm it the same way as Immortal Lumintwig:

      • Assignments, Luofu enemies, Synthesis, or Simulated Universe.

Trace Materials:

  1. Moon Range Fang x?

    • Farm Spot: Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Destruction on the Xianzhou Luofu. Your go-to spot for all Destruction characters.

  2. Regret of Infinite Ochema x??

    • Farm Spot: Same as Jiaoqiu! You'll be spending a lot of time fighting Phantylia. Good thing her fight is one of the coolest in the game.

My Pre-Farm Tip: Focus on IPC Work Permits first. Since both she and Jiaoqiu need Phantylia's material, plan your weekly Echo of War runs efficiently. Don't forget to synthesize lower-tier Destruction trace materials into Moon Range Fangs!

🔄 What Changed & Why It Matters

This update is a big deal! Initially, leaks pointed to materials like Shards of Desires and Dream Making Engine from Penacony. The shift to Luofu-themed items (Immortal Lumintwig, Artifex's Gyreheart) makes much more sense for lore and farming.

  • Lore Connection: Jiaoqiu and Yunli are from the Xianzhou Luofu. Using materials from their homeland feels right.

  • Farming Efficiency: Veterans likely have a stockpile of these Luofu materials, making pre-farming easier. Newer players can focus their energy on the two specific Penacony Stagnant Shadows and the universal Phantylia boss.

Shared Material Alert! 🚨 Both characters need Regret of Infinite Ochema. If you're pulling for both, you'll need to farm Phantylia a lot. Start saving those weekly challenge attempts!

✨ Final Thoughts & 2.4 Hype

Version 2.4, launching on July 30, is looking stacked. Not only do we get three new playable forms, but the leaked story also suggests Yunli, Jiaoqiu, and Imaginary March 7th will be central to the main event. Returning to the Luofu with these new heroes is going to be epic!

My Action Plan Before 2.4:

  1. ✅ Farm Raging Hearts (for Jiaoqiu) and IPC Work Permits (for Yunli) from Penacony.

  2. ✅ Run the Bud of Nihility and Bud of Destruction Calyxes on the Luofu whenever possible.

  3. ✅ Use daily assignments to stockpile Immortal Lumintwig and Artifex's Gyreheart.

  4. ✅ PRIORITY: Never miss a weekly Phantylia Echo of War run! Stockpile those Regrets.

  5. ✅ Save up those Stellar Jades and Special Passes! 💎

The material grind is real, but having our future favorites maxed out on release day is the best feeling. Are you pulling for Jiaoqiu, Yunli, or saving for someone else? Let me know in the comments! Happy pre-farming, everyone! 🚂✨

Disclaimer: All info is based on current beta leaks and is subject to change upon the official Version 2.4 release. But this is our most reliable guide yet!