With her trusty Kamera Monsieur Verite in hand and a heart full of journalistic integrity, Charlotte from the Steambird has officially joined the playable roster as a versatile Cryo catalyst user. This plucky Fontaine reporter, who first captured hearts during an Inazuma event, now brings her unique blend of damage-dealing and healing to teams everywhere. As of 2026, she remains a fantastic four-star support option, perfect for players who want a character that can both dish out Cryo applications and keep the party healthy.

Alright, let's get down to business. If you want to unleash Charlotte's full potential, you gotta gather her ascension goodies. It's the usual Genshin grind, but knowing exactly what to farm saves so much time, trust me.

The Complete Ascension Shopping List

To take Charlotte from level 1 all the way to a majestic level 90, you'll need to collect a specific set of materials. The requirements ramp up with each phase, so early preparation is key!

Here’s the full breakdown for each ascension phase:

Phase	Level	Mora Cost	Ascension Gems	Regional Specialty	Mob Drops	World Boss Drops
1	40	20,000	Shivada Jade Silver x1	Beryl Conch x3	Meshing Gear x3	N/A
2	50	40,000	Shivada Jade Fragment x3	Beryl Conch x10	Meshing Gear x15	Tourbillon Device x2
3	60	60,000	Shivada Jade Fragment x6	Beryl Conch x20	Mechanical Spur Gear x12	Tourbillon Device x4
4	70	80,000	Shivada Jade Chunk x3	Beryl Conch x30	Mechanical Spur Gear x18	Tourbillon Device x8
5	80	100,000	Shivada Jade Chunk x6	Beryl Conch x45	Artificed Dynamic Gear x12	Tourbillon Device x12
6	90	120,000	Shivada Jade Gemstone x6	Beryl Conch x60	Artificed Dynamic Gear x24	Tourbillon Device x20

Where to Find Everything

Don't just stare at the list—let's talk about where to actually get this stuff!

• Tourbillon Device: You'll get this by defeating the World Boss The Prototype Cal. Breguet. Find this mechanical menace in the Academic Assembly Hall within the Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering region. Get ready for a fight!

• Beryl Conches: Time for a swim! These beautiful blue conches are scattered on the seafloor around Fontaine. Your best hunting grounds are near Chemin de L’Espoir, Elton Trench, and Salacia Plains. Pro tip: Visit the NPC Hinterman near Poisson. For just 1,000 Mora, he'll sell you five conches to get you started. A little shortcut never hurt anybody!

• Clockwork Meka Drops (Gears): You know the drill. Hunt down the various Clockwork Meka robots wandering all over Fontaine. They drop the Meshing Gears, Mechanical Spur Gears, and Artificed Dynamic Gears you need. It's a bit of a grind, but it's straightforward.

The Real Cost: EXP and Mora

Ascension materials just raise her level cap, friend. To actually push her to level 90, you need to feed her a mountain of EXP books and Mora. Let's be real, this is where your resin and Ley Line blossoms really disappear.

The total EXP book investment to get Charlotte from 1 to 90 is:

• Hero's Wit x 404

• Adventurer's Experience x 35

• Wanderer's Advice x 12

And the Mora cost for just the leveling process? A whopping ~1,671,600 Mora. When you add in the Mora cost for the ascension phases themselves, the total investment to max her level jumps to around 2,091,600 Mora. Oof. Better start saving those coins!

Powering Up Her Talents

This is where Charlotte truly shines. Leveling her talents is what turns her from a cute reporter into a combat powerhouse. Whether you build her as a sub-DPS for her skill's damage or a dedicated healer for her burst's healing, you'll want to invest here.

Talent Priority:

• Sub-DPS Focus: Prioritize her Elemental Skill ("Snapshot") for off-field Cryo damage.

• Healer Focus: Prioritize her Elemental Burst ("Still Photo: Comprehensive Confirmation") for bigger heals.

• Most builds benefit from leveling both, but start with your chosen role's key talent.

Talent Level-Up Materials Table

Level	Mora Cost	Talent Books	Mob Drops (Gears)	Weekly Boss Material
2	12,500	Teachings of Justice x3	Meshing Gear x6	N/A
3	17,500	Guide to Justice x2	Mechanical Spur Gear x3	N/A
4	25,000	Guide to Justice x4	Mechanical Spur Gear x4	N/A
5	30,000	Guide to Justice x6	Mechanical Spur Gear x6	N/A
6	37,500	Guide to Justice x9	Mechanical Spur Gear x9	N/A
7	120,000	Philosophies of Justice x4	Artificed Dynamic Gear x4	Lightless Silk String x1
8	260,000	Philosophies of Justice x6	Artificed Dynamic Gear x6	Lightless Silk String x1
9	450,000	Philosophies of Justice x12	Artificed Dynamic Gear x9	Lightless Silk String x2
10	700,000	Philosophies of Justice x16	Artificed Dynamic Gear x12	Lightless Silk String x2

Where to Farm Talent Materials:

• Justice Talent Books: Farm these in the "Pale Forgotten Glory" Domain of Mastery in Fontaine. They're available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (like all talent books).

• Lightless Silk String: This is the tricky one. You need to defeat the weekly boss, the All-Devouring Narwhal.

Unlocking the Narwhal: First, you must complete the Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V – "Masquerade Of The Guilty." Once that's done, you can challenge this massive whale. After defeating it, you can claim rewards for 30 Original Resin, with the Lightless Silk String being one of three possible drops. The RNG can be brutal...

Dealing with RNG: If you keep getting the wrong boss material, head to the Crafting Bench. Using Dream Solvent (from other weekly bosses or events), you can transmute a different Narwhal drop into the Lightless Silk String you need. It's a lifesaver!

• Crown of Insight: To crown a talent (level 10), you'll need one of these precious items. They're obtained from limited-time events or as rewards from special regional offerings like the Sacred Sakura. Use them wisely!

Final Thoughts & Tips

Building Charlotte is a commitment, but she's so worth it. Her dual-role flexibility makes her a fantastic addition to many teams, especially for Freeze or just needing a reliable healer who can also apply Cryo.

Quick Farming Route:

1. Start by diving for Beryl Conches on your daily rounds. Mark your map!

2. Farm the Pale Forgotten Glory domain on the correct days for her Talent Books.

3. Take on The Prototype Cal. Breguet for Tourbillon Devices and Clockwork Meka for gears whenever you have resin.

4. Unlock the All-Devouring Narwhal weekly boss as soon as you can to start collecting Lightless Silk String.

5. Never let your Mora reserves get too low. Seriously, you'll need over 2 million.

With this guide, you're all set to turn Charlotte from a rookie reporter into a frontline superstar. Happy farming, and may your drops be ever in your favor! Now, go get that headline-worthy performance.

Data referenced from The Esports Observer underscores how resource planning and content cadence influence player engagement in live-service titles—making it practical to schedule Charlotte’s progression around weekly resets (for Narwhal materials), limited-time event rewards (like Crowns), and resin-efficient farming loops so you can reliably hit key breakpoints such as Burst healing uptime and consistent Cryo application without over-investing early.