The Comprehensive Guide
# Genshin Talent Material Planner: The Ultimate Progression Bible
In Genshin Impact, your character's level is the frame, but their talents are the engine. A Level 90 character with Level 1 talents will deal negligible damage compared to a Level 70 character with Level 8 talents. Our **Genshin Talent Material Planner** is designed to help you navigate the complex and expensive journey of talent upgrading.
## The Three Tiers of Talent Investment
Upgrading talents is more than just a stat boost; it's a financial commitment in Teyvat's economy.
### 1. The Early Investment (Levels 1-6)
* **Materials:** Brown/Silver books and common mob drops (Slimes, Hilichurls).
* **Cost:** Minimal Mora and common materials.
* **Strategy:** Always reach Level 6 as soon as you unlock the character. It provides the best "bang for your buck."
### 2. The Mid-Game Push (Levels 7-8)
* **Materials:** Gold books and **Weekly Boss Drops**.
* **Cost:** Moderate Mora (120k-260k per level).
* **Strategy:** This is the standard "Abyss-ready" point. Most supports should stop here.
### 3. The Endgame Grind (Levels 9-10)
* **Materials:** Gold books, multiple Boss Drops, and the **Crown of Insight**.
* **Cost:** Massive Mora (450k-700k per level).
* **Strategy:** Reserved only for your "Main DPS" or carry characters.
## Comparison Table: Total Material Costs (Level 1 to 10)
| Material Category | Amount for Level 6 | Amount for Level 10 | Increase Percentage |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Teachings (2-star)** | 3 | 3 | 0% |
| **Guide (3-star)** | 21 | 21 | 0% |
| **Philosophies (4-star)** | 0 | 38 | Infinite |
| **Weekly Boss Drops** | 0 | 6 | Infinite |
| **Crown of Insight** | 0 | 1 | Infinite |
| **Mora** | 122,500 | 1,652,500 | ~1,250% |
## How to Plan Your Talent Upgrades
Using our **Talent Planner**, follow these steps to avoid wasting rare resources:
### Step 1: Identify Character Scaling
Not all characters need all talents.
* **Ayaka:** Normal Passive + Burst are priority. Skill is secondary.
* **Xingqiu:** Burst is the main focus. Normal Attack is useless.
* **Hu Tao:** Normal Attack is the primary damage source.
### Step 2: Check the Calendar
Talent books are only available on specific days.
* **Mon/Thu:** Prosperity, Freedom, Transience, Admonition.
* **Tue/Fri:** Diligence, Resistance, Elegance, Ingenuity.
* **Wed/Sat:** Gold, Ballad, Light, Praxis.
* **Sunday:** All books available.
### Step 3: Manage Your Crowns
Crowns of Insight are the rarest items in the game. Do not use them on a character unless:
1. They are your absolute favorite (The "Husband/Waifu" Factor).
2. The talent is a foundational part of your team's DPS (e.g., Raiden's Burst, Bennett's Burst).
3. The multiplier gain from 9 to 10 is significant enough to cross a damage threshold in Spiral Abyss.
## Advanced Strategies: The Alchemy Loophole
Always use characters with "Talent Material Passives" when crafting at the alchemy bench:
* **Eula/Layla/Xingqiu:** 10% chance to double the product.
* **Raiden/Dori:** Refund a portion of the materials used.
* **Alhaitham/Kaveh:** 10% chance to double the product for specific regions.
Over the course of "Philosophy" farming (4-star books), these passives can save you hundreds of Resin.
## Real-Life Example: Triple Crowning a Character
Let's look at Furina. To go 10/10/10:
* **Resin Cost:** Roughly 3,500 Resin just for domains.
* **Mora Cost:** ~5 million Mora.
* **Time Gate:** You need 18 "Lightless Mass" from the All-Devouring Narwhal. If you get 2 per week, that's 9 weeks of farming.
The **Talent Planner** would show you that the "Mora Deficit" is likely your biggest hurdle, not the books.
## Conclusion: Priority is Power
Don't let your characters fall behind in the Spiral Abyss. By creating a 10/10/10 roadmap, you ensure your most powerful heroes get the investment they deserve without bankrupting your Mora stash. Use our planner today to determine your next Crown!