Dahlia Materials Guide: Hydro Sword Deacon

OMG, genshin finally dropped a new Mondstadt character that's NOT Cryo! Meet Dahlia 💧⚔️—our first non-Cryo Mondstadt addition since Albedo in 1.1. As a deacon at the Church of Favonius and lowkey BFFs with Venti (yes, THE Barbatos 😱), he plays a major role in the Paralogism Archon Quest. Trust me, relaying messages between an archon and mortals? That’s some next-level lore flex. If you’re pulling for this 4-star Hydro sword king, buckle up for the ultimate farming guide. Let’s dive in!

🌊 Hydro Gem Ascension: Varunada Lazurite

First things first—gotta collect those shiny blue rocks! Varunada Lazurite is essential for all Hydro chars, but farming it? Tbh, it’s boss-dependent AF. Only specific bosses drop it when infused with Hydro:

• Primo Geovishap (Hydro-infused version)

• Azhdaha (Hydro phase only)

Pro tip: Co-op these bosses for faster clears. Don’t waste resin on non-Hydro versions! Here’s the ascension breakdown:

Ascension Phase	Varunada Lazurite Needed	Mora Cost
0 → 1	1 Sliver	20k
1 → 2	3 Fragments	40k
2 → 3	6 Fragments	60k
3 → 4	3 Chunks	80k
4 → 5	6 Chunks	100k
5 → 6	6 Gemstones	120k

Seriously, stockpile these early. Boss RNG can be savage 🙃.

🌸 Local Specialty: Calla Lilies

These vibrant orange flowers grow near ponds in Springvale and scattered across Mondstadt. Total vibe for a Hydro character, right? You’ll need 168 Calla Lilies to max Dahlia. Here’s the scoop:

• Farm routes: Cluster around Springvale’s lakeside. Use interactive map pins if you’re lazy like me!

• Serenitea Pot: Grow them in your teapot—lifesaver for daily passive income.

• Flora’s shop: Buys 5 every 3 days for 1k Mora each. Set a reminder!

Quick farming spots:

• Springvale (10+ flowers)

• Whispering Woods (5-7)

• Windrise riverbanks (8)

🏹 Common Drops: Hilichurl Arrowheads

Easiest grind ever. Hilichurl Shooters spawn EVERYWHERE. You’ll need:

• Firm Arrowhead: 18

• Sharp Arrowhead: 30

• Weathered Arrowhead: 36

Hit these locations for max efficiency:

• Wolvendom (dense shooter packs)

• Stormterror’s Lair outskirts

• Mingyun Village ruins

If you’re short, use the Adventurer’s Handbook to auto-track. No-brainer! 😎

🐉 Unique Boss Drop: Secret Source Airflow Accumulator

This one’s wild—it drops from a Natlan boss on a tiny island southwest of the Great Volcano. Unlock by finishing Natlan’s Archon Quest or AR40 Quick Challenge. Key deets:

• Material name: Secret Source Airflow Accumulator

• Quantity needed: 46

• Boss name: Ancient Dragon-era mini-boss (unnamed in leaks, but looks epic)

Natlan’s pyro terrain is no joke, so bring a Hydro healer. Solo mode? Absolutely doable!

📚 Talent Books: Ballad Series

Dahlia’s ties to Venti shine here—he uses Ballad books from Forsaken Rift domain. Open Wed/Sat/Sun only. You’ll need:

Talent Level	Teachings of Ballad	Guide to Ballad	Philosophies of Ballad
1 → 2	3	-	-
2 → 3	2	-	-
...	...	...	...
9 → 10	-	-	12

Total: 9 Teachings, 63 Guides, 93 Philosophies. Pre-farm on domain days!

🦉 Trounce Material: Eroded Scale-Feather

Plot twist: Despite his Mondstadt roots, Dahlia uses Natlan’s Stone Stele Records trounce drop! Unlock via Natlan Archon Quest or AR40 Quick Challenge. Requirements:

• Material: Eroded Scale-Feather (18 total for talents 6-10)

• Weekly boss: Stone Stele Records domain

Why Natlan drops? Idk, but it’s lowkey annoying. Save your dream solvents!

Final Thoughts & Pro Tips

Building Dahlia is a grind, but his kit and lore? Chef’s kiss 👌. Prioritize:

1. Calla Lilies (daily routes + teapot)

2. Ballad books (domain days)

3. Hydro gems (boss resin dump)

Remember: His Hydro application looks insane for Bloom teams. Pair him with Nahida for big PP damage! Anyway, go slay that farming game. Catch ya in co-op if you need help—I’ll be the one spamming Dahlia’s emotes in Mondstadt plaza 😉. #DahliaMainERA