Recent leaks indicate that Escoffier, the upcoming character in Genshin Impact, possesses the ability to summon a construct that follows the active character. This construct will periodically unleash Cryo damage against nearby enemies, greatly enhancing her utility in perma-freeze teams. Such teams are likely to be led by Hydro DPS characters like Neuvillette and Mualani, as the off-field Cryo application provided by Escoffier can help maintain the Freeze reaction. Furthermore, she could serve as an effective sub-DPS for Wriothesley if paired with Hydro supports like Furina, ensuring Freeze continues even when the DPS character is off the field.
Escoffier’s Materials Have Leaked for Genshin Impact Version 5.6
New Item Expected with Version 5.6
Before utilizing Escoffier effectively in team compositions, players must fully max out her level and Talent levels. This involves gathering a variety of materials, many of which players can pre-farm ahead of her release. This preparation will allow for a swift upgrade upon acquisition. However, it’s worth noting that one of the leaked materials, referenced on Honey Hunter World, is not yet available in Genshin Impact.
Details on all of Escoffier’s necessary materials have been leaked, including those required for her Ascension and Talent leveling. While the leaks provide quantities needed, players can extrapolate these numbers based on past characters in the 5-star category. To speed up the maxing out process for Escoffier, pre-farming is recommended, though be aware that these materials may change during the Version 5.6 beta, potentially requiring additional farming efforts.
How to Pre-Farm Escoffier’s Ascension Materials Before Genshin Impact 5.6
World Boss Material Cannot Be Pre-Farmed
As a Cryo character, Escoffier is expected to require Shivada Jade Ascension stones, which are supported by the leaks and are unlikely to change during beta testing. Players can farm these stones from various Cryo-aligned bosses, including the Cryo Hypostasis, Cryo Regisvine, and Childe, among others. Unfortunately, players cannot optimize farming for these with world boss materials.
The leak specifies that Escoffier will also need a unique world boss material known as Secret Source Airflow Accumulator, which drops exclusively from the newly introduced Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device that will debut in Version 5.6. Thus, players will need to wait for this update to obtain the material necessary for her Ascension. Fortunately, this is the only unreleased material, streamlining the farming process once the update arrives.
According to the leaks, Cryo attacks might hinder the Overseer Device’s damage accumulation. Therefore, utilizing characters like Wriothesley and Ganyu may prove beneficial in swiftly farming this new boss.
Additionally, one local specialty required for Escoffier’s Ascension is the Beryl Conch, found exclusively in Fontaine’s Salacia Plain subregion. A total of 168 Beryl Conch specimens are needed, with only 105 nodes available for farming. Given that local specialties respawn every 48 hours, prioritizing farming these will be essential. For efficient collection, it’s advisable to use the interactive map on HoYoLAB to identify Beryl Conch locations and optimize a farming route.
Finally, Escoffier will require Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear, all dropped by Clockwork Meka enemies located throughout Fontaine. Collecting a substantial quantity of these materials is crucial, as they will also contribute to her Talent-leveling process. Players can utilize the interactive map to locate Clockwork Meka enemies or participate in the Blossom of Wealth activities, where these enemies may appear.
Ascension for Escoffier will demand a total of 420,000 Mora, and considering other 5-star characters, expect to need approximately 1,637,400 Mora for leveling her with Character EXP materials. Challenging Blossoms of Wealth in Fontaine is once more recommended, maximizing Mora farming alongside the Gear materials essential for her growth.
How to Pre-Farm Escoffier’s Talent Materials Before Genshin Impact 5.6
This Process is Costly for Character Upgrades
As noted earlier, Escoffier will also rely on Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear for her Talent-leveling. Apart from farming, players can buy a limited quantity of these from Paimon’s Bargains each month, assuming they have necessary resources. The leaks also indicate that Escoffier will utilize the Justice Talent books: Teachings of Justice, Guide to Justice, and Philosophies of Justice, obtainable from the Pale Forgotten Glory Domain in Fontaine on specific days—Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
It’s important to leverage the Crafting Bench to convert lower-grade items into rarer types as Escoffier’s requirements grow. Furthermore, it’s revealed that Eroded Horn, an item dropping exclusively from the weekly boss challenge Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, will be necessary at higher Talent levels. While the quantity needed is limited, the fact that this boss can only be fought once a week and the item isn’t guaranteed means that acquiring it could be tedious. Players may use a Dream Solvent to convert other drops from this boss into Eroded Horn if needed.
To fully upgrade Talents to level 10 for Escoffier, players will require Crown of Insight. Only three Crowns are necessary, which can be earned through certain limited-time events and reputation systems throughout Genshin Impact. Additionally, the complete Talent-leveling process will reportedly consume a total of 4,957,500 Mora, emphasizing the need for systematic farming of this critical resource.
Sources: Honey Hunter World, HoYoLAB