Alright, fellow trailblazers, gather 'round! With the 2.7 update on the horizon, I'm already buzzing about one specific arrival: Fugue, the brand-new 5-star Nihility character wielding the power of Fire. While we're still waiting for the official showcase to drop, one thing's for sure – we can get a massive head start! I've been digging through all the info, and let me tell you, pre-farming for Fugue is not just possible, it's highly recommended. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later when you can max them out on day one instead of grinding for weeks. So, let's dive into everything you need to stockpile before Fugue lands in our rosters!

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The best part? All of Fugue's Ascension Materials can be pre-farmed right now in Honkai: Star Rail. No waiting for new areas or events like with some past characters. This is a huge win for us planners. Here’s the complete shopping list you'll need to take Fugue from level 1 all the way to that glorious level 80 cap. Bookmark this table, Trailblazers!

Ascension Tier Level Cap Required Materials Where to Find
Ascension 1 20 -> 30 Credits, Immortal Scionette x5 Calyx (Crimson), Embers Exchange, Xianzhou Luofu enemies
Ascension 2 30 -> 40 Credits, Immortal Scionette x10, Fiery Spirit x3 Fiery Spirit from Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility
Ascension 3 40 -> 50 Credits, Immortal Aeroblossom x6, Fiery Spirit x7 Immortal Aeroblossom from same sources as Scionette
Ascension 4 50 -> 60 Credits, Immortal Aeroblossom x9, Starfire Essence x3 Starfire Essence from Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility
Ascension 5 60 -> 70 Credits, Immortal Lumintwig x6, Starfire Essence x7 Immortal Lumintwig from same enemy drops
Ascension 6 70 -> 80 Credits, Immortal Lumintwig x12, Heaven Incinerator x1 Heaven Incinerator from Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility

Yeah, the Credit cost gets pretty spicy towards the end – we're talking millions here. My go-to move? Spam the Calyx (Golden): Bud of Treasures like there's no tomorrow. It's the most efficient way to stack those Credits without burning all your Trailblaze Power on other stuff. Also, don't forget that ascending characters often gives you free Star Rail Passes as a reward. So, pre-farming Fugue isn't just about powering them up; it's a sneaky way to fund your future pulls too. Talk about efficiency!

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Now, let's talk about the real endgame: Traces. Once you've got Fugue to level 80, the real journey begins. Unlocking and leveling their Trace abilities is what will truly make them shine, whether the leaks about them being a Support powerhouse pan out or not. This is where the grind gets real, folks. The material list is... substantial. Brace yourselves.

Total Trace Materials Needed for Fugue:

  • Credits: 3,000,000 💰 (Yep, another three million. Start saving!)

  • Tracks of Destiny: 8x

  • Fiery Spirit: 18x

  • Starfire Essence: 69x

  • Heaven Incinerator: 139x

  • Immortal Scionette: 41x

  • Immortal Aeroblossom: 56x

  • Immortal Lumintwig: 58x

  • Regret of Infinite Ochema: 12x (Weekly Boss Drop)

Phew, that's a list and a half. The good news? You'll already be familiar with farming the Immortal series (Scionette, Aeroblossom, Lumintwig) from the Ascension phase. The main event for the other stuff is the Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility in the Alchemy Commission on the Xianzhou Luofu. This makes perfect sense since Fugue follows the Nihility path. Dump your Trailblaze Power here to farm Fiery Spirits, Starfire Essence, and Heaven Incinerators.

A quick pro-tip: You can buy some of these materials from the Embers Exchange shop, but honestly? With a 3-million Credit goal for the Traces alone, I'd save every single Credit I have. It's better to spend your Resin (Trailblaze Power) at the Calyx. The one material you can't pre-farm in huge batches is the Regret of Infinite Ochema. That's a weekly boss drop, so make sure you're doing that boss fight every week to slowly build up your stockpile. No way around that time gate, I'm afraid.

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So, what's my final verdict? If you're even remotely interested in Fugue, start farming now. Hit that Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility daily. Clear your assignments for passive income. Do your weekly boss. The grind might seem long, but man, the feeling of unlocking a new character's full potential immediately is just... chef's kiss. It lets you experiment with builds and team comps right away without being held back by resources.

Whether Fugue becomes a meta-defining support or a niche pick, being prepared is never a bad strategy in the Astral Express. Happy pre-farming, everyone! May your drops be plentiful and your Credit balance... well, let's just hope it recovers by 2025.