Okay, fellow Travelers, let's talk Escoffier! She’s the first Fontaine character dropping after the whole Fontaine Archon Quest wrapped up, and honestly, she's bringing some serious heat (well, Cryo chill, technically). Picture this: a former head chef from the fancy-pants Hotel Debord in the Court of Fontaine who now runs her own joint. Yeah, she's got that Michelin-star-level precision and a rep for being a bit... intense in the kitchen (and probably on the battlefield too). Total gastronomic genius though, no cap. If you wanna whip her into fighting shape, you gotta gather some very specific ingredients – I mean, materials. Buckle up, 'cause it's a bit of a Fontaine-Natlan road trip!

Seriously, maxing her out to level 90? It’s gonna cost you a small fortune in Mora and mountains of Character EXP materials. We're talking the usual:

  • 420 Hero's Wit / 2 Adventurer's EXP / 1678 Wanderer's Advice (Yeah, just stockpile those Wit books!)

  • A whopping 1,673,400 Mora for levels alone!

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Check out this infographic for the big picture!

Now, onto the real grind – her Ascension materials. As a Cryo polearm user rocking that Ousia alignment, she needs some predictable stuff... and some curveballs.

  1. Shivada Jade: Gotta have that Cryo bling. You know the drill:

    • Farm bosses like Cryo Regisvine, Cryo Hypostasis, Maguu Kenki, or the Icewind Suite.

    • Weekly bosses like Andrius (Wolf of the North) or Childe can drop them too.

    • IMPORTANT: Azhdaha and the Primo Geovishap only drop Shivada Jade if they're Cryo-aligned that week. Check before you fight!

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  2. Beryl Conch: Ah, Fontaine's underwater bling. Until Escoffier, only Charlotte used this. Now you need 168 of these shimmering shells.

    • Where? Dive deep! They're usually clinging to underwater ruins around Fontaine.

    • Get ready for some serious swimming sessions. I nearly drowned grabbing these last week, no lie.

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  3. Secret Source Airflow Accumulator: Here's the Natlan kicker. This drops from the new Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device boss.

    • Location? Still kinda hush-hush, but it's definitely in Natlan. Feels like hunting down a secret recipe!

    • This boss is the follow-up to the Configuration Device from 5.1 – ancient tech vibes.

  4. Mechanical Bits: Time to scrap some Fontaine robots! Clockwork Meka of all types drop these common mats.

    • Higher World Level = Better drops. Simple as that. Go bully those mechs!

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Alright, ascension sorted? Great! Now for her Talents. Gotta make sure her culinary fury translates to combat excellence. Her skills need Justice... the Talent Book kind!

  • Justice Books: Farmed exclusively from the Pale Forgotten Glory Domain.

    • Schedule: Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays. Mark your calendars!

    • You'll need:

      • Teachings of Justice x 9

      • Guide to Justice x 63

      • Philosophies of Justice x 114

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  • Mechanical Bits: Yep, you guessed it. Those poor Clockwork Meka get farmed again. Different tiers this time, but same source.

  • The Natlan Time-Gate: Eroded Horn: This is the real bottleneck for crowning her talents. Drops only from the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire trounce domain: Stone Stele Records.

    • Unlock: Complete the Natlan Archon Quest. No shortcuts here... unless

    • AR 40+ Lifesaver: The Quick Challenge feature! Lets you tackle the domain solo without unlocking the quest.

    • BUT: Need co-op help? Gotta unlock it the old-fashioned way. Such is life.

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  • Crown of Insight: x3 for those sweet, sweet level 10 talents. Always precious.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the total talent mat costs per level:

Talent Level Justice Books Mechanical Bits Trounce Mat Mora
2 Teachings x3 Common x6 - 12,500
3 Teachings x3 Common x3 - 17,500
4 Guide x3 Uncommon x4 - 25,000
5 Guide x4 Uncommon x6 - 30,000
6 Guide x6 Uncommon x9 - 37,500
7 Philosophies x4 Rare x4 Eroded Horn x1 120,000
8 Philosophies x6 Rare x6 Eroded Horn x1 260,000
9 Philosophies x12 Rare x9 Eroded Horn x2 450,000
10 Crown x1 - - 700,000

(Yeah, that Mora column hurts. Total talent Mora cost is a staggering 1,652,500!)

So yeah, prepping Escoffier is no walk in the park. It's a mix of underwater scavenging in Fontaine, hunting ancient automaton bosses in Natlan, beating up local mechs, and grinding that Justice domain hard. Plus, those weekly Natlan boss drops? They'll take time. Don't sleep on farming Mora and EXP either – it adds up faster than you think!

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Seeing her in action though? Chef's kiss! Literally. Her Burst looks slick. Worth the grind? Absolutely, if you want that Cryo precision on your team.

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Bottom Line: Start hitting those Beryl Conch spots now. Stockpile Justice Books on the right days. Pre-farm Mora and EXP like your team depends on it (it does). And as soon as that Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device location drops, GO HUNT IT DOWN! Getting those Airflow Accumulators early is a no-brainer. Seriously, don’t wait for her banner – get prepped! Your future Cryo chef superstar demands perfection. 😉 Let's get cooking, Travelers!