Alright, folks, buckle up because I’m about to spill the tea on the wildest treasure hunt Teyvat has ever seen! The Fortress of Meropide isn't just getting a new head nurse, it's getting a legend – Sigewinne, the 5-star Hydro character who’s about to make everyone’s party comps do a full 180. Now, I’ve been grinding like a maniac since those leaks dropped, and let me tell you, preparing for her arrival in 2026’s version 4.7 isn't for the faint of heart. My poor resin is weeping, but the promise of that perfect healing is just too good to pass up. I’ve practically moved to Fontaine, and my journey to gather every last speck of dust for her ascension has been... an adventure, to say the least.
My Personal Sigewinne Ascension Shopping List (The Pain is Real)
Before I could even think about her talents, I had to get her to level 90. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and this is the checklist that haunted my dreams:
| Material | Quantity Needed | My Personal Status (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Varunada Lazurite Gemstones | 6 | ✅ Done! (The Geo Hypostasis and I are now mortal enemies) |
| Varunada Lazurite Chunks | 9 | ✅ Done! |
| Varunada Lazurite Fragments | 9 | ✅ Done! |
| Varunada Lazurite Slivers | 1 | ✅ (Obviously, the easy part!) |
| Romaritime Flower | 168 | ⏳ 162/168... so close! |
| Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom | 18 | ❌ 6/18 (Weekly Boss time-gate is brutal!) |
| Philosophies of Equity | 114 | ⏳ Farming every Sunday, Thursday, Monday... |
| Guide to Equity | 63 | ✅ Done! |
| Teachings of Equity | 9 | ✅ Done! |
| Crown of Insight | 3 | ✅ Locked and loaded from past events! |
Don’t even get me started on the common enemy drops. Those little guys seem to have gone into hiding since the leaks! Speaking of which, remember, all this is based on those spicy pre-release whispers, so keep an ear to the ground for official word from Hoyoverse.
The Great Romaritime Flower Safari: A Story of Damp Socks
Let’s talk about the real star of the grind: the Romaritime Flower. 168 of them! I thought collecting Silk Flowers for Hu Tao was bad, but this? This is next-level. You find these blue beauties all over Fontaine, both on dry land and chilling underwater like they own the place.
My strategy? For the land-based ones, a quick zap with any Hydro character makes them pop right out. Easy-peasy. But the underwater ones… oh boy. I’ve spent more time as a diver in the last few weeks than I have fighting bosses. My character’s swimsuit has permanent wrinkles! Pro tip from your truly exhausted guide: if you’re sick of swimming, you can buy a few from the Hinterman's NPC shop in Poisson. It’s not enough to save you the grind, but hey, every little bit helps when you’re at 162 out of 168 and the last few are playing hide-and-seek!
Boss Bashing Bonanza: From Puddles to Cosmic Whales
The talent and ascension materials come from two very different vibes of boss.
First up, the Hydro Tulpa. This big watery boy hangs out in an underwater cave in the Beryl region. Beating him up nets you the “Water That Failed To Transcend,” which is a hilariously dramatic name for what is essentially a fancy puddle. It takes 40 Original Resin to claim, so make sure you've got your condense resin ready. Fighting him is like trying to punch the ocean – not my favorite Tuesday activity.
Then, there's the big leagues: the All-Devouring Narwhal, Fontaine's weekly boss. This fight is epic, chaotic, and the only source for the Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom. You need 18 of these bad boys to crown all of Sigewinne's talents. 18! That’s over four months of weekly commits, minimum. The Narwhal doesn't mess around – it’s a spectacle, but man, the time-gate is a real mood-killer. Every week I’m there, praying to the RNG gods for that double drop. So far, they are not listening.
Talent Book Tuesdays (and Thursdays, and Sundays...)
For her brains, Sigewinne needs the Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Equity. Where do you get them? The Pale Forgotten Glory domain in Fontaine. It’s open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. I’ve got my schedule synced to this domain’s opening times. My social life? What social life? I see more of that domain’s interior than my own Serenitea Pot. But the grind must go on! The purple books (Philosophies) are the real bottleneck here – you need a mountain of them.
Final Thoughts: The Grind Before the Glory
Look, preparing for Sigewinne is a commitment. It’s a journey of soggy flower picking, weekly whale wrestling, and domain farming until your eyes glaze over. But you know what? It’s worth it. The thought of having her fully built on day one, ready to revolutionize my Spiral Abyss runs and co-op healing... that’s the dream. So, if you’re as hyped as I am, start stockpiling now! Grab those Romaritime Flowers, challenge that Narwhal every single week, and pray the official release doesn’t change a thing. See you in Fontaine, future Sigewinne mains! The grind awaits... and my inventory is (almost) ready.