Pre-Farming Guide for Xilonen in Genshin Impact 5.1

As Genshin Impact's Version 5.1 looms on the horizon, players are already buzzing about Xilonen – that slick new Geo 5-star support character HoYoverse teased. Word on the street? She's not just another pretty face with a Vision; leaks suggest she’s packing serious utility with shields, healing, and enemy resistance shred, all scaling purely off DEF. Talk about a game-changer! For savvy travelers itching to max her out day one, pre-farming materials is the name of the game. But fair warning: not everything’s up for grabs yet. Time to dive into the nitty-gritty of what you can snag early and what’ll have you grinding post-launch.

Ascension Materials: Geo Grind and Natlan Treasures

First up, Xilonen’s Geo roots mean Prithiva Topaz stones are non-negotiable. These bad boys drop from Geo-aligned bosses like the Geo Hypostasis or Golden Wolflord. No crazy amounts needed, but if your inventory’s drier than Sumeru’s desert, expect some resin-heavy sessions. Pro tip: multitask by farming these while hunting for artifacts – kill two birds with one stone, yeah?

Next, those Sauroform Tribal Warriors in Natlan ain’t just for show. They cough up three types of Whistles:

• Sentry’s Wooden Whistle 🪵

• Warrior’s Metal Whistle ⚔️

• Saurian-Crowned Golden Whistle 👑

These aren’t just ascension fuel; they’re dual-purpose munchies for her Talents too. If you’ve already built Mualani, you might have leftovers – score! Otherwise, hit Natlan’s trails hard. And hey, if RNG’s being a pain, Paimon’s Bargains stocks them occasionally for Stardust/Starglitter. Cha-ching!

Then there’s Brilliant Chrysanthemum – Natlan’s local specialty. Only 71 nodes exist near Stadium of the Sacred Flame and Huitztli Hill, respawning every 48 real-world hours. Translation? You’ll need patience or a killer farming route. Mark your map and rotate daily; it’s a week-long commitment for full ascension.

The real kicker? Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core. Dropped exclusively by the new Secret Source Automaton boss in 5.1, meaning zero pre-farming possible. With 46 copies needed and resin caps, brace for multiple days of post-launch grinding. Oof.

Mora costs? Brutal. 420K for ascension thresholds plus 1.6+ million for leveling. Blossoms of Wealth in Natlan double-dip by spawning Sauroform foes – efficiency at its finest!

Talent Upgrades: Kindling Flames and Weekly Woes

Whistle materials reappear here but in bulk – way more than ascension demands. Stockpile extras while farming ascension mats; it’s a no-brainer. Kindling Talent books? Farmable from Natlan’s Blazing Ruins Domain, but only on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Resin management’s key here, folks. If you’ve built Kinich, check your stash – might save you some pain.

Weekly boss drops come from Shouki no Kami in Sumeru. Xilonen craves Mirror of Mushin, which has randomized drops. Don’t sweat duplicates though; alchemy lets you convert extras. Only a few needed, but weekly limits mean start early!

Crowning glory? Literally. Three Crowns of Insight cap her Talents. These unicorns come from:

• Limited-time events 🎉

• Reputation rewards 🌟

• Paimon’s Bargains 💰

Grab ’em whenever available – they’re rarer than a peaceful Hilichurl camp.

Leaks, Risks, and Future Vibes

Let’s keep it 100: all this intel’s based on leaks. HoYoverse could tweak Xilonen’s kit last-minute, turning your pre-farmed stash into glorified confetti. Farming’s a gamble, but hey – high risk, high reward, right?

Personally? I’m hyped. A DEF-scaling Geo support who heals AND shreds resistance? She could revolutionize team comps, making Geo comps meta again. Imagine pairing her with Itto or Navia – pure chaos. With Natlan’s pyro-centric theme, her Crystallize shields might just become the ultimate flex against burn damage. Fingers crossed HoYo doesn’t nerf her into oblivion though. 🤞

Bottom line: farm what you can, pray to the Archons, and get ready for 5.1. Xilonen’s looking like a must-pull – just don’t blow all your primos day one without resin for her boss mats! 😉