A Complete Guide to Raising Ino in Howling Tides: Ascension Materials, Forte Upgrade Paths, and Signature Weapon Recipes

In Howling Tides patch 2.6, the new five-star Resonator, Ino, officially debuts. Her unique skill mechanics and powerful burst damage have many players eager to raise her to the maximum level.

This guide provides a detailed summary of Ino's Ascension Materials, Forte Upgrade Materials, Signature Weapon Recipes, and how to obtain them. It also includes farming tips to help you complete your development in the shortest possible time.

I. Overview of Materials Required for Ino's Development

If you plan to develop Ino directly from level 0 to level 90, unlocking and upgrading all Forte talents to the highest level, you will need the following resources:

Material Name Total Quantity

LF Polygon Core 29

MF Polygon Core 40

HF Polygon Core 52

FF Polygon Core 61

Abyssal Shell 46

Gaze of the Underworld 26

Silver Bloom 60

Rhythm Seed 25

Rhythm Bud 28

Rhythm Leaf 55

Rhythm Blossom 67

Advanced Resonance Potion 122

Shell Credit 3,053,300

Tip: Plan your route ahead of time and use your stamina wisely to prepare all the materials for Ino's development at the beginning of the patch.

II. Ino's Signature Weapon Upgrade Materials (Moongazer's Sigil)

Ino's signature weapon, the Moongazer's Sigil, significantly increases her damage output. The materials required to upgrade Ino from level 0 to level 90 are as follows:

Material Name Total Quantity

LF Roaring Cores 6

MF Roaring Cores 6

High-Frequency Roaring Cores 10

FF Roaring Cores 12

Rhythm Seeds 6

Rhythm Buds 8

Rhythm Leaves 6

Rhythm Blossoms 20

Shell Credit 330,000

III. Detailed Explanation of Ino's Ascension Materials

Ascension is a crucial step in character growth, directly affecting Ino's level cap and base stats. Below are all the Ascension Materials required to upgrade from Level 0 to Level 90:

Ascension Stage Required Materials

Level 20: 4 LF Polygon Cores, 5,000 Shell Credits

Level 40: 4 Silver Blooms, 4 MF Polygon Cores, 3 Abyssal Shells, 10,000 Shell Credits

Level 50: 8 Silver Blooms, 8 MF Polygon Cores, 6 Abyssal Shells, 15,000 Shell Credits

Level 60: 12 Silver Blooms, 4 HF Polygon Cores, 9 Abyssal Shells, 20,000 Shell Credits

Level 70: 16 Silver Blooms, 8 HF Polygon Cores, 12 Abyssal Shells, 40,000 Shell Credits

Level 80: 20 Silver Blooms, 4 FF Polygon Cores, 16 Abyssal Shells, 80,000 Shell Credits

IV. Ino Forte Talent Upgrade Materials

The Forte Talent is key to improving Ino's combat capabilities. Each talent level requires different materials:

Normal Attack, Resonance Attack, Resonance Skill, Resonance Release, Amplified Sound Circuit, Entry Skill, Final Skill

Leveling from Level 2 to 10 requires:

Rhythm Seed / Rhythm Bud / Rhythm Leaf / Rhythm Blossom

LF / MF / HF / FF Polygon Cores

Gaze of the Underworld

Shell Credit

Total Forte Material Requirements

Material Name Total Quantity

LF Polygon Core 25

MF Polygon Core 28

HF Polygon Core 40

FF Polygon Core 57

Gaze of the Underworld 26

Rhythm Seed 25

Rhythm Bud 28

Rhythm Leaf 55

Rhythm Blossom 67

Shell Credit 2,030,000

V. Core Material Acquisition Methods

1. Abyssal Shell

Source: Defeat the new 2.6 boss, The Lady of the Sea

Farming Tips: Team up for higher efficiency and combine with foods that increase material drops (such as Yong Dou Fu).

2. Silver Bloom

Source: Specific flower resource points in the new version of the map

Farming Tips: Use gathering routes to gather from multiple spawn points at once.

3. Gaze of the Underworld

Source: Weekly Challenge Dungeon "Beyond the Crimson Veil"

Farming Tips: Must-do this weekly. High-performance teams are recommended to increase clearance speed.

4. Rhythm Series Materials (Seeds, Buds, Leaves, and Blooms)

Source: Resonance Dungeons of Different Levels

Farming Tips: Prioritize challenging higher-difficulty dungeons to obtain more high-level materials.

VI. Development Path Recommendations

Prioritize Ascension to unlock the level cap.

Even if skill levels remain unchanged, Ascension can significantly increase Ino's base stats.

Focus on upgrading key Forte talents.

If resources are limited, it's recommended to prioritize upgrading Resonance skills and ultimate abilities, which are directly related to damage output.

Acquire Signature Weapons Early.

Moongazer's Sigil significantly improves Ino's combat performance. It's recommended to invest resources in upgrading it as soon as possible.

Preparation Before Farming Materials

Carry food that increases your drop rate (e.g., Yong Doufu: defeating Overworld enemies grants 50% additional materials for 30 minutes, effective only for your Resonators).

Rationally allocate your daily stamina to avoid wasting resources.

VII. Summary

Ino is a highly promising five-star Resonator in Patch 2.6. Her development cycle is long, requiring a wide variety of materials. By carefully planning your Ascension, Forte Talent, and weapon upgrades, combined with efficient farming methods, you'll be able to build her into a battle core in record time.

If you're ready for Ino's arrival, start collecting these materials ahead of time so she can start battle at full health on her first day online!