Augusta's Ascension Materials and Signature Weapon Crafting Guide | WuWa Patch 2.6 Guide

In WuWa Patch 2.6, the all-new five-star Resonator, Augusta, will debut. This highly anticipated character not only possesses unique skill mechanics but also requires a significant amount of exclusive materials for Ascension and Forte upgrades. Furthermore, her signature weapon, Thunder Flame, also requires a significant amount of materials to develop.

This guide provides a complete list of Augusta's Ascension Materials, Weapon Crafting Materials, and Forte Skill Upgrade Materials, as well as information on how to obtain them and farming techniques to help you develop them immediately after their release.

I. Augusta Material Overview

If you plan to train Augusta from level 0 to the maximum level 90 and unlock all of her skills and perks, these are the materials you'll need:

Tidal Remnants (LF/MF/HF/FF): 182 total

Withered Crown of the Golem King (boss drop): 46

Luminous Marigold (field material): 60

Iris in Bloom (challenge dungeon drop): 26

Waveworn Remnants (210/226/235/239): 175

Advanced Resonance Potion: 122 bottles

Shell Credit: Approximately 3,053,300

These materials cover all the requirements for Ascension, skill upgrades, and Amplified Sound enhancements.

II. Total Materials for Augusta's Signature Weapon, "Thunder Flame"

Augusta's signature weapon, "Thunder Flame," is also key to increasing its power. If you plan to upgrade it to the maximum level, you'll need the following resources:

Whisperin Cores (LF/MF/HF/FF): 34

Waveworn Remnants (210/226/235/239): 40

Shell Credits: 330,000

These materials are primarily obtained from weapon quests and monster drops.

III. Augusta Ascension Materials Overview

1. Total Required for Ascension

LF Tidal Residue x4

MF Tidal Residue x12

HF Tidal Residue x12

FF Tidal Residue x4

Withered Crown of the Puppet King x46

Luminous Marigold x60

Shell Credit x170,000

2. Ascension Material Details by Level

Level 20 Breakthrough: LF Tidal Residue x4 + Shell Credit x5,000

Level 40 Breakthrough: Luminous Marigold x4 + MF Tidal Residue x4 + Withered Crown of the Puppet King x3 + Shell Credit x10,000

Level 50 Breakthrough: Luminous Marigold x8 + MF Tidal Residue x8 + Withered Crown of the Puppet King x6 + Shell Credit x15,000

Level 60 Breakthrough: Luminous Marigold x12 + HF Tidal Residue =4 + Withered Crown of the Golem King ×9 + Shell Credit ×20,000

Level 70 Breakthrough: Luminous Marigold ×16 + HF Tidal Residue ×8 + Withered Crown of the Golem King ×12 + Shell Credit ×40,000

Level 80 Breakthrough: Luminous Marigold ×20 + FF Tidal Residue ×4 + Withered Crown of the Golem King ×16 + Shell Credit ×80,000

3. Key Material Acquisition Methods

Withered Crown of the Golem King: Dropped by defeating the boss added in version 2.6.

Luminous Marigold: Can be collected in designated map areas. Refresh period is long, so it is recommended to plan a daily collection route.

IV. Augusta's Forte Upgrade Materials

Augusta's Forte skill is the core of her damage rotation, and fully developing it requires a significant investment of resources.

1. Total Required for Forte

LF Tidal Residue x25

MF Tidal Residue x28

HF Tidal Residue x40

FF Tidal Residue x57

Iris Bloom x26

Wave Wear Residue (210/226/235/239) x175

Shell Credit x2,030,000

2. Strong Sound Skill Leveling Stage

Lv. 2: Wave Wear Residue x2 210 + LF Tidal Residue x2 + Shell Credit x1,500

Lv. 4: Wave Wear Residue x2 226 + MF Tidal Residue x2 + Shell Credit x4,500

Lv. 6: Wave Wear Residue x3 235 + HF Tidal Residue x2 + Shell Credit x16,000

Lv. 7: Wave Wear Residue x5 235 + HF Tidal Residue x3 + Iris Bloom ×1 + Shell Credit ×30,000

Lv. 10 (Maximum Level): 239 Wave Wear Residue ×6 + FF Tidal Residue ×4 + Iris Bloom ×1 + Shell Credit ×100,000

3. Additional Attribute Bonuses and Talents

Attribute Bonuses: Requires High-Level Wave Wear Residue + HF/FF Tidal Residue + Iris Bloom.

Inherent Skill: Consumes Iris Bloom and combines Tidal Residues of varying levels.

4. How to Obtain Iris Bloom

Obtained by challenging the "Broken Wheel of Fate" dungeon.

The dungeon is located in the Avinoleum - Rinascita area and requires completing the main quest, Chapter 2, Act 4: The Maiden, the Challenger, and the Deathbringer, to unlock it.

5. Augusta Development and Farming Tips

Using Food Bonuses: It's recommended to bring the dish Yong Tau Fu when farming for materials, which provides an additional 50% drop bonus in co-op mode for 30 minutes.

Planning Instances: Prioritize farming "Puppet King" and "Broken Wheel of Fate" to ensure core materials are obtained.

Daily Gathering Routes: Plan Luminous Marigold collection points in advance and farm them once a day to avoid development stalls.

Shell Credit Management: Augusta's development requires approximately 5 million Shell Credits (character + weapon + skill), so it's recommended to plan them simultaneously.

6. Summary

Augusta, a new five-star character in "Howling Tides" version 2.6, requires a significant investment of materials and time, whether it's Ascension, the Power Sound skill, or her exclusive weapon.

Ascension Key: Luminous Marigold & Withered Crown of the Golem King

Skill Enhancement Key: Iris in Bloom & High-Level Tidal Residue

Weapon Crafting Key: Whisperin Core & Wave Wear Residue

If you're planning to quickly build Augusta early in the patch, it's recommended to start reserving materials and farming for basic materials ahead of time. This way, you'll be able to unlock her full potential as soon as she launches and build your own core damage character.