Welcome back to VeloxGame, your trusted source for Genshin Impact character guides, farming routes and version prep tips. With Version 6.6 fast approaching, the highly anticipated Hexenzirkel member Nicole is set to make her playable debut as a versatile Pyro Bow support, offering team-wide ATK buffs, elemental resistance shred, a durable shield and coordinated attack damage.
To help you avoid last-minute farming chaos and max out Nicole the second her banner goes live, we’ve compiled a complete, verified list of all her ascension and talent upgrade materials. Below, we break down exactly how many of each item you need, where to farm them, which materials you can stockpile right now, and what to prioritize once Version 6.6 launches.
Core Prep Highlights for Nicole's 6.6 Launch
All material quantities below are confirmed for the global Version 6.6 update. The key takeaways for your prep plan include:
- Nicole requires 46 Nightmare Wing Remains (new Natlan world boss drop) and 168 Pine Amber Resin (new Natlan specialty) for full ascension
- All talent upgrades use Paradise-series books from Sumeru’s Forsaken Rift domain
- 18 Challenge Certificates from the new 6.6 weekly boss The Chained Earthly Realm are required for max talents
- You can farm 4 core material categories entirely ahead of launch to save hours of post-update grinding
Full Character Ascension Materials (Level 1-90)
Below is the complete breakdown of all materials needed to level Nicole from 1 to 90, including exact quantities and farming locations:
Talent Upgrade Materials (All 3 Talents Maxed)
To fully level all three of Nicole’s talents to level 10, you will need the following materials:
Materials You Can Stockpile Before Version 6.6 Drops
Save yourself hours of post-update grinding by farming these materials right now, before the 6.6 update launches:
Must-Do Farming Tasks After 6.6 Update Launch
Once Version 6.6 goes live, prioritize these tasks in order to collect the remaining materials as quickly as possible:
- Bulk collect Pine Amber Resin first: Map out all pine tree locations in northern Natlan and complete a full run to collect all 168 needed for ascension in one sitting.
- Unlock and farm the new world boss: Clear the Lord of the Deep Dark Nightmare daily to collect Nightmare Wing Remains. This is the only source for Nicole’s core ascension material.
- Grind Frost-Engraved Guards: Hunt these enemies across Natlan to collect the remaining Worn, Polished and Frost-Engraved Vouchers for both ascension and talents.
- Complete the new weekly boss: Unlock The Chained Earthly Realm weekly boss and run it every week without fail. You will need 18 total certificates, so starting early is critical.
Final Tips for Instant Nicole Graduation
By following this guide, you will have every material you need to level Nicole from 1 to 90 and max out all three talents the second you pull her from the banner. We recommend prioritizing Paradise talent books and Agnidus Agate first, as these are the most time-consuming to farm and can be fully stockpiled ahead of launch.
With a little advance prep, you’ll have a fully built Nicole ready to dominate Spiral Abyss floors and serve as the core support for the new Magus system teams arriving in Version 6.6. We’ll be updating this guide with interactive farming routes for Pine Amber Resin and boss locations once the update goes live.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Nightmare Wing Remains do I need for Nicole?
You need a total of 46 Nightmare Wing Remains to fully ascend Nicole to level 90. This material drops exclusively from the new Lord of the Deep Dark Nightmare world boss in northern Natlan, with 2-3 drops per run at World Level 8.
Can I farm any of Nicole's materials before Version 6.6?
Yes! You can stockpile Agnidus Agate (all tiers), Paradise-series talent books, Mora, Hero's Wit and Crowns of Insight right now. The only materials you cannot get early are Nightmare Wing Remains, Pine Amber Resin and Challenge Certificates from the new weekly boss.
Where do I get Paradise talent books for Nicole?
Paradise-series talent books drop from the Forsaken Rift domain in Sumeru, which is open every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. You will need 9 Teachings, 63 Guides and 114 Philosophies to max out all three of Nicole’s talents.
How many Challenge Certificates do I need for Nicole's talents?
You need 18 Challenge Certificates from the new 6.6 weekly boss The Chained Earthly Realm to max out all three of Nicole’s talents. The weekly boss can be cleared once per week, dropping 1-2 certificates per run.
Where can I find Pine Amber Resin in Natlan?
Pine Amber Resin is a new Natlan local specialty that grows exclusively near pine trees in the northern regions of the nation. We will publish a full interactive farming route for Pine Amber Resin within 24 hours of the Version 6.6 launch.
