Teyvat’s resident genius, Alhaitham, isn’t just here to drop philosophical bombs in Sumeru’s Archon Quest. This Dendro-wielding scholar also moonlights as a walking spreadsheet of farming requirements. For players who’ve spent weeks simping over his calculated smirks, here’s the cold, hard truth: leveling this human Wikipedia will make you question why you ever mocked Timmie’s pigeon obsession.

The Academic Grind: Ascension Materials Breakdown

Alhaitham’s ascension chart reads like a thesis on resource management. Each phase demands:

Phase	Level Cap	Mora	Nagadus Emerald	Sand Grease Pupa	Eremite Drops	Boss Drops
1	40	20K	Sliver x1	3	Faded Red Satin x3	—
6	90	120K	Gemstone x6	60	Rich Red Brocade x24	Pseudo-Stamens x20

💡 Pro Tip: The jump from Phase 5 to 6 requires enough Sand Grease Pupas to make even Scaradouche question your life choices. Stock up on caffeine and patience.

Talent Upgrades: When Genius Hurts

His talent materials are where the real fun begins. To max one skill:

• 4,165,000 Mora (RIP your wallet)

• 114 Philosophies of Ingenuity (Tuesday/Friday/Sunday domain grind)

• 18 Mirrors of Mushin (Scaramouche boss fights that’ll have you praying to Nahida)

Material Hunting: The Teyvat Safari

Nagadus Emeralds:

• Farm Jadeplume Terrorshroom until it haunts your dreams

• Convert other crystals using Dust of Azoth (the academic equivalent of plagiarism)

Sand Grease Pupa:

• 74 spawn in Desert of Hadramaveth caves

• Pro tip: They look like rocks that failed geology class. Bring a miner’s helmet.

Red Fabric Drops:

• Beat up Eremites until they cough up brocade

• Higher-tier enemies drop better loot (bully the big guys first)

Pseudo-Stamens:

• Fight Setekh Wenut, the sandworm that makes Dune look boring

• Use elemental reactions to pop its Anemo bubbles (Pyro mains rejoice!)

FAQ: For Academically Challenged Adventurers

Q: Why does Alhaitham need 60 Sand Grease Pupas?

A: To recreate Sumeru’s ecosystem in his basement. Obviously.

Q: Can I skip Scaramouche boss fights?

A: Only if you want his talents stuck at level 6 forever. Cue evil scholar laugh.

Q: Why are Nagadus Emeralds so rare?

A: Hoyoverse’s way of saying “Should’ve pulled for Tighnari instead.”

Q: Best farming route for Eremites?

A: Follow the trail of broken dreams and discarded 3-star weapons.

In conclusion, building Alhaitham is less “ascension” and more “academic hazing.” But let’s be real – watching him crit 50K while looking like he’s solving quadratic equations? Worth every pseudo-stamen.