Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5 - Complete Guide to Pre-Farming Feixiao's Ascension and Trace Materials

With the highly anticipated release of Feixiao in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5, players are already strategizing to maximize her potential as a premier Wind DPS from the Path of the Hunt. As the Arbiter-General from the Xianzhou Yaoqing transitions from NPC to playable character, leaks have provided a comprehensive blueprint for the materials required to ascend her and level her Traces. Preparation is key, as Feixiao is projected to boast the highest base SPD in the game and a unique follow-up attack playstyle that synergizes with her team's actions.

🎯 Ascension Materials: A Detailed Breakdown

Most of the items needed for Feixiao's Ascension are currently available in-game, allowing for significant pre-farming. The primary resource family required is the Artifex series, which includes:

• Artifex's Module (Green)

• Artifex's Cogwheel (Blue)

• Artifex's Gyreheart (Purple)

These materials are obtained by defeating Entranced Ingenium and Aurumaton enemies across the Xianzhou Luofu. The most efficient farming method is through the Calyx (Golden) activities on the Luofu. Players can choose between:

• Bud of Memories on Cloudford for Character EXP Materials.

• Bud of Treasures in the Artisanship Commission for Credits.

It's crucial to farm these abundantly, as they are also a core component for leveling Feixiao's Traces. Additional sources include Daily Assignments and the Embers Exchange shop.

The final Ascension material introduces a new element. Leaks indicate it will be called "A Glass of the Bessoted Era," a new boss material expected to debut with Version 2.5. This item will be farmed from a new Stagnant Shadow activity located in the Penacony Grand Theater map. Players will need 65 copies in total, requiring approximately 13 challenge runs.

Beyond the specific materials, the Ascension process demands a substantial credit investment:

• 308,000 Credits for the Ascension stages themselves.

• An additional ~508,000 Credits for leveling her up with Character EXP Materials.

For credit farming, the Calyx (Golden): Bud of Treasures in the Artisanship Commission remains the optimal choice, offering the dual benefit of credits and more Artifex materials.

🔧 Trace Materials: Maximizing Her Abilities

Leveling Feixiao's Traces (her abilities) requires a more extensive and varied material list. The first set overlaps with her Ascension needs but in significantly larger quantities. You will need massive amounts of Artifex's Module, Cogwheel, and Gyreheart.

The next critical component is the Hunt-specific Trace material family:

• Meteoric Bullet

• Destined Expiration

• Countertemporal Shot

These are farmed at the Calyx (Crimson): Bud of the Hunt activity on the SoulGlad™ Scorchsand Audition Venue map in Penacony. This is a lengthy grind, but players who previously farmed for characters like Boothill or March 7th (Hunt) may have some leftovers.

A point of uncertainty lies in the weekly boss material. Current leaks suggest Regret of Infinite Ochema, obtained from defeating Phantylia. However, there are strong indications that Version 2.5 will introduce a new weekly boss and its corresponding material. Therefore, farming Regret of Infinite Ochema should be approached with caution, as it may serve only as a placeholder.

As her Traces reach higher levels, they will require Tracks of Destiny. This rare material is acquired through:

• Limited-time events.

• Weekly rewards from maxing out points in the Simulated Universe.

• Purchasing two copies monthly from the Embers Exchange shop (costing Undying Embers).

Finally, maxing out all of Feixiao's Traces will consume a staggering 3 million Credits. When combined with Ascension costs, the total credit requirement underscores the importance of consistent credit farming.

📊 Material Summary Tables

Total Ascension Materials

Material	Quantity	Source
Artifex's Module	15	Xianzhou Luofu Enemies/Calyx
Artifex's Cogwheel	15	Xianzhou Luofu Enemies/Calyx
Artifex's Gyreheart	15	Xianzhou Luofu Enemies/Calyx
A Glass of the Bessoted Era	65	New Stagnant Shadow (Penacony)
Credits	308,000	Various Sources

Total Trace Materials (Estimated)

Material Type	Key Items	Primary Farming Method
Artifex Series	Module, Cogwheel, Gyreheart	Xianzhou Luofu Calyx (Golden)
Hunt Trace Mats	Meteoric Bullet, Destined Expiration, Countertemporal Shot	Penacony Calyx (Crimson)
Weekly Boss Mat	Regret of Infinite Ochema (Subject to Change)	Phantylia
Rare Material	Tracks of Destiny	Events, Simulated Universe, Embers Exchange
Credits	3,000,000	Calyx (Golden): Bud of Treasures

💡 Strategic Pre-Farming Tips for 2026

1. Prioritize Available Resources: Focus intensely on farming the Artifex materials and Hunt Trace materials now. These are confirmed and represent the bulk of the grind.

2. Credit Stockpiling: Begin accumulating credits immediately. The total cost exceeds 3.8 million. Dedicate daily Trailblaze Power to the Bud of Treasures Calyx.

3. Weekly Boss Material: Hold off on spending Tracks of Destiny or heavily farming Regret of Infinite Ochema until the Version 2.5 livestream confirms the final material.

4. Leverage the Exchange: Regularly check the Embers Exchange for Tracks of Destiny and any Artifex materials you might be missing.

5. Team Synergy Planning: While farming, consider potential team compositions that will trigger Feixiao's follow-up attacks consistently, such as pairing her with characters who have multi-hit or frequent attack abilities.

By starting the farm now, players can ensure that the moment Feixiao arrives in Version 2.5, they can immediately ascend her, unlock her full Trace potential, and integrate the high-speed Arbiter-General into their roster as a formidable force on the battlefield.