This tier list includes 4 stars and 5 stars.
For ascension & talent material farming guides, see links below.
Quick note: The Traveler uses all sorts of enemy drops as Talent ascension material. For Talent books, the traveler uses all books from the respective region. (i.e. Freedom, Resistance, and Ballad for Anemo)
How to Farm Talent Level Up Materials
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