AfterGenshin ImpactTravelers have had time to acquaint themselves with the game’s map, they may have also started to take note of its myriad valuable foraging grounds, most of which are crucial to completing important quests and character Ascensions.
Teyvat, the main continent featured inGenshin Impact, is divided into many territories and cities, and each of these regions hosts distinct natural ingredients, known as Local Specialties, all of which can be collected to fulfill certain story-related tasks and level up characters.
Updated on Jul 12, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Among the many uses of Mondstadt Local Specialties, leveling up characters is arguably the most important one in Genshin Impact. Each character requires a certain amount of one of the available eight materials in Mondstadt. Once the Local Specialty is collected, Travelers must wait for a while before it respawns. Luckily, there are other methods tocollect Local Specialty in Genshin Impactsuch as purchasing it from merchants found all over Teyvat.
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All Mondstadt Local Specialty Locations In Genshin Impact
Mondstadt, the game’s starting point, is inspired by real-world Germany. Its main grounds are a small-walled city, though it expands eastwards up to Starsnatch Cliff and northwards to Stormbearer Point. Whenever Travelers are tasked with collecting a Mondstadt Local Specialty, they will have to search for any of eight unique ingredients within the five available areas in Mondstadt.
Found mostly inSpringvalenear water sources like ponds and lakes.
Found onStarsnatch Cliff.
Dandelion Seed
It’s possible to find some while exploring most areas in Mondstadt, especially outside the gate of theCity of Mondstadtand west of the Ridge Watch Domain inBishui Plain.
Philanemo Mushroom
Grows on the side of buildings, houses, and chimneys in theCity of Mondstadt,Springvale,andDawn Winery.
Wolfhook
Grows inWolvendom.
As of version 4.1, only Klee and Mika in possess the necessary passive to help players locate Local Specialties in Mondstadt.
Mondstadt Local Specialties Merchants Location In Genshin Impact
Mondstadt’s Local Specialties can be purchased from various wandering merchants that exist both inside and outside Mondstadt.
1000 Mora
Upon buying all available stocks,the merchants will refresh the missing Local Specialtyafter a few real-life days.
Mondstadt Character Ascension Materials In Genshin Impact
These Local Specialties are not only used to fulfill quest requirements but also required by certain characters for Ascension.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
