With the launch of Genshin Impact's 1.6 update, there are a variety of new character ascension materials for players to collect in the Golden Apple Archipelago. One of the most prominent new items that Genshin Impact players will find throughout the Archipelago is the Sea Ganoderma plant.
With its fluorescent blue color, Sea Ganoderma can be easily spotted when traversing the new region. While the plant does not have any current uses in-game, the Sea Ganoderma is a character ascension material that is required for the upcoming Kazuha banner.
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In total, players will require 168 Sea Ganoderma in order to level Kazuha from 0-90. Because there is a limited number of Sea Ganoderma spawns on the Archipelago map, this will require multiple farming runs in order to obtain all the necessary ascension materials.
The Sea Ganoderma spawns operate similar to the Starconch locations in Liyue and can be found along the shores of the Archipelago islands and nested inside shallow reefs. Players should note that several of these spawn locations are found adjacent to enemy camps, so players should be prepared to fight any hilichurls in their way.
In the Golden Apple Archipelago there are a total of 57 Sea Ganoderma that can be farmed in a single run. This will require players to complete 3 runs if they want to obtain the maximum amount required for Kazuha's ascension.
Players should note that like other plants in Mondstadt and Liyue, the respawn rate for Sea Ganoderma is between 2 and 3 days. As a result, players will want to carefully plan their farming so that they have the required amount before the Golden Apple Archipelago region is no longer available.
It should be noted that miHoYo has addressed the concerns of many fans by stating that all of the newly added materials available in the Golden Apple Archipelago will still be available after the region is no longer accessible. This likely means that with the upcoming Inazuma expansion fast approaching, that Sea Ganodermas and Marionette Cores will be available in the new region.
Due to the layout of the Golden Apple Archipelago, several of the Sea Ganoderma farming locations can be difficult to obtain and will require the player to use their waveriders to travel long distances. Because of this map layout, for players that are not planning to roll on the Kazuha banner on day 1, it is recommended to wait for the material to be added in the Inazuma update as it is likely that it will be considerably easier to farm.
Genshin Impact is available for Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5, with a Switch version in development.