The Digital Ascetic on the Starlight Rail: A Spiritual Odyssey in Search of Saber
In this cosmic river woven by code, I embarked on a unique journey of self-discovery. This journey unfolded in the vast digital universe of Honkai: Star Rail, where the character Saber emerged like a meticulously designed interstellar puzzle, waiting for me to unlock, explore, and collect the scattered digital fragments across the virtual sky. This process involuntarily reminded me of my childhood obsession with collecting Naruto cards, except that today’s “cards” are no longer simple paper symbols but digitized star charts imbued with deeper meanings.
First, let me outline the materials needed for Saber’s growth. These include her advancement materials, evolution stones, and exclusive Astral Core sources. To cultivate Saber to her peak, I must prepare the following digital stardust: Instinct of Plunder, Ambition of Forgery, Will of Trampling, A Drunken Epoch in a Cup, Fang of Departure, Poisonous Wolf Teeth, Lunar Mad Beast Fang, Doomsayer’s End, Footprints of Destiny, Adventure Records, Travel Observations, and Travel Guides, along with a substantial amount of Star Rail Coins. These names sound like the secret menu of a futuristic bar, each brimming with the mysterious hues of the cosmos.
Saber’s exclusive Astral Core is called “The Coronation Without Return,” a name that evokes the endless struggles in the river of reality. To upgrade it to level 80, I need 20 Instinct of Plunder, 20 Ambition of Forgery, 14 Will of Trampling, 4 Fang of Departure, 12 Poisonous Wolf Teeth, 15 Lunar Mad Beast Fang, and 385,000 Star Rail Coins. It feels like assembling the core engine of an interstellar battleship.
As for advancement materials, in total, I require 15 Instinct of Plunder, 15 Ambition of Forgery, 15 Will of Trampling, 65 A Drunken Epoch in a Cup, and 30,800 Star Rail Coins. Each level of advancement demands different stardust; for example, reaching level 20 requires 5 Instinct of Plunder and 4,000 Star Rail Coins, while level 30 demands 10 Instinct of Plunder and 8,000 Star Rail Coins. By level 40, it requires 3 A Drunken Epoch in a Cup, 6 Ambition of Forgery, and 16,000 Star Rail Coins. This gradual progression feels like climbing an endless staircase to the stars.
Regarding evolution materials, this section is the most extensive, requiring 41 Instinct of Plunder, 56 Ambition of Forgery, 58 Will of Trampling, 18 Fang of Departure, 69 Poisonous Wolf Teeth, 139 Lunar Mad Beast Fang, 12 Doomsayer’s End, 8 Footprints of Destiny, and 3,000,000 Star Rail Coins. These stardust can be obtained through Star Rail副本 (副本 refers to in-game challenge stages) or synthesized. For instance, Fang of Departure, Poisonous Wolf Teeth, and Lunar Mad Beast Fang can be collected from the *”鳞渊境” (Scale Abyss)*副本 or synthesized using the universal synthesizer. Doomsayer’s End, however, requires defeating the boss “诛尽杀绝的灭星兽” (Stellarexterminator) in the *”支援舱段” (Support Section)*副本. This process is akin to solving a complex interstellar riddle, where each step demands wisdom and patience.
The act of collecting these stardust fragments is like embarking on an adventure through the digital cosmos. You need to navigate the vast expanse of the game, challenge various副本, and synthesize materials with precision. Each fragment is a piece of the puzzle that brings Saber closer to her ultimate form, a testament to the dedication required in this virtual odyssey. Just as I once tirelessly collected *N