Hey there, fellow Rover! 👋 I still remember the first time I pulled Phrolova — that smug Fractsidus grin, the haunting echo of her attacks, and the immediate realization that my resource stash was about to be drained like a bathtub with a pulled plug. If you're building her in 2026, you know the drill: she starts at level one, and you've got to feed her a specific diet of items to unlock her true potential. So let me walk you through exactly what you need, where to find it, and a few hard-earned tips from my own farming adventures.

The Full Ascension Material Shopping List 🛒

Here's the summary I wish I had when I first started. Bookmark this, screenshot it, tattoo it on your forearm — whatever works.

Material Type	Specific Item
Local Specialty	"Afterlife"
Enemy Drop	LF / MF / HF / FF Polygon Core
Boss Drop	Truth in Lies
Weekly Boss Drop	The Netherworld's Stare
Forte Materials	Lento Helix / Adagio Helix / Andante Helix / Presto Helix

Now, let me break these down so you're not wandering around Solaris-3 like a headless chicken. 🐔

Local Specialty: "Afterlife"

These eerie blooms are scattered around specific regions. Farming them feels a bit like collecting fireflies in a jar — you have to be patient, know where they spawn, and resist the urge to smash the jar when you realize you need forty more. Check the usual herb spots, and don't forget to use your interactive map markers.

Enemy Drop: Polygon Cores (LF, MF, HF, FF)

You'll get these from defeating certain enemies. The higher the tier (LF is lowest, FF is highest), the more you need. My advice? Don't wait until you're desperate. Whenever you're roaming, kill everything that drops these. It's like paying into a savings account — small deposits now save you from a panic later.

Boss Drop: Truth in Lies

This comes from a specific boss. You'll need to spend waveplates and hope RNG is kind. I've had days where I got three in a row, and days where I got nothing but regret. Just keep at it.

Weekly Boss Drop: The Netherworld's Stare

This is the big one — literally. The Netherworld's Stare is a reward from the Hecate boss fight. You can only claim it a limited number of times per week, so plan your weekly boss runs carefully. Missing a week feels like forgetting to water a prized orchid; you can't get that time back, and your Phrolova will feel it.

Forte Materials: The Helix Family 🌀

As a Rectifier character, Phrolova's skills need Helixes to level up. You'll need a mix of Lento, Adagio, Andante, and Presto Helixes. These drop from forgery challenges and other sources. Think of them as the gears in a music box — each one has a different tempo, and if you're missing even one type, the whole melody falls apart.

Here's a quick tip: Presto Helixes are the rarest, so prioritize farming those when you see them available. And don't neglect your daily activities — they add up faster than you'd think.

My Personal Farming Strategy 🧠

1. Set a weekly goal. For example: "This week I'll get 20 Afterlife blooms and 5 Netherworld's Stares."

2. Use your waveplates wisely. Don't let them cap out — that's wasted energy.

3. Co-op with friends. Trading tips and sharing boss runs makes the grind less lonely.

4. Check events. Sometimes events shower you with ascension materials. In 2026, there are more events than ever, so keep an eye on the calendar.

Final Thoughts 💭

Building Phrolova is a marathon, not a sprint. It's like assembling a stained-glass window — each shard is fragile and seemingly insignificant, but when you step back, the full picture is breathtaking. So don't get discouraged if you're short on materials today. Keep farming, keep exploring, and soon enough, your Phrolova will be slicing through enemies with that signature Fractsidus flair. Happy farming, Rovers! ⚔️