In the ever-expanding cosmos of Honkai: Star Rail, where destinies are written in stardust and battles are waged across celestial rails, a new guardian prepares to make his stand. As the year 2026 unfolds, the banners shift, and the whispers of the Astral Express speak of Aventurine, an Imaginary Preservation unit whose arrival is as certain as the turning of the galaxy. When the ephemeral glow of Acheron's banner fades, his gamble begins. Is he not the shield many have awaited, a bastion for those who find their ranks lacking in steadfast sustain? For commanders who weave their strategies around the relentless rhythm of follow-up attacks, with allies like Topaz and Dr. Ratio, his value shines like a precious stone unearthed from the depths of possibility. The question lingers in the stellar winds: are you prepared to invest in this cornerstone of defense?

For the prudent Trailblazer, preparation is the key to mastery. To welcome Aventurine at his full potential—to raise him to the zenith of level 80 and unlock every facet of his being—one must embark on a journey of gathering. Let this be your map, a poetic ledger of the resources required to sculpt this imaginary guardian. Remember, the path is flexible; the costs detailed here are for a complete ascension. If your Trailblaze level whispers of limits, or if your vision for him is more focused, the burden will be lighter. Yet, for those who seek the pinnacle, the toll is as follows.

📜 The Ledger of Experience: XP and Ascension

To forge his foundation, to grant him the strength to stand against the void, you will need to amass the essence of travel and the currency of realms.

The Core Sustenance:

• Traveler's Guide: 290 volumes OR

• Adventure Log: 1160 tales

• Credits: 887,800 units of cosmic capital

These are the fuels for his growth, the stories and resources that will level his core being from inception to his first great thresholds.

The Ascension Ritual - Materials of the Mind:

To ascend Aventurine through the six celestial phases, to unlock the latent power within his Preservation path, you must collect fragments of cognition and the edicts of control. The credits for these rites are already accounted for in the ledger above.

Ascension Material	Quantity Required
Tatters of Thought	15
Fragments of Impression	15
Shards of Desires	15
Suppressing Edict	65

Each tier demands its tribute, each breakthrough a silent pact with the Imaginary. Can you feel the weight of these thoughts, these impressions, these suppressed desires, as they coalesce into a singular, unbreakable will?

🌌 The Unfolding of Potential: Trace Materials

Ah, but what is a guardian without his techniques refined? To max out every trace in Aventurine's kit—to turn every skill, talent, and ultimate into a masterpiece of strategic defense—is to undertake the most profound investment. The cost is steep, a testament to the power it unlocks.

The Grand Total for a Masterwork:

Primary Currency:

• Credits: A staggering 3,000,000 more. 💫

• Tracks of Destiny: 8

• Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster: 12

Trace-Specific Catalysts:

The mind's fragments are needed once more, in greater numbers, alongside the crystalline bones of fallen stars and the amber of divine preservation.

• Tatters of Thought: ×41

• Fragments of Impression: ×56

• Shards of Desires: ×58

• Crystal Meteorites: ×69

• Divine Amber: ×139

Contemplate this list. It is a symphony of scarcity and dedication. Sixty-nine meteorites, one hundred thirty-nine pieces of divine amber—do these numbers not speak of a cosmic endeavor? This is the price for perfection, for a shield that can weather any storm the Simulated Universe or Memory of Chaos might conjure. Yet, the melody changes if you choose to leave some traces at a lower resonance. The resource count, like a receding tide, will drop significantly. Your pre-farming plans must dance to the rhythm of your own ambition.

💎 Final Reflections for the 2026 Trailblazer

As you traverse the Penacony dreamscapes or brave the frost of Jarilo-VI in this year of 2026, let the image of Aventurine guide your resource gatherings. He stands not just as a unit, but as a commitment to a playstyle—a love letter to teams built on the thrilling counterpoint of follow-up attacks. The materials are his language; collecting them is the first verse in the poem of his deployment. Will you answer the call? Will you gather the shards of desire and the suppressing edicts to summon a guardian for your age? The rail stretches onward, and your next stop is preparation. Plan wisely, farm diligently, and when his banner dawns, you will be ready to welcome the gambler, the shield, the Aventurine, without delay.

Note: This guide contemplates only the core character materials. The separate journeys for his ideal relics and light cones—the artifacts of his stance and the texts of his conviction—are tales for another day.