Honkai Star Rail Gilgamesh Materials are all pre-farmable right now. Gilgamesh is a free 5-star Lightning Destruction character arriving July 24, 2026 as part of the Fate/stay night collaboration Part 2. Farming his Gilgamesh Materials before Version 4.4 means you can max him the moment you claim him. This guide covers every material, exact quantities, and where to get them.
Want to know more about his kit and how to build him? Check out the Gilgamesh Build Guide for team compositions, Light Cone recommendations, and Relic sets.
Who Is Gilgamesh in HSR?
Gilgamesh is the King of Heroes from the Fate series. In Version 4.4, he is obtainable for free — players who log in between July 24 and the end of Version 4.6 can choose either Gilgamesh or Archer at no cost. This was confirmed in the Version 4.3 Special Program, summarized by Prydwen.
He is a 5-star Lightning character following the Path of Destruction, built around an Interest-stacking mechanic and a high-energy Ultimate that scales off ally actions.
Gilgamesh Ascension Materials
Gilgamesh Materials quantities are based on Version 4.4 beta data via Dimbreath and Gachabase datamine, cross-referenced with the Honkai: Star Rail Fandom Wiki. Subject to change before official release on July 24, 2026.
| Material | Image | Total Needed | Where to Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Strum |
|
65 | Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Soundburst, Dovebrook District, Planarcadia |
| Squirming Core |
|
15 | Fragmentum Monsters |
| Glimmering Core |
|
15 | Fragmentum Monsters |
| Extinguished Core |
|
15 | Fragmentum Monsters |
| Credits |
|
308,000 | Quests, events, daily activities |
This breakdown shows the exact cost for each Ascension stage, so you know what to focus on if you're farming in multiple runs.
Ascension breakdown by level:
| Ascension Level | Materials Required | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Lv. 20 | Extinguished Core ×5, Credits ×4,000 |
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| Lv. 30 | Extinguished Core ×10, Credits ×8,000 |
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| Lv. 40 | Thunder Strum ×3, Glimmering Core ×6, Credits ×16,000 |
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| Lv. 50 | Thunder Strum ×7, Glimmering Core ×9, Credits ×40,000 |
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| Lv. 60 | Thunder Strum ×20, Squirming Core ×6, Credits ×80,000 |
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| Lv. 70 | Thunder Strum ×35, Squirming Core ×9, Credits ×160,000 |
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Thunder Strum drops from the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Soundburst boss in Dovebrook District, Planarcadia. If you haven't unlocked this area, access it through the Interastral Peace Guide. The three Core materials drop from Fragmentum Monsters across the game — if you've been playing actively you likely have a head start. Short on stock? All three can also be purchased from the store using Undying Embers.
Gilgamesh Trace Materials
| Material | Image | Total Needed | Where to Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Phases, Crossing the River to Check the King |
|
18 | Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Destruction, Inkford Hermitage, Planarcadia |
| Sixen, King-Rook Fork |
|
69 | Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Destruction, Inkford Hermitage, Planarcadia |
| Omnicolor, Fool's Own |
|
139 | Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Destruction, Inkford Hermitage, Planarcadia |
| Guardian's Lament |
|
12 | Echo of War: Everwinter Hill, Belobog (3x per week cap) |
| Tracks of Destiny |
|
8 | Simulated Universe rewards, Monthly Shop |
| Extinguished Core |
|
41 | Fragmentum Monsters |
| Glimmering Core |
|
56 | Fragmentum Monsters |
| Squirming Core |
|
58 | Fragmentum Monsters |
| Credits |
|
~3,000,000 | Quests, events, daily activities |
The Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Destruction is in Inkford Hermitage, Planarcadia — it requires story progress to unlock. Use the Interastral Peace Guide for direct access if you're not there yet.
Guardian's Lament has a 3x weekly cap. With only a few weeks until July 24, start clearing Echo of War: Everwinter Hill in Belobog immediately — it's the only material on this list with a hard farming ceiling.
Tracks of Destiny cannot be farmed on demand. Check your current stock from Simulated Universe rewards and the Monthly Shop now. You need 8 total.
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What Gilgamesh Materials Can You Pre-Farm Right Now?
| Category | Pre-Farmable? | Notes |
| Thunder Strum | ✅ Yes | No weekly cap |
| Extinguished / Glimmering / Squirming Core | ✅ Yes | Fragmentum Monsters anywhere |
| Four Phases / Sixen / Omnicolor | ✅ Yes | Requires Inkford Hermitage unlocked |
| Guardian's Lament | ✅ Yes | 3x weekly cap — start immediately |
| Tracks of Destiny | ✅ Stockpile | Limited supply, check your stock |
| Credits | ✅ Yes | Passive through dailies and events |
All Gilgamesh Materials are available before July 24. Prioritize Thunder Strum and the Calyx materials first since they consume the most Trailblaze Power over time.
Tips:
- Thunder Strum is shared with other Lightning characters. Check your existing stock before spending Trailblaze Power.
- Core materials overlap between Ascension and Traces. You need 15 each for Ascension, plus 41/56/58 more for Traces. Farm them together in one pass.
- Guardian's Lament is the only hard bottleneck. With 3 clears per week, start now to avoid a shortage at launch.
- Credits add up to roughly 3 million total for full Traces. Claim all free Credits from events and the mailbox consistently.
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Gilgamesh Materials FAQ
1. What materials should I start farming for Gilgamesh?
Start with Thunder Strum from the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Soundburst in Planarcadia. You need 65 total and there is no weekly cap, so it is the highest-priority grind. Next, run the Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Destruction in Inkford Hermitage for your Trace materials. Finally, clear Echo of War: Everwinter Hill in Belobog three times per week for Guardian's Lament, which has the only hard weekly cap among all Gilgamesh Materials.
2. Are Gilgamesh's materials different from other Destruction characters?
His Ascension material (Thunder Strum) and Trace Calyx (Bud of Destruction) follow the same category structure as other Destruction characters, so existing stockpiles may carry over. Core materials are universal Fragmentum drops shared across many characters.
3. How many Tracks of Destiny does Gilgamesh need?
8 total, based on beta data via Dimbreath and Gachabase. These are not farmable on demand. Check your Simulated Universe rewards and the Monthly Shop now to see where you stand.
4. Does Gilgamesh share materials with Rin Tohsaka?
No. Gilgamesh uses the Destruction Calyx (Bud of Destruction) in Planarcadia, while Rin Tohsaka uses the Erudition Calyx (Bud of Erudition). Their Trace materials come from different Calyx nodes, so farming for one does not overlap with the other.
Conclusion
All Honkai Star Rail Gilgamesh Materials can be pre-farmed before his July 24 release. Thunder Strum and the Calyx materials take the most Trailblaze Power, so start there. Guardian's Lament has a weekly cap and is your only time-gated bottleneck. Three clears a week from now adds up before launch. Tracks of Destiny have a fixed supply ceiling, so check your stock today.
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