Hey Trailblazers! Guess who's already started pre-farming for Sunday's arrival in the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail 2.7 update? This girl right here! Let me tell you, getting a head start on those materials is the best feeling ever—no last-minute scrambling when that beautiful banner drops. It's like preparing a welcome party for your future bestie!

So, why bother pre-farming? Well, leaks have shown that all the upgrade materials for Sunday (and Fugue) can be collected before their release. That means the moment you pull our five-star Imaginary Harmony character, you can instantly boost their Ascension Level and unlock their Trace abilities. Talk about hitting the ground running! While we don't know their exact meta strength yet, having everything ready lets you unlock their full potential from day one. It's a total game-changer.

🎯 Ascension Materials: Level Up Sunday Fast!

Based on the super reliable info from Honey Hunter World, Sunday actually needs fewer Ascension materials than most characters. HoyoVerse making it easier for us? I see you! But don't get too comfy—you'll still need to do some grinding. Here's the full shopping list to get Sunday to max Ascension Level:

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Oof, that Credit cost though! Even with all other materials ready, you need a ton of Credits. My top tip? Farm the Bud of Treasures activities in Penacony—they're basically Credit ATMs. Seriously, they drop so much basic currency it's wild. In total, you'll need at least 200,000 Credits just for Ascension to Level 70... and even more for Traces later. Start saving now!

One little hiccup: Chordal Mirage can't be pre-farmed until update 2.6 drops. As of now (2025), 2.6 should be live or super close, so this material will become available soon. Just keep an eye out!

✨ Sunday's Trace Materials: Unlock the True Power!

Traces are where Sunday's kit really comes to life, giving them new skills and buffs for battle. You definitely want these materials ready to go. Just like with Ascension, you'll need a mountain of Credits plus some rare items.

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Here's a quick breakdown of what you'll likely need (based on leaks and patterns):

  • Tons of Credits (yes, again!)

  • Specific Trace-specific upgrade items (farm their respective domains)

  • Ascension materials (yep, some overlap here too)

Pro tip: You might need even more materials to level up Sunday's existing abilities, not just unlock new ones. Depending on your planned build—maybe a support-focused or sub-DPS Sunday—the material requirements can vary. It's always better to over-farm than to come up short!

💎 My Personal Pre-Farm Strategy

Alright, let's get real for a sec. Pre-farming can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down makes it manageable. Here's my game plan:

  1. Credits First: I'm hitting those Bud of Treasures daily. No excuses!

  2. Domain Rotation: I alternate days farming the specific material domains Sunday needs.

  3. Reserve Fuel: Saving my Fuel for when 2.6 drops to farm Chordal Mirage efficiently.

  4. Overfarm Common Mats: I always farm a bit extra of the common materials—you never know when you'll need them for another character.

It's all about that balance, you know? Grind smart, not just hard.

🎉 Final Thoughts & Hype!

Pre-farming for Sunday has honestly been a fun side project. There's something satisfying about knowing you're fully prepared for a character you're excited about. And with the materials being a bit lighter than usual, it feels like HoyoVerse is giving us a little gift.

Remember, this guide is based on current leaks and info for the anticipated 2.7 update. Things could change, but having a stockpile of general materials never hurts. Whether Sunday becomes a meta must-have or a comfort pick, having them built immediately will feel amazing.

So, who else is pre-farming? What's your strategy? Drop your thoughts below—let's suffer (and thrive) together in the grind! 💖

PS: That official art of Sunday? Stunning. I can't wait to see them in action.

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