Anyone who’s been chasing that perfect 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves knows the grind never truly sleeps. When Carlotta dropped, the whole Rinascita region suddenly became a hotspot – and the crown jewel of all local specialties right now has to be Sword Acorus. You’ll need exactly 60 of these sharp little blossoms to push Carlotta from level 1 all the way to 90, and if you think that sounds like a scavenger hunt, you’d be absolutely right. The good news? You can snag every single one in a single session if you know where to look.

Where All Sword Acorus Hide in Rinascita

The lion’s share of Sword Acorus calls Ragunna City home. This urban sprawl is basically a Sword Acorus paradise – every garden bed and carefully trimmed flower arrangement seems to have at least one tucked inside. If you sweep through the city’s nooks and crannies, you’ll pocket more than 50 of them without breaking a sweat. The map below lays it all out plain and clear:

But don’t pat yourself on the back just yet – Ragunna City alone won’t get you to that magic number 60. A handful of Sword Acorus are scattered around Egla Town, where they grow a little more wildly. Unlike the city, you won’t spot them exclusively in flower beds; some are just chilling by the roadside or near abandoned structures. Peek at the Egla Town snapshot:

And then there’s Averardo Vault. A few more Sword Acorus pop up in this area, still clinging to that garden-bed tendency. It’s a quick detour after you’ve mopped up Egla Town. Here’s the visual breakdown:

After you’ve raked through these three zones, you’ll likely be sitting at 45 to 50 flowers. That’s where the real MVP comes in: Rosemary Apothecary. This shop is a total lifesaver, located in the southern part of Ragunna City right next to its Teleport Waypoint. For 3,000 Shell Credits a pop, you can purchase up to 15 Sword Acorus. Its stock refreshes weekly, so even if you’re a few short, you can top up in a heartbeat. No need to wait days for respawns – just throw some cash at the problem and you’re golden.

The Sneaky Gathering Trick Most Players Sleep On

Here’s a pro tip that’ll make your life a whole lot easier: don’t go around sniffing flowers blindly. Open your Backpack, select Sword Acorus, or go straight to Carlotta’s ascension screen and hit Collection Spots. The game will immediately point you to a specific sub-area within the regions mentioned above and literally plop markers on every single Sword Acorus it can find there. Once you’ve cleaned out that cluster, it’ll automatically shift your focus to the next concentrated spot. Rinse and repeat until the entire map has been picked clean. It’s like having a personal tracker that says, “Hey, over here, dummy!” and honestly, it turns an hour-long trek into a 15-minute breezy walk in the park.

Beyond Sword Acorus: The Full Carlotta Ascension Shopping List

Snagging the flowers is just half the battle. To fully ascend Carlotta, players also need to stock up on a bunch of other goodies. The full breakdown looks like this:

• 46x Platinum Cores

• 4x LF Polygon Cores

• 12x MF Polygon Cores

• 12x HF Polygon Cores

• 4x FF Polygon Cores

• 170,000 Shell Credits

Getting those Platinum Cores means going toe-to-toe with the Sentry Construct Overlord boss over at Averardo Bank. Each takedown rewards a few cores, and at higher SOL3 Phases – like Phase 6 – you’re looking at 3 to 4 cores per win. So it’s not a massive grind, but you’ll still need to clear the boss a dozen or so times.

The Polygon Core family is where things get a little more flexible. You can farm all rarities (LF through FF) by running any Forgery Challenge available in Rinascita. If you’re short on time or want to skip a few rounds, swing by the Masked Reverie shop in Ragunna City; they’ll sell you up to 20 LF and MF Cores each, though keep in mind that inventory doesn’t refresh once it’s gone. Another solid backup is Purification – it can cough up all core types. And if you’ve got an abundance of lower-tier cores, the Conversion feature at the Synthesizer lets you upgrade MF, HF, and FF Cores without setting foot in a fight. Talk about working smarter, not harder.

Shell Credits, the universal headache, can pile up from daily activities, exploration, and event rewards. But if you’re funneling them all into Rosemary Apothecary for Sword Acorus, make sure you’ve got enough padding left for the ascension costs. Here’s a reality check: it’s never too early to start hoarding credits like a dragon.

Wrapping Up the Grind

With all this info in your back pocket, getting Carlotta to level 90 becomes more of a checklist than a chore. Scoop up every Sword Acorus on the maps, grab the Apothecary safety net, farm those bosses and Forgery Challenges, and before you know it, you’ll be unleashing Carlotta’s full potential. While you’re at it, it’s definitely worth digging into the latest guides for her best build and keeping an eye on those fresh redemption codes – every extra Astrite and credit counts when you’re chasing the perfect team. Now get out there and make Rinascita your personal garden.