Game Guides

Welcome to Genshin Impact! You are now part of a big group with:

• 15.2 million people play each month

• 3.8 million people play every day

• Up to 950,000 players online at busy times

This Beginner’s Guide, brought to you by Bahomu, helps you relax. Play how you like. Have fun on your adventure.

Beginner’s Guide: First Steps

Choosing Your Starter Character

You start your adventure with a few characters. Each one brings something special to your team. You might wonder which starter character is best for you. Here are some of the most common choices new players make:

• Traveler: Uses a sword and can change elements later.

• Amber: Shoots arrows with Pyro power.

• Kaeya: Swings a sword with Cryo magic.

• Lisa: Casts Electro spells with her catalyst.

• Barbara: Heals with Hydro and a catalyst.

• Noelle: Protects with Geo and a claymore.

• Xiangling: Attacks fast with Pyro and a polearm.

• Collei: Uses Dendro and a bow.

• Lynette: Controls Anemo with a sword.

You can check the table below to see how each type helps you early in the game:

You do not need to stress about picking the "perfect" starter. Try each one and see which style you like. The Beginner’s Guide helps you learn that every character can help you win battles and explore the world. If you're looking for more details, check out our Character Spotlights.

Focusing on Story and Quests

You might feel lost at first. The best way to learn is to follow the main story. Archon Quests guide you step by step. You unlock new features as you go. You build confidence with each small win. The Beginner’s Guide recommends you focus on these quests early.

Story quests introduce new characters. You get to try their best weapons and artifacts. This helps you decide who you want to invest in later. You enjoy the game more when you understand how each character works.

Here are the main types of quests you will see:

• Story Quests: Focus on one character at a time.

• Archon Quests: Move the main story forward.

• World Quests: Unlock new places and give you chances to explore and collect items.

Tip: If you ever feel stuck, check your quest log. It shows you what to do next and helps you stay on track.

Using the Adventurer Handbook

The Adventurer Handbook is your best friend in Genshin Impact. You find it early in the game. It gives you tasks and rewards for doing simple things. You get experience, Mora (the main currency), and useful items.

Here is a table showing some common tasks and rewards:

You can see how often new players get these rewards in the chart below:

The Beginner’s Guide suggests you check the handbook often. You get clear goals and steady rewards. You level up faster and avoid missing easy prizes.

Note: The handbook also shows daily and weekly tasks. You can use it to plan your playtime and make sure you do not miss anything important.

Exploring and Collecting

Picking Up Everything

When you explore, you see lots of items. You might ask if you should grab them all. The answer is yes! Pick up berries, flowers, ores, and food. These things help you cook and craft. They also help you level up your characters. You never know when you need a mushroom or iron. If your bag feels full, don’t worry. The game gives you lots of space at the start. The Beginner’s Guide says you should always gather resources. For tips on how to handle and care for your items, check out our Collecting & Care guides.

Tip: If you see something shiny or glowing, walk over and pick it up. You could find rare materials or quest items.

Unlocking Statues and Waypoints

Statues of The Seven and teleport waypoints help you explore. You find these in every region. Here are places with Statues in Mondstadt and Liyue:

• Mondstadt: Starfell Valley, Galesong Hill, Windwail Highland, Brightcrown Mountains

• Liyue: Bishui Plain, Qiongji Estuary, Sea of Clouds, Minlin, Lisha

Unlocking Statues and waypoints lets you travel faster. Raising a Statue’s level gives you Primogems and Adventure EXP. You also get more stamina. This helps you swim, glide, and climb longer. Collect Anemoculi and Geoculi to upgrade your stamina. This makes exploring and fighting easier.

Finding Chests and Secrets

Exploring helps you find hidden chests and secret places. You get useful resources, ascension materials, and experience points. Some chests hide behind puzzles or challenges. Others sit in quiet corners for you to find. Using interactive maps and guides helps you find secret quests and spots. Every chest you open helps you progress and makes your characters stronger.

Remember: The world has many surprises. Take your time and enjoy looking for treasures!

Team Building Basics

Balanced Team Composition

Building a strong team helps you win battles and enjoy the game more. You want a mix of roles so your team can handle any challenge. Here’s a simple table to show what each role does:

Try to include at least one of each role. This balance lets you heal, protect, and deal lots of damage. You also get to use powerful elemental reactions like Vaporize or Superconduct. If you want to check out some of the latest apparel for your favorite heroes, explore our Fire and Foothills Apparel Collection blog post.

Using Noelle and Early Characters

You get Noelle early in the game. She can shield your team and heal you at the same time. That makes her super helpful when you start out. Other early characters like Lisa, Xiangling, and Barbara also fit into many teams. Here are some team ideas:

• Lisa (Main DPS) + Noelle (Shield)

• Xiangling (Main DPS) + Barbara (Healer)

• Kaeya (Cryo) + Lisa (Electro) for Superconduct

You can swap characters to see what works best for you. Early choices help you plan for the future. If you level up your favorites, you save resources and build a team you enjoy.

Leveling Up and Ascension

Leveling up your characters makes them stronger. You use items like Hero’s Wit and Mora to do this. When you reach certain levels, you need to ascend your characters. Ascension unlocks new talents and higher max levels. If you focus on a few characters, you can make them powerful faster. Your early team choices shape your adventure, so pick the ones you like and invest in them.

Key Game Systems

Adventure Rank Progression

Adventure Rank (AR) shows how far you’ve come in Genshin Impact. You gain AR by finishing quests, opening chests, and exploring. As your AR goes up, you unlock new features that make the game more fun. Here’s what you get as you level up:

• You can play online with friends and join their worlds.

• You unlock the Serenitea Pot, which lets you build your own house.

• More game features open up, like new domains, events, and bosses.

You don’t need to rush. Just keep playing, and you’ll see new things pop up as your AR grows.

Understanding Resin

Resin is your daily energy. You use it to claim rewards from bosses, domains, and ley lines. You start with 160 resin each day. When you run out, you can wait for it to refill or use special items to get more. If you want to make your characters stronger, spend resin on bosses and domains. Try not to let your resin reach the cap, or you might miss out on rewards.

Tip: Check your resin before logging off. Spend it so you don’t waste any!

Wishing and Banners

Wishing lets you get new characters and weapons. You use Primogems to make wishes on banners. There are two main types: Standard and Event banners. The odds of getting a 5-star character are pretty low. To understand the game's mechanics in more detail, you can check out the Genshin Impact Wiki.

• On the Standard Banner, you have a 0.6% chance per pull to get a 5-star character. If you reach 80 pulls without a 5-star, you’re guaranteed one by the 90th pull, but it might not be the one you want.

• On Event Banners, after 80 pulls, you have a 50% chance to get the featured 5-star character or weapon. If you don’t get it, your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured one.

Wishing is exciting, but remember to spend your Primogems wisely. Good luck! 🍀

Daily and Weekly Tasks

Daily Commissions

You get four daily commissions every day. These are short quests that pop up in different places. You finish them quickly and earn rewards that help you grow. You get Adventure EXP, Mora, Primogems, and more. The more you level up, the better the rewards look.

Here’s a table showing what you can expect:

You also get Primogems for each commission. After you finish all four, you get a bonus. These Primogems make up about 20% of your total Primogem income. That means daily commissions are a big deal for getting new characters.

Tip: Try to do your commissions every day. You get steady rewards and level up faster.

Weekly Bosses and Domains

Every week, you can fight special bosses and clear domains for extra loot. These give you rare items for character ascension and talent upgrades. You spend resin to claim the rewards. Weekly bosses reset every Monday, so you get a fresh chance to earn more.

• Fight bosses like Stormterror and Andrius.

• Clear domains for talent books and weapon materials.

You build your team and get stronger with these weekly tasks.

Adventurer’s Handbook Tasks

The Adventurer’s Handbook helps you track daily and weekly goals. You open it to see what you need to do next. It lists commissions, bosses, domains, and other objectives. You check off tasks and collect rewards. The handbook keeps you organized and makes sure you never miss easy prizes. Find more useful information on our game guides page.

Note: If you want to plan your week, use the handbook. It shows you what matters most for steady progress.

Efficient Play and Community

Cooking and Food Buffs

Cooking in Genshin Impact gives you a big advantage. You can make food that heals your team, boosts attack, or helps you run faster. You find recipes by exploring, talking to NPCs, or finishing quests. Try to cook a few dishes before tough fights. Some foods even revive fallen characters!

Here are some useful dishes:

Tip: Always keep a few healing dishes in your bag. You never know when you’ll need them!

Co-op Mode Basics

You can play with friends in Genshin Impact. Co-op mode unlocks at Adventure Rank 16. Invite up to three friends to join your world. You can fight bosses, explore, or just hang out. Some quests and story parts only work in single-player, but most of the world is open for co-op fun. For more details, check out the official HoYoLAB community.

• To join a friend, open the Friends menu and send a request.

• You can share resources and help each other beat tough enemies.

• Communication makes co-op easier. Use the in-game chat or voice.

Playing together makes the game more exciting. You learn new tricks from others and make great memories.

Using HoYoLab and Community Resources

HoYoLab is the official Genshin Impact community site. You can check daily rewards, read guides, and join events. Many players share tips and maps there. You can also find fan art and news.

Other helpful resources:

• Contact Bahomu for questions and support.

• YouTube channels with beginner guides

• Reddit and Discord for quick answers

Don’t be shy! Ask questions and join the community. You’ll always find someone ready to help. 😊

Smart Spending

Free-to-Play Tips

You can enjoy Genshin Impact without spending any money. Many players do this and still have a great time. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your free-to-play journey:

• Save your Primogems for banners with characters you really want. Don’t spend them as soon as you get them.

• Complete daily commissions and events. These give you Primogems, Mora, and other rewards.

• Use the Adventurer’s Handbook to track easy ways to earn resources.

• Plan your wishes. Check which banners are coming up and decide if you want to save or spend.

Tip: You can get strong 4-star characters and weapons just by playing. Focus on building your team with what you have.

Here’s a quick table to show where you can get free Primogems:

Responsible Gacha Use

Wishing for new characters feels exciting, but it’s easy to get carried away. You should set limits for yourself before you start wishing.

• Decide how many Primogems you want to spend.

• Don’t chase every new character. Pick your favorites.

• Take breaks if you feel frustrated or disappointed.

Remember: Gacha is random. You might not always get what you want, and that’s okay. Enjoy the journey and celebrate every win, big or small! 🎉

Planning Ahead

Setting Goals

You might wonder how to keep your adventure fun and rewarding. Setting small goals helps you stay motivated and see your progress. You can pick goals that fit your play style. Some players like to finish story chapters. Others want to explore new areas or level up their favorite character. Weekly goals work better than daily ones because they feel less stressful and give you more freedom.

Here’s a table showing how different goals can help you enjoy Genshin Impact:

Tip: Write down your goals or keep a checklist. You’ll feel great when you cross them off!

Avoiding Common Mistakes

New players often make the same mistakes when planning their adventure. You can avoid these and save time and resources. Here are the top three mistakes to watch out for:

1. Prioritizing Artifacts Too Early: Don’t farm artifacts before Adventure Rank 45. You won’t get the best ones yet, so focus on leveling up and exploring first.

2. Using Fragile Resin Prematurely: Save your Fragile Resin for later. You’ll need it when you start farming rare materials and high-level bosses.

3. Ignoring the Open World: Explore as much as you can. The open world gives you experience, resources, and fun challenges. Don’t rush past it!

Remember: Take your time and enjoy each step. Smart planning helps you grow stronger and keeps the game exciting. 😊

You can make your adventure smooth by following simple tips.

• Pick up everything you see to avoid running out of resources.

• Build a balanced team for tough battles.

• Try co-op play for more fun.
  Don’t worry about being perfect. Explore, enjoy, and start your journey with confidence! 🚀

FAQ

How do you get more Primogems for free?

You earn Primogems by finishing daily commissions, exploring, and joining events. You can also get them from achievements and story quests.

Tip: Check your mailbox for event rewards!

What should you do if your team feels weak?

Try leveling up your characters and weapons. Cook food for buffs. Swap in new characters you unlock. You can always ask friends for help in co-op mode.

Can you change your main character’s element?

Yes! Visit a Statue of The Seven and select a new element for the Traveler. You can switch between Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, and Hydro.