How to get characters in Genshin Impact
You may have been wondering how to get characters in Genshin Impact, especially if you are new to the game. Though enjoyed by millions around the world, Genshin Impact can be quite daunting. If you want to get the most out of the game, you need to learn how to unlock more characters.
Whether you’re playing on PS5, PS4, PC, or enjoying Genshin Impact on iPhone, acquiring new characters is absolutely essential, especially since the entire combat system relies on switching between characters to allow you to exploit elemental weaknesses. You’ll certainly need a strong roster of different characters if you’re going to battle your way through the game’s more challenging content.
Luckily, we’ve put together this handy guide to get you started. There’s more to getting characters in Genshin Impact than meets the eye. By carefully considering the in-game events as well as the details of the wish banner system, you can maximize your chances of getting the character you want every time you use the gacha system. It may be a lottery, but there are ways to increase the odds in your favor. Read on to find out more.
How to get characters in Genshin Impact
How to get characters in Genshin Impact: Events
When miHoYo updates Genshin Impact, it is usually accompanied by special events. In general, you can expect an update about every six weeks, and about every other update comes with an opportunity to unlock a four-star character. Characters released as part of events include Fischl, Barbara and Diona, and Collei (pictured above).
How to get characters in Genshin Impact: the main story
In addition to the events, multiple four-star characters can be unlocked by advancing the main story. These include Amber, Kaeya, and Lisa, each offering Pyro, Cryo, and Electro elemental attacks. This trio makes a great selection of starting characters, so we strongly encourage new players to work their way through the main story quests if they want to get the most out of their Genshin Impact experience.
How to get characters in Genshin Impact: Spend currency
The most direct way to get more characters in Genshin Impact is to spend Primogems. These can be earned through events, quests, and world explorations. These can also be purchased with Genesis Crystals (available in the game’s store) or earned through a selection of free Genshin Impact codes.
160 Primogems can be exchanged for a Destiny (aka Wish) that allows a spin on Genshin Impact’s Gacha Wheel. There are two Fates in Genshin Impact that are used in different ways to play. Entwined Fate is spent on character event and weapon event wishes, while Known Fate is spent on standard wishes. More on that below.
When using Genshin Impact’s gacha system, you will be asked to choose from a group of different “banners” that determine the likelihood of you winning certain characters or weapons.
There are three types of banners: Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and Standard Wish. Character Event Wish Banners last for three weeks and contain one five-star character and three four-star characters that are more likely to spawn when you select them.
Alternatively, you can select the weapon event banner. As the name suggests, it’s not a great way to get new characters, but it’s a great way to get better gear.
We also have the standard wish banner. It’s almost always better not to use this one, as it draws from a much larger pool of potential rewards, giving you less control over what you might draw.
A special fourth type of banner called Beginner’s Wish is available to new players. It disappears after you use it 20 times, but it offers discounted prices and a guaranteed character after your first 10 wishes. Definitely worth it if you’re new to Genshin Impact.
Congratulations, you now know the top three ways to unlock new characters in Genshin Impact. If you’re lucky, your team will be full of great characters in no time.