Wish Upon a Star: Guide to Farming Primogems in Genshin Impact

Primogems are the lifeblood of Genshin Impact, the shimmering currency that grants you wishes for new characters and powerful weapons. As a free-to-play or low-spending Traveler, maximizing your Primogem income is essential for building your dream team. While it might feel like a slow, constant grind, an efficient farming strategy will ensure you always have enough for the next banner.

Here is your comprehensive guide to the best ways to farm Primogems in Teyvat.

The Daily & Weekly Essentials (Your Consistent Income)

Consistency is the most critical factor in Primogem farming. These sources might not offer massive one-time rewards, but they are your stable, repeating income.

1. Daily Commissions (60 Primogems per day): This is the foundation of your daily farm. Completing all four commissions and collecting the bonus reward from the Adventurers’ Guild nets you a guaranteed 60 Primogems. This adds up to approximately 1,800 Primogems (over 11 wishes) per month. Never skip your dailies!
2. Spiral Abyss: The ultimate endgame challenge, the Spiral Abyss resets twice a month. Floors 9 through 12 offer up to 600 Primogems each reset (1,200 per month) for achieving 36 stars. While reaching Floor 12 requires significant character investment, clearing even a few stars on Floors 9 and 10 provides a substantial recurring reward.
3. Events: Every major patch introduces limited-time events, which are arguably the most generous source of free Primogems. Most main events reward hundreds of Primogems, so always prioritize completing these activities before they expire.
4. HoYoLAB Daily Check-In: Don’t forget the official companion website or app! Logging in daily on HoYoLAB can grant you a small bonus of Primogems a few times each month.

The One-Time Jackpot (Your Exploration Riches)

If you’re a newer player or have skipped over older content, the open world is a massive, untapped vault of Primogems. These sources are finite but provide enormous boosts to your savings.

1. World Exploration and Chests: This is the biggest one-time payout. Every chest, challenge, Seelie, and puzzle scattered across Teyvat rewards a small number of Primogems (typically 2 to 40). Exploring a region to 100% can yield thousands of Primogems. Pro-Tip: Newer regions like Sumeru and Fontaine generally offer a higher concentration of Primogems per chest compared to older regions like Mondstadt and Liyue. Unlock your Treasure Compass from the Reputation System to help track down those last few hidden chests.
2. Quests:
   • Archon Quests (Main Story): Completing major story chapters is a guaranteed source of Primogems.
   • Story Quests (Five-Star Character Quests): These character-focused quests typically offer 60 Primogems upon completion.
   • World Quests: Many of the long, immersive World Quests award a hefty chunk of Primogems, and some even unlock new areas for further exploration.
   • Hangout Events: These repeatable character stories for four-star characters give a total of 60 Primogems for unlocking all endings.
3. Statues of the Seven and Sigil Exchanges: Leveling up the Statues of the Seven in each region with collected Oculi awards Primogems. Additionally, using Sigils (collected from chests) at the regional shops (like the Sakura Tree in Inazuma or the Fountain of Lucine in Fontaine) grants Intertwined Fates, which are just as valuable as Primogems for wishing.
4. Achievements and Tutorials: Genshin Impact has hundreds of achievements, most of which reward 5 to 20 Primogems. Check the list periodically—you’ve likely completed many without realizing! Similarly, character tutorials and one-time Domain clears give a small but valuable amount.

The Low-Cost/High-Value Option (For Low Spenders)

If you can spare a few dollars, the single best purchase in the game drastically increases your daily Primogem income.

• Blessing of the Welkin Moon: For a very low cost, this grants you 300 Genesis Crystals immediately and 90 Primogems every day for 30 days. This is the most value-per-dollar you can get and pushes your daily income from 60 to a total of 150 Primogems.

Final Word

Farming Primogems in Genshin Impact is a marathon, not a sprint. Prioritize the limited and recurring sources—dailies, events, and the Spiral Abyss—to maintain a healthy supply. For your big savings, dedicate time to sweeping the open world and clearing story content. With a disciplined approach, your next limited-time character will be wishing you a happy arrival!

🔗 Further Genshin Impact Web Resources

• Official HoYoverse Sites & Tools
  • HoYoLAB: The official community, daily check-in, Battle Chronicle (Abyss tracker), and official events hub.
    • URL: https://www.hoyolab.com/
  • Teyvat Interactive Map (Official): The most reliable map for tracking Oculi, Teleporters, World Quests, and collectibles. Syncs with your account.
    • URL: https://act.hoyolab.com/ys/app/interactive-map/index.html
• Pity & Time Management
  • Paimon.moe (Wish Tracker/Pity Counter): Tracks your Wish history (pity count) beyond the in-game 6-month limit and provides countdowns for current/upcoming banners.
    • URL: https://paimon.moe/
• Character Optimization & Theorycrafting
  • Keqing Mains (KQM): The authoritative source for highly detailed, mathematically-backed character guides (best artifacts, weapons, team compositions, and rotation orders).
    • URL: https://keqingmains.com/
  • Genshin Optimizer: A tool that imports your personal artifacts and weapons and calculates the highest damage or best-fit build for any of your characters.
    • URL: https://frzyc.github.io/genshin-optimizer/
• General Information & Database
  • Genshin Impact Fandom Wiki: A comprehensive, community-driven database for lore, enemy drops, quest details, and general game information.
    • URL: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Genshin_Impact_Wiki

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