Genshin Impact Beginner's Guide
New to Genshin Impact in Version 7.2? What to do first, how wishes and resin work, and how to build your first team.
Genshin Impact is HoYoverse's free-to-play open-world action RPG, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android with cross-progression. You play as the Traveler, searching Teyvat for your lost sibling. Version 7.2 "Hour of Ruin" arrives on November 4, 2026.
Your first days
Follow the Archon QuestsThe main story unlocks most systems, regions and free characters.
Unlock waypointsTeleport Waypoints and Statues of The Seven make travel fast – and give Primogems.
Raise Adventure RankAR unlocks co-op, Daily Commissions and new quests.
Do Daily CommissionsFour short tasks a day – an easy, steady source of Primogems.
Systems to understand
WishesSpend Primogems on banners for new characters and weapons. Pity guarantees a 5-star eventually.
Original ResinResin limits how often you claim rewards from bosses and domains – spend it every day.
Build a teamMix elements to trigger reactions.
Level what you useFocus your materials on four characters before spreading out.
Going further
Learn the nations of Teyvat, catch up on every version and the cinematics. Ready for the newest region? See how to unlock Snezhnaya.
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