Here is how you can get new characters in Genshin Impact.
There are a ton of characters in Genshin, so it is only natural that you will want to unlock them all. But the problem is getting them in this game isn’t as simple as just playing the game. While there are only 3 ways to get them, the mechanics that surround it can confuse a lot of players. So in this guide check out all the ways you can get new characters in Genshin Impact.
There are effectively only three ways to get new characters in Genshin Impact. The main method is using Wishes on Banners to get characters. Aside from that there are various events that happen with each update of the game. Some of these events can give you some limited-time activities to unlock a particular character. Finally, you can also buy characters using Masterless Starglitter in the Starglitter Exchange shop. So here are them all:
There are 4 different Banners where you can use Wish to get characters. These banners are:
You will need Primogems, Intertwined Fate, or Acquaint Fate for making wishes. Primogems are common for all banners, but the latter two are banner-specific. Then you also have Genesis Crystal that you can purchase using real money, which you can then convert to Primogems.
There are instances where the game gives you events to unlock characters. It doesn’t happen very frequently, but here are some examples of it:
So there is a slight chance game might bring such events for some characters in the future. Aside from these 3 characters, you can also unlock Amber, Kaeya, and Lisa from progressing the Prologue chapter.
Finally, one last method is buying characters using Masterless Starglitter. You get this currency if you pull characters that you already own. After collecting enough of Masterless Starglitter. You can go to the Starglitter Exchange tab in Paimon’s Bargains and purchase a character of your preference that is available at that moment.
That covers this guide on all ways to unlock and get new characters in Genshin Impact. Since you like playing this game be sure to also check out our other Genshin Impact guides.