How to Farm Primogems Efficiently in Genshin Impact

Dante

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Dante is Editor-in-Chief (Lord Hokage), which means he runs editorial and operations at BrandAnime. That means this whole thing was his idea, and he spends...

Last Updated on March 5, 2025 by Dante

Primogems are Genshin Impact’s most valuable currency, used for pulling new characters and weapons in banners. But for free-to-play (F2P) players, gathering enough Primogems for a guaranteed 5-star character can feel like an uphill battle.

The good news?

There are plenty of efficient ways to farm Primogems without spending money. This guide breaks down every reliable source of Primogems, along with tips on how to maximize your gains so you never miss a limited banner pull.

Best Ways to Farm Primogems in Genshin Impact

1. Daily Commissions – The Most Consistent Source

Primogems Earned: 60 per day
How to Get Them: Complete all four daily commissions and claim the bonus from the Adventurer’s Guild
Why It’s Important: Over a month, commissions alone provide 1,800 Primogems, making them the best long-term F2P method

✔ Always prioritize daily commissions
✔ If you’re short on time, pick the fastest commissions near teleport waypoints

2. Spiral Abyss – High-Risk, High-Reward

Primogems Earned: Up to 600 every Abyss reset (biweekly)
How to Get Them: Clear Floors 9-12, earning Primogems based on the number of stars achieved
Why It’s Important: This is one of the biggest repeatable Primogem sources for players who can consistently clear Floor 12

✔ Focus on building strong teams for Spiral Abyss
✔ If Floor 12 is too difficult, aim for 9-star clears on Floors 9-11 for easy rewards

3. Adventurer’s Handbook and World Exploration

Primogems Earned: Varies (~200-500 per region)
How to Get Them: Complete Handbook Chapter tasks and increase region exploration progress
Why It’s Important: While not a repeatable method, exploration Primogems add up over time and help with new character banners

✔ Use the Treasure Compass to find hidden chests
✔ Unlock all waypoints, domains, and Statues of The Seven for extra rewards

4. Completing Events – Limited-Time Big Rewards

Primogems Earned: Varies, usually 420-1000 per event
How to Get Them: Participate in seasonal events and limited-time challenges
Why It’s Important: Events offer some of the biggest short-term Primogem gains, often rewarding 800+ Primogems in just a few days

✔ Always check the event menu to see if an active event rewards Primogems
✔ Prioritize easy-to-complete event tasks, like story quests or minigames

5. Achievements – Hidden One-Time Primogem Bonuses

Primogems Earned: Varies, but adds up over time
How to Get Them: Completing in-game challenges, like defeating bosses in unique ways, triggering special reactions, or collecting items
Why It’s Important: Achievements are passive rewards that you can earn naturally just by playing the game

✔ Check the Achievements tab frequently—you may have unclaimed rewards
✔ Try completing combat-based or exploration achievements for easy Primogems

6. Story and Archon Quests – One-Time Rewards

Primogems Earned: 60-240 per quest
How to Get Them: Complete Archon Quests, Story Quests, and World Quests
Why It’s Important: While not repeatable, these provide large bursts of Primogems, especially when new updates release

✔ Prioritize Archon Quests and Story Quests, as they offer higher Primogem rewards
✔ New updates often add new questlines, so stay updated on patch notes

7. Test Runs and Character Trials – Easy Free Primogems

Primogems Earned: 20 per trial (~80 per new character banner cycle)
How to Get Them: Play limited-time character test runs in the Event menu
Why It’s Important: This is one of the easiest Primogem sources, requiring less than five minutes per character trial

✔ Always do Test Runs when new banners drop
✔ Great for trying out characters before pulling for them

8. Monthly Welkin Moon and Battle Pass (Paid Options)

Primogems Earned: 90 per day (Welkin), up to 1,320 per month (Battle Pass)
Why It’s Important: If you’re willing to spend a little, the Blessing of the Welkin Moon is the best value for Primogems ($5 for 2,700 over a month)

✔ Welkin is the best low-cost investment for Primogems
✔ Battle Pass is only worth it if you need the extra materials and weapons

Best F2P Strategies for Maximizing Primogems

✔ Do Daily Commissions every day – This is the easiest long-term method
✔ Clear as much of Spiral Abyss as possible – Even partial clears of Floor 9-12 help
✔ Complete all limited-time events – These provide huge Primogem gains in short periods
✔ Check for Achievements and World Quests – You might have unclaimed Primogems
✔ Explore new areas and open chests – This gives a steady flow of extra rewards

By following these strategies consistently, F2P players can earn enough Primogems to hit the 90-pull soft pity every few months, allowing for a steady flow of 5-star character pulls without spending a dime.

Is Farming Primogems as an F2P Worth It?

Absolutely. While it requires patience and consistency, a well-planned Primogem farming strategy lets F2P players save up for guaranteed 5-star characters.

✔ With smart resource management, you can pull limited banner characters every patch cycle
✔ Even without spending, you can still get top-tier characters with proper planning
✔ Every event, Spiral Abyss cycle, and daily commission adds up over time

If you’re aiming for a specific 5-star, start saving early, maximize these farming methods, and you’ll have enough Primogems when the banner drops.

DanteEditor-in-Chief at BrandAnime

Dante is Editor-in-Chief (Lord Hokage), which means he runs editorial and operations at BrandAnime. That means this whole thing was his idea, and he spends his time making stuff work and covering the latest anime and games. When he's not doing 100 things at once, he's usually... watching anime or playing games. His life isn't that interesting, honestly.

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