Genshin Impact Beginner Guide: How to Start Your Adventure Right

If you love action, adventure, and beautiful open worlds, Genshin Impact is the perfect game for you. With its anime-inspired style, massive map, and exciting elemental combat, Genshin Impact has captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide. Ready to dive in? This guide will show you how to make the most of your first steps in Teyvat, avoid common mistakes, and build a fun, powerful team.

We’ll break down everything you need to know—character choices, progression tips, battle strategies, and ways to get rewards (without spending money). Let’s begin your adventure in style!

Getting Started: First Steps in Genshin Impact

Understanding the Basics

• Platforms: Available on PC, PlayStation, mobile, and more. Your account progress is shared across devices (but not between PlayStation and others).
• Free-to-play: Genshin Impact is free, but has optional purchases. You can play and enjoy all content without spending anything if you’re smart about resources.
• Genres: Action RPG, open-world exploration, and gacha (random character collection).

Your first character is the Traveler, who can swap between different elements as you play. Your main goals: explore the world, unlock new characters, defeat bosses, and complete quests to become stronger.

Creating Your Adventure

• Choose your Traveler: Pick either Aether (male) or Lumine (female). Both have the same abilities and story.
• Follow the Story: Follow Archon and Character Quests to unlock the map and early rewards. Don’t rush—enjoy the story and world-building.
• Unlock Statues of The Seven: These landmarks let you heal, revive, and unlock map areas. Pray to them to gain stamina for running, climbing, and swimming.

Building Your Team: Characters and Elements

Which Characters Should You Use?

Genshin Impact uses a team of up to four characters you can swap between in battle. Each has an element (like fire, water, ice) and weapon type (sword, bow, etc.). Teamwork is key—combining elements causes powerful reactions, like setting enemies on fire or freezing them.

• Starter Team: You’ll unlock Amber (Pyro archer), Kaeya (Cryo swordsman), and Lisa (Electro mage) early on. They are good for exploring and solving puzzles.
• Who to wish for?: The “Wish” system lets you use in-game currency (Primogems) to get new characters and weapons. Focus on trying different characters, but don’t worry about rerolling—everyone can succeed with free heroes.
• Team Balance: Try to have at least one of each main element: Pyro, Hydro, Electro, and Cryo. A healer or shield-maker (like Noelle or Barbara) is also a big help.

Leveling Up: Your Adventure Rank

The number one way to unlock new content is by raising your Adventure Rank (AR).

• How to level up? Complete Main Story, Side Quests, Daily Commissions (at AR 12), and open treasure chests.
• Claim Rewards: Each time you level up AR, visit Katheryne at the Adventurers’ Guild for special gifts!
• World Level: At certain AR milestones, the world will get stronger, giving better loot but harder enemies.

Combat and Exploration Tips

Mastering Elemental Combat

• Elemental Skills vs Bursts: Each character has an Elemental Skill (E) and a powerful Elemental Burst (Q). Skills recharge faster and deal less damage; Bursts need energy but are stronger.
• Combo Attacks: Swap characters to trigger “Elemental Reactions.” For example, use water + electricity for Electro-Charged, or fire + ice for Melt.
• Know Your Enemy: Some enemies are immune or resistant to certain elements. Switch your team to fit the fight.

Efficient Resource Management

• Resin: Used to claim big rewards from bosses and domains (dungeons). Try to use daily so it doesn’t cap at 160!
• Saves and Materials: Farm materials you need for character upgrades (ascension) and weapons. Don’t over-level too many characters—you can only use four at a time!

Artifacts: How to Gear Up

• Artifacts are your character’s equipment. Equip sets for bonus effects (like more attack or healing).
• Don’t over-invest early: Early artifacts are for stat boosts, not perfect builds. Save resources for high-level sets in late game.

How to Get Free Rewards

• Daily Commissions: Four quick quests each day—easy Primogems and XP.
• Spiral Abyss: A “challenge tower” with increasing difficulty and free rewards every Lunar phase.
• Events: Always join limited-time events for rare items, free characters, and lots of Primogems.
• Chests!: Open every chest you see—there are hundreds hidden across Teyvat, many with Primogems or collectibles.
• Codes: Check official channels for redeemable codes with free currency and items.

Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts

• Do’s:
  • Explore the map; open all waypoints and statues.
  • Try out every free character—you’ll learn what you enjoy.
  • Collect everything: flowers, minerals, and food items for upgrades and healing.
  • Join a friend’s world! Cooperative multiplayer unlocks at AR 16.
• Don’ts:
  • Don’t spend Primogems recklessly—save for event banners with higher rates!
  • Don’t level every hero at once—focus on your main team to save resources.
  • Don’t worry about having 5-star characters right away; Genshin Impact is beatable with free heroes.
  • Don’t ignore puzzles and landmarks—many give great rewards and unlock shortcuts.

Spending Real Money: Should You?

• Optional purchases (like Welkin Moon and Battle Pass) offer better daily rewards, but are never needed to finish the story or enjoy the event content.
• Make sure you’re having fun and not just chasing rare characters! Smart resource management gives nearly all players a strong, varied roster over time.

Advanced Tips for Progression

Ascension and Talent Leveling

• After character level 20, you’ll “ascend” heroes to unlock more levels and power. Farm boss and world materials regularly.
• Level up main talents (attack, skill, and burst) for more damage—don’t waste rare materials on un-used skills early.

Exploration and Cooking

• Statues and shrines often need “Oculi” collectibles. Use the minimap, interactive online maps, or in-game hints.
• Cook food for attack, defense, and healing buffs—important before hard battles. Most recipes are found by exploring towns and forests.

Multiplayer Co-Op

• Multiplayer unlocks at AR 16. Join friends to farm bosses, treasure, and world events.
• Communicate and build balanced teams for faster farming and puzzle-solving.

Staying Up to Date

• Follow Genshin Impact’s official channels, Reddit, and Discords for update news, codes, and tips.
• Join events as soon as they launch—you never know what rare items might only be there once!

Conclusion: Your Adventure Awaits!

Genshin Impact is a dynamic, ever-changing world. The most important advice is to have fun, experiment with different teams, and enjoy the breathtaking sights of Teyvat. Every player’s journey is unique, and there’s no “wrong” way to play.

Key takeaways: explore everywhere, manage your resources wisely, and don’t rush your progress. With patience, smart choices, and a sense of adventure, you’ll uncover Genshin Impact’s best secrets and create your own legend. May fortune and friendship be with you, Traveler!

Quick Tips for Success

• Log in daily for small rewards, even if you don’t have much time.
• Always collect free Primogems and codes!
• Focus on a balanced team rather than just high star-rating characters.
• Don’t forget to take screenshots—your journey is full of epic memories!