Alright, buckle up, Travelers! Let’s talk about Primogems. These shiny rocks fuel gacha desires in Genshin Impact. You want more, right? Of course. Who wants to pull for the latest five-star character or weapon? Let’s dive into snagging those gems, especially from Hangout Events and Quests.
Hangout Events: Your Guide to Primogem Paradise
Hangout Events are like speed dating. Here, you search for Primogems and materials. You figure out what makes these characters tick. How many Primogems can you grab from these hangouts?
Primogem Payout from Hangouts
Listen up, completionists! You want max Primogem gains from a Hangout Event. Aim for a solid 60 Primogems per event. Not too shabby for some digital socializing.
Here’s how those primos are sneakily distributed:
- 20 Primogems for Achievement Unlocked: All Endings. Explore every path, endure every awkward conversation, and earn 20 primos.
- 10 Primogems Hidden in Plain Sight. There are usually two hidden achievements worth 5 Primogems each in each Hangout. These often involve specific tasks or dialogue choices. Explore!
Complete all endings, find hidden achievements, and you’ve got 60 Primogems. Easy.
Replayability: Because One Hangout is Never Enough
You can replay Hangout Events as much as you want. Want to see what happens with other choices? Go for it! Missed an ending? Dive back in.
Once you unlock a Hangout, it’s yours forever. Jump back to the beginning or choose a specific point. After unlocking, exploring different endings won’t cost more Story Keys. Uncover all nuggets, even if Primogem rewards are one-time only.
Beyond Primogems: The Spoils of a Successful Hangout
Primogems are the main draw. But Hangout Events offer other goodies too. They serve as a care package for your characters along with those shiny primos.
Here is the loot from conquering a Hangout Event:
- 60 Primogems: We covered this already.
- At Least 10 Hero’s Wit: Character EXP books to level up your favorites faster. Who has time to grind slimes?
- At Least Six First-Stage Character Ascension Materials: You need these to ascend your character and unlock potential.
- At Least Six First-Stage Talent Level-Up Materials: Boost skills with these key materials.
- At Least Five Pieces of their Specialty Dish: Each character has a unique dish to cook. These provide more buffs than regular ones.
- Memories of the Heart Achievements: These achievements add extra flair to your profile.
Hangout Mechanics: Heartbreak and Cheat Sheets
You need to pay attention during Hangout Events. Mess up enough choices, and you can fail a Hangout. Yep, you can get virtually rejected. Little heart icons during conversations serve as relationship meters. Keep them happy, or face disappointment.
No need to worry! Once you complete any arc (reach any ending), you get a handy “cheat sheet.” It’s a flowchart that lets you jump back to any decision point in the story. No need for a full replay if you want to tweak one choice. Explore all branches without frustration!
Hangout Requirements: Are You Worthy of a Hangout?
Before you get excited about hanging out with your favorite Genshin characters, there are a few prerequisites. Most Hangout Events require completion of a certain Archon Quest chapter. Some might have Adventure Rank requirements too. For instance, Lynette’s event needs Adventure Rank 40 or higher. Level up if you want to unlock all the fun!
Quests: Your Bread and Butter Primogem Bonanza
Quests form the backbone of Primogem acquisition in Genshin Impact. They vary and shower you with primos like confetti at a Teyvat festival. Let’s break down the quest types ripe for primo-farming.
Hangout Quests (Yes, they count too!)
Hangout *Events* are also Hangout *Quests*. They serve as a solid source of Primogems. Relatively quick to complete (especially with the cheat sheet!), they offer decent primo payouts.
Each Hangout Event, similar to Story Quests and Archon Quest acts, gives a total of 60 Primogems. You usually earn this upon completion of the final sub-quest in the event. While enjoying the hangout storyline, remember those primos at the finish line.
World Quests: The Hidden Gems
World Quests are side quests. They flesh out the world and tell compelling stories. Guess what? They also reward you with Primogems!
World Quest rewards vary more than Hangout or Story Quests. Some shorter, simpler side quests give smaller primo payouts, but longer, epic World Quest chains offer goldmines of Primogems. Explore Teyvat and chat with every NPC to uncover hidden World Quests!
General Primogem Grab-Bag: Fast, Reliable, and Maybe a Little Luck-Based
A whole universe of ways exists to snag Primogems beyond Hangouts and Quests. Some are fast and furious; others are slow. Let’s explore these methods.
Speedy Primo Delivery: The Need for Primogem Speed
Need Primogems *now*? Pull for that limited character? Here are speedy routes:
- Quest Blitz: Archon Quests First. Prioritize Archon Quests! They advance the main storyline and dump loads of Primogems in your lap.
- Exploration Spree: Chests and Achievements Galore. Become a Teyvat treasure hunter! Crack open chests and hunt achievements. Exploration is lucrative for Primogems.
- Event Mania: Limited-Time Primo Extravaganzas. Events are friends for quick Primogem gains. Participate; they often shower you with primos.
- Spiral Abyss Dive: Challenge for Primogems. Got a strong team? The Spiral Abyss is for you. It’s tough, but rewards justify it.
Events and Daily Commissions represent the *fastest* ways, but they are also *limited*. Events are time-limited, and Daily Commissions yield a set amount daily.
Reliable Primo Flow: The Steady Drip of Primogems
For a consistent stream of Primogems, rely on these trusty sources:
- Daily Commissions.
- Daily Dose of 60 Primos. Do your dailies! Complete all four Daily Commissions for 60 Primogems every day. It adds up!
- Spiral Abyss: Repeatable Riches. The Spiral Abyss resets its floors (9-12) bi-monthly. Clear these floors for big Primogem rewards twice a month.
Spiral Abyss and Daily Commissions are the only *consistent* and *guaranteed* methods to earn Primogems. Other methods are either one-time rewards (like chests and quests) or restricted (like events).
Primogems Per Day: The Daily Grind Reality Check
Let’s get to the numbers. How many Primogems can you earn daily? Doing your Daily Commissions nets you a solid 60 Primogems per day. This takes about 10-15 minutes of playtime.
If you’re very dedicated, some suggest it’s possible to earn 1000+ Primogems daily. This might be through focused exploration and efficient Spiral Abyss runs. But that’s near a full-time job. Most of us should stick to dailies and events for a sustainable path.
Spiral Abyss Deep Dive: The Primo Powerhouse
The Spiral Abyss earns the spotlight it deserves. Players often see it as the best way to *farm* Primogems in Genshin Impact. “Farm” is critical. It’s repeatable and rewarding. The higher you climb, the more Primogems you gain.
The Primo payout structure for the Spiral Abyss is as follows:
- Early Floors (1-8): One-Time Primo Bonanza. These floors yield a one-time reward of 100 Primogems per star, maximum 3 stars each floor. Three-starring equals 300 Primogems per floor.
- Challenge Floors (9-12): Repeatable Riches. Here’s where real farming occurs. You can earn 800 Primogems from completing all with 9 stars (full stars across floors).
- Star Power: The Breakdown. For Floors 9-12:
- 3 stars on a floor: 50 Primogems
- 6 stars on a floor: Another 50 Primogems, totalling 100
- 9 stars on a floor: Another 50 Primogems, totalling 150
Aiming for 9 stars on every floor of the Spiral Abyss is your key to maximizing repeatable Primogem input.
Event Extravaganza: Don’t Miss the Primo Parties!
Don’t overlook events. They are like mini-festivals of Primogems. Events often reward a significant amount for participation. Always prioritize active events. Missing them means losing out on valuable free Primogems. Remember this: DO. THE. EVENTS.
Exploration & Achievements: The Completionist’s Path to Primogems
Love exploring Teyvat? Good news! Exploration leads to Primogems. Search for chests, uncover puzzles, and secrets. Many chests, especially rarer ones like Luxurious Chests, reward you with Primogems. Don’t ignore Achievements! They also yield primos upon completion. Completionists will enjoy a steady supply of these gems.
Secret Stash: Other Primo Sources to Keep in Mind
Apart from main methods, there are sneaky sources of Primogems:
- Promotional Codes: Free Primos in Your Inbox. miHoYo (now HoYoverse) releases promotional codes for Primogems and goodies. Check Genshin Impact’s social media, forums, and livestreams for these codes. “Primos Are Up For Grabs!” is a common shout when new codes release.
- Blessing of the Welkin Moon: The Budget-Friendly Primo Booster. Willing to spend a little cash? The Welkin Moon card is a good option. It gives you 300 Genesis Crystals upfront (convertible to Primogems), plus 90 Primogems daily for 30 days. That’s 2700 total, plus the initial 300 Crystals. Great return for small investment.
Primogem Math: Wishes, Pity, and Your Primogem Budget
Let’s calculate what Primogems offer you. They are tickets to Wishes. Understanding your Primogem-to-Wish ratio helps with planning pulls and managing your stash.
Wishing Well Math: Primogems to Wishes Demystified
Remember this simple calculation:
- 160 Primogems = 1 Wish. Each banner pull costs 160 Primogems.
- 14,400 Primogems = 90 Wishes. To hit “hard pity” (guaranteed 5-star after 90 wishes), you’ll save up 14,400 Primogems.
Why 90 wishes? Genshin’s pity system ensures a five-star character or weapon within 90 wishes on banners. Thus, 14,400 becomes your total for assured 5-star characters.
Primo Income Reality Check: How Many Wishes Can You Realistically Get?
Let’s estimate monthly income for a player doing dailies, events, and some Spiral Abyss clears:
- Daily Commissions: 60 Primogems/day * 30 days = 1800/month
- Welkin Moon (if purchased): Adds 2700/month
- Spiral Abyss (full clear twice a month): Another 1600/month
- Events (average): Around 1000/month
Totaling that: 1800 + 2700 + 1600 + 1000 = 7100 Primogems/month. Without Welkin, around 4400 per month. That’s about 44 wishes with Welkin or 27 without. These are rough estimates.
Another calculation shows a potential of 5790 Primogems per month from consistent methods. That equates to around 36 pulls or roughly 193 effective per day. Your rates may differ, but this gives a solid estimate.
Free vs. Paid Primos: The F2P vs. P2W Debate (Sort Of)
Can you play completely free-to-play (F2P) in Genshin? Yes! Genshin offers generous free Primogems. F2P players can pull for characters and progress in the game adequately. Know the difference between earned and spent primos.
Free Primogems come mainly from quests, events, daily activities, and Abyss run-throughs. Paid Primogems come from real money transactions (Genesis Crystals). They are interchangeable for wishing. Buying the Welkin Moon provides better value than straight-up buying Crystals. It’s the best way to spend.
Expect about 2100-3000 “free” Primogems monthly from dailies and some events. Plus more from exploration and Abyss clears. The Welkin Moon effectively doubles or triples that monthly total.
Region Rush: Prioritizing Exploration for Primogems
If starting in the game, you might want to maximize exploration gains. Focus on areas known for high exploration efficiency and quest rewards.
Chenyu Vale is a great starting point. It’s quick to explore and offers simple puzzles with generous World Quest rewards. Some players estimate it’s worth about 20-30 Fates’ worth of Primogems! Fontaine and its Sea of Bygone Eras often rank high too, suggested over Natlan due to denser content and easier puzzles.
The best region for exploring is still often the one not fully completed yet! Every area is filled with chests, puzzles, and quests ready to reward explorers with primos. So get out there and enjoy your journey!
