The Ultimate Guide to Getting 15,000 Primogems Fast in Genshin Impact
As a Genshin Impact player since 1.0 with 36 starred Spiral Abyss clears under my belt, I‘ve had my fair share of 5-star character pulls. But wishes don‘t come easy, and grinding over 15,000 free primogems as a low spender to guarantee your favorite 5-stars takes time and dedication.
In this extensive guide from a passionate Genshin theorycrafter and content creator, I‘ll break down everything you need to know to quickly earn enough wishes for multiple future 5-star drops, whether you‘re F2P or dolphin.
How Many Primogems Per Wish?
Before diving further, let‘s recap how primogems convert to wishes:
| Item | Primogems Required |
|---|---|
| 1 Acquaint/Intertwined Fate | 160 |
| 10 Acquaint/Intertwined Fates | 1600 |
- On average, 75-90 wishes are required to guarantee a 50/50 5-star character
- 15,000 primogems equates to ~94 wishes
So 15,000 primogems is enough for a 5-star character plus a solid weapon/constellation head start on your next pity.
Daily Commissions: Up To 14,400 Primogems Over 2 Months
Daily commissions should be your very first primogem farming stop each day. Completing all 4 commissions available per day will reward you with:
- 60 primogems per commission
- Total of 240 primogems daily
| Timeframe | Primogems from Commissions |
|---|---|
| 30 days | 7,200 |
| 60 days | 14,400 |
| 90 days | 21,600 |
Over two months of continuous daily commissions, you can rack up ~14,400 free primogems!
Optimizing your daily routine is key:
- Build friendship teams to passively earn namecards and achievements
- Prioritize Mondstadt/Liyue commissions for shorter travel times
- Learn commission world quest tricks to speedrun tricky ones
- Check in daily even on busy days – no primogem source is more consistent!
With dedication, you can knock out all commissions in under 15 minutes after establishing an efficient route. Daily commitment is essential to accumulation over time.
Events: Up to 5,000+ Primogems Per Patch
Limited-time events should be your next priority, as the primogem payouts are extremely lucrative. Most major events reward between 400-1,000 primogems from quests, web events, combat challenges and minigames.
- Typical patch duration: 6 weeks
- Typical primogems per patch from events: ~5,000+
For example, in the recent Lantern Rite event spanning patches 3.4-3.5, I earned over 6,000 primogems!
Here are some tips to optimize event earnings:
- Bookmark the official Genshin events page and participate early
- Carefully comb through event shop rewards for fate exchanges
- Build versatile teams to tackle any combat challenge
- Craft event-themed gadgets as soon as possible for quest steps
- Share web events for referral primogem bonuses
With some artifacts strongbox luck, a couple months of event primogems will get you that perfectly built Xiao you‘ve been dreaming of!
Exploration & Quests: At Least 6,000 Primogems
It‘s time to dust off the old adventurer‘s handbook and wander Teyvat‘s sprawling landscapes. Primogem treasures abound all across the diverse nations, if you know where to look!
Here are some one-time exploration activities with juicy primogem rewards:
| Activity | Typical Primogems |
|---|---|
| Unlock Statue of the Seven | 100-160 |
| Activate Waypoints | 10-60 |
| Clear Domains First Time | 20-40 |
| Discover Precious Chests | 10-40 |
| Open Shrine of Depths | 40-60 |
Additionally, quests offer a healthy injection of primogems:
| Quest Type | Typical Primogems |
|---|---|
| Archon Quest | 60-100 |
| World Quest | 60-100 |
| Story Quest | 60-100 |
| Hangout Event | 100-140 |
Exploring the overworld leisurely at your own pace can net approximately ~6,000 or more primogems depending on your progression. Combining sightseeing with daily artifact route farming is my personal favorite Genshin pastime.
Character & Statue Leveling: ~1,500 Primogems
You can obtain some easy supplemental primogems from:
- Leveling characters to Ascension milestones
- Making offerings to the Statues of the Seven
| Source | Details | Estimated Primogems |
|---|---|---|
| Ascend 20 characters to final Ascension | Each nets 1 Acquaint Fate (160 primogems) | 3,200 |
| Level Statues of the Seven to Level 9 | Each statue nets 2 Acquaint Fates (320 primogems) | ~1,900 |
| Total | ~5,100 primogems |
My recommendation is focusing on raising 4-star characters first, as they demand less investment than 5-stars. Combining this with daily mining routes lets you ascend characters passively over time.
Spiral Abyss: 1,200 Primogems Per Cycle
The primal primogem source for endgame players. Conquering the notch up in difficulty every 10 floors awards juicy hauls of primogems based on how many stars you can claim:
| Floor | 9 Stars (3 per chamber) | 12 Stars (Full stars) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 / 10 | 100 | 150 |
| 11 / 12 | 150 | 300 |
| Total per cycle | 1,000 primogems | 1,200 primogems |
The Abyss resets twice per month, so with enough practice, you can net ~2,400 primogems monthly from 36 starring.
Some team building and combat tips:
- Strictly build teams of elements/reactions suited for each rotation
- Balance offense and defense – shields, healing, damage reduction
- Master enemy attack patterns through repetition
- Equip the [insert top abyss-specialist character] and [insert bis 5-star weapon] for an easier clear!
With determination and the right characters raised, even lower spenders can conquer endgame content squeeze out those sweet, sweet primos.
And there you have it – the path to 15,000 free primogems and a shiny guaranteed banner 5-star of your dreams. As you can see, reaching this lofty primogem goal as mostly F2P isn‘t out of reach with consistent effort funneled into the key sources above.
Stay tuned for my next guide going even further in-depth on min-maxing primogem earnings from events and abyss team building theorycrafting! Which limited banner character will you be saving for?
