Updated on March 8, 11:30 a.m. (GMT+8): Added more guides.
Genshin Impact immerses players in the wonderful elemental world of Teyvat.
As travelers progress through the main story, they’ll also have to figure out how to unlock regions, ascend world levels, and utilize all seven elements to create deadly combos.
To help you learn the ropes of HoYoverse’s popular online RPG, here’s a list of our Genshin gameplay guides, including an explainer of elemental reactions and how to download the game and invite friends into a session.
Complete list of Genshin Impact guides
General gameplay
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to download Genshin | Step-by-step guide on how to download and play the online RPG on PC, Android, and PlayStation 4 and 5 |
| How to unlock co-op | Quick guide on how to unlock the co-op feature in Genshin |
| How to add friends | Tutorial on how to add players to your friend list with their UID |
| How to cook | Tutorial on how to use stoves to create dishes that give bonus stats and replenish HP |
| How to feed animals | Learn how to feed cats, dogs, and foxes with food items in Genshin |
| How to unlock the Sumeru region | Guide on how to unlock the Sumeru region in Genshin |
| How to unlock Genshin Impact’s Sumeru underwater waypoint | Guide on how to unlock the underwater waypoint around Sumeru’s Vissudha Field |
| Chronicled Wish in Genshin Impact explained: How does it work? | A detailed explanation of Genshin’s Chronicled Wish system, introduced in version 4.5 |
| Genshin Impact wish guide: 7 commandments you need to follow | Learn the unspoken rules of wishing in Genshin |
| Seal on the Stone Pillar: How to unlock Ruin Machines in Sumeru | Learn how to unlock this unique stone pillar in Sumeru |
Elemental gameplay
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| Guide to elemental reactions | Learn how each elemental reaction works and what kind of benefits come with creating reactions |
| How to change the Traveler’s element | Learn how to change your main character’s element through Statues of the Seven |
| How to use Bloom and Catalyze | In-depth explanation of the two Dendro reactions, Catalyze and Bloom, and how you can use them |
| Guide to Elemental Mastery | A detailed guide on how to utilize Elemental Mastery after the introduction of Dendro reactions |
Team composition guides
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| Genshin Taser composition | Learn how to build a party that uses Hydro and Electro reactions |
| National Team composition | Tutorial on a budget-friendly composition that consists of 4-star characters |
| How to create more teams | Learn how to create more team pages for easier access to specific compositions |
| 3 reasons why Xiao is the best main DPS in Genshin Impact right now | Find out how Xiao fits in your team composition |
| Candace is the cheapest 4-star support in Genshin Impact who’s worth investing in | Find out why Candace is one of the best 4-star support characters in Genshin |
Ascension and leveling guides
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to beat Ascension Quest 1 | Quick tips and tricks to help you beat the first major Ascension quest |
| How much Mora do you need to reach level 90? | The total amount of Mora needed to reach level 90, and how you can efficiently farm Mora |
| How many XP books do you need to reach level 90? | The total amount of Hero’s Wits needed to reach level 90, and how you can efficiently farm XP books |
| Genshin calculator | A useful application that helps you calculate how many materials you need for a certain character and their levels |
| How to build Condensed Resin | Guide on how to craft Condensed Resin, a variant of Resin that doubles your rewards from Ley Line Outcrops and domains |
| Triple Crown achievement | Detailed explanation of the Triple Crown, an upgrading achievement that puts three Crowns of Insight on a specific character |
Farming specialty guides
Here are guides that teach how to farm local specialties, including sample farming routes and which characters need them.
| ARTICLE | REQUIRED FOR THIS CHARACTER |
| How to farm Fungal Spores | Nahida, Tighnari, Nilou, Traveler |
| How to farm Sand Grease Pupa | Alhaitham |
| How to farm Scarabs | Cyno |
Boss guides
Here are guides to help you beat Genshin’s most formidable bosses, including advice on how to deal with boss attacks, the best elements to use, and which character needs their respective drops.
| ARTICLE | REQUIRED FOR THIS CHARACTER |
| Setekh Wenut | Alhaitham |
| The Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network | Candace, Faruzan |
| Electro Regisvine | Cyno, Dori |
| Jadeplume Terrorshroom | Collei, Tighnari |
| End of the Oneiric Euthymia (Raiden Shogun domain) | Cyno, Ayato, Traveler, Candace, Collei, Shinobu, Nilou, Heixou, Tighnari, Yae Miko |
| Aeonblight Drake | Layla, Nilou, Wanderer |
| Dendro Hypostasis | Nahida, Yaoyao |
Character information
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| Full list of playable characters | Complete list of all playable characters that list out their weapon, rarity, and version release |
| Full list of Archons | Learn about the seven godly figures that rule over the nations of Teyvat |
| Full list of Fatui Harbingers | Get to know the eleven Harbingers that control the enemy faction, Fatui |
| List of Inazuma characters | Read about all the playable characters from the nation of Inazuma, including the Electro Archon, Raiden Shogun |
| Raiden Shogun’s real name | Learn the official titles and names of Raiden Shogun and their origins |
| Story of Dendro Archon Nahida | A detailed rundown of Nahida’s origin as the Dendro Archon and her importance to the region of Sumeru |
| List of Fontaine characters | Read about all the playable characters from the nation of Fontaine |
In-game events and modes
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to fish in Genshin | Guide on how to unlock the fishing mechanic and where to find fishing locations |
| List of all Genius Invokation guides | Learn how to unlock and play Genshin’s TCG game mode |
| Serenitea Pot guide | Tutorial on how to gain access to your own Serenitea Pot, a customizable realm for you and your characters |
| All answers to A Thousand Questions with Paimon | Full list of answers for the web event, A Thousand Questions with Paimon |
| How to get a free 4-star character in Genshin Impact’s Lantern Rite | Find out how to obtain a free 4-star character in Lantern Rite |
Skins and outfits
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to get the free Xingqiu skin Bamboo Rain in Genshin Impact | A guide on how to get Xingqiu’s free skin |
| Full list of Genshin character outfits: How to get, price, discounts | A list of all skins and outfits in Genshin |
Free weapons
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to get Cursed Blade | Learn how to get the Cursed Blade, a free 4-star sword for Kazuha |
| How to get Sapwood Blade | Step-by-step guide on how to get the Sapwood Blade, a free 4-star sword that can be used for Dendro compositions |
How to get free Primogems
| ARTICLE | DESCRIPTION |
| 9 easy ways to get free Primogems | A compilation of the easiest tasks in Genshin that rewards Primogems |
| List of Genshin Impact codes | Available Genshin Impact codes that you can redeem through the official site |
| 5 unique Genshin Impact achievements | 5 interesting Genshin achievements that reward you with free Primogems |
| Shaggy sumpter beast secret quest | Do this secret Sumeru quest for a few extra Primogems |
| Neko is a Cat quest | Help Neko the Cat build a shrine in exchange for a handful of Primogems |
| HoYoLab Check In | Guide on how to earn free Primogems by logging into Genshin’s official site |
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