To unlock free characters in Genshin Impact, follow these steps: You’ll need to complete the main storyline quests and reach a certain level. Additionally, you can participate in events, as they often offer rewards including new playable characters.

In your journey, you’ll start with just one character: the Traveler. As time passes, you’ll dedicate yourself to building a diverse roster of characters, each boasting unique abilities that will aid in your journey. While you typically acquire desired items through deliberate pulls on gacha banners, it’s worth noting that having those specific items may require a substantial financial investment. Fortunately, several tools exist that can help kickstart your team’s progress.

Notably, Amber, Kaeya, and Lisa are rare pulls in the gacha system, as they rarely appear in want banners. It’s exceptionally rare to have constellations assigned to individuals like these.

Our information provides the details you may need, along with specifics on how to obtain them and their application in various scenarios.

The Traveler – A wielder of Aether and Lumine’s essence, armed with an Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, or Hydro sword that echoes the whispers of the elements.

At the outset of your adventure, you’re presented with a pivotal choice: select the protagonist’s gender, opting for either Aether, a male character, or Lumine, a female one. The character is commonly referred to as “the Traveler” and serves as the protagonist of the sport. While you may not need to utilize these characters frequently, they will still play key roles in numerous upcoming cutscenes.

As a starter Anemo traveler, you’ll initially possess elemental abilities tied to wind; yet, upon exploring various regions, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock area-specific components, granting enhanced capabilities and versatility. Visiting Liyue will grant access to Geo-related abilities. Upon visiting Inazuma, you’ll gain access to Electro abilities, while traveling to Sumeru unlocks Dendro skills, and reaching Fontaine allows for the mastery of Hydro powers. You can modify the character’s stats by interacting with a Statue of the Seven in the corresponding region.

Here’s an opportunity for the Traveler to acquire new skills and diversify their abilities with access to the Pyro tree in Natlaan? The traveler’s pyro type is likely to arrive in a future patch.

Meet Amber, the second character you’ll encounter in your journey. Upon encountering Paimon, take note of the introductory quest, which will subsequently lead to an encounter with Amber shortly thereafter. To fully progress in the game, it’s crucial to first recruit Amber by following the main story quests, as her abilities are essential for unlocking further development.

While often considered one of the weaker characters in the game, Amber’s ability to fire Pyro-infused arrows proves invaluable for solving numerous puzzles across Teyrat.

Kaeya — Cryo sword-user

Kaeya is the third character you’ll actually choose to recruit. Upon meeting Amber in Mondstadt, a cluster of quests awaits your attention shortly thereafter. What kind of quests talks about assembly Kaeya at a temple? Meet the target marker in the designated dungeon location. After completing a brief tutorial on the mechanics of Kaeya and Cryo characters, you will have the opportunity to recruit Kaeya to join your party.

While Kaeya’s robustness doesn’t surpass Amber’s, his cryogenic abilities still prove useful in overcoming initial challenges. In addition, his Glacial Waltz ability finds practical applications in crafting optimal team formations.

Lisa — Electro catalyst-user

Lisa’s acquisition strategy shares similarities with Kaeya’s approach. Upon arriving in Mondstadt, players will receive a pivotal quest titled. Comply with the search markers’ instructions to locate a different temple, and proceed to undertake an exploration of its inner sanctum and sacred artifacts. Here is the rewritten text:

Upon completing a crash course-style tutorial on Lisa, you’ll be able to seamlessly integrate her into your gameplay experience whenever you’re executing an occasion.

While Lisa may not be the most exceptional Electro character, she still plays a crucial role in helping players overcome initial challenges by deciphering and resolving early-game Electro puzzles.

Xiangling — Pyro polearm-user

Upon reaching Journey Rank 20, you’ll gain access to the coveted Spiral Abyss. This is a type of floor-based dungeon where you’ll challenge your team through increasingly difficult levels, earning benefits and rewards along the way. Clearing Ground 3, Chamber 3 in the Spiral Abyss yields Xiangling as a reward, requiring no additional cost.

While Xiangling excels among the free characters, her Pyro ability to consistently deal damage – whether she’s on the field or not – cements her exceptional relevance to the meta. Together with Bennett, this other four-star character remains a consistent and reliable member in numerous teams.

Noelle — Geo claymore-user

Noelle’s availability is technically guaranteed due to her inclusion in the new player’s gacha wish banner. Avoiding the temptation to climb onto that banner was crucial, as you wouldn’t be able to guarantee obtaining the desired Noelle without any hassle.

Among the five permanent Geo characters outside of the Traveler, Noelle stands out as a valuable addition, especially when faced with clearing complex Geo-based puzzles. You could even construct her to swing large and cumbersome if necessary.

Collei — Dendro bow-user

Unlocking Collei is as seamless as acquiring Xiangling – no need to spend a single dollar or effort in the Spiral Abyss. To progress with Xiangling’s storyline, you will need to fully complete Ground 4, Chamber 3.

Collei proves an invaluable Dendro ally, efficiently applying elemental forces to alleviate Dendro-related conundrums, even in desperate situations where Traveler attunement is compromised.

Lynette — Anemo sword-user

Upon achieving Journey Rank 25 or higher, Lynette becomes unlockable at no additional cost, and can be obtained from the standard event showcase.

This enigmatic Anemo adept excels at strategically deploying her powers, much like Kazuha or Sucrose, by situating her abilities to generate massive areas of effect, swirling damage that can be amplified by synergistic interactions.

Occasionally, special events offering complimentary character rewards may arise, granting new additions to your roster or providing a rare opportunity to obtain a coveted Constellation. While previously limited to four-star characters, the flagship events could now prove beneficial for players struggling with essential characters like Xingqiu or Bennett, who are sorely needed in their party composition.

The characters typically available through these events often reflect the region where the event is taking place. In Mondstadt, a grand event may yield rewards for Barbara or Noelle, while Liyue’s festivities might bestow favors on Ningguang or Beidou. While both opportunities and occasions may seem synonymous, it’s valuable listening to these latter to achieve some freebie characters.

On the fourth anniversary of the game, players were given the opportunity to select a premium five-star character (Dehya, Keqing, Mona, Qiqi, Jean, Tighnari, or Diluc) at no additional cost. Although it’s rare for the sport to award a five-star character, we’ll likely see another unique opportunity emerge for future anniversary celebrations.

Are you looking for more to do? We’ve got plenty of guides to help you get started.

Early guides will provide a comprehensive checklist for new players, covering essential tips to get started, explaining the intricacies of elemental reactions among characters, and demystifying the complex battle system.

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