Genshin Impact is a free-to-play gacha RPG, and although none of the gameplay is hidden behind a paywall, it makes sense that many players may operate under the belief they will be forced to spend sooner or later through some impossible challenge or other progression-blocking mechanics that demands the injection of cash.
This article will walk readers through exactly how the payment system works, how to maximize the value of the experience without putting down a dime, and various other roadblocks you may face.
Do I Have To Spend Money On Genshin Impact?
The short answer to is Genshin Impact free? Yes. This is due to the fact that the game provides a steady stream of premium currency in exchange for advancing the story, reaching specific account/character levels, achievements, and completing more specific tasks.
Furthermore, you’ll find yourself unlocking powerful characters through naturally progressing the game, with the occasional opportunity to acquire a 4* or even 5* character for several of the main missions.
How Do I Strengthen My Party Without Spending Money?
Every character in Genshin Impact has individual attributes that encompass their overall throughput. These are measured and improved in the following ways:
- Character Levels
- Weapons
- Artifacts
- Talents
- Constellations
Progressing every one of the above (with the exception of Constellations) requires in-game resources as well as Mora, the in-game non-premium currency (equivalent to gold or coins).
Constellations are passive stat bonuses that are unique to each character and are only rewarded when pulling a duplicate from gacha banners up to 6 times.
You are able to collect all of the necessary materials through completely free means, like completing quests, timed events, domains, and world bosses.
Does Genshin Impact Require Grinding?
If you are just started out, you’ll likely be overwhelmed with the abundance and variety of content available. You also won’t be able to engage in co-op mode until reaching Adventure Rank 16, so you’ll likely be spending the first dozen or so hours with no grind in sight.
So long as you continuously progress the story while simultaneously leveling up your party of characters and their weapons on a regular basis, most of the mobs in the overworld will prove easy to defeat.
The grind begins, however, when reaching the later stages of the story and your account’s World Level increases. This feature is designed to maintain a steady, but reasonable difficulty curve for players and constantly keep them engaged in combat scenarios.
Lastly, if you desire to complete the game’s final challenge, known as the Spiral Abyss, you will need, at the minimum, a group of 8 characters with maxed-out stats. This means a party whose characters/weapon levels are at 90, a full set of best-in-slot 5* artifacts at level 20 each, level 10+ talents, and (as a bonus) level 6 constellations.