Patch 4.7 of Genshin Impact promises to be a boon for players looking to bolster their rosters with a new 5-star character or weapon. With a generous amount of free Primogems up for grabs, estimated at around 11,225, (equivalent to roughly 70 gacha pulls, excluding the standard banner’s pity system) strategic planning can net you that coveted addition to your team.
Primogem Breakdown:
- Daily Commissions & Story Quests: These provide a steady stream of Primogems, with daily commissions rewarding 40 Primogems each and story quests offering varying amounts based on their length and importance. Patch 4.7 is estimated to offer approximately 2,520 Primogems from daily commissions and 360 Primogems from story quests, totaling 2,880 Primogems.
- Paimon’s Bargains: Starglitter Exchange: This shop allows players to exchange their hard-earned Starglitter for various items, including Primogems. Patch 4.7 introduces a new “Starglitter Exchange” banner, offering a limited-time opportunity to acquire a significant amount of Primogems (estimated at 800) in exchange for your Starglitter.
- Character Trial Events: Whenever a new 5-star character banner arrives, miHoYo typically hosts a character trial event. Participating in these events allows players to test drive the new character in a designated trial stage. Completing these trials usually rewards players with 80 Primogems.
- Spiral Abyss: This challenging end-game dungeon resets twice per patch, offering players the chance to conquer increasingly difficult floors for lucrative rewards. Each successful chamber clear on a floor grants Primogems, with the total amount obtainable per reset estimated at around 1,600 Primogems (clearing all chambers on Floors 9-12 with maximum stars).
- Dreamland Ballad (New Feature): Patch 4.7 introduces a new gameplay mode called “Dreamland Ballad.” This mode offers a series of challenges with enticing rewards, including Primogems. Completing these challenges and earning first-time completion bonuses is estimated to grant players around 2,340 Primogems.
- Achievements: Completing in-game achievements awards Primogems. The exact amount varies depending on the achievement’s difficulty, but players can expect to earn around 115 Primogems throughout Patch 4.7.
- Daily HoYoLAB Check-In: MiHoYo’s official community app, HoYoLAB, offers daily check-in rewards. These rewards include various in-game resources, with a daily Primogem bonus. Consistent check-ins throughout the patch can net you approximately 80 Primogems.
- Patch 4.8 Livestream: miHoYo traditionally hosts a livestream prior to the release of a new patch to showcase upcoming content. Tuning in to the Patch 4.8 livestream is expected to grant viewers 300 Primogems.
- Maintenance & Bug Fix Compensation: Whenever miHoYo conducts scheduled maintenance or compensates players for bugs, they often provide Primogems as a token of appreciation. Patch 4.7 maintenance and bug fix compensation is estimated to reward players with around 600 Primogems.
- Gift Codes & Web Events: miHoYo occasionally releases gift codes and hosts web events that grant Primogems as rewards. The exact amount obtainable from these sources can vary, but for Patch 4.7, it’s estimated to be around 140 Primogems.
- Twitch Drops: Partnered streamers on Twitch may occasionally offer Primogem drops for viewers. While not a guaranteed source of Primogems, keeping an eye on your favorite Genshin Impact streamers during Patch 4.7 could yield some bonus Primogems (estimated at around 30).
Total Free Primogems: By diligently participating in various in-game activities and taking advantage of available resources, free-to-play players can expect to accumulate approximately 11,225 Primogems throughout Patch 4.7. This translates to roughly 70 gacha pulls on character or weapon banners, bringing you closer to acquiring that coveted 5-star addition to your team.
For Welkin Moon & Battle Pass Holders:
Players who purchase the Welkin Moon Pass ($4.99 USD) and/or the Battle Pass ($9.99 USD) will receive a significant Primogem boost during Patch 4.7. The Welkin Moon Pass provides a daily trickle of Primogems throughout its month-long duration, while the Battle Pass offers lump sum Primogem rewards upon reaching certain tiers. Combining these purchases with the free Primogems obtainable in Patch 4.7 can net you an additional 5,520 Primogems, bringing your total to a substantial 16,745. This is equivalent to approximately 104 gacha pulls, so you are guaranteed to get a 5-star item from this version.
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