Unlocking Teyvat’s Secrets: A Comprehensive Guide to Prioritization in Genshin Impact
So, you’ve dived headfirst into the vibrant world of Teyvat, battling Hilichurls, exploring ancient ruins, and pulling for your favorite characters. But amidst all the adventure, a critical question looms: What should you prioritize in Genshin Impact? The answer, while seemingly simple, is nuanced and depends heavily on your current progression and goals.
The “general rule of thumb” floating around online, while useful, needs a bit more elaboration. Here’s a more accurate and detailed breakdown of the prioritization order in Genshin Impact:
1. Weapon Leveling: A well-leveled weapon provides the most significant immediate boost to your character’s damage output. Focus on maxing out the weapon’s level before moving on to other aspects. The reason is simple: a weapon’s base Attack directly impacts the damage calculation for most characters. A powerful weapon makes a noticeable difference, especially in the early to mid-game.
2. Artifact Main Stats (and Set Bonuses): Getting the right main stats on your artifacts is the second most crucial step. Aim for artifacts with the correct main stats based on your character’s role and scaling (e.g., ATK% Sands, Elemental DMG Bonus Goblet, Crit Rate/Crit DMG Circlet for DPS characters). Don’t overthink substats at this stage, as simply having the right main stat makes a substantial difference. Aim for a functional 4-piece set bonus to synergize with the character’s kit.
3. Talents: Character talents determine the scaling and effectiveness of their skills and abilities. Prioritize leveling the talents that your character relies on the most. For example, a DPS character might have their Normal Attack talent as a higher priority than their Elemental Burst, while a support character might prioritize their Elemental Skill and Burst talents.
4. Character Level & Ascension: Leveling your character increases their base stats and unlocks new Ascension bonuses. Focus on leveling your characters to the ascension level that unlocks the next talent level, and after that, to level 80. The jump from level 80 to 90 provides marginal improvements that generally are not worth the Resin investment, but that jump to level 80/80 is necessary to gain the ascension bonus.
5. Artifact Substats: Once you have a weapon and character at a decent level, and are utilizing artifacts with correct main stats and set bonuses, then it’s time to start grinding for artifacts with optimized substats. This is the most Resin-intensive part of Genshin Impact and should be considered an endgame activity. This can take an incredibly long time.
6. Team Composition & Synergy: The strength of your team comes from how well the characters synergize together. Focus on building a team that can trigger powerful elemental reactions and provide consistent support. This may require building multiple characters to a decent level.
7. World Level Progression: Progressing through World Levels increases the difficulty of the game, but also improves the rewards you receive from domains and bosses. Balance your World Level progression with your ability to clear content efficiently. Don’t increase your World Level if you are struggling to beat enemies and complete challenges.
Why is this order so important?
Following this prioritization order ensures that you are maximizing your resources and progressing efficiently through the game. Spending too much Resin on artifact farming before leveling your weapon or talents is a common mistake that can significantly slow down your progress. You can start farming for better artifacts once your other progress is stable. Remember, Genshin Impact is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistent, smart progression will yield far better results than chasing perfect artifacts early on. For educators interested in the mechanics of games, be sure to check out the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who should I prioritize leveling first in Genshin Impact?
Early Game: Focus on your main DPS character and a reliable support. Xiangling is often recommended as a great early-game DPS. The Traveler, Amber, Lisa, and Kaeya are also good starting options.
Mid-Game: Expand your roster by building at least one character from each element. This will allow you to tackle a wider range of content and elemental challenges.
End-Game: Focus on optimizing your main team and building specialized characters for specific domains and Abyss challenges.
Is it worth leveling characters to level 90?
In most cases, no. The stat gains from level 80 to 90 are minimal and usually not worth the Resin investment. The exception is Anemo characters who rely on Swirl reactions, as Swirl damage scales significantly with character level. It is also useful to level a DPS character if the base attack makes a large difference to their kit.
What artifact stats should I prioritize?
DPS Characters: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, Elemental DMG Bonus. A 1:2 ratio of Crit Rate: Crit DMG is the general goal.
Support Characters: HP%, Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery.
Healers: HP%, Healing Bonus.
How important are artifact substats compared to main stats?
Main stats are significantly more important than substats, especially in the early to mid-game. Focus on getting the correct main stats before worrying about substats.
Should I level up all my characters evenly?
No. It’s more efficient to focus on a core team of 4-8 characters and level them up strategically. Spreading your resources too thinly will leave you with a weak roster.
What’s the best way to farm artifacts?
Focus on domains that drop artifacts from sets that benefit your most used characters. Use Condensed Resin to speed up the farming process and maximize your Resin efficiency.
When should I start focusing on artifact substats?
Once you have a solid weapon, character level, and talents, you can start farming for artifacts with optimized substats. This should be considered an endgame activity.
How important is team composition?
Team composition is crucial for success in Genshin Impact. A well-coordinated team can deal significantly more damage than a team of randomly selected characters. Look for characters who synergize well together and can trigger powerful elemental reactions.
How do I know which talents to prioritize leveling?
Read your character’s talent descriptions carefully and identify which talents contribute the most to their damage output or support capabilities. For DPS characters, prioritize talents that scale with their primary damage source (e.g., Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst).
Should I pull for new characters or focus on improving my existing ones?
This depends on your current roster and your personal goals. If you have a limited number of characters, pulling for new ones can expand your team composition options. However, if you already have a solid roster, focusing on improving your existing characters may be more beneficial.
Is the Battle Pass worth buying?
The Battle Pass provides a decent amount of resources, including Mora, EXP materials, and weapon enhancement materials. Whether it’s worth buying depends on your personal budget and how much you value these resources.
What’s the best way to earn Mora in Genshin Impact?
Ley Line Outcrops (Blossom of Wealth), Daily Commissions, and events are the most reliable sources of Mora. You can also earn Mora by completing quests, opening chests, and defeating enemies.
How do I increase my Adventure Rank?
Complete quests, open chests, defeat enemies, and participate in events. Adventure Rank is essential for unlocking new content and increasing your World Level.
What is Resin and how should I use it efficiently?
Resin is the resource used to claim rewards from domains, bosses, and Ley Line Outcrops. It’s important to use your Resin efficiently by focusing on activities that will benefit your progress the most, such as artifact farming and talent material farming.
Is Genshin Impact pay-to-win?
Genshin Impact is not strictly pay-to-win. While spending money can speed up your progress by allowing you to pull for more characters and weapons, it is possible to clear all content in the game without spending any money. Skill, strategy, and efficient resource management are more important than spending money.
Mastering these prioritization tips will help you navigate the world of Genshin Impact with greater confidence and efficiency. Happy adventuring!