What is the Max Companion Limit in Genshin Impact?
The maximum number of companions you can have actively residing in your Serenitea Pot realm in Genshin Impact is eight. This limit is reached after achieving the highest Trust Rank with the Teapot Spirit, Tubby. While you might have many more characters in your roster, only eight can be present in your realm at any given time. These companions will generate Companionship EXP over time through the Realm Bounty system, making it a crucial aspect of friendship leveling.
Understanding Companionship and Realm Mechanics
Before delving further into the companion system, it’s essential to grasp a few key concepts. The term “companion” in Genshin Impact mainly refers to the playable characters you own and can invite to live in your Serenitea Pot. These characters contribute to the aesthetic appeal of your realm but also offer gameplay benefits.
The Serenitea Pot and Trust Rank
The Serenitea Pot is your personal customizable realm, essentially your home within Genshin Impact. You unlock it early in the game. It’s a vital space for crafting, farming, and most importantly, hosting companions. Your Trust Rank with Tubby, the teapot spirit, determines how many functions are available and the overall capacity of your realm. Increasing your Trust Rank is done by crafting and placing furniture items within the realm. A higher Trust Rank allows you to invite more companions and generate more Realm Bounty.
Companionship EXP and Realm Bounty
Companionship EXP is how you build friendship with each character in Genshin Impact. Reaching Friendship Level 10 unlocks a unique namecard for that character and contributes towards achievements. While various activities such as defeating enemies and completing quests award Companionship EXP, your realm offers a passive method of earning it. Realm Bounty is a resource that accumulates while your companions are in your Serenitea Pot and represents the amount of companionship experience your characters gain. It’s presented by a gift icon with a purple gauge, which you can claim periodically.
The Eight Companion Limit
The crucial aspect of this system is the maximum companion limit of eight. Once you reach the highest Trust Rank, you cannot exceed this number. Carefully select which eight characters you want to reside in your realm, considering factors like their design appeal or the characters you are currently trying to max out their friendship level.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about companions, friendship, and the realm system in Genshin Impact to give you a comprehensive understanding.
1. What happens when a character reaches Friendship Level 10?
When a character hits Friendship Level 10, they stop accumulating Companionship EXP. You receive a unique namecard background specific to that character, and you earn progress towards relevant achievements.
2. How do I increase my Trust Rank with Tubby?
You increase your Trust Rank with Tubby by crafting new furniture items and placing them in your realm. Each new item crafted adds to your Trust Rank. Continue to craft new and various items to maximize this process.
3. How do I invite a companion to my Serenitea Pot?
To invite a companion, enter your Serenitea Pot and access the Placement menu. Select the Character tab, then choose the character you want to invite and place them in your desired spot within your realm.
4. Can I have the same character multiple times in my realm?
No, you can only have one of each character in your Serenitea Pot at a time. If you try to place a character already in your realm, you will be prompted to remove the existing one first.
5. How is Companionship EXP generated in the Serenitea Pot?
Companionship EXP is generated passively through the Realm Bounty system. While your companions are in your realm, experience accumulates over time, which you can claim periodically.
6. Does moving a character from my realm reset their friendship experience?
No, moving a character out of your realm does not reset their friendship progress. It will retain the level and any accumulated experience.
7. Is there a limit to how much Realm Bounty I can accumulate?
Yes, there is a limit to how much Realm Bounty can accumulate before it needs to be collected. The capacity of realm bounty increases as you increase your Trust Rank with Tubby. Claim your bounty regularly to avoid missing out on potential experience.
8. How long does it take to max out friendship with a character?
The time it takes to reach Friendship Level 10 varies. Assuming you are utilizing all available methods, such as commissions, world bosses, domains, and the realm’s Realm Bounty, it can take around 45 days per character if you actively optimize.
9. Does the world level affect the speed at which characters gain friendship?
The world level does not directly affect the speed of friendship growth but it does impact how much Companionship EXP you receive from activities like defeating bosses and completing domains. Therefore higher world level typically means slightly faster friendship growth.
10. What are the best ways to farm Companionship EXP outside the realm?
The best ways to farm Companionship EXP outside the realm include completing Daily Commissions, defeating Normal and Weekly Bosses, completing Domains, and engaging in random events around the world.
11. Are there any achievements tied to friendship levels?
Yes, there are achievements tied to reaching certain friendship milestones with multiple characters. Maxing out all characters is a long-term goal for many players.
12. Can I rotate companions in my Serenitea Pot?
Yes, you can freely rotate companions in your Serenitea Pot at any time. Enter the Placement menu, select the character you want to remove, and then place another one in their stead.
13. Can companions interact with each other in the Serenitea Pot?
No, companions in your realm do not directly interact with each other. They will have static poses and occasionally speak lines related to their character.
14. Do I need to spend resin to increase friendship levels?
While spending resin on Ley Lines, Domains, and Bosses can yield more Companionship EXP, it is not strictly necessary to spend resin to level friendship. Realm bounty provides a resin-free passive way to do so.
15. Does the amount of companions in my realm affect the Realm Bounty Generation Rate?
No, the amount of companions in your realm does not affect the generation rate of Realm Bounty. The generation rate is fixed and increases as you increase Trust Rank, not based on how many characters you have invited.
Maximizing Your Companion System
Understanding the max companion limit and the underlying mechanics is crucial for efficiently utilizing your Serenitea Pot. Balancing the passive Realm Bounty with active farming methods will help you reach Friendship Level 10 with all your favorite characters. Don’t forget that each character has a unique namecard for you to collect! Experiment, and enjoy the process of growing alongside your chosen team.