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How to Use Primogems and Best Ways to Spend Them

The best way to use Primogems in Genshin Impact are by exchanging them for Intertwined Fates to make Wishes on limited-time Event Wish banners! Read on to learn how to use Primogems and which options are worth prioritizing.

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How to Use Primogems

Wish on Event and Standard Banners

Wish on Event and Standard Banners

Primogems can be exchanged for Intertwined Fates or Acquaint Fates, which are used to make Wishes and obtain characters and weapons.

Intertwined Fates are used for limited-time Limited-Time Wishes, while Acquaint Fates are used for the permanent Standard Wish. Each Fate costs 160 Primogems.

Which Fate is Better?

Refill Original Resin

Refill Original Resin

Primogems can also be used to replenish Original Resin, a resource required to claim rewards from Domains, Ley Line Outcrops, and Bosses. Original Resin regenerates over time and can be replenished through other in-game items and methods.

Resin Recharge Rate and Resin Cap Guide

Best Ways to Spend Primogems

Prioritize Intertwined Fates for Limited-Time Event Wishes

Prioritize Intertwined Fates for Event Wishes
Cost 160 Primogems

The best way to use Primogems is to exchange them for Intertwined Fates, which are used to make wishes on Limited-Time Event Wish banners featuring specific 5-star characters or weapons.

How to Get Intertwined Fate and Effects

Avoid Exchanging Primogems for Acquaint Fates

Avoid Exchanging Primogems for Acquaint Fates
Cost 160 Primogems

Acquaint Fates are used for Standard Wishes, which feature a permanent pool of characters and weapons. Since Acquaint Fates can be obtained through various in-game rewards, Primogems are generally better used for Intertwined Fates.

How to Get Acquaint Fate and Effects

Refrain From Using Primogems to Refill Original Resin

Avoid Using Primogems to Refill Original Resin

Using Primogems to replenish Original Resin is generally not recommended, as Resin regenerates naturally over time. You can also use Fragile Resin and other Resin items to replenish it.

How to Get Fragile Resin and Effects

Primogem Cost for Refilling Original Resin

Attempts Primogem Cost Amount Restored
1st try 50 60
2nd try 100 60
3rd try 100 60
4th try 150 60
5th try 200 60
6th try 200 60

What Are Primogems?

Special Currency in Genshin Impact

Special Currency in Genshin Impact

Primogems are a special currency in Genshin Impact that can be used for Wishes and Original Resin refills.

You can obtain Primogems by completing quests, exploring, participating in events, and other in-game activities. You can also obtain them by purchasing Battle Pass and Genesis Crystals.

Primogems Guide: How to Farm Them

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