Unlock the Power of Genshin Impact's Free Characters: Your Guide to Building a Stellar Team!

Genshin Impact's enchanting allure lies in its diverse cast of captivating characters, meticulously crafted by HoYoverse. Whether players are drawn to their visual aesthetics, engrossed in their intricate narratives, or enthralled by their unique gameplay styles, the game's gacha system exerts an irresistible pull.

Regrettably, especially for those with completionist tendencies, amassing every playable character could prove to be an endeavor of considerable time or expense. In the Version 4.1 update, the game boasts a substantial roster comprising a total of 73 playable characters, including the upcoming character, Wriothesley, and an exclusive character from the largest Genshin Impact gaming crossover to date.

Despite Genshin Impact's primary status as a gacha game, you don't necessarily need to invest real money to conquer its challenges and savor its content. The game generously bestows a selection of characters upon players for free. If you're a newcomer or embarking on a Free-To-Play journey, this guide will serve as your roadmap to acquiring these Genshin Impact characters without spending a dime.

The Characters

The Traveler

Your initial 5-Star character and the one through whose eyes you experience the game's storyline. In the game's opening sequence, you encounter the enigmatic Unknown God and must select which of the Twin Travelers will serve as your protagonist. The Traveler's unique ability to harness various elements, including Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, and Hydro, provides players with a versatile gameplay experience, allowing them to switch between elements at will.

Amber, Outrider

Following Paimon, Amber becomes your next companion after progressing through the main storyline. This 4-Star Pyro Bow character serves as your ideal traveling companion for exploring Mondstadt and Liyue during the game's early stages. To enlist her, complete the quest "Wind-Riding Knight," and Amber will promptly join your party, serving as the tutorial character for bow usage. She marks the first of the three 4-Star characters provided at the start to form a complete party of four.

Kaeya, Cavalry Captain

Kaeya is the second of the three 4-Star characters granted to you at the beginning of the game. This Cryo-wielding knight proves invaluable for solving early-game puzzles and facilitating travel across vast bodies of water by freezing them with his Elemental Skill. His unique ability to create "Ice Bridges" opens up otherwise inaccessible locations.

Obtaining Kaeya is straightforward; simply complete the "Crash Course" quest, and he will join your roster.

Lisa, Librarian

The final of the three 4-Star characters rewarded for advancing through the main quests is Lisa, an Electro catalyst user and the Librarian of the Knights of Favonius. Her proficiency in off-field Electro damage and her compatibility with Elemental Reactions, such as Superconduct, make her an excellent sub-DPS choice. Given that early players often rely on Physical damage-dealing attacks, Lisa's abilities prove particularly advantageous.

You can obtain Lisa by completing her quest, "Sparks Amongst the Pages," found in a specific domain.

Noelle, Maid of Favonius

Noelle, a Geo claymore character, is renowned for her robust shield and her "Spin-to-Win" gameplay with her massive sword. This battle-ready maid excels as a versatile character, offering shielding, healing, and offensive capabilities, making her an ideal choice for newcomers. Upon unlocking Wishes, players receive their initial Acquaint Fates to use for character pulls. Noelle is featured on the Beginners' Wish banner, providing a 20% discount for the first 20 pulls and guaranteeing her acquisition within the first 10 pulls.

Barbara, Deaconess of the Church of Favonius

Barbara, beloved as Mondstadt's local idol and deaconess, wields Hydro powers as a 4-Star catalyst user. Renowned for her cheerful disposition and healing abilities, she ensures a delightful and comfortable gameplay experience.

To add Sister Barbara to your team for free, you must reach Adventure Rank 18 and complete the quest titled "A Long Shot," part of the Archon Quest Prologue: Act III – Song of the Dragon and Freedom. Afterward, you can claim her through the "Baptism of Song" banner in the events menu.

Xiangling, Chef de Cuisine

Xiangling is widely regarded as one of the top 4-Star characters in Genshin Impact due to her versatility, Pyro effects application, and off-field damage-dealing abilities. She frequently features in popular team compositions like the National Team and Vaporize Teams.

Upon reaching Adventure Rank 20, the "People's Choice" event becomes available in your event menu, signifying the unlocking of the Spiral Abyss in Musk Reef, Genshin Impact's floor-based dungeon battle. To obtain Xiangling for free, players must successfully complete Floor 3, Chamber 3 of the Spiral Abyss.

Collei, Avidya Forest Ranger Trainee

Collei, a 4-Star Dendro Bow character introduced during the Sumeru region's initial release, is provided to players at no cost, marking her as the first playable Dendro character apart from the Dendro Traveler.

Similar to how Amber aids players in Mondstadt, Collei plays a corresponding role in Sumeru due to the region's demand for Dendro characters. Acquiring Collei is slightly more challenging than Xiangling. Players must complete Floor 4, Chamber 3 of the Spiral Abyss to earn her as a reward.

Lynette, "Multi-Function Magic Assistant"

Lynette, a 4-Star Anemo character, is the latest addition to the roster of free characters in the game. This addition is likely due to the Pneumousia Arkhe Type, a game mechanic exclusive to Fontaine characters designed to facilitate the engagement of new players in events related to this specific mechanic in the newest region.

Upon reaching Adventure Rank 25, players will discover a new in-game event titled "The Curtain Never Falls on Magic" in their event menu. Lynette can be obtained simply by claiming her through this banner in the event menu.