Genshin Impact 6.2-6.3 Primogem Guide: Get Durin & Columbina

Understanding Your Primogem Budget: 6.2-6.3 Income Overview

Version 6.2 launches Dec 3, 2025. For players targeting both characters, Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals top up through BitTopup offers competitive pricing and instant delivery.

Version 6.2 Total (42 days): 10,240 Primogems

• Daily Commissions: 2,520 (60/day × 42 days)
• Spiral Abyss: 800 (3 resets, 600 per clear)
• Imaginarium Theater: 1,000
• Events: 3,080 total
  • Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey: 1,120
  • Bing-Bang Finchball: 840
  • Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl: 840
  • Marvelous Merchandise: 280
• Archon Quest: 620 + 2 Fates (940 total value)
• Maintenance: 900

Version 6.3 Total (42 days): 14,540 Primogems

Similar structure with increased event rewards. Paimon's Bargains refresh twice (10 Intertwined Fates = 1,600 Primogem value per reset).

Battle Pass Value:

• Gnostic Hymn: 680 Primogems + 4 Fates (1,320 total value)
• Welkin Moon (42 days): 3,780 Primogems—best value at $0.18/pull vs Battle Pass $1.21/pull

Durin Banner Requirements: Pull Calculations

Durin runs Dec 3-23, 2025 (21 days) with Jahoda (4-Star Anemo Bow).

Pity Breakdown:

• Soft pity: Pull 74 (rates increase dramatically)
• Hard pity: Pull 90 (guaranteed 5-Star)

• Average: Pulls 76-82
• Budget for 80 pulls = 12,800 Primogems

50/50 System:

• First 5-Star: 50% chance for Durin
• Lose 50/50: Get standard character, next 5-Star guaranteed featured
• Worst case: 160 pulls (25,600 Primogems)

Check Your Pity: Navigate Wish menu > History > count pulls since last 5-Star. Pity carries between Character Event Wish banners.

• 50+ pity: Need only 24-40 pulls for soft pity
• 0 pity + guarantee: ~80 pulls secures Durin
• 0 pity + no guarantee: Highest risk

Columbina Preparation: Long-Term Strategy

Columbina arrives Jan 14, 2026 (Version 6.3 Phase 1). Players seeking cheap Genshin Genesis Crystal recharge can use BitTopup's secure platform.

Timeline:

• Phase 1: Jan 14 - early Feb (~3 weeks)
• Phase 2: Zibai (5-Star Geo Sword)

Budget Planning: Skip Durin entirely = 24,780 Primogems (154 pulls) for Columbina—nearly double worst-case requirement.

Dual-Target Strategy: Exit Durin's banner with 5,000+ Primogems. Combined with 6.3's 14,540 = 19,540 Primogems (122 pulls)—sufficient for guaranteed Columbina even after losing 50/50.

Critical Decision Point: At 65 pulls into Durin with 8,000 Primogems remaining:

• 9 more pulls to soft pity = 1,440 Primogems
• Remaining: 6,560 + 14,540 (6.3) = 21,100 Primogems (131 pulls) for Columbina

Battle Pass Decision Framework

Gnostic Hymn ($9.99):

• 680 Primogems + 4 Fates = 1,320 value (8.25 pulls)
• Weapon selector (high value for weapon-limited accounts)
• Resources: Mora, Hero's Wit, talent books

When to Buy:

• 5-15 pulls short of guaranteed target
• Lost 50/50 and need extra pulls
• Already level 30+ from natural gameplay

When to Skip:

• Won 50/50 early (before pull 70)
• Skipping banner entirely
• Have sufficient pity carry-over
• Planning Genesis Crystal purchase instead

Timing: Wait until actively pulling before purchasing. Don't buy early—you might win 50/50 early, making it unnecessary.

Daily/Weekly Primogem Farming

Daily Commissions (60 Primogems):

• Complete immediately after server reset
• Use movement characters (Yelan, Sayu, Wanderer)
• Takes 15-20 minutes total
• Missing 3 days = 180 Primogems lost (1+ pull)

Spiral Abyss (600 Primogems bi-weekly):

• Resets 1st and 16th monthly
• Floors 9-12: 150 Primogems per floor (9 stars)
• Floors 9-10 only: Still 300 Primogems
• Build two functional teams, not one perfect team

Weekly Tasks:

• Spend 1,200 Resin
• Complete 20 Daily Commissions
• Defeat weekly bosses
• Collect 100,000 Mora
• Cook 20 dishes
• Forge 20 enhancement ore

HoYoLAB Check-In: 20-40 Primogems monthly. Takes 10 seconds daily via app/website.

Version 6.2 Event Calendar

Major Events (3,080 Primogems):

1. Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey: 1,120 (10-14 days, combat/exploration)
2. Bing-Bang Finchball: 840 (Finch companion minigame)
3. Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl: 840 (combat with Saurian mechanics)
4. Marvelous Merchandise: 280 (7 days, 2 min/day)

Archon Quest: 620 Primogems + 2 Fates (940 value, 1-2 hours)

Web Events: 40-120 Primogems each. Monitor official social media—in-game notifications often late.

Impact of Missed Events: Missing Soulblazers = 1,120 Primogems (7 pulls) lost permanently. Could be difference between reaching pity or falling short.

Exploration and One-Time Sources

Fontaine Chests:

• Common: 2 Primogems
• Exquisite: 5 Primogems
• Precious: 10 Primogems
• Luxurious: 10 Primogems
• Each sub-region: 300-600 Primogems

Check map exploration %. Below 90% = 200-400 Primogems remaining per region.

Achievements:

• Fontaine total: 500+ Primogems
• Wonders of the World: 10-20 each
• Challenger Series: Combat-specific
• Use interactive maps for hidden content

Test Runs: 20 Primogems per character

• Phase 1 (Durin, Jahoda): 40
• Phase 2 (Varesa, Xilonen): 40
• Total: 80 Primogems for 10 minutes

Story Content:

• Hangout Events: 60 Primogems (all endings, 1-2 hours)
• Story Quests: 60 Primogems each
• Story Keys: 1 per 8 daily commissions

Starglitter Management

Paimon's Bargains (Monthly Reset):

• 5 Intertwined Fates = 375 Starglitter
• 5 Acquaint Fates = 375 Starglitter

Starglitter Income:

• 4-Star duplicate: 5 Starglitter
• 4-Star new/weapon: 2 Starglitter
• 5-Star new: 10 Starglitter
• 70 pulls ≈ 7-9 4-Stars = 35-45 Starglitter

When to Exchange:

• Within 5-10 pulls of pity
• Before monthly reset (1st of month)
• Have 750+ Starglitter (two months covered)

Avoid When:

• Saving for shop 4-Star characters
• Below 375 Starglitter
• 50+ pulls from pity

Risk Management: Losing the 50/50

If You Lose at Pull 80: Need 160 total pulls (25,600 Primogems). 6.2 F2P = 10,240. Deficit: 15,360 Primogems.

Options:

1. Skip Durin, save guarantee for Columbina
2. Purchase Genesis Crystals via BitTopup
3. Accept partial progress, carry guarantee to future banner

BitTopup Top-Up Value:

• $99.99 package: 6,480 crystals (12,960 with first-time bonus) = 81 pulls
• $49.99 package: 3,240 crystals (6,480 with bonus) = 40 pulls
• Competitive pricing, instant delivery, 24/7 support

First-Time Bonus Strategy:

• Save for emergencies (losing 50/50 on must-have character)
• Use on largest affordable package (doubling effect maximizes value)
• Combine with event bonuses when available

Prioritizing Characters: Consider:

• Meta value for team performance
• Personal preference
• Rerun likelihood (Durin reruns in 6-12 months)
• Team synergy with existing roster

Columbina's Harbinger status + Hydro Catalyst = strong meta potential. But personal preference > meta for most players.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overestimating Income: Only count guaranteed sources:

• Daily commissions
• Spiral Abyss
• Confirmed events
• Maintenance compensation
• Archon Quests

Don't count unconfirmed web events, speculative compensation, unreleased exploration.

Weapon Banner Pulls: Weapon pity doesn't transfer to character banners. Requires up to 240 pulls for guaranteed weapon. Skip unless you've secured all desired characters.

Ignoring Pity Carry-Over:

• Character Event Wish → Character Event Wish ✅
• Weapon Event Wish → Weapon Event Wish ✅
• Standard Wish → Standard Wish only ✅
• Never build pity on unwanted banners—might accidentally pull featured character

Impulse Pulling: Phase 2 (Varesa/Xilonen, Dec 23-Jan 13) tempts early Durin winners. Resist by:

• Calculating exact primogem counts
• Remembering reruns return every 6-12 months
• Focusing on original plan
• Using trials to satisfy curiosity

Month-by-Month Action Plan

Month 1: Early 6.2 (Dec 3-31, 2025)

Week 1 (Dec 3-9):

• Complete Archon Quest (620 + 2 Fates)
• Start Soulblazers event
• Clear Abyss before Dec 16 reset
• Daily commissions

Week 2 (Dec 10-16):

• Finish Soulblazers (1,120)
• Start Bing-Bang Finchball
• Clear Abyss after Dec 16 reset
• Assess pull progress at 60+

Week 3 (Dec 17-23):

• Durin ends Dec 23—complete pulls
• Finish Bing-Bang (840)
• Start Heroic Clash
• Calculate Columbina reserves

Week 4 (Dec 24-31):

• Phase 2 starts—avoid pulling
• Finish Heroic Clash (840)
• Continue dailies
• Prep for Jan Starglitter reset

Month 2: Late 6.2 to Early 6.3 (Jan 1-13, 2026)

Week 1 (Jan 1-7):

• Exchange Starglitter before reset
• Complete remaining events
• Clear Abyss (Jan 1 reset)
• Accumulate without pulling

Week 2 (Jan 8-13):

• Finish all 6.2 events
• Prep for 6.3 maintenance (300 Primogems)
• Calculate total entering 6.3
• Determine Battle Pass need

Month 3: Mid-Late 6.3 (Jan 14 - Feb 3, 2026)

Week 1 (Jan 14-20):

• Columbina starts Jan 14
• Complete 6.3 Archon Quest
• Start flagship event
• Clear Abyss (Jan 16 reset)
• Begin pulling after securing event primogems

Week 2 (Jan 21-27):

• Continue events
• Monitor pity progress
• Exchange Starglitter if needed
• Dailies/weeklies

Week 3 (Jan 28 - Feb 3):

• Final push before Phase 1 ends
• Complete all Phase 1 events
• Assess success or carry pity

FAQ

How many primogems in 6.2 without spending? 10,240 Primogems (71 pulls): 2,520 dailies, 800 Abyss, 1,000 Theater, 3,080 events, 620 Archon Quest, 900 maintenance. Welkin adds 3,780 (87 total pulls). Battle Pass adds 680 + 4 Fates.

When does Columbina release? January 14, 2026, Version 6.3 Phase 1. 5-Star Hydro Catalyst with Illuga (4-Star Geo Polearm). Runs ~3 weeks before Phase 2 (Zibai).

How many pulls for guaranteed 5-star? Hard pity: 90 pulls. Soft pity: Pull 74 (rates increase). Average: 76-82. Lose 50/50 = up to 180 total pulls worst case.

Should I buy Battle Pass every patch? No. Buy only when 5-15 pulls short of pity or value weapon selector. Welkin ($0.18/pull) > Battle Pass ($1.21/pull) for primogems.

Can F2P get two 5-stars in consecutive patches? Yes with luck. 6.2+6.3 = 24,780 Primogems (154 pulls) = one guarantee + one 50/50 attempt. Win both 50/50s = both characters F2P. Lose one = skip character or buy crystals.

How does pity carry over? Pity carries between Character Event Wish banners until you pull a 5-Star. 65 pulls on Durin without 5-Star = 65 pity on next Character Event Wish. 50/50 status also carries—lost previous 50/50 = next 5-Star guaranteed featured character.