Complete 11,080 Primogem Breakdown
Genshin 6.5 delivers 11,080 Primogems across 42 days. F2P players get 8,960 by skipping Welkin/Battle Pass. This converts to 66-74 Intertwined Fates—enough to compete for both featured five-stars.
The 42-day cycle includes three Spiral Abyss resets (1st and 16th monthly). Daily Commissions contribute 2,520 Primogems, Abyss adds 1,800, and events distribute the rest.
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Version 6.5 is 15% more generous than typical updates (8,000-9,500 baseline), thanks to Imaginarium Theatre's 2,000 Primogems and expanded event schedules.
Daily and Weekly Income
Daily Commissions: 2,520 Primogems
Unlocks at AR12. Earn 60 Primogems daily:
- 4 commissions × 10 Primogems = 40
- Katheryne report = 20
- 42 days × 60 = 2,520 total
Takes 15-20 minutes daily. Missing 5 days costs 300 Primogems (nearly 2 pulls). Set reminders—this is your highest-value activity.
Spiral Abyss: 1,800 Primogems
Floors 9-12 reset twice monthly. Full 36-star clears = 600 Primogems per reset × 3 resets = 1,800 total.
Can't full clear? 24 stars (floors 9-10 complete, half of 11-12) still yields 400 per reset. Each star = 50 Primogems regardless of floor.
Pro tip: Bring crowd control for mobs, shield-breakers for elemental shields, sustained DPS for bosses. Retry chambers strategically.
HoYoLAB Check-In
28-day streak = 60 Primogems monthly. Zero effort, access via website/app.
Character Trials = 80 Primogems per banner. Test featured characters in 10 minutes, no resource investment.
Event Primogem Calendar
Main Event: 960 Primogems
Runs 2-3 weeks with progressive challenges. Requires 30-45 minutes daily during event period. Event shops often include bonus Primogems—prioritize these over materials.
Secondary Events: 840 Primogems
Two events at 420 each, running 7-10 days. Combat challenges, puzzles, or minigames taking 15-20 minutes daily.
Stygian Onslaught adds 450 Primogems through wave-based combat. Well-built four-star teams can clear it.
Web Events & Codes: 730 Primogems
Web events = 30 Primogems via browser activities. Run 7-14 days with minimal effort.
Livestream codes = 300 Primogems. Redeem at AR10 through settings or official website. Codes expire within hours:
- Homeward: 100 Primogems + 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore
- VarkaArrives: 100 Primogems + 5 Hero's Wit
- VisitWonderland: 100 Primogems + 50,000 Mora
- P3GXX56W3VG9: 60 Primogems + 5 Adventurer's Experience
- 4S5RTSV3P5CC: 60 Primogems + 5 Adventurer's Experience
- GENSHINGIFT: 50 Primogems + 3 Hero's Wit
Total: 430 Primogems. Claim mail within 30 days.
Imaginarium Theatre: 2,000 Primogems
Permanent endgame mode rewarding diverse rosters. Emphasizes character variety over raw power—build multiple elements and weapon types.
Maintenance & Compensation
Update Maintenance: 600 Primogems
Standard 4-5 hour maintenance = 600 Primogems (300 base + 60/hour). Extended maintenance adds 60 per extra hour. Everyone gets it via mail regardless of playtime.
Bug Fixes
Significant bugs trigger 100-300 Primogems depending on severity. Unpredictable—monitor official announcements.
Varka & Skirk Banner Planning
Banner Schedule
Conflicting dates exist: Some sources say Feb 25, others April 8, 2026. Monitor official announcements.
- Varka: Five-star Anemo Claymore DPS
- Skirk: Five-star Cryo Sword
Both appear Phase 1. Dual-banner means choosing between them unless you've saved heavily.
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Pity Mechanics
- Hard pity: 90 pulls guarantees five-star
- Soft pity: Starts pull 74, most five-stars appear 75-80
- 50/50: Featured character vs standard five-star
- Worst case: 180 pulls for guaranteed featured character
Pity carries between same-type banners but resets across Character/Weapon/Standard categories.
Pull Requirements
11,080 Primogems = 69 Intertwined Fates + 80 Primogems leftover (160 per Fate).
This falls short of 90-pull hard pity and way below 180-pull guarantee. F2P can't get both from 6.5 Primogems alone.
Dual-character scenarios:
- Enter with 70+ pity + guarantee = 20-30 pulls for first, 40-50 for second
- Win both 50/50s = ~150 total pulls (75 each at soft pity)
- Supplement with Genesis Crystals during first-time bonus
Choose based on roster gaps. Varka's Anemo DPS fills different roles than Skirk's Cryo kit.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Pull Standard Banner With Primogems
Standard Wish has no rate-ups and includes weapons. Use only Acquaint Fates from Battle Pass, Ascensions, and Stardust shop. Reserve Primogems for Character/Weapon Event Wish.
Track Your Pity
Check History under banner Details. Shows pulls since last five-star. Review before each session to avoid wasting pulls or stopping before soft pity.
Don't Miss Events
Events = 3,200 of 11,080 total Primogems. Missing one major event costs 420-960 Primogems (3-6 pulls). Set calendar reminders, complete during first week.
Optimize Resin
Inefficient Resin delays character builds, reducing Abyss clear potential (600 Primogems per reset). Prioritize Talent domains, weapon materials, artifacts for Abyss teams. Use Condensed Resin to save time.
Maximizing F2P Income
Achievement Hunting
Achievements = 5-20 Primogems each. Version 6.5 adds new ones. Exploration achievements (waypoints, chests, world quests) = hundreds of Primogems lifetime.
Combat achievements need specific teams or challenge completions. Consult lists for easy rewards during routine play.
Chest Farming
New/expanded areas contain hundreds of chests:
- Common: 2 Primogems
- Exquisite: 5 Primogems
- Precious: 10 Primogems
- Luxurious: 10-40 Primogems
Seelies, Time Trials, puzzles also reward Primogems. Use interactive maps for systematic exploration.
Stardust/Starglitter Shop
Monthly reset offers 5 Intertwined + 5 Acquaint Fates for Masterless Stardust (75 per Fate). Regular pullers accumulate enough from three-star duplicates = 1,600 Primogems pull value monthly.
Masterless Starglitter (from four/five-star dupes) buys Fates at 5:1 ratio. Save Starglitter for shop-exclusive four-stars like Bennett or Xingqiu constellations.
Buy Stardust Fates first—accumulates faster with fewer alternatives.
Cost-Effective Top-Up Strategy
When Free Isn't Enough
First-time Genesis Crystal bonus doubles amounts. $100 first-time = 12,960 crystals (6,480 + 6,480 bonus) = 81 Intertwined Fates.
Calculate exact deficit before buying. At 70 pity with guarantee? Need only 20 pulls max (3,200 Primogems). Don't over-purchase.
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Light Spender Budget
Prioritize first-time bonuses and Welkin Moon ($4.99 = 2,700 Primogems/30 days = $0.18/pull).
Battle Pass ($9.99) = 680 Primogems + 4 Intertwined + 1 Acquaint = ~1,480 Primogems pull value + materials.
Welkin + BP ($15/month) = ~4,200 Primogems monthly. Reserve direct crystal purchases for critical 10-20 pull gaps. Set monthly budgets.
FAQ
How many free Primogems can F2P earn in 6.5?
8,960 Primogems via Daily Commissions, Abyss (floors 9-12, three resets), all events, and codes. Assumes consistent play and moderate Abyss skill. Full 36-star clears + optional content = 11,080 max.
Can F2P get both Varka and Skirk?
Requires exceptional luck or heavy pity carryover. 8,960 Primogems = ~56 pulls, insufficient for one guaranteed five-star (90 pity). Winning both 50/50s at soft pity needs 150 pulls total. Choose one or supplement with purchases.
How many wishes is 11,080 Primogems?
69 Intertwined Fates + 80 Primogems leftover. With Stardust shop Fates and event rewards, total reaches 74-80 pulls.
When do banners start?
Conflicting info: Feb 25 or April 8, 2026. Check official HoYoverse announcements. Banners run three weeks per phase.
What if I miss Daily Commissions?
Each day = 60 Primogems lost. One week missed = 420 Primogems (3 pulls). Prioritize dailies—event Primogems are flexible, daily rewards disappear permanently.
Pull Varka or save?
Depends on roster needs and playstyle. Varka suits players lacking Anemo DPS. If uncertain, wait until final banner days—test in Trial mode and review community analysis before committing.
