Before You Dive In: What You’re Really Getting Into
Let’s Be Real About Version 6.0
September 10, 2025 drops with a generous 17,310 F2P Primogems (that’s 108 Intertwined Fates, folks). But here’s the catch—you need Adventure Rank 28 to access the ‘Clink Clank Clash’ event that hands you a free Aino. And this isn’t some weekend grind. You’re looking at 14-21 days of consistent participation. No cramming allowed.
I’ve seen too many players miss these freebies because they didn’t plan ahead. Don’t be that person.
For those moments when F2P resources feel tight, Genshin Impact Top Up services can bridge the gap without destroying your budget—just saying.
The Numbers Game (And Why It Matters)
Your daily income breaks down like this: 60 Primogems from commissions, plus whatever events throw your way. Spiral Abyss delivers 1,600 Primogems across two cycles if you can clear it. Limited events? Another 1,840. Nod-Krai exploration nets you 1,855 one-time Primogems.
Here’s something most guides won’t tell you: stockpile 160-800 resin before launch. That first week of intensive farming makes or breaks your progression timeline.
Meet Your New Team (The Good, The Great, and The Game-Changing)
Aino (4-star Hydro Claymore) brings +96.0 EM as her ascension stat—solid for a support role.
Her Modular Efficiency Protocol buffs the whole party based on Moonsign status, while Structured Power Booster cranks up Burst damage by 50% of her EM. Not flashy, but reliable.
Lauma (5-star Dendro Catalyst) is where things get interesting. She enables Bloom/Hyperbloom/Burgeon reactions to actually crit—a completely unique mechanic that changes how these teams function. Her Frostgrove Sanctuary shreds enemy Dendro/Hydro resistance by 10%.
Flins (5-star Electro Polearm) comes with +38.4% CRIT DMG and converts boring old Electro-Charged into fancy Lunar-Charged reactions. Symphony of Winter adds another 20% Lunar-Charged damage under Ascendant Gleam.
Yeah, the naming conventions are getting wild.
Days 1-3: Getting Your Foundation Right
Story Mode (But Make It Strategic)
Drop everything and complete those Nod-Krai Archon Quests. I mean it. You need domain access and waypoints before you can do anything meaningful. Phase 1 banner runs Lauma/Yelan with Aino rate-up from September 10 through October 1. Notice how Aino disappears in Phase 2? That’s intentional—and expensive if you miss her window.
Hit every Teleport Waypoint and Statue you can find. Both Aino’s Miniaturized Detection Sensor and Flins’ A Light in the Dark passive show local resources on your mini-map. Quality of life improvements that actually save time.
Start ‘Clink Clank Clash’ on Day 1. Free Aino plus a Lightweaver Lyre catalyst? Yes, please.
Your First Real Builds
Knuckle Duckle farming starts now (Level 30+). You need 46x Precision Kuuvahki Stamping D-uck-ies for both Aino and Flins. The naming department was definitely having fun with this one.
Aino’s temporary build targets: 850+ EM, 160-180% ER, EM main stats on Sands/Circlet, Hydro DMG% or EM Goblet depending on what drops first.
Need to supplement those F2P resources? Buy Genesis Crystals through reliable platforms—just be smart about it.
Days 4-6: When Things Get Complicated
Domain Diving (The Real Game Begins)
Talent book scheduling becomes crucial here. Aino needs Elysium books (Tuesday/Friday/Sunday), while Flins requires Vagrancy (Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday). Plan your resin accordingly—or you’ll be waiting days for the right materials.
Silken Moon’s Serenade domain drops Aino’s BiS 4-piece set: +20% ER plus party EM buffs (60/120). Night of the Sky’s Unveiling handles Flins with +80 EM and up to 30% CRIT Rate, plus 10% Lunar Reaction damage.
Team Building That Actually Works
F2P Lunar-Bloom: Lauma (Dendro), Aino (Hydro), Kaveh (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub-DPS).
This activates Ascendant Gleam Moonsign and makes use of characters most F2P players already have built.
F2P Hyperbloom: Lauma (Dendro), Barbara (Healer), Kuki Shinobu (Trigger), Xingqiu (Hydro). The magic here? Lauma makes those Hyperbloom reactions actually crit.
Simple. Effective. No 5-star weapon requirements.
Days 7-10: Polish and Optimization
Exploration That Pays
Nod-Krai exploration isn’t just sightseeing—it’s 1,855 Primogems from chests and puzzles. Aino needs 168 Portable Bearings, Flins wants 168 Frostcup Flowers. World Quests add another 370 Primogems to your total.
Use those character passives. Seriously. They highlight exactly what you need on the mini-map.
Event Season (Don’t Sleep on These)
‘The Isle of Cold Moonlight’ drops 400 Primogems. ‘Memento in Motion’ and ‘Dodoco’s Blow-Up-Erative Bomb-Nanza’ combine for 1,840 total. Anniversary rewards bring 1,600 Primogems plus 10 Intertwined Fates.
Monthly Paimon’s Bargains: 5 Intertwined + 5 Acquaint Fates. The Offerings System adds 1,250 Primogems + 8 Acquaint Fates.
Spiral Abyss full clears net 600 Primogems bi-monthly. Version 5.8 features 75% Lunar-Charged damage bonuses—perfect timing for Flins teams.
Character levels? Main DPS to 80/90, supports work fine at 70/80.
Aino Deep Dive: Making Budget Work
Weapon Reality Check
Makhaira Aquamarine converts EM to ATK for party benefits—solid choice.
Sacrificial Greatsword offers ER and skill cooldown resets. Forest Regalia is craftable with ER and party EM buffs through those leaf mechanics. Favonius Greatsword generates energy particles with ER substats.
All accessible. All effective.
Artifacts That Matter
4-piece Silken Moon’s Serenade remains BiS: +20% ER, party EM buffs (60/120). Can’t farm it yet? 4-piece Flower of Paradise Lost works for Bloom teams, or just mix 2-piece EM sets for +160 EM.
Main stats: ER%/EM Sands, Hydro DMG%/EM Goblet, EM Circlet. Substats follow the usual EM > ER > CRIT priorities.
Talent Investment Strategy
Burst > Skill > Normal Attack. Her Precision Hydronic Cooler provides persistent AoE Hydro with EM scaling—that’s where your damage comes from. Target burst and skill levels 6-8 before touching normal attacks.
Lauma Deep Dive: The Bloom Revolution
F2P Weapon Options
Sacrificial Fragments brings EM substats and skill reset potential. Mappa Mare is craftable with EM and reaction damage bonuses. Magic Guide offers budget EM with Hydro/Electro damage bonuses.
Nothing fancy required.
Why She Changes Everything
Lunar-Bloom teams can finally crit their Bloom reactions. This requires balancing EM with CRIT Rate—a completely different optimization puzzle. Her Frostgrove Sanctuary provides 10% Dendro/Hydro resistance reduction with sustained off-field presence.
Game-changing? Absolutely.
Flins Deep Dive: Electro Evolved
Budget Weapons That Work
The Catch remains optimal F2P through fishing. ER substat, Burst DMG bonus, Burst CRIT Rate—everything you need. Prospector’s Shovel is Nod-Krai craftable with ATK% and Electro-Charged/Lunar-Charged damage bonuses. Prototype Starglitter offers ER scaling with Normal/Charged attack buffs.
Her Role in Modern Teams
On-field main DPS specializing in Lunar-Charged reactions. Moonsign Benediction converts all party Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged. Ancient Rite: Arcane Light transforms attacks to Electro DMG with override immunity.
It’s more complex than standard Electro carries, but the damage ceiling is higher.
Talent Priorities
Burst > Skill > Normal Attack. Ancient Ritual: Cometh the Night delivers AoE Electro classified as Lunar-Charged damage. Thunderous Symphony costs only 30 energy, enabling quick-swap potential.
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Resource Management (The Make-or-Break Factor)
Primogem Math
4-star pity hits at 10 wishes guaranteed. 5-star pity reaches 90 wishes with 50/50 chance. Save 14,400 Primogems (90 pulls) for guaranteed 5-star, or 28,800 (180 pulls) for guaranteed featured character.
Version 6.0’s 17,310 total enables strategic pulling across both phases—if you plan it right.
Mora Reality
Single character to level 90: 420,000 Mora. Triple-crown talents: 4,957,500 Mora. Daily Commissions provide consistent income, but Ley Line Outcrops cost 20 Resin per run.
Budget accordingly.
Material Routes
Aino: 168 Portable Bearings. Flins: 168 Frostcup Flowers. Use those character detection passives and established waypoint networks. Mechanical enemies drop Broken/Reinforced Drive Shaft and Precision Axle materials.
What Not to Do (Learn from Others’ Mistakes)
Resin Waste
Avoid artifact farming before AR45—the 5-star rates are brutal. Focus on guaranteed progression upgrades instead. Daily resin caps at 160, so establish routines to prevent overflow.
Gacha Traps
Standard Banner wastes Primogems with no rate-ups. Weapon Banners require 240 pulls for guarantees. Evaluate banners against long-term goals, not immediate appeal.
Progression Mistakes
Focus on 4-8 core characters instead of spreading resources across your entire roster. Support characters function perfectly at 70/80. Event participation delays create irreversible resource loss—those currencies expire the moment events end.
Your Most Important Questions Answered
Can I actually build effective teams with these characters as F2P? Absolutely. All three function at C0 with F2P weapons. Version 6.0 provides 17,310 Primogems for strategic acquisition—more than enough if you plan properly.
What Adventure Rank should I hit in 10 days? Target AR 28 minimum for events, though AR 35-40 is achievable through story and exploration. AR 45 unlocks guaranteed 5-star artifacts—that’s your real goal.
How should I prioritize resin during Days 1-10? Weekly bosses > World bosses > Talent domains > Weapon domains > Artifacts dead last. Avoid artifacts before AR45. Save Fragile Resin for post-AR45 farming.
Which F2P weapons actually work best? Aino: Makhaira Aquamarine or Sacrificial Greatsword. Flins: The Catch or Prospector’s Shovel. Lauma: Sacrificial Fragments or Mappa Mare. All proven, all accessible.
How many Primogems can I save for future banners? Expect 8,000-12,000 remaining from the 17,310 total after current acquisitions—depending on your pulling strategy.
What are the biggest mistakes new players make? Standard Banner spending, pre-AR45 artifact farming, resource spreading across too many characters, delayed event participation, and ignoring F2P weapon options. Don’t be that player.
