How to Unlock Free Characters in Genshin Impact?

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It seems like a difficult task to unlock all the Genshin Impact characters, but it is not so if you have a solid plan. Even if you collect a lot of Primogems, it might turn into a costly adventure if you are specifically looking to add 5-stars into your roster.

Genshin Impact currently has a total of 42 characters that the gamers can utilize. Included in the list are some characters that can be unlocked without breaking your Primogens bank or spending your hard-earned Acquainted or Intertwined Fates.

Free Characters in Genshin Impact

As of now, there are seven Genshin Impact-free characters. All these characters are 4-star listed and can even be purchased from the Paimon’s Bargains. 

Here is the list of 7 Genshin Impact characters that you can unlock for free. We have also listed the unlocking criteria which will come in handy for you.

  • Aloy– Obtain from the Mail on PC, PS5, PS5 before the 2.3 update.
  • Traveler- No unlock requirement.
  • Xiangling- The player must clear Floor 3 and the Chamber 3 of the Spiral Abyss.
  • Barbara- You have to complete the Baptism of Song event in order to reach Barbara.
  • Lisa– You must complete the Quest Sparks Amongst the Pages.
  • Kaeya – You must complete the Quest Crash Course.
  • Amber- You must complete the Quest Wind-Riding Knight.

Limited Edition Characters

Source: Unity

The following list includes the name of the characters which you can avail for a limited period of time. All these characters are 4-star listed and can be acquired after completing some special quests or taking part in seasonal activities. 

  • Xiangling
  • Barbara
  • Xinyan
  • Beidou
  • Ningguang
  • Fischl
  • Chongyun
  • Aloy
  • Diona

It is still a mystery whether the above-listed characters will appear during the limited-time events or not, but there’s no harm in keeping hope. 

So, this is all you need to know about unlocking the free characters of Genshin Impact. Don’t miss out on checking out our other Genshin Impact articles for the latest leaks and news.