Genshin Impact Guide - How to Play & Tips (2026)
Explore the open world of Teyvat, build a team of elemental characters and redeem codes for free Primogems.
About Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is HoYoverse's open-world action RPG set in the fantasy world of Teyvat. Explore seven nations, solve puzzles, fight bosses and build a party of elemental characters pulled from wish banners. Codes are handed out during the roughly six-weekly Special Program livestreams and on the game's official channels, and they give Primogems, Mora and materials you can spend on more wishes.
Who Genshin Impact is for
Players who love exploring a big world, solving puzzles, and slowly building a powerful team of collectible characters.
How to start playing Genshin Impact
Open-world gacha games reward exploration. Follow the main quest to unlock fast-travel and systems, but pick up every chest, puzzle and collectible you pass — that world-exploration currency funds a huge chunk of your early pulls.
Genshin Impact tips for beginners
- Explore thoroughly — chests, puzzles and hidden areas hand out premium currency you would otherwise have to pay for.
- Redeem active codes and livestream codes fast; open-world games drop them at every major patch.
- Build one strong main team of four before spreading resources thin across many characters.
- Spend stamina/resin daily on ascension and talent materials so your main damage dealer keeps scaling.
- Save premium pulls for a limited character or weapon banner you actually want.
Common Genshin Impact beginner mistakes
- Rushing the main story and skipping the open-world chests that fund your pulls.
- Levelling five characters a little instead of one team a lot.
- Letting daily stamina/resin cap out and overflow unused.
- Pulling on the standard banner instead of saving for a rate-up.
What to aim for in Genshin Impact
Clear the main story regions, build a strong main DPS team, and save premium currency toward the limited banners you want most.
Genshin Impact has 4 working codes right now. See the full Genshin Impact codes list.
Genshin Impact FAQ
Does Genshin Impact have codes?
Yes. Genshin Impact regularly releases redeem codes, especially during its Special Program livestreams before each major update. They give Primogems, Mora and upgrade materials.
How do I redeem Genshin Impact codes?
The fastest way is the official web redemption page: log in with your HoYoverse account, choose your server and character, then paste the code. You can also redeem in-game under Settings > Account > Redeem Code.
Why isn't my Genshin code working?
Livestream codes expire within about 12-24 hours, and codes are case sensitive. Make sure you are past Adventure Rank 10 (required to redeem) and that the code has not expired.