How Many Primogems Can You Get Per Patch? (Latest Version Breakdown)
Published on April 8, 2025 • Updated for Version 4.6
Wondering how many Primogems you can save for your favorite upcoming character? Let's break down all the sources of this precious currency in the latest Genshin Impact version.
Total Primogems Per Patch
~14,000
This is an estimate for F2P players who complete all available content
Regular Sources
Daily Commissions
Daily commissions are the most consistent source of Primogems. Each day, you can earn:
- 60 Primogems from completing 4 daily commissions
- 42 days in a patch × 60 Primogems = 2,520 Primogems
Welkin Moon (Optional)
If you purchase the Blessing of the Welkin Moon ($4.99), you'll get:
- 90 Primogems daily for 30 days
- 42 days in a patch × 90 Primogems = 3,780 additional Primogems
Events
Main Patch Events
Each version typically includes:
- 1 major event: ~1,000 Primogems
- 3-4 minor events: ~420 Primogems each
- Total from events: ~2,680 Primogems
Web Events
HoYoLAB and special web events: ~300 Primogems
Abyss Rewards
The Spiral Abyss resets twice per patch:
- Full clear (36 stars): 600 Primogems per reset
- 2 resets × 600 Primogems = 1,200 Primogems
Maintenance & Bug Compensation
- Version update maintenance: 300 Primogems
- Bug fixes (varies): ~300 Primogems
- Total: ~600 Primogems
Exploration & Quests
New areas and quests in Version 4.6:
- New area exploration: ~1,000 Primogems
- New quests: ~800 Primogems
- Total: ~1,800 Primogems
Codes & Special Gifts
- Livestream codes: 300 Primogems
- Special mail gifts: ~400 Primogems
- Total: ~700 Primogems
Test Runs
- Character test runs: 20 Primogems each
- Usually 3-4 characters per patch: ~80 Primogems
Hoyoverse Check-In
- Daily check-in rewards: ~60 Primogems per month
- 1.5 months per patch: ~90 Primogems
Battle Pass (Optional)
The free tier of the Battle Pass provides:
- Free tier: 5 Acquaint Fates (equivalent to 800 Primogems)
- Paid tier: Additional 4 Intertwined Fates + 680 Primogems
Conclusion
Adding all F2P sources together, you can expect to earn approximately 14,000 Primogems per patch. This translates to about 87 wishes toward the pity system.
If you purchase Welkin Moon and the Battle Pass (often called "light spenders"), you can earn up to 19,000+ Primogems per patch, or approximately 118+ wishes.
Pro Tip
Always save your Primogems for characters you really want! With the pity system, you'll need about 160 wishes (25,600 Primogems) to guarantee a specific 5-star limited character. Plan your pulls accordingly!
How do you manage your Primogems? Are you saving for an upcoming character? Let us know in the comments below!