Being F2P in Genshin does not mean going without five-stars. With planning you can guarantee one or two a year for free.
Free primogems per patch
An active player earns 8,000-12,000 primogems per patch (six weeks), depending on events and exploration. That is 50-75 pulls. With pity at 90 and soft pity from 74, you need about two patches per guaranteed five-star.
Pull priority
Never pull on the weapon banner as F2P. Weapons are strong, but a new character opens compositions. Aim for one character every two patches and save when a banner does not appeal.
Common mistakes
First, spreading resources too thin. Second, skipping Abyss — that is 600 primogems per cycle. Third, letting high-primogem events expire.
Three-month plan
Month 1: finish the Archon Quest and unlock every waypoint. Month 2: push Abyss to 9 stars and clear daily events. Month 3: explore a new region to 100 percent. At that pace you will always have pulls for the next target.
