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Oct 23, 2025
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Introduction: Why Rerolling is Your Secret Weapon in Genshin Impact
So, you’ve heard the whispers in Teyvat. You’ve seen those lucky adventurers showing off their 5-star constellations or that coveted early character like Hu Tao or Zhongli. You might be thinking, "How do they get so lucky right at the start?" The secret often lies in a technique known as rerolling.
Genshin Impact, while incredibly generous with its free currency (Primogems), still relies heavily on the gacha system for securing top-tier characters and weapons. Rerolling is the process of repeatedly starting the game fresh until you achieve a desirable initial outcome on your early free pulls—usually securing a powerful 5-star character right out of the gate.
This comprehensive Genshin Guide will walk you through everything you need to know: what rerolling is, why it matters, the current best targets, and a step-by-step process optimized for speed and efficiency. If you're starting a new account or want to maximize your chances of success on a fresh run, this guide is for you!
What Exactly is Rerolling in Genshin Impact?
At its core, rerolling is exploiting the initial free pulls granted to new players. When you first create a Genshin Impact account, you are given a certain number of free Intertwined Fates (the premium currency for limited and standard banners) long before you even clear the first few hours of the main storyline.
The goal is to quickly reach the point where you can spend these initial Fates, check the results, and if they aren't satisfactory (i.e., no desired 5-star character or weapon), you simply delete your save data and start over. It’s a time investment designed to bypass weeks or months of grinding for those crucial opening pulls.
Why Bother Rerolling? The Early Game Advantage
Starting with a strong 5-star character fundamentally changes your early game experience.
1. Faster Progress: Top-tier DPS units (like Raiden Shogun or Ayaka) can trivialize early exploration and Spiral Abyss floors, allowing you to gather essential resources (Mora, Artifact EXP) much faster.
2. Team Synergy: Having an excellent character early on dictates your early team-building choices, ensuring you have a viable main damage dealer from day one.
3. Resource Efficiency: Strong characters require less investment (fewer prototype weapons or low-rarity artifacts) to feel impactful initially, saving you resources for later, more complex builds.
Prerequisites: What You Need Before You Start
Rerolling can be tedious, so preparation is key to minimizing wasted time.
1. Platform Choice: PC/Mobile vs. Console
Rerolling is only practical on platforms that allow easy account deletion and reset:
PC/Mobile (Recommended): You can easily delete local game data or switch between different email accounts (if using the email registration method).
PlayStation (Not Recommended): Deleting progress on a PSN account is permanent and complicated. Avoid rerolling on console unless you are willing to create a brand new PSN account for every attempt.
2. Email Management
MiHoYo (HoYoverse) requires a unique email address for each new account registration. You have two primary options:
Real Emails: If you have multiple spare emails, use them sequentially.
Temporary/Alias Emails (The Speed Runner's Choice): Services that allow you to create email aliases (e.g., `yourname+1@gmail.com`, `yourname+2@gmail.com`) are excellent. These forward mail to your main inbox but register as unique accounts with Genshin Impact. This drastically speeds up the registration process.
3. The Reroll "Benchmark" Target
You must define what constitutes a successful reroll before you start. Trying to get every specific character will lead to burnout.
The Reroll Target List: Who Are You Hunting For? (As of Current Meta)
Your targets should focus on characters who offer massive utility or damage output right out of the box, requiring minimal support investment.
S-Tier (Dream Starts - Guaranteed Reroll Success)
These characters fundamentally alter the trajectory of your account:
Any Limited 5-Star DPS (e.g., Neuvillette, Hu Tao, Raiden Shogun, Alhaitham): These characters often define the meta and carry teams effortlessly.
Zhongli: The single best defensive unit in the game due to his unbreakable shield and universal RES shred. He makes early exploration incredibly safe.
Nahida: If playing in the current Dendro-heavy meta, her off-field application and damage boost are unrivaled.
A-Tier (Excellent Utility & Damage)
These are fantastic pulls that offer immediate strength:
Kazuha/Venti: Premium Anemo units for crowd control and elemental damage boosting.
Furina (If available): Massive team-wide damage amplification, though she requires some initial healing support.
Jean/Diluc (Standard Banner): While not the absolute top, getting an early standard 5-star makes your early Wishes much better. Jean offers excellent utility, healing, and interruption resistance.
B-Tier (Solid Foundation)
If you can secure one of these alongside a guaranteed 4-star, it's worth keeping:
Qiqi/Mona/Keqing/Tighnari: Good early investments, though they might require more dedicated team building later on.
Crucial Note: Always check the current banner schedule! If a specific character you want is featured on the Limited Banner, prioritize that banner during your reroll attempts.
Step-by-Step Reroll Process: Optimized for Speed
This process focuses on reaching the first 20-30 pulls as quickly as possible. Speed is paramount, as each cycle should ideally take under 30-40 minutes, depending on your PC/internet speed.
Phase 1: Initial Setup and Download (The Longest Wait)
1. Install the Game: Download the latest version of Genshin Impact on your chosen platform (PC recommended).
2. Guest Account Creation: When prompted, DO NOT link to an existing Hoyoverse account yet. Select the "Guest Account" option.
3. Skip Everything (If Possible): During the initial cinematic download and setup screens, choose the fastest options available.
Phase 2: The Tutorial Sprint (Reaching Adventure Rank 7)
The goal here is to unlock the Wishing system. This is the core bottleneck of the reroll process.
1. Follow the Storyline: Play through the main Archon Quest until you meet Paimon and complete the initial tasks that guide you to Mondstadt.
2. Focus ONLY on Mandatory Quests: Skip all optional dialogue if possible. Your only objective is to unlock the basic game features.
3. Unlock the Mailbox: You need to reach the point where you can access the in-game mail system. This is usually done very early, often before AR 5.
4. Claim Free Rewards: Go to the Mail section and claim all available free Primogems, Fates, and resources sent from HoYoverse (e.g., compensation, beginner gifts).
Home page: https://genshin.guide/
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