Ancient resin stands as a vital resource in Genshin Impact. It enables rewards from the Arteries of the Earth and Void Dungeons, as well as loot from boss battles and certain event challenges. This guide walks through efficient ways to replenish resin quickly and keep the supply steady.
Why Elemental Resin matters in Genshin Impact
Resin is essential for claiming many rewards. Without spending Source Stones, a player can hold up to 160 resin at a time. Resin regenerates automatically at a rate of one unit every eight minutes. Tracking the total helps players who spend long sessions returning to the same bosses for valuable drops. The costs break down as follows:
- Opening the Arteries of the Earth costs 20 resin units;
- Interacting with the petrified tree in the dungeon costs 20 resin units;
- Rewards for defeating a regular boss cost 40 resin units;
- Rewards for defeating a weekly boss can cost between 30 and 60 resin units.
Using Primordial Resin also yields Traveler Experience at a ratio of 1 to 5. It is possible to complete tests without resin, but rewards will be forfeited in that case. There are viable options to boost resin availability when needed.
How to replenish resin in Genshin Impact
Three avenues exist to restore resin efficiently:
- Weak Resin or Transition Resin can convert one piece into 60 Primordial Resin. The inventory cap for Weak Resin is 20 units, and more about this resource follows below.
- Source Stones offer a flexible exchange, with the amount adjusted by how much resin the player wants. Increasing the cap from 160 to 2000 resin is possible with this method.
- Thick Resin allows rewards from the Arteries of the Earth and petrified trees in dungeons without consuming Primordial Resin. Note that Thick Resin cannot be used to obtain rewards from regular bosses. The cap for Thick Resin is 5 units.
Thick and Weak Resin are best used when the resin count is under 100, to avoid waste and maximize efficiency.
How to obtain weak resin
- The Traveler can receive one unit of Weak Resin on their birthday via a special cake gift chosen by the player.
- Adventure Rank rewards grant 1 to 2 resin units per rank as experience accrues.
- Purchases from the Wanderer Battle Pass, Pearly Anthem, or Pearly Chorus can yield an extra five Weak Resin units as a bonus.
- The Long Journey Pack, bought with Genesis Crystals, provides one unit of Weak Resin.
Transition Resin exists as a time-limited alternative. It lasts seven days after purchase and disappears if unused. It is sold in the Treasury from a character named Fluffy and requires a Kettle of Serenity. A fuller explanation is available in a dedicated guide. Using Weak or Transition Resin can be the fastest way to replenish resin when it is urgently needed, while relying on Primordial Resin for thicker rewards keeps Source Stones available for other uses.
In practice, resin management often involves balancing these resources. Thick Resin provides a continuous channel for rewards without dipping into Primordial Resin, yet it does not apply to regular boss drops. The choice depends on immediate needs and future farming plans.
Where else resin applies in Genshin Impact
Resin is also used to prepare certain resources in the cooking and crafting paths. For example, Enchantment Magic Ore serves weapon progression. The recipe requires 10 Elemental Resin, 3 Magic Crystal Shards, and 100 Mora. Access to this ore comes at Adventure Rank 30. Thick Resin is used to craft another resource by consuming 40 Elemental Resin, 1 Crystal Core, and 100 Mora. Unlocking the Thick Resin recipe becomes available after Li Yue reaches a certain reputation level.
Magic Crystal Fragments, found in the open world, are often highlighted on maps by players who mark their locations. Crystal cores drop from Crystal Butterflies, and these habitats are similarly mapped for convenience.
Source: VG Times