Recently, the first phase of the beginner experience in Genshin Impact has been thoroughly analyzed. For brand-new Crickex Sign Up players, miHoYo offers several free characters early on to help ease the transition into the game. The key is to face challenges head-on, not run from them. Among the most useful free characters for zero-spend or low-spend players are the Traveler (main character), Xiangling, Kaeya, and Barbara. These four can carry you effectively up to Adventure Rank 35. After that, most players will have earned their first five-star character.
For the Traveler, weapon choices in the early game include the Skyrider Sword, Prototype Rancour, or Dawn Harbinger. According to observations from Crickex Sign Up, the Traveler is incredibly versatile due to the ability to switch elemental types at any Statue of The Seven. As a secondary DPS early on and a support later in the game, the Traveler is definitely worth building.
No matter how strong a character may seem, late-game content can still be tough. But fear not the dark, for the light is within. Xiangling, often referred to as the “weapon master,” can pair well with almost any polearm. For new players, the White Tassel is a solid early option, with stronger weapons like The Catch available later on. Xiangling is especially strong in Spiral Abyss thanks to her off-field Pyronado skill, which makes her one of the best four-star investments in the game.
Barbara, on the other hand, can be equipped with weapons like Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers or Prototype Amber. As the only healer most beginners will have early on, Barbara is a safe and necessary choice to build—unless you’ve already pulled Kokomi, in which case Barbara becomes less essential.
Crickex Sign Up also recommends Kaeya as a highly underrated character for early-game combat. He works well with weapons like Skyrider Sword, Dawn Harbinger, or Harbinger of Dawn. Like Xiangling, Kaeya has an off-field burst skill, Glacial Waltz, which can support your main DPS with consistent Cryo damage. Pairing Kaeya with Xiangling for Melt reactions can yield impressive damage early on.
May your journey always be bright, and your dreams humble but determined. With the right builds and synergy, even free characters can carry you far in Genshin Impact.