Good question — yes, it can be hard to get characters in Genshin Impact — especially the rare or “best-in-slot” ones. But “hard” depends a bit on what you expect, how much time or money you’re willing to invest, and how you play. Here’s a breakdown of why it feels hard — and when it’s easier.

🎯 Why it’s hard to get characters (scarce ones)

• Low odds for 5★ characters: On a typical “Wish” (the game’s gacha/loot-box system), the chance of getting a 5-star character is quite low: roughly 0.6% per pull.
• Luck + randomness: Because so much depends on random draws, even players who pull often might go many times without getting a desired rare character — that randomness means you can’t reliably plan to get what you want unless you draw many times.
• Resource/time investment: To increase odds, you often need to accumulate in-game currency (like “Primogems” → “Fates”) — which takes time (through quests, events, exploration) unless you spend real money.
• Featured vs. non-featured split (“50/50” and limited banners): Even when you get a 5★, there’s often a 50% chance it won’t be the “featured” character you want.

Because of these factors, many players — especially “free-to-play” (F2P) players — may find themselves waiting or grinding for a long time to get “good” characters.

✅ When it's not too hard / Why some players manage fine

• Free characters + regular rewards: The game gives out some characters (or at least basic characters) for free through quests, exploration, and events. You don’t always have to rely on luck.
• “Pity” (guarantee) system helps over time: The game’s pity mechanics mean that after a certain number of wishes without a 5★, you’re eventually guaranteed one — so persistent players will get some 5★ over time, even if it's random.
• Intelligent resource management helps: If you save up your in-game currency (Primogems/Fates) and use wishes strategically (e.g., on banners with characters you want), you can improve your odds over time without spending money.

🎮 What type of player you are matters a lot

• If you’re a whale / spend-some player — willing to buy in-game currency — getting rare characters becomes easier (though still partly random).
• If you’re free-to-play (F2P), you can still build a decent roster, but getting exactly the “top” 5★ characters you want takes patience, luck, and sound resource management.
• If you’re happy with free or lower-rarity characters, or don’t mind waiting, the burden is much lighter.

💡 My take

Yes — Genshin’s character-acquisition system can be frustrating and “hard” when you want specific rare or strong 5★s. However, for many players, by accepting randomness, exercising patience, and managing resources effectively, it’s also possible to enjoy the game and build a solid roster without spending money.

The above content is compiled by ModeZone, a fashion and entertainment magazine.