Expeditions in Genshin Impact provide an efficient way to accumulate resources passively while you're busy with other aspects of the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to make the most out of your expeditions.
By mastering expeditions, you'll optimize your resource gathering in Genshin Impact, allowing for steady progress on character development without constant active play.
How to Start Expeditions 
Genshin Impact: How to Start Expeditions, Image via: HoYoverse
Unlocking Expeditions:
•Mondstadt: Unlocked early in the game.
•Liyue, Dragonspine, Inazuma, Sumeru: Unlocked as you progress through the story and open these regions.
Expedition Menu:
•Accessible through the Paimon menu (press the Menu button), then selecting the Adventurer's Handbook, followed by Expeditions.
Choosing Characters for Expeditions 
Genshin Impact: Choosing Characters for Expeditions, Image via: HoYoverse
•Character Selection: Not all characters can go on expeditions. Each region has a list of characters that can undertake expeditions there.
Best Characters for Expeditions:
•Mondstadt: Characters like Kaeya, Amber, and Lisa are often recommended for their versatility.
•Liyue: Characters like Xiangling, Ningguang, or Zhongli are effective due to their regional ties or utility.
•Inazuma: Characters like Sayu, Keqing, or Raiden Shogun can be useful due to their combat strength or elemental resonance.
•Sumeru: New characters from Sumeru or those with high elemental mastery or exploration skills like Tighnari or Collei might be preferable.
Expedition Locations
Genshin Impact: Expedition Locations, Image via: HoYoverse
•Each region has multiple expedition locations, each offering different materials:
•Mondstadt: Offers items like Windwheel Asters, Philanemo Mushrooms, etc.
•Liyue: For materials like Qingxin, Starsilver, etc.
•Dragonspine: Special items like Shattered Ice, Frostbearing Tree Branch.
•Inazuma: Provides items like Sakura Bloom, Seaside Lantern, etc.
•Sumeru: Has its own unique materials like Fungal Spores, Nilotpala Lotus, etc.
Rewards and Duration
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•Rewards: Vary by location and can include regional specialties, enhancement materials, or even mora. Some expeditions give unique items like Archeology books for domain materials.
•Duration: Expeditions last from 4 hours to 20 hours, with longer expeditions offering better rewards but requiring higher friendship with your character and Adventure Rank.
Tips for Efficient Expeditions 
Genshin Impact: Tips for Efficient Expeditions, Image via: HoYoverse
•Friendship: Higher friendship levels with your characters reduce the duration of expeditions. You can increase friendship by using characters in battle, feeding them, or by simply having them in your active party.
•Adventure Rank: Higher AR levels unlock longer expeditions with better rewards.
•Rotation: Plan your expeditions so that when one finishes, you can immediately start another. This ensures a constant flow of materials.
•Character Usage: Balance between using characters for expeditions and in combat to maintain or increase friendship levels effectively.
Special Expeditions
Genshin Impact: Special Expeditions, Image via: HoYoverse
•Weekly Expeditions: Some expeditions reset weekly, like those for higher friendship rewards or special items.
•Archaeology: An expedition type where characters can find ancient artifacts, which can be turned in for talent books or other valuable materials.
Final Thoughts
•Passive Income: Expeditions are a great way to farm materials without active gameplay, making them perfect for when you're offline or focused on other tasks.
•Resource Management: Keep an eye on your expedition timers and plan accordingly.
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