Genshin Artifact Farming: Which Sets to Farm First & the Routes That Save Weeks
Artifacts make or break a build — and they are the single easiest place for new players to waste months of Resin. This guide shows when to start farming, which sets to prioritize for a free-to-play account, the resin route that actually pays off, and the mistakes that quietly stall your account.
When to Actually Start Farming Artifacts
Before AR 45: do not farm artifact domains. Below AR 45 the gold-drop rate from domains is low, so most of your Resin returns 4-star pieces you will replace anyway. Use whatever 4-star pieces you pick up from quests and chests, and focus Resin on talent domains, weapon domains, and weekly bosses instead.
At AR 45: domains start dropping a guaranteed 5-star artifact per run. This is the moment artifact farming becomes efficient. From here, commit Resin to 1–2 specific domains, not a random spread.
Which Sets to Farm First (F2P Priority)
These sets cover the universally useful units from the beginner must-build list and stay relevant into late game. Farm them in roughly this order.
PyroEmblem of Severed Fate
The single highest-value set for a F2P account. 4-piece gives Energy Recharge scaling into burst damage — perfect for Xiangling, Xingqiu, Raiden, Yelan, and anyone living off their burst. One domain feeds half your roster.
GeoNoblesse Oblige
4-piece grants a team-wide ATK buff on burst — the default for Bennett and any burst-support. One holder per team is enough; do not stack it on everyone.
AnemoViridescent Venerer
4-piece shreds enemy elemental RES and amplifies Swirl — the core set for Kazuha, Sucrose, Venti, and Anemo Traveler. Huge damage multiplier for the whole team, not just the wearer.
DendroDeepwood Memories
4-piece cuts enemy Dendro RES — mandatory in Nahida-led Spread/Bloom teams. One piece on the off-field holder is enough for the team benefit.
PyroGladiator's Finale / Crimson Witch
Gladiator (18% ATK at 2-pc) drops from weekly bosses and is a safe generic main-DPS fill-in. Crimson Witch is the dedicated Vaporize/Melt Pyro set. Farm these once your supports are geared.
New SystemsArchaic Petra / Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
The "Scroll" set is a top pick for new-system carries and supports. Pull it in once you commit to a Nod-Krai / Natlan core; skip it early while your account is still generalist.