Artifacts are the most time-consuming system in Genshin. Mastering the right farming strategy can triple your resin efficiency.
Domain Types & Drops
| Domain Type | Drops | Difficulty | Resin Cost |
| Chapter of Attacker | ATK Sands | Easy | 20 |
| Chapter of Defense | DEF Sands | Easy | 20 |
| Chapter of Life | HP Sands | Easy | 20 |
| Chapter of Knowledge | EM Sands | Medium | 20 |
| General’s Epitaph | ATK Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Windblume’s Gift | DMG Bonus Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Jade Chamber | DEF Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Tranquility’s Tale | HP Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Transient Tears | DMG Bonus Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Stormterror’s Lament | DMG Bonus Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Splendor of Tranquility | DMG Bonus Goblet | Medium | 20 |
| Crown of the Guilty | CRIT Rate Circlet | Hard | 20 |
| Calypso’s Elegy | CRIT DMG Circlet | Hard | 20 |
| Mariner’s Opus | ER Circlet | Hard | 20 |
Weekly Farming Route
AR45+ — All domains accessible
| Priority | Domain | Best For |
| S | ATK/DEF/HP Chapters | All main DPS sands |
| A | General’s Epitaph / Windblume | ATK/DMG goblets |
| A | Chapter of Knowledge | Kazuha/Kuki EM chars |
| B | Crown/Calypso/Mariner | Crit/ER circlets |
Difficulty selection:
- Normal: Good for learning mechanics
- Hard: Better drops, chance for gold artifacts
Best Team Comps
| Domain | Recommended Team | Reason |
| ATK Chapter | Raiden National | Fast clear |
| DEF Chapter | Zhongli team | High survival |
| EM Chapter | Dendro reaction team | Efficient clears |
| Electro Crown | Electro-Charged team | High frequency |
| Crit Crown | Aggravate team | Quick boss kills |
Time Management Tips
- Single run: Normal ~1-2 min, Hard ~2-3 min
- Daily resin: Prioritize hard mode for better quality
- Weekly reset: Mon/Thu, plan routes ahead
- Batch farming: Multiple domains per session > spread out
FAQ
Q: What should I farm before AR45?
A: Before AR45, focus on talent mats and local boss materials. Artifacts can be farmed systematically after AR45.
Q: What's the difference between Normal and Hard domains?
A: Hard mode has a chance to drop golden artifacts. Normal only drops purple. Always choose Hard.
Q: How much resin should I farm daily?
A: Daily recommendation is 160 resin (8 domains). Weekend extra purchases can supplement.