Friendship Levels in Genshin Impact are more than just a cute feature—they unlock character lore, voice lines, and exclusive rewards like namecards. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned adventurer, maximizing friendship with your favorite characters is a rewarding grind. Here’s everything you need to know to boost companionship efficiently, with tips straight from the community and game experts.
Why Friendship Levels Matter
Friendship Levels (FL) reflect your bond with playable characters, ranging from Level 1 to 10. Each level unlocks:
- Character Stories: Dive into their backstories and motivations 214.
- Voice Lines: Hear their thoughts on other characters and the world 13.
- Namecards: Show off unique designs at FL10 on your profile 214.
- Serenitea Pot Dialogue: Special interactions when characters are placed in your teapot 14.
6 Proven Ways to Increase Friendship Levels Fast
1. Complete Daily Commissions 21314
Daily Commissions are the most reliable source of Companionship EXP (CEXP).
- How it works: Complete all 4 daily quests (55 CEXP each) and claim the Adventurer’s Guild reward from Katheryne (95 CEXP).
- Pro Tip: Always keep your target characters in your active party when claiming rewards—CEXP is distributed equally among party members 1314.
2. Spend Resin on Domains, Bosses, and Ley Lines 21113
Any activity that consumes Original Resin grants CEXP:
- Domains: ~20–30 CEXP per run.
- World Bosses: ~40–60 CEXP.
- Ley Line Outcrops: ~10–15 CEXP.
- Weekly Bosses: Higher CEXP rewards (e.g., 60–80) 14.
Why it’s efficient: Resin activities double as farming routes for artifacts, mora, and ascension materials.
3. Optimize Co-Op Play 213
Playing in co-op mode doubles CEXP gains for the host’s party. For example:
- Completing domains in co-op grants 2x CEXP for your active character.
- Time Katheryne’s reward collection with a co-op session for bonus EXP 2.
4. Use the Serenitea Pot (Housing System) 21114
Unlocked at Adventure Rank 28, the Serenitea Pot passively generates CEXP:
- Realm Bounty: Characters placed in the teapot earn 2–5 CEXP per hour, depending on your Adeptal Energy level.
- Maximize gains: Furnish your realm to boost Adeptal Energy (aim for 20k+ for 5 CEXP/hour) 14.
5. Farm Random Events and Chests 1113
- Random Events: Limited-time quests (e.g., Sumeru mushroom jumps) grant small CEXP amounts.
- Chests: Opening chests provides minor CEXP, but it adds up over time.
6. Avoid Wasting CEXP
- Remove maxed characters: CEXP is split among all party members, including those already at FL10 13.
- Prioritize a core team: Focus on 4 characters at once for efficient leveling.
Advanced Tips for Faster Grinding
- Double-Dip with Resin: Combine Daily Commissions with resin activities (e.g., claim rewards after boss fights).
- Teapot Optimization: Rotate characters in your Serenitea Pot daily to maximize passive gains.
- Non-Combat Commissions: Use underleveled characters for puzzle-based dailies to avoid combat penalties 11.
Friendship Level Rewards Breakdown 214
| Level | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic voice lines and teapot dialogue |
| 2–6 | Character Stories 1–5, Vision backstories |
| 7–9 | Additional teapot interactions |
| 10 | Exclusive Namecard |
How Long Does It Take to Reach FL10?
- Casual play: ~2–3 months (using dailies + teapot).
- Dedicated grinding: 4–6 weeks (co-op + resin spam).
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Final Thoughts
Raising Friendship Levels in Genshin Impact is a marathon, not a sprint. Mix passive methods (Serenitea Pot) with active grinding (dailies, co-op) to unlock those coveted namecards and dive deeper into Teyvat’s rich storytelling. For more tips, check out Game Rant’s guide or Game8’s breakdown.
