For the historical July 21–August 11, 2026 Phase 2 window, a free-to-play player could plan around 3,960 Primogems, equal to 24.75 wishes—usually described as about 25. That is a combined estimate from commissions, events, the shop, Theater rewards, check-ins and redemption codes, not a single 4,000-Primogem claim. It is not the live total on October 28, 2026: events, codes and banner dates change, so check HoYoLAB’s official events index before relying on any figure.
Is there really a free 4,000-Primogem claim for Columbina and Raiden?
No. The often-quoted “4,000 Primogems” is a rounded description of several rewards available during the July 21–August 11, 2026 Phase 2 period. The published free-to-play route totals 3,960 Primogems when its stated assumptions are used, and it does not represent a mail gift, one code or one event payout.
The estimate is historical. On October 28, 2026, some of the listed activities and codes may be over, and the Columbina and Raiden Phase 2 banners have ended. Treat 3,960 as a guide to that past window, not as a promise of currency currently claimable on every account.
HoYoverse identifies daily commissions, exploration, Archon, Story and World Quests, limited-time events, achievements and promotional codes as normal Primogem sources. Your account can therefore finish above or below a published route depending on unfinished content, reset timing and which rewards you actually collect.
How many Primogems were available during the July 21–August 11 window?
The following table separates every component used in the cited 3,960-Primogem estimate. “Free” means no purchase was required; Intertwined Fates are converted at 160 Primogems per wish for comparison only.
| Source | Reward used in the estimate | How to collect or interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Commissions | 1,260 Primogems | Commissions completed across the cited banner window. |
| Paimon’s Bargains | 5 Intertwined Fates (800 Primogems of wish value) | Monthly shop refresh; buy the limited-fate stock before the reset. |
| Imaginarium Theater | 620 Primogems through Act 8 | The activity offered up to 1,000 Primogems overall; the estimate counted the Act 8 route. |
| Columbina and Raiden trial runs | 40 Primogems | 20 Primogems from each character trial. |
| HoYoLAB check-ins | 40 Primogems | Daily check-in rewards, claimed through HoYoLAB. |
| Dance Dance Easy Breezy Disco | 420 Primogems | Limited event reward total. |
| Final Long Range Sightlines | 420 Primogems | Limited event reward total; available from the beginning of the cited window. |
| Version 7.0 livestream codes | 300 Primogems | Three 100-Primogem code rewards expected around July 31; codes are time-limited. |
| Late-patch redemption code | 60 Primogems | A separate code listed in the Phase 2 estimate. |
| Free-to-play total | 3,960 Primogems | About 24.75 wishes, normally rounded to 25. |
The Theater line is the main place where totals can look inconsistent. Its mode offered up to 1,000 Primogems, but this route used 620 through Act 8. A player who completed additional eligible stages could exceed the table’s total, while a player who did not clear Act 8 would receive less.
What was the collection schedule?
The dates mattered because the rewards did not all become available at once. Use this timeline when reconstructing the historical total or checking an archived guide.
- July 21: Phase 2 began, and Final Long Range Sightlines was available from the start.
- July 24: Dance Dance Easy Breezy Disco opened.
- July 31: The three livestream codes were expected. Their redemption windows were short, so a code that was valid on the broadcast day was not necessarily valid later.
- August 1: Paimon’s Bargains and Imaginarium Theater refreshed. Missing the shop reset could cost the five limited Intertwined Fates.
- August 11: The Columbina and Raiden Phase 2 banners ended, closing the cited farming window.
Because HoYoLAB’s events index is dynamic, verify any currently active event, code and expiry date there rather than copying a date from an old calendar. Claim each reward manually: codes can expire, shop items can reset, and small trial or check-in rewards are easy to overlook.
Do the Columbina and Raiden trials give Primogems?
Yes. The two character trial runs together provided 40 Primogems in the cited period: 20 for Columbina and 20 for Raiden. They are small rewards, but they are included in the 3,960 total and require almost no farming time.
Open each trial from its character event-banner interface and complete the listed objective. The trial rewards are separate from the wishes you spend and do not increase your pity; they are simply claimable event currency.
How many wishes is 3,960 Primogems?
At the standard conversion of 160 Primogems per wish, 3,960 ÷ 160 equals 24.75 wishes. In practical planning, that is 24 complete wishes plus 120 Primogems toward the next wish, or “about 25 wishes.” The five Intertwined Fates from Paimon’s Bargains are already represented as 800 Primogems of wish value in the table; do not count them again if you are adding your actual fate inventory separately.
Twenty-five wishes is progress toward a five-star character, not a guarantee. Your outcome depends on your pity count, whether your next five-star is guaranteed after a previous 50/50 loss, and how many Intertwined Fates you have saved. Add those account-specific resources before deciding whether to spend.
Check these four numbers before pulling
- Current Primogems: Include only currency you can claim before the banner deadline.
- Saved Intertwined Fates: Count the fates in your inventory separately from Primogems.
- Pity: Record your current wish count on the relevant character-event banner.
- Guarantee state: Confirm whether your next five-star is guaranteed or still subject to the 50/50 outcome.
A low-pity account with no guarantee should regard 25 wishes as an attempt, not a reliable Columbina or Raiden acquisition. A high-pity account or one holding a guarantee has a materially different decision, even with the same Primogem balance.
Does Welkin count as free Primogems?
No. The Welkin Moon is a paid subscription, so its currency should be kept separate from a free-to-play total. For 21 days, the cited calculation assigns Welkin 90 Primogems per day, or 1,890 Primogems.
Adding that paid amount to the 3,960 free estimate produces 5,850 Primogems, or about 36.56 wishes—normally rounded to 37. The paid total assumes the daily Welkin allotment is claimed on each of those 21 days; it is not an extra free reward and should not be used to compare strictly free accounts.
Free and paid currency at a glance
| Planning pool | Primogems | Approximate wishes | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free-to-play route | 3,960 | 24.75 (about 25) | Commissions, events, Theater, shop fates, check-ins and codes. |
| Welkin addition | 1,890 | 11.8125 | 90 per day for 21 days; paid subscription. |
| Welkin-inclusive cited total | 5,850 | 36.5625 (about 37) | Free route plus the paid Welkin allowance. |
What other rewards should not be mixed into the 3,960 total?
Several published figures belong to different windows or reward categories. Keeping them separate prevents an inflated total.
Version Luna IV launch celebration
HoYoverse announced an in-game mail reward of 1,600 Primogems and a login event containing 10 Intertwined Fates for Version Luna IV’s Columbina launch celebration. Those are distinct launch rewards, not components of the July 21–August 11 Phase 2 calculation. Their availability depends on the announcement’s own login and mail conditions.
Version 6.3 livestream codes
A later Version 6.3 summary listed three livestream codes worth 100 Primogems each, or 300 total. That figure belongs to the Version 6.3 summary and should not be added to the Version 7.0 livestream-code line in the historical Phase 2 estimate.
Spiral Abyss and unfinished account content
The 3,960 route did not include a Spiral Abyss reset. A qualifying reset, unclaimed achievements, exploration chests or unfinished Archon, Story and World Quests can raise an individual account’s total. Conversely, an account that has already collected one-time exploration or quest rewards cannot claim them again.
Community totals such as 4,080 or 4,180 can therefore be internally consistent when they use different day counts, reset assumptions or Theater completion thresholds. Compare the included activities, not just the headline number.
How does HoYoverse define Primogems, Genesis Crystals and direct purchases?
Primogems are the spendable wish currency that can come from gameplay, events, codes and in-game mail. Genesis Crystals are premium currency purchased with real money; they convert to Primogems at a 1:1 ratio, but the conversion does not make the resulting Primogems free.
HoYoverse’s official guidance says it cannot grant Primogems directly to individual accounts in order to maintain a fair and balanced game experience. The practical implication is that legitimate rewards must arrive through the listed in-game systems, an official event, an eligible code or announced mail—not through an informal request for a manual credit.
Safer currency-accounting rules
- Record Primogems, Intertwined Fates and Genesis Crystals in separate columns.
- Mark every code with its expiry date and redeem it through an official channel.
- Do not count a launch mail or login reward unless your account meets its stated delivery conditions.
- When comparing guides, check whether they include paid Welkin, Spiral Abyss, a shop refresh or a different number of daily resets.
Should you pull for Columbina or Raiden with this amount?
The answer depends on account state rather than the rounded “4,000” label. A player for whom one character is a must-have can use the 3,960-Primogem route as additional progress toward pity. A player without a guarantee, or one saving for a later update, may reasonably preserve the currency because 25 wishes cannot ensure a featured five-star.
A practical decision framework
- Set the deadline: Use the banner’s official end time, not a third-party countdown that may display a different time zone.
- Freeze the available pool: Add current Primogems and saved fates, then subtract any currency reserved for another banner.
- Check pity and guarantee: A near-pity guaranteed account has a different expected result from a fresh account on a 50/50.
- Value the character’s role: The later Version 6.3 summary describes Columbina as a Hydro sub-DPS/support for Moonsign teams; team needs and existing supports matter more than the raw Primogem headline.
- Choose a stopping rule: Decide in advance whether you will spend the whole pool, stop after one five-star, or save all currency if the guarantee cannot be reached.
Do not treat trial rewards, codes or Welkin as a guarantee. They change the size of the pool, while pity and the 50/50 system determine how that pool translates into a character attempt.
What is the most reliable way to maximize a similar banner window?
Start with the rewards that expire or reset, then work through repeatable content. This order reduces the chance of losing small but certain payouts.
- Redeem every still-valid official code immediately and record the redemption time.
- Buy the limited Intertwined Fates in Paimon’s Bargains before the monthly refresh.
- Complete each active event, including both character trials and any final-stage reward claims.
- Finish the counted Imaginarium Theater acts before its cycle closes.
- Complete daily commissions on every remaining day.
- Open HoYoLAB’s daily check-in page and claim each available day.
- Only then estimate extra currency from exploration, achievements and unfinished quests, because those amounts vary by account.
This sequence does not create additional rewards beyond what the game offers; it protects the rewards most likely to be missed because of a code expiry, a reset or a separate claim button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I verify whether a Genshin Primogem code is still active?
Use HoYoLAB’s official events index and the in-game redemption interface, checking the displayed expiry and server or account requirements. Archived code lists can remain online after a code has stopped working, so an old post is not proof that a reward is still claimable.
Can Genesis Crystals be treated as free Primogems after conversion?
No. Genesis Crystals are purchased premium currency, even though the conversion rate to Primogems is 1:1. Keep converted currency in a paid pool when comparing free-to-play savings or banner plans.
Why does my account total differ from a published Primogem estimate?
Published routes use assumptions about dates, resets and completion. Your balance can be lower if you missed a code or event claim, or higher if you added exploration, quests, achievements or a Spiral Abyss reset that the route excluded.
What happens if I miss the Paimon’s Bargains reset?
The limited Intertwined Fates are tied to the shop cycle, so a missed refresh removes that cycle’s opportunity from your planning window. Check the shop before spending currency elsewhere whenever a banner deadline is close.