Quick Answer: Prioritize talent domains over weapon domains for guaranteed damage increases. Follow the Monday-Saturday rotation schedule, use Sunday for catch-up farming, and allocate 120-140 daily resin to domains while saving 20-40 for weekly bosses. Talent materials provide immediate multiplier boosts, while weapon domains offer better high-tier drop rates but serve secondary priority in character building.
Understanding Talent vs Weapon Domains: Core Differences
Here's something most guides won't tell you upfront – the choice between talent and weapon domains isn't really a choice at all. It's about timing and understanding what each system actually does for your damage output.
Domain Types and Reward Systems
Talent domains unlock at AR 27, weapon domains much earlier at AR 16. But don't let that early access fool you into thinking weapon domains are more important. Talent upgrades deliver immediate 10-15% damage multipliers per level – that's guaranteed math working in your favor. Weapon materials? They support ascension for base attack increases, which is solid but less predictable in terms of immediate impact.
The numbers get pretty wild when you look at complete talent development. We're talking 9 Teachings, 63 Guide books, and 114 Philosophies books per character. That translates to roughly 400-500 domain runs, or an 8,000-10,000 resin investment. (Yes, I double-checked those calculations – they're as painful as they sound.)
Weekly bosses cost 30 resin for your first three defeats each week (resets Monday 4:00 AM), then jump to 60 resin. For those marathon farming sessions where you can't afford interruptions, UID-only safe recharge through BitTopup ensures optimal resin usage with instant delivery. No waiting around when you're in the zone.
Drop Rate Analysis
Here's where things get interesting – weapon domains actually outperform talent domains in raw drop rates. You're looking at 0.64 purple materials and 0.07 gold materials per run versus a measly 0.23 purple books per run from talent domains.
But here's the catch (and why I still recommend prioritizing talents): talent books can't be substituted. You need Elegance books for Ayaka, period. Weapon materials often overlap between weapons, giving you more flexibility. Plus, three lower-tier books convert to one higher-tier book, and characters like Xingqiu, Layla, and Yae Miko can refund materials during crafting. That's free value you can't get elsewhere.
Weekly Farming Plan Framework
7-Day Schedule Template
Monday/Thursday: Focus on your primary character materials.
If you're farming Elegance books for Ayaka from Violet Court, this is your time to shine. Coordinate weapon needs around this schedule.
Tuesday/Friday: Secondary characters get their turn – usually 3-4 domain runs (60-80 resin). Don't go overboard here.
Wednesday/Saturday: Tertiary priorities or weapon domain focus. This is where you catch up on those Crystal Chunks you've been ignoring.
Sunday: Everything's available – optimal for Condensed Resin usage and burning through Fragile Resin when needed.
Daily allocation should hit 120-140 resin for domains, with 20-40 resin reserved for weekly and world bosses. Pro tip: login twice daily to utilize that full 180 daily regeneration instead of hitting the 160 cap like a rookie. For those critical farming periods when you absolutely cannot afford downtime, Genshin recharge troubleshooting help through BitTopup's 24/7 support prevents those frustrating schedule disruptions.
Flexibility Planning
Build in 20-30% buffer margins for RNG variance and unexpected character pulls. (We've all been there – surprise Zhongli appears and suddenly your carefully planned schedule goes out the window.) Events often provide superior value than standard domains through exclusive rewards like Crown of Insight.
If you're approaching AR 45, conserve those Fragile Resins for artifact farming unlocks. Trust me on this one.
Character Priority Assessment Guide
Talent Upgrade Priority Matrix
Main DPS Priority: Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst for auto-attack characters.
But flip that script for elemental-focused DPS – prioritize Skill/Burst based on where their damage actually comes from.
Support Characters: Bennett only needs Elemental Burst upgrades (his attack buff scales off base attack, not talent level). Kazuha benefits more from Elemental Mastery than talent levels – counterintuitive but true.
Resource Strategy: Target level 6 across relevant skills before pursuing 8+ upgrades. The cost curve gets brutal after level 6.
Investment ROI Calculation
Levels 1-6 provide 40-60% damage increases with the highest efficiency you'll see in this game. Levels 6-8 offer 15-25% improvements – still decent. Levels 8-10? That's luxury territory. Crown usage requires serious consideration since you'll only see 15-20 through permanent content.
Each character needs 18 weekly boss materials for complete development. That's 6 weeks minimum with perfect RNG – and we all know how Genshin feels about perfect RNG.
Weapon Material Farming Strategy
Weapon Tier Priority System
5-star weapons get highest priority due to superior base attack and passives. No surprises there. Signature weapons like Homa for Hu Tao or Mistsplitter for Ayaka justify immediate investment – these combinations are game-changers.
4-star weapons like The Catch and Serpent Spine provide excellent value for their investment cost. Prioritize level 90 for main DPS weapons since base attack affects all damage calculations. It's one of the few universal scaling mechanics in the game.
Enhancement Crystal Management
Level 1-90 requires roughly 900 Enhancement Ore, equivalent to 4,500 Crystal Chunks. Daily crystal mining provides sustainable ore without Resin costs – each region offers 10-15 locations with 72-hour respawns.
Resin-based ore forging (10 Resin cost) should be your last resort due to poor efficiency. I've seen too many players burn resin on ore when they could be farming actual character upgrades.
Resin Optimization Techniques
Condensed Resin Best Practices
Costs 40 Original Resin, 1 Crystal Core, 100 Mora for double rewards. Optimal for Sunday sessions when all materials are available – this is when Condensed Resin really shines.
Maintain 3-4 Condensed Resin reserves while using 1-2 daily. Each region provides 15-20 Crystalline Butterfly locations with daily respawns for Crystal Core farming. (Pro tip: they're easier to catch at night.)
Emergency Resin Usage
Each Fragile Resin provides 60 Original Resin. Save these for AR 45+ artifact farming when 5-star artifacts are guaranteed. Major events offering talent books, weapon materials, or exclusive rewards justify usage. New character acquisitions benefit from immediate development without disrupting your established schedules.
Domain Efficiency Maximization
Difficulty Level Selection
Level 90 domains provide guaranteed high-tier drops – but only if you can clear them efficiently. Target consistent clears under 2-3 minutes. Domains taking 5+ minutes indicate suboptimal difficulty selection. Lower levels with faster clears often provide better efficiency than struggling through higher difficulties.
Build teams around Ley Line Disorders for dramatic clear time reductions. These modifiers exist for a reason.
Time Management Strategies
Pre-session preparation saves more time than you'd think: configure teams, craft Condensed Resin, plan your targets. Group domains by geographic proximity. Complete similar activities in concentrated sessions rather than spreading them across multiple logins – the setup overhead adds up quickly.
Common Farming Mistakes to Avoid
Resource Waste Prevention
Hitting that 160 Resin cap wastes regeneration potential when you're generating 180 daily. It's literally throwing away free resources.
Artifact farming before AR 45 lacks 5-star guarantees – just don't do it. Primogem Resin refills follow a 50, 100, 100, 150, 200, 200 cost structure that provides poor value versus character acquisition. Save your primos for pulls.
Burning Fragile Resin before AR 45 wastes irreplaceable resources. These don't grow on trees.
Priority Misconceptions
The optimal sequence: Character Ascension → Weapon Leveling → Talent Upgrades → Artifact Optimization. Talent upgrades provide guaranteed improvements versus artifact RNG hell. Those first three weekly bosses at 30 Resin each provide exceptional efficiency for talent materials and weapon billets.
Advanced Farming Schedules by Player Type
New Player Progression Path
AR 16-27: Weapon domains become available first – prioritize weapon ascension for immediate damage increases.
AR 27-45: Focus main DPS talents to level 6, then support utility skills. Avoid artifact farming entirely during this phase.
Pre-AR 45: Stick to guaranteed upgrades through character ascension, weapon enhancement, and talent development.
Mid-Game Optimization
AR 45-55: Get your main team to level 80/90 with 80/90 weapons and 6/6/6 talents minimum. Allocate 30-40% of weekly Resin to artifact farming while maintaining character development. Target main DPS artifacts first, then support sets.
Endgame Maintenance
Pursue 9/9/9 talents for primary characters with selective crowning. Develop weapon variety for team flexibility – the Abyss loves throwing curveballs. Maintain material reserves for immediate new character development without disrupting your established routines.
Integration with Events and Updates
Seasonal Event Adjustments
Event shops provide talent books and weapon materials at superior efficiency versus domain farming. Crown of Insight and rare materials justify temporary schedule disruptions – these opportunities don't come around often.
Reserve Fragile Resin for double reward events offering enhanced domain efficiency. These events are goldmines when they appear.
Long-term Planning Strategies
Quarterly reviews help assess efficiency and adjust strategies based on roster changes. Maintain 20-30% resource reserves for unexpected opportunities – new character releases, surprise events, meta shifts.
Establish clear development goals with realistic timeline expectations for efficient allocation across multiple characters. Spreading yourself too thin helps nobody.
Measuring and Tracking Farming Success
Track talent levels, weapon upgrades, and ascension progress across your active characters. Monitor materials gained per Resin spent across different domain types – the data might surprise you.
Community calculators provide precise resource requirements for development goals, enabling accurate timeline planning and efficiency optimization. Use them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I farm talent domains versus weapon domains each week? Allocate 60-70% to talent materials, 30-40% to weapon materials. A typical week looks like 4-5 talent domain runs and 2-3 weapon domain runs, adjusted based on current needs and stockpiles.
What's the most resin-efficient way to balance weekly boss fights with domain farming? Complete exactly three weekly bosses weekly for that 30-Resin discount (90 total). Schedule these for weekends, and consider delaying if your Adventure Rank might increase for better drops.
Should I prioritize higher talent levels or broader character development? Get all active characters' relevant talents to level 6 before pursuing 8+ upgrades. The resource cost increases exponentially after level 6, making broad development more efficient for most players.
When should I use Condensed Resin versus regular Resin for domain farming? Use Condensed for Sunday sessions when all materials are available, and during limited play time. Save regular Resin for daily rotation farming when specific materials are only available on certain days.
How do I know if I'm farming the right difficulty level for maximum efficiency? Farm the highest difficulty you can clear consistently under 3 minutes. Runs over 5 minutes indicate you need to drop the difficulty. Highest-level domains guarantee high-tier drops, but clear time impacts your total materials per hour.
What's the biggest mistake new players make with domain farming schedules? Farming artifacts before AR 45 when 5-star artifacts aren't guaranteed. Focus entirely on character ascension, weapon upgrades, and talent development until AR 45. Also, letting Resin cap at 160 and wasting that daily regeneration that exceeds storage limits – it's painful to watch.