Genshin Impact Reroll Guide 2026: How to Reroll and Best Characters to Target
Rerolling in Genshin Impact means creating a fresh account, spending the starter Primogems and Acquaint/Intertwined Fates on wishes, and restarting if you do not pull a desired character. In 2026, a new account can accumulate enough for 20 to 30 pulls in a single session before the process becomes gated by story progression. Whether rerolling is worth your time depends on how strongly you want to avoid the early-game character pool and how much patience you have.
Is Rerolling Worth It in 2026?
Rerolling in Genshin Impact is less impactful than in gacha games with permanent character power scaling, because strong 4-star characters like Xiangling and Bennett (both obtainable for free) can carry you through the majority of early content. One reroll attempt takes 30 minutes on a fast run and yields a limited number of wishes on the Beginner's Banner. That said, landing a strong 5-star early does meaningfully accelerate your first 30–50 days of play. Rerolling is recommended if you plan to invest heavily in the game long-term; it is not recommended if you just want to start playing quickly.
Step-by-Step: How to Reroll Fast
Step 1: Create a new HoYoverse account using a new email address (use a temporary email service if needed). Step 2: Download the game or log in via the PC client. Step 3: Complete the tutorial and reach the first wish tutorial (takes roughly 20–25 minutes). Step 4: Complete the Beginners' Wish first (10 pulls, guaranteed 4-star Noelle on the 10th pull, discounted to 8 Fates for the first multi). Step 5: Spend remaining Fates and Primogems on the current Limited Character Banner if you want a specific 5-star. Step 6: If you did not get your target character, log out and repeat with a new account. Each loop takes 25–35 minutes.
Best Characters to Reroll For in 2026
On the Standard Banner (via Beginner's Wish Starglitter or Acquaint Fates), the best 5-stars to target are Hu Tao (top Pyro DPS, excellent for Vaporize teams), Ganyu (strong Cryo DPS and Melt enabler), and Keqing (reliable Electro DPS). On Limited Banners, Arlecchino is the standout Pyro DPS for 2026 — she deals some of the highest damage numbers in the game and fits into Vaporize and Overloaded teams. Alhaitham is the premier Dendro DPS for Quicken compositions. If either of these characters has an active rerun banner during your reroll window, they are worth targeting.
Reroll on the Standard Banner vs. Limited Banner
The Beginners' Wish and Standard Banner (Wanderlust Invocation) use Acquaint Fates and pull from a fixed pool of five standard 5-star characters: Diluc, Jean, Keqing, Mona, Qiqi, Tighnari, and Dehya. Limited Character Event Banners use Intertwined Fates and feature a specific 5-star character at a boosted rate. New accounts earn enough Intertwined Fates in the first session to pull on both banners. For the best reroll result, complete the Beginners' Wish first (it is discounted and guarantees Noelle), then spend your Intertwined Fates on the current Limited Banner.
Keeping Your Rerolled Account: What to Do Next
Once you land your target character, link the new account to a permanent email address immediately. Do not rush to ascend your rerolled character until AR 20 — focus on story progression and collecting free resources first. Use the rerolled 5-star as your main DPS and build your team around them using the free characters awarded through story quests and events. Keep your first account if it has progress you care about; you can manage multiple accounts by switching HoYoverse logins.
FAQ
How many wishes can I get on a fresh Genshin account?
A new account can typically collect enough for 20 to 30 pulls from tutorial rewards, Primogem bonuses, first-time login rewards, and early exploration. This is enough for one to three multi-pulls (10-pull batches).
What is the best Genshin Impact character to reroll for in 2026?
For Limited Banners, Arlecchino (Pyro DPS) and Alhaitham (Dendro DPS) are the top targets. For Standard Banner pulls, Hu Tao and Ganyu are the strongest standard 5-stars for DPS roles.
Can I reroll on the same device without reinstalling the game?
Yes. Log out of your current HoYoverse account, create a new one, and log back in. On PC you can use separate browser profiles for the web launcher. You do not need to reinstall the game for each attempt.
Does rerolling guarantee I get the character I want?
No. The base rate for a 5-star on a Limited Banner is 0.6%, rising sharply after pull 74 (soft pity) and guaranteeing by pull 90. Most reroll sessions yield a 4-star character, not a 5-star.
Should I reroll if I am a returning player?
No. If you have an existing account with progress, returning to it is almost always better than rerolling. Your existing Primogem reserves, unlocked content, and characters have far more value than starting fresh.