It's already April 2026 on the Asia server of Genshin Impact, meaning it got hit with the monthly reset, with new 4-star characters and weapons in the Starglitter exchange and the Paimon's Bargains Shop. For players still tapping away on the America or Europe servers, don't panic—you've still got a few hours left to snag the March 4-star characters before they vanish. But once that clock strikes reset, it's all about what's fresh in the shop.

This month, the two 4-star characters on sale are Razor and Amber. Yes, the same electro wolf-boy and the always-energetic Outrider are back in the rotation. If you've been sitting on a pile of Starglitter, now might be the time to consider whether these two deserve a spot in your party—or at least a constellation boost. As always, my golden rule is this: only invest in characters you genuinely enjoy playing. If your heart does a little spark every time Amber's Baron Bunny explodes, then by all means, grab her constellation. Because let's be real,

tier lists in Genshin Impact are about as reliable as a Mitachurl's dance moves. Unless you're ranking characters by how easy it is to farm perfect artifact substats—which is a whole other layer of RNG pain—those "SSS-tier" labels don't mean much. The game, outside of the occasional Abyss Floor 12 nightmare, is wonderfully forgiving. So why stress over which character is the "meta" pick of the month? I've lost count of how many YouTubers I've seen shouting "this character is BROKEN" only for them to vanish from team comps two patches later.

Take Amber, for example. She gets a lot of side-eye from the "optimal DPS" crowd, but her Baron Bunny taunt is a sneaky lifesaver in those rare Abyss floors where you need a decoy to distract a horde of rifthounds. I've been there, frantically throwing down Baron Bunny while my main DPS catches their breath—pure chaos, but it works. I'll be picking up her constellation this month just for the quality-of-life bump. Razor, on the other hand, is a straightforward physical damage dealer. If you're still building a reliable claymore user or just love the simple thrill of holding down his Elemental Skill and watching things fly, he's worth a look. But honestly? Trust your gut. Pull and buy characters because they make your journey across Teyvat more fun, not because a spreadsheet told you so.

Now, let's talk weapons. This month the Royal Weapons series has rolled back into the shop: Royal Greatsword, Royal Spear, Royal Bow, etc. I'm going to be blunt here—avoid these like you would a Dendro slime when you're all Hydro. Their CRIT Rate special ability might look tempting on paper, but in practice, it's a stat trap. The effect resets every time you crit, which means you're constantly chasing a bonus that falls apart the moment you get lucky. There are far better 4-star craftable or battle pass weapons that give you consistent value without the gacha-style gimmick. Save your Starglitter for something that won't make your resin-soaked soul weep.

Don't forget the Stardust exchange shop resets alongside the Starglitter store. Every month you can scoop up five Intertwined Fates and five Acquaint Fates using Stardust. That's a no-brainer, especially if you're planning to pull for characters in the upcoming banners. Speaking of which, with Version 5.8 on the horizon, rumors are swirling about new faces and long-awaited reruns. Those Fates can quickly add up when you're saving for a must-have 5-star. I've already mentally set aside my Stardust for the next batch of Intertwined Fates—my impulse control is holding on by a thread, but every Fate counts.

Since the release of Fontaine and Natlan, the Paimon's Bargains Exchange Shop has expanded to include materials dropped by regional mobs—Fontemer Aberrants, Saurian constructs, you name it. I still stand by the same advice I've given for years: don't waste your Starglitter on enemy drops. The open world is absolutely teeming with these critters, and a leisurely farming route can net you all the handguards and insignias you'll ever need. Yes, it takes a few extra minutes, but isn't that the point of an open-world adventure? Besides, you'll be needing that Starglitter for characters or the occasional weapon that doesn’t make you groan.

Genshin Impact Version 5.8 is currently live on PS5, PS6, PC, and mobile, with a Switch successor port still simmering in development purgatory. The monthly shop reset is a small but cozy rhythm in the game's ever-expanding world—a little nudge to evaluate your roster and maybe, just maybe, give an underdog character a second chance. So whether you're cashing in for a constellation Amber or hoarding Stardust for Fates, may your wishes be ever in your favor.

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What characters are you picking up from the shop this month? Are you team Amber or team Razor, or are you stubbornly hoarding every last Starglitter for a future weapon? Drop your thoughts—remember, there are no wrong answers when you're playing for the love of the journey.