Genshin Impact Co-op Etiquette: Being a Good Host and Guest

Co-op in Genshin Impact lets up to four players explore, fight bosses and run domains together. It's one of the friendliest parts of the game, but it also brings people into each other's worlds, where a careless guest can take what the host was saving or slow everyone down. A few habits, for guests and hosts alike, keep sessions pleasant.

How co-op works, briefly

• Co-op unlocks at an early Adventure Rank.
• One player is the host; the others join the host's world as guests.
• Each player controls fewer characters than in single-player, depending on how many joined.
• Bosses and domains reward each player separately, using each player's own resin.

More on what co-op is good for in our Genshin Impact co-op guide.

Etiquette for guests

You're in someone else's world. Treat it that way:

• Ask before collecting local specialties, ores or other resources. The host may be saving them for a character they're levelling.
• Don't open puzzles or trigger events the host hasn't asked for.
• Follow the host's plan: if they invited you for a boss, don't wander off exploring.
• Say what you need when you join: "I need this boss for ascension" helps everyone plan.
• Don't leave in the middle of a fight without saying so; the others may be counting on your character.

Etiquette for hosts

Hosting well makes people want to play with you again:

• Say why you opened your world: a boss, a domain, farming, or just company.
• Point out what guests may take, if you're happy to share resources.
• Be patient with new players: they may not know the fight yet.
• Check that guests have the resin they need for the boss or domain before you start.

Fighting together

• Choose characters that complement each other: a healer or shielder, someone to apply elements, a main damage dealer.
• Talk about elements: two players both relying on the same element may miss easy reactions.
• Revive and help a fallen teammate when you can.
• Don't pull extra enemies while the group is busy with a boss.

Players of different levels

Co-op often mixes new and experienced players. The enemies you meet follow the host's world, so:

• A new player joining a veteran's world may face enemies much stronger than in their own world. Bring your best-built characters and stay with the group.
• A veteran helping a new player can join the new player's world, where enemies are easier, and carry the fight.
• Rewards from bosses and domains still depend on each player's own world and resin, so check with each other before starting.

A first co-op session, step by step

1. Agree on the goal: one boss, a domain or a farming route.
2. Check everyone has the resin they need.
3. Pick characters that cover healing or shielding, elements and damage.
4. Do the activity, then ask if anyone needs something else before splitting up.
5. Thank each other; it costs nothing and makes the next session easier to organise.

What co-op can't do

Some parts of the game are single-player only. Story quests, for example, can't be done in co-op. Plan your sessions around what co-op can do: bosses, domains, farming and exploring together.

Handling problems politely

• If a guest takes something you wanted, mention it calmly; many players simply didn't know.
• If a host's plan doesn't suit you, leave politely rather than disrupting it.
• Use the game's block and report tools for genuinely abusive behaviour.

Finding co-op partners

• Friends are the easiest; plan sessions in advance.
• Join requests to random worlds work for bosses and domains when you state your goal clearly.
• Communities around the game often have places to find partners; stay safe and never share your account details.

Frequent questions

Can guests take materials from the host's world?

Some can be collected, but it's polite to ask first, since the host may need them.

Do I use my own resin in co-op?

Yes. Each player claims rewards with their own resin.

Can I do story quests in co-op?

No. Story quests are single-player.

How many players can join?

Up to four players, including the host.

Genesis Crystals on Mas4Games

Co-op is free and fun. When you want to top up, you can get Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals on Mas4Games, loaded by UID and server. The store asks only for your UID and server, never a password, and the help center has live support.