Prismatic Crystals in Genshin Impact are the premium currency designed to purchase additional features in Miliastra Wonderland. By spending them in the "Colorful Surprise" section of the store, you'll help talented creators develop and get more experience with game content.
The feature was initially implemented in test mode, but the accumulation methods and storage conditions raise questions. We'll explore all the nuances and share a quick way to determine the limits of this resource's use.
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What are Prismatic Crystals needed for in Genshin Impact?
The shining stones are useful for unlocking special items in the Miliastra Wonderland: in some levels, cosmetic additions are acquired, while in others, unique classes or weapons are acquired. The list of items available for exchange is determined by the creators and largely depends on the minigame genre.
How to use them
To find the level with gifts for crystals:
- In the achievements tab, you can quickly check the availability of such items in the shop.
- Click the small magnifying glass next to the level settings and in the "Colorful Surprise" tab buy the item you need.
- Purchased add-ons are displayed in the "Gifts" tab. It's located to the right of the rewards shop.
For some levels, this feature works from the lobby. Click the icon in the upper right corner and follow the same steps as for purchasing from the mode page.
How to get the currency
There are two ways of replenishing your crystal supply: exchanging premium Chronal Nexus or participating in certain events. For example, the latter option is available with the release of the Startlight Voyage: Departure, which will take place From February 9 to February 23, 2026.
To convert Chronal Nexus, click "+" icon next to the shining stones icon and select the desired quantity. They will be converted in 1×1 ratio and kept in your account indefinitely.
Also, as a part of the new feature's promotion, all the players received 150 crystals by in-game mail on January 14, 2026.
Prismatic Crystals with a limited duration have to be spent within 83 days, after which they disappear.
The "Colorful Surprise" creator support feature is currently in testing in Genshin Impact and will be expanded based on user feedback. Participate in upcoming events to earn more currency.
in short, useless crap?
Other places to spend money: Tornado, Draw a Thing, and many other games like Mafia or Fighting, which have a variety of options. Also, without any special features, just to support the author, you can play Sweeper Mine. It's rare, but it still happens in some simulators. Where to find it: click the achievements icon on the left; there's a store there, without even having to log in.
Personally, in my opinion, it’s unnecessary crap that’s only needed if you’re stuck within a certain limit without going beyond the c/d limit.
What are the limits for spending currency?
I've just noticed Mafia, Legend of Manekina, Combat Challenge from a Chinese author... I haven't noticed any more—I'm too lazy to look through them all. Maybe they just added the really popular ones.
They gave me some currency, but it's unclear where to spend it ¯\_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯
So that's what it is - a donation within a donation. Hoyo invented the square donation/_*
There used to be websites with flash games where access to the games was paid, and the game authors received a portion of the site's payment, with the site itself earning the majority of the proceeds, of course.
It was Genshin's sixth year, and players were complaining about the declining quality of content and the prevalence of AI generation. So what was Hoyo coming up with to retain their audience? Let non-professional developers make content for us, and we'd just apply the old donation system to them. Why bother, when billions of dollars were already flowing in?
I hope Hoyo joins the next game publisher crisis, like 1977. Ubisoft has already collapsed.
And MuHuYo will soon be heading there too. They just don't realize it yet.