Ever feel that pang of frustration when you see a banner for a Servant you absolutely need, but your Saint Quartz (SQ) stash is sitting at a depressing zero? I’ve been there more times than I can count, especially during the intense New Year or anniversary banners on the Fate/Grand Order Chinese Mainland Server. The good news is, you don’t have to resign yourself to watching your favorite characters pass by or reaching for your wallet every single time. The game actually gives you a steady, reliable stream of free SQ if you know where to look and how to be consistent. I’ve managed to save up for multiple pity pulls over the years just by sticking to these methods, and I’m going to break down exactly how you can do the same in

The core principle here is understanding that FGO’s economy is designed to reward consistent play and participation. It’s not about finding a magical “get-rich-quick” cheat code—those don’t exist and often lead to account bans. The real key is systematic, diligent collection. Last year, I tracked my SQ income from all non-paid sources for six months, and the total was enough to guarantee a 5-star Servant from scratch. That didn’t come from a single windfall; it came from stacking dozens of smaller sources week after week. We’ll categorize these sources into two main buckets: the guaranteed, passive income you get just for showing up, and the active, event-based bonanzas that require a bit more effort but pay off massively. Let’s dive into the first and most fundamental category.

Your Reliable, Steady SQ Income Streams

This is the bedrock of your free SQ strategy. These are the methods that are always available, with no time limits (outside of daily/weekly resets). Ignoring these is like leaving money on the table every single day. The first and most obvious is your daily login. The FGO CN server’s login bonus system cycles every 20 days, and while not every day gives SQ, the cumulative reward is significant. You get SQ on specific days like the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 16th, and 20th day of the cycle. Just by logging in every single day, you’re guaranteeing yourself a baseline income. I use a simple calendar reminder to make sure I never miss a day, even when I’m too busy to play, because that login streak is pure value.

Next up are the Master Missions. Every week, a new set of seven missions refreshes. Completing all of them nets you 2 Saint Quartz and a Summon Ticket. That might not sound like much, but do the math: that’s at least 8 SQ and 4 tickets per month, just for completing tasks you’re probably doing anyway while farming embers or materials. The trick here is efficiency. Most weeks, the missions involve things like “defeat 20 Humanoid enemies” or “complete 10 quests.” I always try to combine these with my regular farming. For example, if I need to farm the “Training Grounds” for skill gems (which often have humanoid enemies), I’ll kill two birds with one stone and make progress on my Master Missions simultaneously. The official bilibili game center (nofollow) often has community guides each week breaking down the fastest ways to complete these missions, which is a great resource to check every Monday.

Then we have the Interludes and Rank-Up Quests. This is where your long-term investment in your Servants pays literal dividends. Every time you complete a Servant’s Interlude or Rank-Up quest, you are rewarded with 1-2 Saint Quartz. If you’ve been playing for a while, you likely have a backlog of these. I make it a habit, maybe once a month, to go through my Servant list, see who has a blue or red icon, and spend an afternoon clearing them out. It’s a fantastic source of lump-sum SQ and has the added benefit of strengthening your Servants. Newer Masters might not have as many available, but as your roster grows, this becomes a more and more valuable reservoir of quartz.

Finally, let’s talk about maintenance and apologies. The FGO CN server, like any live service game, occasionally has unscheduled maintenance or bugs. An official principle they follow, as seen in their past announcements, is to compensate players for extended downtime. This usually translates to Saint Quartz. While you can’t plan for this, it’s a welcome bonus. The key is to follow the official channels so you don’t miss the compensation period. These are typically distributed via your in-game gift box and have a claim limit, so always check your box after any announced maintenance window.

To give you a clearer picture of the steady monthly income you can expect from these core activities (excluding events and surprises), here’s a conservative estimate:

Maximizing Events and Limited-Time Opportunities

If the steady streams are your salary, then events are your annual bonuses and performance incentives. This is where you can see your SQ count jump by dozens, sometimes even hundreds if you’re clearing a major story chapter. Events are the lifeblood of FGO’s free-to-play model, and participating fully is non-negotiable if you’re serious about saving. Every event, from small reruns to massive anniversary celebrations, comes with a dedicated reward ladder or shop that includes Saint Quartz. My rule of thumb is simple: always clear the event shop of its SQ and Summon Tickets. Even if you don’t need the other materials, the quartz is the highest priority.

Let’s break down the main event types. First, you have the seasonal and collaboration events. These usually run for about two weeks and feature a story, free quests, and a grindable shop. The event reward structure often places 10-20 Saint Quartz as milestone rewards for completing story missions or accumulating event currency. For example, during the last summer event on the CN server, simply playing through the story and clearing a few bonus quests netted me over 15 SQ before I even started farming the shop. The effort-to-reward ratio here is incredibly high. I always recommend focusing on clearing the story first to unlock the most efficient farming nodes, then targeting the shop.

Then there are the monumentally rewarding milestones: Main Story Chapters and Anniversary Celebrations. Completing a new Singularity, Lostbelt, or Epic of Remnant chapter for the first time rewards you with a hefty sum of Saint Quartz—usually 20 or more for the final clear. This is a one-time bonanza, but it’s a massive injection of resources. The anniversaries (usually in August for the CN server) are the crown jewels. These celebrations shower players with login campaigns that can give upwards of 30-50 SQ, free multi-pulls, and special missions. It’s crucial to save your apples (Golden Apples) for these major event periods to ensure you can complete all the grind-intensive missions without using your natural AP inefficiently.

The third critical component here is Redemption Codes. This is a point where many players, especially those who don’t follow community hubs, miss out. The FGO CN server frequently releases time-limited redemption codes during livestreams, on social media (like their official Weibo account), or to celebrate milestones. These codes, when entered in the game’s “Redeem Code” section, instantly grant rewards like Saint Quartz, Summon Tickets, or apples. For instance, a code for reaching a certain number of Twitter followers or to celebrate a holiday might give 3-5 SQ. I make it a habit to check reliable community aggregators like the r/grandorder subreddit’s weekly news threads or dedicated FGO news sites after every official broadcast. Missing a code because it expired after 48 hours is a

What are the most reliable daily and weekly ways to get free Saint Quartz?

Your absolute bedrock for free SQ comes from just showing up and doing the basics. Make logging in every single day a non-negotiable habit, as the 20-day login cycle gives you quartz on specific days. Then, never skip your weekly Master Missions—completing all seven nets you 2 SQ and a ticket every week. It sounds simple, but being consistent with these two things builds a foundation of 18-22 SQ per month without any special events.

On top of that, work through your Servants’ Interludes and Rank-Up Quests whenever you have spare AP. Each one completed is 1-2 SQ directly into your pocket. Think of it as cleaning out your backlog; it’s a fantastic lump sum that also makes your Servants stronger.

How much free Saint Quartz can I realistically save up per month on average?

From the guaranteed, steady sources alone—daily logins, weekly missions, and the occasional Interlude—you can conservatively expect between 23 to 47 Saint Quartz per month. This range depends on how many Interludes you have ready and if there was any maintenance compensation.

When you actively participate in events, that number can easily double or more during a good month. A typical two-week event might reward 10-20 SQ from its story and shop, and a major milestone like a new story chapter or anniversary can drop 20-50 SQ at once. So, an “average” active month in 2025 could see you earning anywhere from 40 to over 100 free SQ.

I always miss redemption codes! Where and how often should I check for them?

Redemption codes are usually dropped during official livestreams (like for anniversaries or new chapter releases), on the game’s official social media channels, or for real-world celebrations. The key is they’re almost always time-limited, often expiring in 24-72 hours.

To not miss out, I recommend following a couple of reliable community hubs rather than trying to scour the internet yourself. The r/grandorder subreddit’s news threads or dedicated FGO news sites like FGO.Guide are great because they aggregate and post these codes immediately. Get in the habit of checking these spots right after any announced official broadcast.

What’s the best strategy for saving SQ for a specific banner in 2025?

First, know your target banner’s schedule. The CN server’s roadmap is generally predictable, so you can plan months ahead. Once you know your saving period, treat all the steady income (logins, weeklies) as your mandatory savings plan—that quartz gets locked away and is not for impulse pulls.

Then, go into “max-efficiency” mode for every event during your saving period. This means clearing the event story completely to get all milestone SQ and prioritizing the Saint Quartz and Summon Tickets in the event shop above all else. Use your stored Golden Apples if needed to farm efficiently. This focused approach lets you convert every bit of game activity into rolls for your desired Servant.

Are there any “get-rich-quick” methods or free SQ hacks I should be wary of?

Yes, and you should avoid them completely. Any website, video, or person promising a generator, hack, or instant thousands of Saint Quartz is a scam designed to steal your account information or get your account banned. The game’s systems are server-side, and there is no legitimate loophole.

The only safe and sustainable method is playing the game as intended: through login rewards, mission completion, event participation, and official gift codes. Any method that asks for your login credentials or seems too good to be true absolutely is. Stick to the proven, steady grind outlined here; it’s the only way that actually works long-term.