Genshin Impact Pity System: Your Guide to Guaranteed 5-Star Goodness
Entering Teyvat in Genshin Impact? Good call! The Gacha system may seem chaotic. But do not worry, brave traveler! The Pity System is here to help. It ensures that you acquire those coveted 5-star characters and weapons you desire eventually.
Pity System: A Gentle Nudge from the RNG Gods
The Pity System acts as a safety net. Even if the Random Number Generator (RNG) feels mean, a 5-star item is guaranteed. It serves as the game’s way of saying, “You’ve waited long enough, here is something special just for you.”
- In simple terms: Pity guarantees a 5-star character or weapon after a set number of wishes.
- Purpose: It lessens the randomness of the Gacha system and gives players more predictability.
Decoding the Pity Types: Hard, Soft, and 4-Star
Let’s explain the Pity types. Yes, different types exist. It is not just one blanket ‘pity’ for everyone.
Hard Pity: The Ultimate Guarantee
Hard Pity is the ultimate guarantee. Reach the required wishes, and bam! The 5-star item is yours. It acts as the finish line in your wishing marathon.
- Character Banners: Hard pity starts after 90 wishes. No 5-star by your 90th wish? You will receive one!
- Weapon Banners: These are slightly kinder. Hard pity kicks in at 80 wishes.
- Key takeaway: Hard pity is the most wishes you’ll ever need to get a 5-star. Less than 90 (or 80 for weapons) remains left to chance.
Soft Pity: The Sneaky Boost
Soft Pity is mysterious. The game does not mention it, but players have confirmed it through their experiences. Consider it as a boost to your chances for a 5-star before reaching hard pity.
- The Range: Soft pity is believed to start around 74 or 75 wishes. It might even be as early as 70. However, 74/75 is more commonly accepted.
- What it does: At this point, the odds of pulling a 5-star rise significantly with each wish. It’s like the game thinks, “Alright, time to give them a 5-star.”
- Important Note: Soft pity has no guarantee. A player could still reach hard pity.
4-Star Pity: The Little Wins
Don’t forget about our vital 4-star buddies! They are key for team building, and the game ensures you get them regularly.
- The Rule: Every 10 wishes on any banner guarantees at least one 4-star character or weapon.
- Rate-up on 4-star pity: If you miss a featured 4-star, the next 4-star you get is guaranteed to be featured. A nice bonus!
Counting Your Pity: Don’t Lose Track!
Keep track of your pity. You do not want to waste Primogems unsure of how close you are to a guaranteed 5-star, right? It’s like counting steps in a race – know how far you’ve come!
- Pity Reset: Your pity count begins at zero and rises with each wish made without a 5-star.
- Reset Trigger: Once you pull a 5-star character or weapon, the specific banner’s pity count resets back to zero.
- Check Your History: Unsure how many wishes you’ve made? Check your Wish History in the game. Count wishes from your last 5-star. Think of it as detective work for Genshin loot!
Pity Carryover: Your Wishes Aren’t Wasted
A great part of the Pity system is that your pity carries over. This matters, especially if you save for a specific banner or character.
- Same Banner Type: Pity carries over between banners of the same type.
- Character Banner to Character Banner: Wishes on one character banner count towards the next.
- Weapon Banner to Weapon Banner: Same applies for weapon banners.
- Standard Banner to Standard Banner: Standard banner pity also transitions to the new standard banner.
- No Cross-Banner Carryover: Pity does not carry over between different banner types. Wishes on a character banner won’t affect weapon banner pity, and vice-versa.
- Example:If you made 70 wishes on a character banner with no 5-star, the pity carries over when the banner changes. You only need 20 more wishes for hard pity (90 – 70 = 20).
The 50/50 System: A Coin Flip with Consequences
The infamous 50/50 lies here. Each time you pull a 5-star from an Event Banner, it feels like you’re flipping a coin.
- The Coin Flip: There’s a 50% chance the 5-star is the banner’s featured character. Another 50% chance brings a standard banner character.
- Losing the 50/50:If you pull a standard character instead, don’t worry! The next 5-star from any Event Banner is guaranteed to be featured.
- Guaranteed Pity Carryover:This guarantee carries over across banners. If you lost the 50/50 on one banner, expect the featured character next time.
Primogems and Wishes: The Currency of Hope
You require wishes to engage with the Pity system. To get wishes, collect Primogems. Let’s examine some numbers – they assist with planning your Genshin adventures.
- Cost per Wish: One wish costs 160 Primogems.
- Cost for 10 Wishes:An entire pack costs 1600 Primogems.
- Cost to Hard Pity (Character Banner): Achieving hard pity needs 14,400 Primogems.
- Cost to Hard Pity (Weapon Banner): For weapon hard pity, the cost is 12,800 Primogems.
- Planning is Key: Understanding these numbers informs your Primogem saving strategy.
Odds and Probabilities: The Statistical Side of Wishing
Let’s check actual probabilities. While pity guarantees a 5-star eventually, knowing base odds helps manage expectations.
- Base 5-Star Rate:The base chance for a 5-star on any banner is 0.6% per wish.
- Probability within Soft Pity:Your chance rises in soft pity (around 74-80 wishes). Community data supports higher rates here.
- Low Chance of Hard Pity:The chance of hitting hard pity remains low, estimated around 1 in 13 million.
- Don’t Expect 90 Wishes: Don’t assume you’ll always reach 90 pulls. It exists as safety net.
- Probability within 80 Pulls:The probability of getting a 5-star by around 80 wishes is high (around 91.5%).
Clearing Up Misconceptions: Fact vs. Fiction
Now, let’s address common misconceptions about the Pity system and help avoid panic.
- “90 Wishes and Still No 5-Star!”:If you believe you’ve reached 90 without a 5-star,check your wish history.
- No Scam, Just Statistics:No scam exists when hitting hard pity. Low odds are simple statistics.
- Pity Reset Only on 5-Star Pull:Pity only resets when you pull a 5-star. It won’t reset unless you actually get a 5-star regardless of time.
- Single Pulls vs. Ten Pulls:Your choice between single or ten pulls won’t affect pity or luck. It’s up to personal preference.
You now understand the Genshin Impact Pity system! Go forth equipped with knowledge and may your wishes bring fortune! Even if RNG plays tricks, Pity is there for you. Happy wishing!
