What is the Wanderlust Invocation in Genshin Impact?
Wanderlust Invocation in Genshin Impact
Wanderlust Invocation is the permanent Standard Wish with no time limit. It is the standard wish banner in Genshin Impact, allowing players to wish at any time.
In this wish, every 10-wish set includes at least one 4-star or higher character or weapon. Specifically, if a player does not obtain any 4★ (or above) item within 9 wishes in a row, the 10th wish is guaranteed to be a 4★ (or higher) item. Moreover, if a player does not obtain any 5★ item after 89 wishes, the 90th wish is guaranteed to be a 5★ item.
Although a 5★ item or character is guaranteed at least once per 90 wishes, there is extensive evidence to suggest that, on average, a rate up event actually occurs earlier, sometime after 70 wishes, which is generally referred to as “Soft Pity.”
All non-Event Exclusive Characters and Weapons are available in its pool, with new 4★ characters being added to it one update after their original wish debut. Unlike Epitome Invocation and the Character Banner, you can pull the Wanderlust Invocation anytime you want! However, there are no rate-ups, so we don’t recommend spending Primogems to pull from this gacha.
Wanderlust Invocation Duration
Wanderlust Invocation is permanently available throughout the game. It does not have a set duration, in contrast to event banners that typically run for a limited time, usually around three weeks.
How long does the Wanderlust Invocation last?
The Wanderlust Invocation is a permanent Standard Wish with no time limit.
All non-Event Exclusive Characters and Weapons are available in its pool.
Moreover, new 4★ characters are added to it one update after their original wish debut.
This banner is always available without a time limit. Although some characters may appear in the cover of the banner, every character and weapon in this banner will have an equal chance of appearing.
Understanding the Standard Banner Mechanics
Players can unlock wishes after completing the Archon Quest Knights of Favonius in Prologue: Act I – The Outlander Who Caught the Wind. This can be reached at around Adventure Rank 5.
The ‘Standard Wish’, known as Wanderlust Invocation, is always available. It requires Acquaint Fate to wish from it. In contrast, Limited-time Event Wishes are segmented into two categories: one for characters and one for weapons. As indicated by their name, these event wishes are only available for a limited time and require Intertwined Fates instead of Acquaint Fates.
Wanderlust Invocation serves as the permanent Standard Wish without a time limit. Its pool includes all non-Event Exclusive Characters and Weapons. Additionally, new 4★ characters are added one update after their original wish debut.
Regarding wish mechanics, there are specific rules:
- There is a 4★ drop guarantee: If a player does not obtain any 4★ (or above) item within nine wishes in a row, the tenth wish is guaranteed to be a 4★ (or higher) item. This counter resets if the player obtains any 4★ item.
- There is a pattern in the standard banner that can influence drop rates. Although it is not guaranteed, it is highly probable that certain patterns might work consistently.
- If a player obtains a 4★ character or weapon, there is a 50/50 chance of receiving another random 4★ in the next drop.
- When starting to wish, players begin on a 50/50 basis, meaning there is a 50% chance of obtaining the limited character on the banner (denoted as “UP!”) and a 50% chance of receiving a 5-star from the standard banner.
What characters are available in the Wanderlust Invocation?
Wanderlust Invocation Characters List
All 5-Star characters and weapons not included in event character banners are available in Wanderlust Invocation, which is a permanent banner. Additionally, new 4-Star characters are added in the update following their original banner debut, but event-exclusive 4-Star weapons are not included.
For every 10 Wishes you make with Acquaint Fate on Wanderlust Invocation, you are guaranteed at least one 4-Star character or weapon.
5-Star Characters Available:
- Jean (Anemo sword)
- Diluc (Pyro claymore)
- Mona (Hydro catalyst)
- Qiqi (Cryo sword)
- Keqing (Electro sword)
- Dehya (Pyro claymore)
- Tighnari (Dendro bow)
4-Star Characters Available:
- Amber (Pyro)
- Barbara (Hydro)
- Beidou (Electro)
- Bennett (Pyro)
- Candace (Hydro)
- Charlotte (Cryo)
- Chongyun (Cryo)
- Xiangling (Pyro polearm)
- Yanfei (Pyro catalyst)
- Yaoyao (Dendro polearm)
- Yun Jin (Geo polearm)
Moreover, there are many more 4-Star items than 5-Stars in this banner. Other 4-Star characters include: Chevreuse, Collei, Diona, Dori, Faruzan, Fischl, Freminet, Gaming, Gorou, Kachina, Kaeya, Kaveh, Kirara, Kujou Sara, Kuki Shinobu, Layla, Lisa, Mika, Ningguang, Noelle, Ororon, Razor, Rosaria, Sayu, Sethos, Shikanoin Heizou, Sucrose, and Thoma.
Can you get 5-star characters from the Wanderlust Invocation?
Wanderlust Invocation Banner:
- All 5-Star characters and Weapons not included in event character Banners are available in the Wanderlust Invocation, which is a permanent Banner.
- For every 10 Wishes you make with Acquaint Fate on the Wanderlust Invocation, you are guaranteed at least one 4-Star character or weapon.
It’s important to note that while the featured 5-Star isn’t the only 5-Star character you can obtain from each event Banner, they enjoy boosted odds. Additionally, the Wanderlust Invocation Banner follows the same Soft Pity and Pity odds, but operates separately from the character event Banners.
However, there are many 5-Star and 4-Star weapons included in the Wanderlust Invocation, which may extend the time it takes to obtain a character from this standard Banner.
5-Star Character Chance:
- The chance to pull a 5-star character on the Wanderlust Invocation banner is 0.6% per wish, meaning you have a very low probability of obtaining a 5-star character on each pull.
- This is significantly less likely than pulling a 5-star on a character event banner, which typically offers a higher rate-up chance for a specific character.
- The base probability to pull a 5-star character on the standard banner is also 0.6%, making it much harder to achieve compared to event banners.
A 5-star item or character is guaranteed at least once per 90 wishes. Furthermore, there is extensive evidence suggesting that, on average, a rate-up event increases the chances of acquiring 5-star characters.
When you pull a 5-star on the Wanderlust Invocation, there is a 50% chance of getting a 5-star character and a 50% chance of getting a 5-star weapon.
How do pity mechanics work in the Wanderlust Invocation?
The Wanderlust Invocation, or Standard Wish, is a permanent Wish banner that features a set of non-event exclusive characters and weapons. The base rate, along with consolidated rates that include Pity, are as follows:
- 5-Star Character or Weapon: 0.6% (1.6%)
- 4-Star Character or Weapon: 5.1% (13%)
- 3-Star Weapon: 94.3% (85.4%)
In the Wanderlust Invocation, **Hard Pity** occurs at the 90th Wish. Therefore:
- If players do not receive a 5-Star item after the 89th Wish, they are guaranteed one on the 90th Wish.
- This rule also applies to 5-Star characters in the Character Event Wish. If players fail to win the 50/50 odds of getting the featured 5-Star character, the next one is guaranteed to be the featured character.
Moreover, the **Soft Pity** odds increase gradually until the player receives the item or reaches Hard Pity; at which point, all Pity is reset. Although the details of Soft Pity are not officially shown, it generally starts around the 74th Wish for 5-Star items. The odds increase linearly until they reach 100% at Hard Pity.
It’s important to note that:
- The Pity counters for 4- and 5-Star items in Invocation Wanderlust, Character Event Wish, and Weapon Event Wish are independent of each other.
- Pity counters for Event Wishes carry over to subsequent banners.
Key points about the Wanderlust Invocation Pity mechanics include:
- **Guaranteed 5-Star**: After 90 pulls, you will receive a 5-Star character or weapon.
- **Soft Pity**: The ‘soft pity’ begins around the 70-pull mark, where the likelihood of receiving a 5-Star significantly increases.
- **50/50 Rule**: When you pull a 5-Star for the first time after entering pity, there is a 50% chance of receiving the featured character/weapon on the banner and a 50% chance of obtaining another 5-Star from the standard banner.
- **Pity Carries Over**: If you do not get a 5-Star before the banner ends, your pity counter will carry over to the next banner.
In summary, **Wanderlust Invocation pity mechanics** define the soft pity occurring around 70 to 80 pulls, with the rate of obtaining a 5-Star increasing as you approach 80 pulls. If you’re unlucky, reaching **Hard Pity** guarantees a 5-Star on your 90th pull.
Should beginners focus on the Wanderlust Invocation?
Beginners to Genshin Impact should know that not every banner is worth their Primogems. Generally, new players should prioritize the following in this order:
- Beginners’ Wish (high chance to get a 5-star, and it costs less than average on 10x pulls)
- Character-specific banners
- Epitome Invocation
- Wanderlust Invocation
Wanderlust Invocation should only be done if the player has enough Acquaint Fates for them, as it’s not worth spending Primogems on them.
Beginners’ Wish only lasts for 20 pulls, but there is a high chance of getting one of the default 5-star characters on it (which is much more likely than gambling on any other banner). These 5-stars include: Diluc, Jean, Keqing, Mona, Qiqi.
According to Paimon.moe, Soft Pity begins at the 74th pull. This means that if the player didn’t pull any 5-star character in 73 pulls, then their 74th pull will have an increased chance of getting a 5-star character. Hard Pity is capped at 90 pulls, although most players are lucky to get a 5-star character before then.
Wanderlust Invocation is the standard wish that requires Acquaint Fate to pull from it. If you save ten of these, it’ll guarantee at least one 4-star or above item or character. This banner is permanent and has no time limit. For all banners, if you spend 75 wishes and don’t get a five-star character, your odds increase to 20% to obtain them. These odds keep going up until you cap out at 90 wishes, which then you’ll be guaranteed one at 100%.
Beginners should consider focusing on the Wanderlust Invocation because it offers a permanent opportunity to acquire characters and weapons without the time constraints of limited-time event banners. This gives them a steady chance to build their roster as they learn the game mechanics.
Wanderlust Invocation is the permanent Standard Wish with no time limit. All non-Event Exclusive Characters and Weapons are available in its pool, with new 4★ characters being added to it one update after their original wish debut. In this no time-limit wish, every 10-wish set includes at least one 4-star or higher character or weapon. You can pull the Wanderlust Invocation when you have excess Acquaint Fate to spare and are done with the Beginner’s Wish.
It is recommended for beginners to focus on the Beginner’s Wish first, which lasts only for 20 pulls and has a high chance of getting one of the default 5-star characters. After completing the Beginner’s Wish, players can consider pulling from Wanderlust Invocation as there are no rate-ups, and spending Primogems on it is not advisable. In Wanderlust Invocation, you may get weapons for said drops instead; while the weapons are good, having more 4 or 5-star characters will enhance your game experience.
Comparing Wanderlust Invocation to Event Wishes
Comparison of Wanderlust Invocation to Event Wishes
- Wanderlust Invocation is the permanent Standard Wish with no time limit.
- There are two main types of Wishes:
- Wanderlust Invocation (Permanent Standard Wish)
- Limited-time Event Wishes for Characters and Weapons
- After the event wish ends, the 4-star character ‘Spring Woven From Jade’ Lan Yan (Anemo) will be available in the standard wish ‘Wanderlust Invocation’ in the next Version.
- Event-exclusive characters and weapons will not be available in the standard wish ‘Wanderlust Invocation’.
- Yumemizuki Mizuki will become a permanent addition to the Wanderlust Invocation standard banner.
- Players will also have the chance to pull for Yumemizuki Mizuki with Acquaint Fates.
- New 4★ characters are added to the Wanderlust Invocation one update after their original wish debut.
- With Yumemizuki Mizuki’s addition, the Standard Banner will now have 7 five-stars.
- This change makes it significantly harder to pull for any desired 5-Stars in this banner.
- With the exception of Keqing, Tighnari, and Dehya’s release banner, all standard 5-Star Characters in the current Wanderlust Invocation don’t have their own featured wish banners.
- The wish guarantee count is independent of the guarantee counts of other types of wishes.
Duration of Wanderlust Invocation Effects
- The Wanderlust Invocation banner has no time limit.
