Genshin Impact 2.5: A Blast From the Past – Characters and Gacha Unveiled
Alright, Travelers! Let’s revisit Genshin Impact Version 2.5. Remember this update? It feels like ages in Teyvat. Time moves faster than a Dendro Slime. Your guide is here to remind you of the details of that patch. This is your Genshin history lesson, without pop quizzes.
Character Arrivals in 2.5: Who Joined the Roster?
The big question back then was: “Who arrived in 2.5 Genshin Impact?” Let’s cut to the chase. Version 2.5 introduced Yae Miko, the electrifying Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine. She could power all of Inazuma with a glare.
Yae Miko, a 5-star Electro Catalyst user, appeared with her fox-like grace. She carries the devastating Sesshou Sakura. If you wanted a stunning character who could also obliterate enemies, Yae Miko was your choice. Her totems strike opponents with Electro DMG and her Elemental Burst unleashes a Kitsune thunderbolt.
But there’s more! While Yae Miko was new, Version 2.5 featured reruns of Raiden Shogun and Sangonomiya Kokomi. If you missed them before, or saved Primogems, this patch was your chance. Raiden Shogun returned with Engulfing Lightning and resolve to defeat foes. Kokomi, the Divine Priestess, brought healing and Hydro application back.
Gacha Mechanics: Decoding the 5-Star Odds (and Dreams)
Next, let’s tackle Gacha mechanics and the chances of getting 2 5-stars in Genshin. Who hasn’t dreamed of pulling multiple 5-stars in a ten-pull? It’s legendary among players, hoped for by all who enter.
Officially, the base rate for pulling a 5-star character sits at only 0.6%. Yes, less than one percent. Statistically, it’s like finding a four-leaf clover in Mondstadt-sized fields. But miHoYo (now HoYoverse) has a solution. They implemented the Pity system to help players.
If you haven’t pulled a 5-star in 89 wishes, your 90th wish guarantees a 5-star. This is “Hard Pity.” “Soft Pity” starts around wish number 75. Your chances of getting a 5-star increase significantly from that point on, peaking at wish 90. It nudges you toward rewards after you’ve spent enough Primogems.
So back to the question: What are the odds of getting two 5-stars in one ten-pull? It’s incredibly low at base rates. However, thanks to Soft Pity, it might get more interesting. A ten-pull around wishes 75-80 can result in one 5-star early in the pull and potentially another before it ends as you remain in that boosted pity range.
Imagine throwing darts at a board. Hitting a bullseye (a 5-star at base rate) is hard. Soft Pity expands the bullseye with each try without hitting it. Hitting two bullseyes in ten throws remains a feat but isn’t impossible, especially if luck is on your side.
In conclusion, while official odds of two 5-stars in one ten-pull are slim at base rate, Soft Pity adds hope. It leans toward luck, but that’s part of gacha thrill, isn’t it? Version 2.5 introduced Yae Miko and brought back Raiden and Kokomi, making players wish upon stars (and Primogems) for a lucky pull.
