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Introduction: The Thrill and Agony of the Wish System
Welcome, Travelers, to the world of Teyvat! We’ve all been there: staring at the primogems, anticipating that golden glow, only to be met with another 4-star weapon we already have three copies of. Genshin Impact, for all its beauty and compelling lore, hinges on its gacha system—the Wish mechanic. And at the heart of that system lies the oft-discussed, frequently misunderstood, but absolutely crucial concept: Pity.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-understand rundown on how the Genshin Impact pity system works, you’ve come to the right place. This isn't just about luck; it's about understanding the underlying probabilities. This Genshin Guide will break down Soft Pity, Hard Pity, weapon banners, and how to maximize your chances without breaking the bank.
What Exactly is Pity in Genshin Impact?
In simple terms, the Pity system is a built-in mechanism designed by HoYoverse to guarantee you a high-rarity item (a 5-star character or weapon) after a certain number of unsuccessful pulls. Think of it as a safety net. Without pity, getting a 5-star would be purely reliant on the base 0.6% chance, which could take hundreds, if not thousands, of pulls.
The system tracks your pulls independently on different banner types, meaning your progress on the Character Event Wish banner does not carry over to the Standard Wish banner, and vice versa.
Understanding the Three Main Banner Types
Before diving into the mechanics, it's vital to know where you are pulling, as pity works slightly differently across the three main types:
1. Character Event Wish (Limited Character Banner): This is where the new, rotating 5-star character lives. This is usually the banner players focus on the most.
2. Weapon Event Wish (Epitome Invocation Banner): Features limited 5-star weapons alongside other featured weapons.
3. Standard Wish Banner: The permanent banner where you can get any standard 5-star character or weapon. Pity here is less critical since the characters/weapons are always available.
The Basics: Hard Pity Explained
The most straightforward element of the system is Hard Pity. This is the absolute maximum number of pulls you will ever need to guarantee a 5-star item on any banner type.
Hard Pity on Character Event Banners
On the Character Event Wish banner, Hard Pity is set at 90 pulls.
This means that on your 90th pull (if you haven't received a 5-star already), you are guaranteed to receive a 5-star character.
This guarantee applies to every banner type independently.
Hard Pity on Weapon Banners
The Weapon Event Wish has a slightly different structure due to the "Epitomized Path" (more on that later), but the core Hard Pity for a 5-star weapon is also 80 pulls.
After 80 pulls without a 5-star weapon, the 80th pull is guaranteed to be a 5-star weapon.
Hard Pity on the Standard Banner
The Standard Wish banner also operates on a 90-pull Hard Pity for a 5-star character or weapon.
The Secret Sauce: Soft Pity Unveiled
If Hard Pity is the safety net, Soft Pity is where the real strategy begins. Soft Pity refers to the point where the probability of getting a 5-star begins to significantly increase, even before you hit the hard cap.
Soft Pity on Character Banners (The Sweet Spot)
For the Character Event Wish banner, Soft Pity typically begins around pull number 74 or 75.
Before Pull 74: The chance of getting a 5-star is the base rate (0.6%).
From Pull 75 Onwards: The chance of a 5-star rapidly increases with every subsequent pull. By the time you hit 80, the chance is extremely high, leading to the guarantee at 90.
Why is this important? Savvy players stop pulling or, more accurately, start being very conservative with their Primogems once they hit pull 73 or 74 if they are low on resources, knowing that the next few pulls are statistically much more likely to yield a result.
Soft Pity on Weapon Banners
The Soft Pity for the Weapon Event Wish is slightly earlier, usually starting around pull 65 to 70. Again, the chances skyrocket towards the 80-pull guarantee.
Pity Carry-Over: Where Does My Progress Go?
This is perhaps the most complex, yet most important, aspect of the pity system, especially when planning for a specific limited character.
The Golden Rule of Pity Carry-Over:
Pity only carries over between Limited Banners of the same type.
Pity from Limited Banners DOES NOT carry over to the Standard Banner.
Pity from the Standard Banner DOES NOT carry over to Limited Banners.
Let's break this down for the Character Event Wish:
1. If you pull 50 times on the current banner featuring Nahida, and you haven't gotten a 5-star, those 50 pulls count towards your pity for the next Character Event Wish banner.
2. If the next banner features Raiden Shogun, you only need to pull another 40 times (90 - 50 = 40) to hit Hard Pity on that banner.
Exception: If you hit Hard Pity (90 pulls) and get a 5-star, the pity counter resets to zero for the next Character Event Wish banner.
The 50/50 Mechanic: Fighting for the Featured Character
Okay, so you hit Pity. You are guaranteed a 5-star. But which one? This brings us to the infamous 50/50.
When you hit Pity on a Character Event Wish banner, you have a 50% chance of receiving the featured limited character (e.g., Ayaka) and a 50% chance of receiving one of the standard 5-star characters (e.g., Jean, Diluc, Qiqi, Mona, Tighnari, or Dehya).
Losing the 50/50 (Guaranteed Feature)
If you lose the 50/50 (i.e., you pull a standard character first), you have now unlocked the 50/50 Guarantee.
The very next time you hit Pity (which might be on the same banner or a future Character Event Wish banner), you are 100% guaranteed to receive the featured limited character.
Example:
1. You pull 85 times on the Zhongli banner. You get Diluc (You lost the 50/50).
2. Your pity is now guaranteed.
3. When the next Character Event Wish banner starts, you only need to pull 5 more times (or a bit more if you stop pulling immediately) to guarantee the featured character on that new banner.
Key Takeaway: Losing the 50/50 is frustrating, but it sets you up perfectly for the next banner you want to pull on.
Weapon Banner Pity: Navigating the Epitomized Path
The Weapon Event Wish operates on a similar pity structure but adds an extra layer of complexity designed to help you secure both featured weapons, or at least give you a path to doing so: the Epitomized Path.
Weapon Banner Pity Basics
Hard Pity: 80 pulls for a 5-star weapon.
Soft Pity: Begins around 65-70 pulls.
50/50 Equivalent: When you hit Pity, you have a 75% chance to get one of the two featured weapons, and a 25% chance to get a standard 5-star weapon. (Note: The 50/50 isn't a true 50/50 here; it’s a split between the featured pool and the standard pool).
The Epitomized Path
This system allows you to chart a course toward a specific weapon.
1. When you first enter the Weapon Banner, you select one of the two featured 5-star weapons via the "Chart a Course" feature. This sets your Affinity.
2. If your first 5-star weapon pull is not the one you charted a course for (you got the other featured weapon or a standard weapon), you gain one "Fate Point."
3. If your second 5-star weapon pull is not your charted weapon (meaning you already got one of the featured weapons or a standard weapon), you gain a second Fate Point.
4. Once you accumulate two Fate Points, your next 5-star weapon pull is 100% guaranteed to be the weapon you originally charted a course for.
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