Understanding Pity in Genshin Impact: Do Banners Share Pity?

The short answer? Yes, banner 1 and banner 2 do share the same pity. However, there are nuances to this, and understanding these nuances is crucial for efficient resource management in Genshin Impact. Let’s dive deep into the mechanics of Genshin’s wish system and how pity works across different banner types. We’ll explore everything from character event wishes to weapon banners, and what you need to know to maximize your chances of pulling your desired characters and weapons.

The Pity System: A Breakdown

Genshin Impact employs a “pity” system to ensure players receive high-rarity items after a certain number of wishes. This system exists to mitigate the inherent randomness of gacha mechanics and provide a degree of predictability. There are generally two types of pity: soft pity and hard pity.

Soft Pity

Soft pity is where the real strategizing begins. It typically starts around the 75th wish on a character banner (and around the 65th on a weapon banner, though weapon banners have different mechanics that we’ll discuss later). From this point onwards, the probability of pulling a 5-star character or weapon increases significantly with each subsequent wish. While not a guaranteed 5-star, the odds are noticeably in your favor.

Hard Pity

Hard pity is the guaranteed safety net. For character event banners, hard pity is reached at 90 wishes. This means that if you haven’t pulled a 5-star character after 89 wishes, your 90th wish will be a guaranteed 5-star. For standard banners, and character banners, it also has the hard pity at 90 wishes. Weapon banners hard pity is at 80. Understanding and tracking your pity count is essential to make informed decisions about when to wish, especially if you’re aiming for a specific character or weapon.

Pity and Banner Types: The Specifics

Now let’s address the core question and explore how pity interacts with different banner types:

Character Event Wishes (Banner 1 and Banner 2)

As mentioned earlier, pity is shared between Character Event Wish banners. This includes both “Character Event Wish” and “Character Event Wish-2”. So, if you accumulate 70 wishes on one character banner and it ends, those 70 wishes will carry over to the next character banner. This shared pity system is a significant benefit for players, as it allows for strategic saving and planning.

Weapon Event Wishes

Weapon banners operate differently than character banners. While they also have a pity system, the specifics vary. Pity does not transfer between Weapon Event Wishes and Character Event Wishes. However, pity does carry over between subsequent Weapon Event Wishes. Furthermore, weapon banners feature the Epitomized Path system, which allows you to select a desired weapon and guarantees it after a certain number of unsuccessful pulls (requiring two “Fate Points”). Note that Fate Points do not carry over between weapon banners, so choose carefully before committing.

Standard Wish (Wanderlust Invocation)

The Standard Wish banner has its own separate pity count. Pity accumulated on the Standard Wish banner does not carry over to Character Event Wishes or Weapon Event Wishes, and vice versa. This means you need to track your pity separately for the Standard Wish banner. The Standard Wish banner includes a variety of characters and weapons, offering a broader, less focused pool compared to event banners.

Double Banners

Genshin Impact sometimes runs simultaneous double banners, each featuring a different 5-star character. The pity counter is shared in this type of banner. For example, if players fail to get character A after spending 50 wishes on their banner, spending another 40 wishes on the other banner will guarantee a five-star drop.

Why Understanding Pity is Critical

Knowing how the pity system works is crucial for several reasons:

• Resource Management: It allows you to effectively manage your Primogems and plan your wishing strategy.
• Character Acquisition: It increases your chances of obtaining your desired characters, especially limited-time event characters.
• Avoiding Waste: It helps you avoid “wasting” wishes by knowing when you’re approaching soft or hard pity and adjusting your wishing accordingly.

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Tracking Your Pity

Fortunately, Genshin Impact provides a built-in mechanism for tracking your pity. You can access your wish history within the game, which displays your past wishes. By counting the number of wishes since your last 5-star character or weapon, you can determine your current pity count. Several third-party tools and websites can also assist with pity tracking, providing more detailed analytics and visualizations.

FAQs: Delving Deeper into Genshin’s Pity System

Here are some frequently asked questions about Genshin Impact’s pity system:

1. How many Primogems do I need for 90 wishes?

You need 14,400 Primogems for 90 wishes (90 wishes x 160 Primogems/wish).

2. Is it better to do single wishes or 10-pulls?

It’s generally a matter of personal preference. Ten-pulls don’t affect your luck or pity, and it just saves you a bit of time.

3. Does losing the 50/50 reset my pity?

No, losing the 50/50 does not reset your pity count. It only guarantees that your next 5-star character will be the featured character on the banner.

4. Does my pity reset if I don’t wish for a long time?

No, your pity does not reset regardless of how long it’s been since your last wish.

5. How does soft pity affect my chances?

Soft pity increases your chances of getting a 5-star character or weapon with each wish after the soft pity threshold (around wish 75 for character banners, 65 for weapon banners).

6. If I get a 5-star character early, does it reset my pity?

Yes, pulling a 5-star character resets your pity counter back to zero.

7. Can I get a 5-star weapon on a character banner?

No, you cannot get a 5-star weapon on a character banner. Character banners only feature characters.

8. What is the 50/50 system?

The 50/50 system refers to the 50% chance of getting the featured 5-star character on an event banner when you pull a 5-star. If you fail to get the featured character (lose the 50/50), your next 5-star pull is guaranteed to be the featured character.

9. How do I farm Primogems?

You can farm Primogems through various methods, including completing Daily Commissions, Spiral Abyss challenges, events, and opening chests.

10. What’s the actual pull rate for a 5-star character?

The base pull rate for a 5-star character is approximately 0.6%. Soft pity increases this rate significantly after a certain number of wishes.

11. Does pity carry over from standard banner to event banner?

No, pity does not carry over between standard banners and event banners.

12. What happens if I get a 5-star character on soft pity?

If you get a 5-star on soft pity, both your soft pity and hard pity counters reset.

13. Why didn’t I get a 5-star character at 90 wishes?

If you didn’t get a 5-star character after 90 wishes on a single banner, there might be an error. Contact Genshin Impact support to investigate the issue.

14. Does the beginner’s banner pity carry over?

Pity from the Beginner’s Wish banner does not carry over to other banners. This banner is only available for a limited number of wishes and disappears afterward.

15. Can you get a 5-star character more than once in a 10-pull?

Yes, it is possible, though extremely rare, to get two or more 5-star characters in a single 10-pull. It all depends on the probability.

Conclusion: Master the Wish System

Understanding the intricacies of Genshin Impact’s pity system empowers you to make informed decisions about your wishing strategy. Remember that pity is shared between Character Event Wish banners, but not between other banner types. By tracking your pity, managing your Primogems, and understanding the 50/50 mechanic, you can significantly increase your chances of obtaining your desired characters and weapons in Teyvat. Good luck, traveler!