Does Genshin Impact Pity Reset After 6 Months? The Definitive Guide
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No, your Genshin Impact pity does NOT reset after 6 months. While Hoyoverse might purge wish history logs after that period, your actual pity count remains untouched. Think of it this way: the server remembers your progress towards that guaranteed 5-star, even if you can’t see the detailed record beyond 6 months. This guide dives deep into the mechanics of the pity system, clearing up common misconceptions and arming you with the knowledge to optimize your wish strategy.
Understanding the Genshin Impact Pity System
The pity system in Genshin Impact is a fundamental mechanic that governs how wishes work on the game’s various banners. It’s designed to provide a degree of predictability, ensuring that players eventually obtain those coveted 5-star characters and weapons, even if luck isn’t on their side.
Hard Pity and Soft Pity
There are two main types of pity: hard pity and soft pity. Hard pity is the guaranteed number of wishes required to obtain a 5-star item. For character event banners and weapon banners, the hard pity is at 90 wishes. This means if you haven’t pulled a 5-star within 89 wishes, your 90th wish is guaranteed to be a 5-star.
Soft pity, on the other hand, refers to a point, usually starting around pull 75, where the probability of pulling a 5-star item significantly increases. The exact mechanics of soft pity are not explicitly stated by Hoyoverse, but community testing suggests a sharp increase in the rate of 5-star drops as you approach the hard pity.
The 50/50 Mechanic
On character event banners, there’s the infamous 50/50 mechanic. When you pull a 5-star, there’s a 50% chance it will be the featured character on the banner. If you lose the 50/50 and get a standard 5-star character (like Diluc, Jean, Qiqi, Mona, or Keqing), the next 5-star you pull is guaranteed to be the featured character. This guarantee carries over between banners of the same type, meaning if you lost the 50/50 on one character banner, your next 5-star on a subsequent character banner will be the featured character.
Pity and Banner Types
It’s crucial to understand that pity is banner-specific. The pity count you have on the character event banner is separate from the pity count on the weapon banner and the standard banner (Wanderlust Invocation). Pulling on one banner does not affect the pity count on another. However, pity does carry over between character event banners, and weapon banners respectively.
Tracking Your Pity
While Hoyoverse’s in-game wish history only displays the last six months of your wish records, the pity count itself does not reset. The server remembers your accumulated pity even if you can’t see the older wish history. To track your pity, you’ll need to manually count the number of wishes since your last 5-star item within the available history. Many third-party websites and tools can help automate this process, but always exercise caution and ensure you’re using reputable and safe resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pity in Genshin Impact
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about the pity system, designed to give you a comprehensive understanding.
1. Does my pity reset if I get a 5-star before 90 pulls?
Yes, your pity resets immediately after pulling a 5-star, regardless of whether it happens at the hard pity of 90 pulls, the soft pity around 75 pulls, or even earlier. Once you obtain a 5-star character or weapon, the pity counter goes back to zero.
2. Is the first 50/50 guaranteed?
No. The first 5-star you pull on a character event banner will always be a 50/50 chance to be the banner character. The guarantee only kicks in after you lose the 50/50.
3. How many Primogems is 90 wishes?
Each wish costs 160 Primogems. Therefore, 90 wishes require 90 * 160 = 14,400 Primogems.
4. Does pity reset after 3 months?
No, as stated earlier, your pity does NOT reset after any amount of time. Only pulling a 5-star resets it.
5. How many Primogems for 180 wishes?
180 wishes requires 180 * 160 = 28,800 Primogems. This represents the worst-case scenario of hitting hard pity twice and losing the 50/50 on the first 5-star.
6. What is the 50/50 in Genshin Impact?
The 50/50 refers to the 50% chance of pulling the featured 5-star character on a character event banner when you obtain a 5-star. If you don’t get the featured character (i.e., you get a standard banner 5-star), the next 5-star you pull on that banner is guaranteed to be the featured character.
7. How can I see my wishes after 6 months?
Unfortunately, Hoyoverse only provides wish history for the past six months in the game. You can see it by going to the Wish screen and clicking the “History” button. However, there are third-party tools that are safe and reputable which may be able to go back further. Always do your research!
8. How many wishes for a guaranteed 5-star character?
The maximum number of wishes for a guaranteed 5-star character is 180. This assumes you hit hard pity twice (90 wishes each time) and lose the 50/50 on the first 5-star.
9. Does pity carry over?
Yes, pity carries over between banners of the same type. For example, if you do 50 wishes on one character event banner and then that banner ends, your pity count of 50 will carry over to the next character event banner. However, pity does not carry over between different banner types (e.g., character event banner to weapon banner).
10. How often does pity reset?
The pity counter resets to zero immediately after you pull a 5-star character or weapon.
11. How do you know if you’re close to pity in Genshin?
You can track your pity by counting the number of wishes since your last 5-star in your wish history. Remember that soft pity often kicks in around pull 75.
12. Why didn’t I get a 5-star at 90 wishes?
If you didn’t get a 5-star at 90 wishes, double-check that all 90 wishes were made on the same banner type. Pity is tracked separately for each banner type.
13. How much money is 28,800 Primogems?
Purchasing 28,800 Primogems directly would cost approximately $400+. However, it’s more cost-effective to buy Genesis Crystals and convert them to Primogems, especially with first-time purchase bonuses and Welkin Moon blessings.
14. How long does it take to save 14,400 Primogems?
The time to save 14,400 Primogems varies depending on your activity level. A dedicated player can earn around 2500 Primogems per month through daily commissions, events, Spiral Abyss, and exploration, meaning it would take roughly 5.7 months to save for 90 wishes.
15. Can you lose the 50/50 to a weapon?
Yes, while most of the discussion centers on character event banners, you can get a weapon when losing the 50/50 on the weapon banner, but only for 4-star pulls. For 5-star pulls, losing the 50/50 on a weapon banner results in getting a non-featured 5-star weapon.
Mastering the Pity System: Strategy and Tips
Understanding the pity system is vital for efficient resource management in Genshin Impact. Here are a few key strategies:
- Plan your wishes: Identify the characters you want most and prioritize your Primogems accordingly. Don’t waste wishes on banners with characters you don’t need.
- Track your pity: Use the in-game history or third-party tools to monitor your pity count. Knowing how close you are to pity can influence your decision to pull on a banner.
- Consider the 50/50: If you’re close to pity and the banner has a character you want but aren’t desperate for, consider the risk of losing the 50/50. If you have limited Primogems, it might be better to wait for a banner featuring a character you really desire.
- Take advantage of events: Participate in events to earn extra Primogems and increase your chances of pulling the characters you want.
- Set a budget: If you choose to spend real money on the game, set a budget and stick to it. Don’t fall into the trap of spending more than you can afford.
Conclusion: Pity is Forever (Almost)
The pity system in Genshin Impact is a complex but crucial element of the game. While Hoyoverse’s 6 month wish history limit might make manual tracking a bit tricky, remember that your pity does not reset simply because time has passed. Understanding the system and applying effective wish strategies can significantly improve your chances of obtaining the characters you desire. To delve deeper into the cognitive and social aspects of gaming, consider exploring resources at the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org. Happy wishing, Travelers!