Demystifying Genshin Impact’s Weapon Banner Guarantee: A Comprehensive Guide
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The weapon banner in Genshin Impact, officially known as the Epitome Invocation, can be both a blessing and a curse. Securing powerful weapons to elevate your characters’ capabilities is enticing, but the gacha system’s inherent randomness can be frustrating. Understanding how the guarantee (also known as pity) works is crucial for managing your Primogems effectively.
The guarantee on the weapon banner essentially ensures that you will eventually receive a 5-star weapon after a certain number of pulls, and that you will eventually receive one of the featured 5-star weapons after a certain number of failed pulls. The system consists of two key elements: pity and Epitomized Path. Pity guarantees a 5-star weapon within a specified number of pulls, while Epitomized Path allows you to choose one of the featured weapons as your desired outcome, guaranteeing it if you lose the 50/50 twice.
Understanding Pity and Soft Pity
Hard Pity Explained
The hard pity on the weapon banner is 80 pulls. This means that after performing 79 pulls without receiving a 5-star weapon, your 80th pull is guaranteed to be a 5-star weapon. It is important to understand that this is a hard cap.
The Soft Pity Myth
While not officially confirmed by HoYoverse, the existence of soft pity is widely believed within the Genshin Impact community. Soft pity allegedly begins around the 65th pull. The probability of pulling a 5-star weapon starts to increase significantly from this point onward. This doesn’t guarantee a 5-star weapon before 80 pulls, but it does make it much more likely. Many players report obtaining their 5-star weapons within the soft pity range.
Epitomized Path: Guaranteeing Your Desired Weapon
The Epitomized Path is a crucial feature for targeting specific weapons. Before wishing on the weapon banner, you can select one of the two featured 5-star weapons as your designated choice.
Charting Your Course
When you choose a weapon, you begin accumulating Fate Points whenever you pull a 5-star weapon that isn’t the one you chose. The first time you receive a 5-star weapon that isn’t your chosen one, you gain one Fate Point. The second time, you gain another Fate Point.
The Ultimate Guarantee
Once you have accumulated two Fate Points, your next 5-star weapon is guaranteed to be the weapon you selected. This provides a safety net, ensuring you don’t repeatedly receive the unwanted weapon.
Resetting Fate Points and Pity
It is important to note that Fate Points do not carry over to subsequent weapon banners. If you don’t reach the full two Fate Points before the banner ends, they will be reset to zero. Pity, however, does carry over. This means if you pull 70 times on one weapon banner and don’t get a 5-star, your next weapon banner will only require 10 more pulls to reach hard pity. Always keep track of your pity count!
Planning Your Wishes
Understanding the weapon banner mechanics is crucial for responsible Primogem spending. Before wishing, consider the following:
- Primogem Budget: Determine how many Primogems you are willing to spend. Remember, the worst-case scenario is needing 240 pulls (80 pulls x 3) to guarantee your desired weapon (accounting for needing to reach hard pity and failing the 50/50 twice).
- Weapon Necessity: Evaluate if the weapon is truly necessary for your account. Are there alternative weapons that can suffice?
- Character Synergy: Ensure the weapon is suitable for your desired character.
- Banner Duration: Weapon banners typically last for 21 days. Plan your wishes accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions about the weapon banner guarantee in Genshin Impact:
Q1: How many Primogems are needed to guarantee a 5-star weapon?
Assuming the worst-case scenario (reaching hard pity at 80 pulls), you’ll need 12,800 Primogems (80 pulls x 160 Primogems per pull).
Q2: Does pity carry over from character banners to weapon banners?
No, pity is tracked separately for character and weapon banners. Pity from one banner type never carries over to another.
Q3: Does pity carry over between different weapon banners?
Yes, pity does carry over between weapon banners. This is crucial to remember when planning your wishes.
Q4: Do Fate Points carry over between different weapon banners?
No, Fate Points do not carry over between weapon banners. They reset to zero when a banner ends.
Q5: What happens if I get my desired weapon before reaching two Fate Points?
If you pull your chosen weapon before accumulating two Fate Points, the Fate Points are reset to zero. You will need to re-select a weapon on the next banner.
Q6: What is the 5-star weapon rate on the weapon banner?
The base 5-star weapon rate is 0.7%. This increases with soft pity around the 65th pull.
Q7: What is the 4-star item rate on the weapon banner?
The rate for a 4-star or higher item (character or weapon) is 9.9%, guaranteed within 10 pulls.
Q8: Can I get characters on the weapon banner?
No, the weapon banner only contains weapons. You cannot obtain characters on the weapon banner.
Q9: If I get a standard 5-star weapon, does it count towards my Epitomized Path?
Yes, any 5-star weapon that is not your selected weapon will award you with a Fate Point, regardless of whether it’s a banner weapon or a standard weapon.
Q10: How can I track my pity on the weapon banner?
You can track your pity count by going to the banner wish history. Count the number of pulls since your last 5-star weapon. Remember to keep an accurate record, as the game doesn’t explicitly display your pity count.
Q11: Is the weapon banner worth pulling on?
The weapon banner is generally considered more risky than character banners. Unless you are willing to potentially spend a significant amount of Primogems or have a high tolerance for disappointment, it’s generally recommended to prioritize character banners.
Q12: What if I accidentally wish on the weapon banner?
Unfortunately, once the wish is made, it cannot be undone. Be extremely careful when selecting banners to avoid accidental wishes. Always double-check before confirming your wish.
Q13: Can I change my selected weapon in the Epitomized Path after I’ve already wished?
No, once you have started wishing on a weapon banner and have selected a weapon on the Epitomized Path, you cannot change your selection for the duration of that banner.
Q14: Are the weapons on the weapon banner exclusive to that banner?
Some weapons are exclusive to the weapon banner and cannot be obtained through the standard banner. However, standard 5-star weapons can appear on the weapon banner.
Q15: What is the difference between the standard banner and the weapon banner?
The standard banner (Wanderlust Invocation) features a permanent pool of characters and weapons. The weapon banner (Epitome Invocation) features two limited-time 5-star weapons and has the Epitomized Path system.