Understanding 4-Star Pity in Genshin Impact: A Comprehensive Guide
The world of Genshin Impact is filled with exciting characters and powerful weapons. Acquiring these coveted items relies heavily on the game’s gacha system, commonly known as Wishes. Understanding the pity system is crucial for effective resource management and maximizing your chances of obtaining desired characters and weapons. Specifically, the 4-star pity is a key component in this system.
In Genshin Impact, 4-star pity guarantees that you will receive at least one 4-star character or weapon within every 10 Wishes on a banner. This is a fixed and reliable mechanic, making it easier to acquire valuable assets for your team. Unlike the 5-star pity, which has a soft pity and a hard pity, the 4-star pity is a straightforward guarantee, ensuring a 4-star item every 10 pulls.
Deciphering the Gacha Mechanics: A Deep Dive
The gacha system, at its core, is a system of chance. However, Genshin Impact incorporates the pity system to alleviate the purely random nature and provide players with a degree of certainty. Understanding how pity works on different banners and for different rarities is vital for strategizing your Wish spending.
Character Event Banners
On Character Event Banners, which feature specific rate-up 5-star characters, the 4-star pity remains consistent. Every 10 Wishes guarantees a 4-star or higher rarity item. Importantly, Character Event Banners also feature a 50/50 system for the featured 4-star characters. This means that when you pull a 4-star, there’s a 50% chance it will be one of the three featured 4-star characters. If you don’t get a featured 4-star, the next 4-star you pull is guaranteed to be one of the featured characters.
Weapon Event Banners
Weapon Event Banners, designed to acquire powerful weapons, also adhere to the 4-star pity rule. Like Character Event Banners, a 4-star weapon or character is guaranteed every 10 Wishes. Note that Weapon Event Banners also have a more complex Epitomized Path system for the 5-star weapons, but the 4-star pity mechanic remains unchanged.
Standard Banner (Wanderlust Invocation)
The Standard Banner, often referred to as the Wanderlust Invocation, offers a wider pool of characters and weapons. The 4-star pity also applies here, guaranteeing a 4-star item every 10 Wishes. However, since the pool is larger, the likelihood of getting a specific 4-star is lower compared to Event Banners.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 4-Star Pity
To further clarify the nuances of the 4-star pity system in Genshin Impact, here are 15 frequently asked questions with detailed answers:
Q1: Does pulling a 4-star reset the 4-star pity?
Yes, pulling a 4-star character or weapon resets the 4-star pity counter back to zero. The next time you wish, you start counting towards the next 10-wish guarantee.
Q2: Does the 4-star pity count carry over between banners?
Yes, the 4-star pity count carries over from one banner to another of the same type. For instance, if you make 5 Wishes on one Character Event Banner and then a new banner appears, the pity count will still be at 5. This applies to all banners.
Q3: Is there a soft pity for 4-star characters?
No, there is no soft pity for 4-star characters. The chance of getting a 4-star does not increase gradually as you approach the 10th wish. It’s a hard pity that guarantees a 4-star every 10 Wishes.
Q4: Does the 4-star pity affect the 5-star pity?
No, the 4-star pity and 5-star pity are completely separate counters. Pulling a 4-star will not affect your progress towards the 5-star pity.
Q5: What happens if I get a 5-star before hitting 10 wishes? Does it reset the 4-star pity?
Yes, obtaining a 5-star character or weapon resets all pity counters, including the 4-star pity. It acts as a complete reset for all pity systems.
Q6: Does the 50/50 for featured 4-stars affect the 4-star pity?
The 50/50 system for featured 4-stars is separate from the 4-star pity. The pity guarantees you a 4-star item every 10 pulls. The 50/50 determines whether that item is a featured 4-star or a random 4-star.
Q7: What’s the difference between the Character Event Banner and the Standard Banner 4-star pity?
The 4-star pity works identically on both the Character Event Banner and the Standard Banner. The only difference is the pool of characters and weapons you can get. Event Banners have limited-time featured characters, while the Standard Banner has a broader, permanent selection.
Q8: How can I track my 4-star pity?
You can track your pity by going to the “History” section of the Wish screen and counting the number of Wishes since your last 4-star pull. It shows you the history of your pulls.
Q9: If I pulled 15 times without a 4-star, did something go wrong?
Yes, something might have gone wrong. You are guaranteed a 4-star every 10 pulls, so if you made 15 wishes without getting a 4-star, contact customer support, because there could be a bug.
Q10: Does a 3-star weapon reset my 4-star pity?
No, 3-star weapons do not count towards the 4-star pity system. Only 4-star or 5-star items reset the pity.
Q11: Is it possible to get multiple 4-star items in a single 10-pull?
Yes, it is possible, but rare. You are guaranteed one 4-star or higher, but you could potentially get more than one within the same 10-pull.
Q12: Does the 4-star pity work independently on each banner type (Character, Weapon, Standard)?
The 4-star pity is independent for Character Event Banners, Weapon Event Banners, and the Standard Banner. This means your progress towards 4-star pity on one banner does not affect your progress on another.
Q13: What if I don’t like the featured 4-star characters on a banner?
You don’t have to wish on the banner! It’s a strategic decision. If you don’t need the featured characters, save your primogems for a banner with characters you desire. The Games Learning Society (GamesLearningSociety.org) often discusses resource management strategies in games like Genshin Impact.
Q14: How much does it cost to guarantee a 4-star item?
Since a 4-star item is guaranteed every 10 wishes, it costs 1600 primogems (10 wishes x 160 primogems per wish) to guarantee one.
Q15: Can I lose the 50/50 on a 4-star multiple times in a row?
Yes, it is possible to lose the 50/50 on the featured 4-star characters multiple times in a row. However, the next 4-star you pull is guaranteed to be one of the featured characters.
Mastering the Wish System for Optimal Success
Understanding the 4-star pity is essential for effective resource management. Use your Primogems wisely, focusing on banners that offer characters or weapons that benefit your team composition. By understanding the 4-star pity and the other mechanics of the Genshin Impact gacha system, you can optimize your Wish strategy and create a powerful and diverse team.
This information should give you a better understanding of the Gacha mechanics.