Understanding Standard Wish Pity in Genshin Impact: A Comprehensive Guide
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The standard wish pity in Genshin Impact refers to the guaranteed system that ensures players will eventually receive a coveted 5-star character or weapon after a certain number of wishes on the Standard Banner, also known as the Wanderlust Invocation. Specifically, the standard pity guarantees a 5-star item (either a character or weapon) after a maximum of 90 pulls. This means that if you haven’t received a 5-star item within 89 wishes, your 90th wish is guaranteed to reward you with one. This system is in place to prevent players from experiencing long periods of bad luck without any high-tier rewards.
The Basics of Pity Systems
Genshin Impact uses a gacha system, which means that acquiring characters and weapons relies on luck-based “wishes” made by spending in-game currency. To mitigate the randomness, the game incorporates a pity system. This system has two main tiers: a 4-star pity and a 5-star pity.
- 4-Star Pity: A 4-star item is guaranteed within every 10 wishes on any banner, including the Standard Banner.
- 5-Star Pity: As mentioned earlier, a 5-star item is guaranteed within 90 wishes on the Standard Banner.
These pity counters are independent for each banner type (Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and Standard Wish), and they also carry over to the next banner of the same type. This crucial aspect means if you reach 70 pulls on the Standard Banner without obtaining a 5-star item, your next 20 pulls on the subsequent Standard Banner will increase your pity count, making it more likely to get a 5-star reward.
Soft Pity vs. Hard Pity
While the hard pity for a 5-star on the standard banner is at 90 wishes, there’s also a concept of soft pity. Soft pity refers to an increased chance of pulling a 5-star item that typically starts around the 70 to 75 pull mark. As you make wishes in this range, your probability of receiving a 5-star item gradually increases. While it’s not a guarantee at the 75th pull, it’s often where players experience pulling their 5-star character or weapon. If you do not get a 5-star during the soft pity, you will reach the 90th wish and trigger the hard pity.
What You Need to Know About the Standard Banner
The Standard Banner in Genshin Impact features a pool of characters and weapons. Unlike the Character Event Wish banners that have featured characters with a higher chance of being pulled, the standard banner provides a more generalized option for obtaining a 5-star character or weapon. It should be noted that this banner includes only a limited pool of 5-star characters, such as Diluc, Jean, Qiqi, Mona, and Keqing and several different 5-star weapons.
Why Understanding Pity Is Crucial
Understanding the standard pity system is essential for strategic wishing in Genshin Impact. By tracking your pity count, you can:
- Budget your in-game resources: Knowing when you are approaching your guaranteed 5-star can help you decide whether to continue making wishes.
- Avoid accidental pulls: You can be more careful in how you make your wishes on banners, to help ensure you will get the characters you want.
- Plan for future banners: The fact that pity carries over allows you to plan how you pull on the standard banner and allows you to save up wishes for future banners if that is your preference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does the Standard Banner Pity Count Differ From Other Banners?
Yes, the pity count is separate for each banner type. Pity for the Standard Banner does not carry over to the Character Event Wish Banner or the Weapon Event Wish Banner, and vice-versa.
2. Is 70 Pity Guaranteed a 5-Star on the Standard Banner?
No, 70 pity is not guaranteed. It marks the start of soft pity, where the probability of pulling a 5-star gradually increases. A 5-star is guaranteed at the 90th wish, which is hard pity.
3. Is Soft Pity At 70 or 75 Wishes?
Soft pity generally begins around 70 to 75 wishes. It doesn’t activate immediately at the 70th wish. Your chances of getting a 5-star increase gradually as you reach closer to 80 pulls.
4. Do 4-Star Pulls Reset the 5-Star Pity Count?
No, pulling a 4-star character or weapon does not reset the 5-star pity count. Only pulling a 5-star item will reset the 5-star pity counter.
5. Does Standard Banner Pity Carry Over?
Yes, pity carries over from one Standard Banner to the next. If you don’t get a 5-star item on the current standard banner, your pity will be saved for the next Standard Banner.
6. Does Losing a 50/50 Affect Standard Banner Pity?
No, the 50/50 system applies only to the Character Event Wish Banner. It has no bearing on the standard banner 5-star pity. The standard banner does not have a 50/50 mechanic like the character event banners.
7. Can I Check My Standard Pity Count in Genshin Impact?
Yes, you can check your pity count. In the game, go to the “Wish” page, then select “History.” Select the standard banner and scroll through to check your pity count. You can also check your wish history on the official HoYoLAB website.
8. Does Pity Reset After a 5-Star Pull?
Yes, once you pull a 5-star item on the Standard Banner, the 5-star pity counter resets to zero. The counter starts building up again from this point.
9. What Are the Chances of Pulling a 5-Star Before Reaching Pity?
The base chance of pulling a 5-star is 0.6% in Genshin Impact. While this chance is very low, it is possible to pull a 5-star character or weapon before the hard pity threshold. Once you reach soft pity (70-75 wishes), the odds increase gradually with each wish.
10. Does the Pity System Delete My Wish History?
No, the pity system doesn’t delete your wish history. Only your wish history older than 6 months will disappear.
11. How Many Wishes Can I Get with 100 Dollars?
Purchasing Primogems with 100 dollars will get you a total of 6480 Primogems, which equals roughly 40 wishes.
12. What Are the Differences Between the Standard Banner and Event Banners?
The Standard Banner features a set pool of characters and weapons. In contrast, Event Banners highlight specific, limited-time characters and weapons with a higher rate of obtaining them and only run for a limited time.
13. What Happens if I Spend Wishes on Different Banners?
Pity is banner-specific; therefore, you will not get a pity if you are using your wishes on different banners. You will only trigger the pity on each individual banner once you have used the required number of wishes on that specific banner.
14. Does the 5-Star Pity System Work the Same Way in Honkai Star Rail?
While there are similarities, there are also differences. In Honkai: Star Rail, pity carries over between banners of the same type but does not carry over to banners of different types.
15. Why Didn’t I Get a 5-Star at 90 Wishes?
If you did not get a 5-star on your 90th wish, you may have used 90 wishes spread across different banner types. Pity is counted separately for each banner.