Genshin Impact Banner Guide: Pity, Rates, and Pull Strategy

Genshin Impact's banner system can feel overwhelming for new players, but understanding pity, soft pity, and the 50/50 mechanic is essential for efficient pull planning. Whether you are saving for a specific five-star character or trying to maximize your Primogems, a solid strategy helps you avoid disappointment and wasted pulls.

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At a Glance

• Pity system: Guaranteed five-star at 90 wishes (character banner), 80 (weapon banner).
• Soft pity: Increased five-star rate starting at wish 75 (character) or 65 (weapon).
• 50/50: On character banners, there is a 50% chance to get the rate-up five-star; if you lose, the next five-star is guaranteed to be the rate-up.
• Epitomized Path: Weapon banner guarantees the selected five-star weapon after two failed pities (up to 240 wishes).
• F2P planning: Save at least 144 wishes (hard pity for guarantee) for a specific character.

How Character Event Wishes Work

Each Character Event Wish banner runs for approximately three weeks, featuring one five-star rate-up character and three four-star rate-up characters. Pity carries over between banners of the same type, so you can save progress across patches.

Pity and Soft Pity

The hard pity for a five-star on the character banner is 90 wishes. However, the five-star rate increases significantly starting at wish 75, which is known as soft pity. Most players receive their five-star between wishes 75 and 80. The weapon banner has a hard pity of 80 wishes with soft pity starting at 65 wishes.

The 50/50 System

On the character banner, your first five-star has a 50% chance of being the featured rate-up character. If you get a standard banner five-star (e.g., Diluc, Jean, Mona), the next five-star is guaranteed to be the rate-up character. This guarantee does not expire and carries over to future banners.

Should You Pull? General Tips

While every banner is different, these principles apply:

• Always check the four-stars: A strong four-star lineup can make a banner worth pulling even if you don't need the five-star.
• Weapon banner only if you have a guarantee: The Epitomized Path requires up to 240 wishes to guarantee the weapon you want. Only pull if you can reach that threshold.
• F2P players: Prioritize characters with high meta value (e.g., Kazuha, Furina, Raiden Shogun) over constellations or weapons.

Weapon Banner: Epitomized Path

The Weapon Event Wish banner features two five-star weapons. By selecting a course (Epitomized Path), you set a target weapon. If you fail to get it twice, the third five-star weapon is guaranteed to be your chosen one. This system resets every patch, so progress on the Epitomized Path does not carry over. Plan accordingly.

Starglitter and Stardust Exchange

Don't forget the Paimon's Bargains shop. Each month, you can exchange Starglitter for Intertwined Fates and Acquaint Fates (limited to 5 each). Additionally, Stardust can be exchanged for the same items. This is a reliable source of free wishes for F2P and low-spend players.

Pre-Patch To-Dos

Before a new version drops, ensure you:

• Spend all Resin on weekly bosses, talent books, or weapon materials.
• Complete Spiral Abyss floors 9–12 for Primogems before the reset.
• Claim Battle Pass rewards if you have the Battle Pass.
• Check the Shop for limited-time bundles and Paimon's Bargains rotation.

Planning Your Wishes

To guarantee a specific character as a F2P player, save at least 144 wishes (25,440 Primogems) for hard pity plus the 50/50 safety net. For a weapon, save at least 240 wishes. Use tools like the in-game wish history to track your pity and avoid overspending.

Conclusion

Mastering Genshin Impact's banner mechanics is key to managing your Primogems effectively. Focus on characters that fit your roster and playstyle, and always save enough for the guarantee. For detailed banner schedules and pull guides, check our coverage on Genshin Impact 4.7 Banners and Genshin Impact Linnea Banner.