Do 5 star weapons ruin your pity?

Do 5-star weapons ruin your pity?

The question of pity and its relationship with 5-star weapons has been a topic of discussion among Genshin Impact players for a while now. The concept of pity refers to the game’s built-in mechanism that guarantees a player a specific item after a certain number of pulls. But do 5-star weapons ruin your pity, or can you still accumulate pity while pulling for them?

Pity System Overview

Before diving into the specifics, it’s essential to understand the pity system. The system works similarly to a Character Event Warp banner: every 10 pulls guarantees at least a 4-star item, but the base odds of pulling a 5-star item are 0.6%, rising to 100% between 75 and 90 pulls thanks to the pity system and the accumulation of soft pity.

Resetting Pity

The first thing to note is that a 5-star weapon pull resets the pity counter. This means that if you pull a 5-star weapon, the pity counter will automatically reset to zero. However, this only applies to the weapon banner and not to the character banner.

Character Banner Pity Carryover

In contrast, the pity counter for characters carries over from banner to banner. This means that if you roll 75 times on a character banner before it expires, your pity counter will carry over to the next character banner of the same type.

5-star Weapon Pull Rate

Another important consideration is the pull rate of 5-star weapons. According to official data, the base odds of pulling a 5-star weapon are around 0.7%. However, the pity system and soft pity can increase these odds.

Pity Carryover Forever

A common question among players is whether the pity counter carries over forever. The answer is yes. The pity counter will carry over to the next banner of the same type, regardless of the number of pulls.

Checking Pity on HoYoLAB

Players can check their pity counter on HoYoLAB, a popular website for Genshin Impact players. By logging into their account, players can view their current pity counter and keep track of their progress.

5-star Weapon Soft Pity

It’s worth noting that 5-star weapons have their own soft pity system. This means that every 10 pulls, there’s a chance to get a 5-star weapon. However, the base odds of pulling a 5-star weapon are still 0.7%.

Comparison with Character Soft Pity

Here’s a comparison of the soft pity systems for characters and 5-star weapons:

As you can see, the soft pity system for characters is more generous, with a guaranteed 5-star item at 20 pulls. In contrast, the soft pity system for 5-star weapons only guarantees a chance to get a 5-star weapon at 10 pulls.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a 5-star weapon pull resets the pity counter, but the character banner pity counter carries over from banner to banner. The pity counter also carries over forever, and players can check their pity counter on HoYoLAB. While the soft pity system for 5-star weapons is less generous than for characters, it’s still possible to accumulate pity and eventually get a 5-star weapon.

Table: 5-star Weapon Pull Rate and Pity

Note: The pity counter will reset to zero if a 5-star weapon is pulled.

By understanding the pity system and its relationship with 5-star weapons, players can make more informed decisions when pulling for their favorite items. Whether you’re trying to accumulate pity or hoping to get a specific weapon, this knowledge will help you achieve your goals in Genshin Impact.