Do all wishes count towards pity?
Pity is an essential aspect of the free-to-play gacha model used in many popular role-playing games, including miHoYo’s Genshin Impact. In a nutshell, pity refers to the increasing probability of landing a highly sought-after (5-Star) character once a set number of less desirable pulls have been accomplished.
Direct answer: Yes, all wishes count towards pity.
From the get-go, every single Wish counts towards the ultimate goal of landing a pity-qualified 5-Star character or weapon. Wishes come in various packages, like the Standard / Permanent banners and time-limited banners, each tied to distinct pity thresholds, as we’ll get into the specifics later in this article.
Keep in mind that the journey to get to those juicy 5-Star drops typically involves dealing with the mundane 2- and 3-Star characters. Patience, persistence, or a well-planned pulling strategy become crucial to stay motivated amidst the long lines of, well, you know it – mediocre or even complete duds – before fate finally smiles down upon your account.
There are more nuances to cover, which we’ll venture into via the following subtitles:
- Soft Pity: A Mid-pull Twist
- Rarity of Unwanted Character Drops
- Pity Banners – A Closer Look