Genshin Pity Calculator
Accurately track your Genshin Impact wishes and predict your next 5-star!
Genshin Pity Tracker
5-Star Drop Rate Probability by Pity
| Banner Type | Guaranteed Pity | Soft Pity Starts | Pity Reset Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character Event Wish | 50% chance on Character Banner | Wish 76 | Obtaining a 5-star item |
| Weapon Event Wish | 80% chance on specific weapon banner | Wish 76 | Obtaining a 5-star item |
| Standard Wish | N/A | Wish 76 | Obtaining a 5-star item |
What is a Genshin Pity Calculator?
A Genshin Pity Calculator is a specialized tool designed for players of the popular open-world RPG, Genshin Impact. Its primary function is to help players meticulously track their “pity” count across different in-game banners (where wishes are made to obtain characters and weapons). Understanding and utilizing pity mechanics is crucial for strategically acquiring desired items, especially rare 5-star characters and weapons. This calculator simplifies the process of monitoring wish counts, estimating the probability of pulling a 5-star at any given point, and predicting when a guaranteed 5-star drop is likely to occur. It empowers players to make informed decisions about their Primogem (in-game currency) usage and manage their expectations effectively.
Who should use it?
- Players aiming for specific 5-star characters or weapons.
- Players who want to optimize their Primogem spending.
- New players trying to understand the gacha mechanics.
- Experienced players who wish to maintain accurate records across multiple banners.
- Anyone who wants a clearer picture of their luck and future pull probabilities.
Common misconceptions about pity:
- Pity resets on a different banner: Pity is tracked independently for each banner type (Character Event, Weapon Event, Standard). Pulling on one does NOT affect the pity count on another.
- Pity carries over between banner cycles: While the *guarantee* carries over to the next Character Event Wish banner if you didn’t get the featured item, the *pity count itself* resets to 0 for a new banner if you pull a 5-star, regardless of whether it was featured or not. For Standard and Weapon banners, pity resets upon pulling any 5-star.
- Pity is purely random: While luck is involved, the pity system introduces a guaranteed drop after a certain number of wishes, making it more predictable than pure chance.
- Pity applies to 4-stars equally: While there’s a 4-star pity (guaranteed after 10 wishes), the Genshin Pity Calculator primarily focuses on the more impactful 5-star pity.
Genshin Pity Calculator Formula and Mathematical Explanation
The Genshin Pity system has specific rules for each banner type. This calculator aims to provide an estimate based on these known mechanics. The core logic revolves around the probability of obtaining a 5-star item increasing as the pity count rises, especially after the “soft pity” threshold.
Key Probabilities and Logic:
- Base 5-Star Rate: 0.6% (1 in 167 wishes).
- 4-Star Pity: A 4-star or higher item is guaranteed on every 10th wish. This calculator focuses on 5-stars.
- 5-Star Pity Thresholds:
- Character Event Wish & Standard Wish: Soft pity begins at wish 76. The probability increases incrementally from wish 76 up to wish 89. The 90th wish guarantees a 5-star.
- Weapon Event Wish: Similar soft pity mechanics apply, starting around wish 76. The “Epitomized Path” system adds a layer of guarantee for the specific featured weapon, but the base pity mechanics for obtaining *any* 5-star weapon are similar.
- Guaranteed Item (Character/Weapon Banners): If you obtain a 5-star item on the Character Event Wish or Weapon Event Wish banner and it is *not* the featured item, your next 5-star item on that *same type* of banner is guaranteed to be the featured item. This is often referred to as the “75/25” or “80/20” for weapons.
Variable Explanations:
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Type | The specific banner the wishes are being made on. | Enum (Character, Weapon, Standard) | Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, Standard Wish |
| Current Pity Count (Pcurrent) | The number of wishes made consecutively on the current banner since the last 5-star drop. | Wishes | 0 – 89 |
| Guaranteed 5-Star (G) | Indicates if the next 5-star pull is guaranteed to be the featured item on Event banners. | Boolean (True/False) | True, False |
| Wishes Remaining (Wrem) | Estimated number of wishes until the next guaranteed 5-star pull based on pity and guarantee status. | Wishes | 0+ |
| Probability of 5-Star (Prob5-star) | The chance of pulling a 5-star item on the current wish. | Percentage (%) | 0.6% – 100% |
Simplified Calculation Logic:
The calculator determines the *minimum* number of wishes needed to reach a 5-star drop based on the current pity and guarantee status. It assumes the worst-case scenario (highest pity count) for probability calculations.
- Determine Guarantee Status: Based on the banner type and the ‘Guaranteed 5-Star’ input. This is primarily relevant for Character and Weapon banners.
- Calculate Pity Pity Pity:
- If Pcurrent < 75, the base 0.6% rate applies. Wishes Remaining (Wrem) is roughly 90 – Pcurrent.
- If Pcurrent >= 75, “soft pity” is active. The probability increases significantly. The calculator estimates the number of wishes needed to hit the guaranteed 90th wish if no 5-star is pulled before then.
- If G is True on an event banner, Wrem is effectively the number of wishes until the pity count hits 90 OR the current guarantee is met, whichever is lower. The calculator simplifies this by directly using the ‘Wishes Remaining’ input, assuming the user knows their situation.
- Main Result: The `predictedPulls` is the value entered into “Wishes Remaining for Next 5-Star”.
- Intermediate Results:
- Guarantee Status: Displays “Yes” or “No” based on the input.
- Pity Threshold: Indicates the wish number where soft pity significantly increases the odds (typically 76).
- 5-Star Chance: This is a simplified representation. For wishes < 75, it's the base rate (0.6%). For wishes 75+, it's an estimated higher probability, culminating in 100% at wish 90. The calculator shows the *effective* probability for the *next* pull, assuming worst-case pity.
The formula is less about a strict mathematical derivation of probability distribution and more about applying the game’s known pity rules to determine the *maximum* wishes needed.
Practical Examples (Real-World Use Cases)
Let’s see how the Genshin Pity Calculator helps players make informed decisions:
Example 1: Aiming for a Featured Character
Scenario: A player is pulling on the Character Event Wish banner for Hu Tao. They have been wishing on this banner before and have used 60 wishes so far. They haven’t pulled a 5-star yet, and they are unsure if their next 5-star will be guaranteed to be Hu Tao. They estimate they have enough Primogems for about 20 more wishes before the banner potentially changes.
Inputs:
- Banner Type: Character Event Wish
- Current Pity Count: 60
- Guaranteed 5-Star?: No (They haven’t pulled a 5-star on this banner yet)
- Wishes Remaining for Next 5-Star: 20 (Based on their Primogem count)
Calculator Output:
- Main Result (Predicted Pulls): 20
- Guarantee Status: No
- Pity Threshold: 76
- 5-Star Chance: ~5.5% (Estimated probability at pity 60, increasing rapidly)
Interpretation: The calculator shows the player has 20 wishes left. Since their pity is 60 and they don’t have a guarantee, they are still below the soft pity threshold. The 5-star chance is elevated but not guaranteed. They have a decent chance (though not guaranteed) to get *a* 5-star within their remaining wishes, but it might not be Hu Tao. If they get a non-featured 5-star, their next 5-star would then be guaranteed.
Example 2: Saving for a Future Character
Scenario: A player wants to save Primogems for an upcoming character but is currently on the Standard Wish banner. They have pulled a 5-star weapon (Skyward Pride) at wish 85 on the Standard banner during the last cycle. Now, a new Character Event banner is live, featuring a character they *do* want. They have made 5 wishes on this new banner so far.
Inputs:
- Banner Type: Standard Wish (Initial state calculation before switching)
- Current Pity Count: 85
- Guaranteed 5-Star?: N/A
- Wishes Remaining for Next 5-Star: 5 (They only made 5 wishes on the *new* banner)
Calculator Output (Reflecting the new banner):
- Main Result (Predicted Pulls): 5
- Guarantee Status: N/A
- Pity Threshold: 76
- 5-Star Chance: ~0.6% (Base rate on a new banner before pity builds)
Interpretation: The calculator clarifies that pity from the Standard banner *does not* carry over to the Character Event banner. Since the player just pulled a 5-star on the previous Standard banner cycle, their pity count on the *new* Character Event banner is effectively reset. They have only made 5 wishes on this new banner, so their pity is low (5), and the chance for a 5-star is the base 0.6%. They need to build pity on this new banner if they want to increase their chances for the featured character. They have plenty of wishes ahead of them before hitting pity thresholds.
How to Use This Genshin Pity Calculator
Using the Genshin Pity Calculator is straightforward and designed to give you quick insights into your wish probabilities. Follow these steps:
- Select Banner Type: Choose the specific banner you are currently wishing on from the dropdown menu (Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, or Standard Wish). This is crucial as pity mechanics differ slightly.
- Enter Current Pity Count: Input the number of wishes you have made *consecutively* on this specific banner since your last 5-star drop. Enter ‘0’ if you haven’t wished on this banner yet or just received a 5-star. The maximum input is 89, as the 90th wish guarantees a 5-star.
- Indicate Guarantee Status: For Character Event and Weapon Event banners, select “Yes” if your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured item (this happens if you pulled a 5-star previously on this banner type but it wasn’t the featured one). Select “No” if you haven’t received a 5-star on this banner type yet, or if you received the featured item last time. This option is not applicable to the Standard Banner.
- Enter Wishes Remaining: Estimate how many wishes you have available (Primogems converted to wishes) before the current banner ends or you run out of resources. This helps contextualize the pity calculation.
- Click “Calculate Pity”: The calculator will process your inputs and display the results.
How to Read Results:
- Primary Result (Predicted Pulls): This shows the number you entered for “Wishes Remaining”. It’s a reminder of your current resource situation relative to your pity.
- Guarantee Status: Confirms whether your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured item.
- Pity Threshold: Indicates the wish number (usually 76) where the probability of pulling a 5-star starts to increase significantly (“soft pity”).
- 5-Star Chance: Provides an estimate of your probability of pulling a 5-star on your *next* wish, considering your current pity count. Note that this is an approximation, as the exact probability curves are complex.
Decision-Making Guidance:
- If your pity count is high (e.g., 70+) and your guarantee is “No” on an event banner, you are close to a potential 5-star drop but might not get the featured character. Consider if you’re okay with getting a standard 5-star.
- If your pity count is low and your guarantee is “Yes”, you are on track to get the featured character within your remaining wishes if you pull enough.
- Use the “Wishes Remaining” to plan if you can reach the pity count for a desired character before the banner concludes.
- Remember that pity does not carry over between different banner *types*.
Key Factors That Affect Genshin Pity Results
While the Genshin Pity Calculator simplifies the process, several underlying factors influence the actual outcome and understanding these is key:
- Banner Type Specifics: Each banner (Character Event, Weapon Event, Standard) has its own pity counter and, in the case of event banners, a unique guarantee mechanic. The calculator accounts for this by allowing you to select the banner type. Misunderstanding this is a common pitfall.
- Pity Count Accuracy: The calculator’s accuracy hinges entirely on the correctness of the “Current Pity Count” input. If you lose track of your wishes (e.g., across different banner phases or if you pulled a 5-star unexpectedly), the calculation will be off. Meticulous tracking is essential.
- Guarantee Mechanic (Event Banners): The “Guaranteed 5-Star” status is paramount on Character and Weapon banners. If you pull a non-featured 5-star, the guarantee kicks in, ensuring the next 5-star is the featured one. The calculator uses this input directly. If you pull the featured item, the guarantee resets.
- Soft Pity Implementation: Around wish 76, the probability of pulling a 5-star increases dramatically with each subsequent wish, culminating in a guaranteed drop at wish 90. The calculator uses generalized estimates for this phase, as the exact increments aren’t public knowledge but are well-documented by the community.
- 4-Star Pity: Although the calculator focuses on 5-stars, remember that a 4-star or higher item is guaranteed every 10 wishes. This doesn’t reset 5-star pity but is a separate pity counter. It means you’ll always get *something* valuable within 10 pulls.
- Primogem Management: The “Wishes Remaining” input is a player-defined estimate. How accurately you manage your Primogems and Intertwined/Acquaint Fates directly impacts whether you can actually *reach* your pity count before a banner ends or before you absolutely need a specific character. This involves understanding daily commissions, event rewards, and potentially Welkin Moon/Battle Pass purchases.
- Banner Rotation and Timing: Event banners change approximately every three weeks. Knowing when a desired character is featured and how much time is left is critical for planning pulls and ensuring you can accumulate enough wishes to reach pity if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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