Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator
Estimate your chances of getting specific characters and Light Cones, and manage your resources effectively.
Star Rail Pull Calculator
Total Stellar Jades you currently possess.
Total Special Pass tickets you currently possess.
Estimated Stellar Jades earned daily from quests, dailies, events, etc. (1 Special Pass = 160 Jades).
How many days until the banner you want to pull on arrives.
Your current number of pulls on the banner you are targeting (0-90). 90 is a guaranteed 5-star.
Do you have the ‘guaranteed’ status for the next 5-star character? (Yes if you lost the 50/50 last time on character banner).
How long the banner you’re interested in will be active (typically 21 days).
Your Warp Projections
| Pulls | Est. Chance for 5-Star | Est. Pity Breakpoint |
|---|---|---|
| 1-89 | < 1% to ~6% | Reached after 90 pulls (if no 5-star yet) |
| 90 | Guaranteed 5-Star | Guaranteed 5-Star |
Probability of Obtaining a 5-Star Character at Each Pull Count
Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator: Master Your Warps
What is a Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator?
A Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator is a specialized tool designed for players of the popular turn-based RPG, Honkai Star Rail. Its primary function is to help players estimate how many “Warps” (the game’s gacha mechanic for obtaining characters and Light Cones) they can perform within a given timeframe or with their current resources. This calculator helps players strategically manage their in-game currency, primarily Stellar Jades and Special Pass tickets, to maximize their chances of acquiring desired limited-time characters or Light Cones featured on specific banners.
Who should use it: Any Honkai Star Rail player who:
- Wants to acquire a specific limited-time character or Light Cone.
- Needs to track their Stellar Jades and Special Pass tickets.
- Wishes to understand the probability and pity system better.
- Wants to plan their pulls across multiple banners.
- Is F2P (Free-to-Play) or a low-spending player managing limited resources.
Common misconceptions:
- It guarantees a specific character: The calculator estimates chances and resources; it doesn’t guarantee a pull. Gacha mechanics are inherently RNG-based.
- It accounts for every single Jade source: While it uses an average daily gain, actual daily Jade income can fluctuate based on events, special missions, and player activity.
- Pity doesn’t reset: The 50/50 pity system on the Character Event Warp resets after winning or losing it. The calculator considers this, but understanding its nuances is key.
Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator Formula and Mathematical Explanation
The Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator operates on a few core principles derived from the game’s mechanics, primarily focusing on resource management and probability based on the pity system.
Resource Calculation:
The total resources available by the time a banner ends are calculated by summing up current resources with projected earnings.
Projected Stellar Jades = Current Stellar Jades + (Jades per Day * Banner Duration Days)
Projected Special Pass Tickets = Current Special Pass Tickets + Floor(Projected Stellar Jades / 160)
Total Projected Pulls = Current Tickets + Projected Tickets + Floor(Projected Stellar Jades / 160)
Note: We use `Floor` because you can only convert whole Stellar Jades into tickets, and `160 Stellar Jades = 1 Special Pass Ticket`.
Pity System Calculation (Simplified Probability):
Honkai Star Rail has a guaranteed 5-star character within 90 pulls on the Character Event Warp. The probability increases with each pull. A simplified approximation is used for a “Guaranteed 5-Star Chance”.
Base 5-Star Rate: 0.6% (applies from pull 1 to 89)
Soft Pity: Starting around pull 74, the probability significantly increases. For simplicity in the calculator, we often focus on the guaranteed outcome at 90 pulls, but the chance of getting a 5-star before 90 is substantial, especially during soft pity.
The 50/50 System: If a 5-star is obtained before the 90th pull, there’s a 50% chance it’s the featured character and a 50% chance it’s a standard banner 5-star. This “guaranteed” status is lost if you win the 50/50 and carries over to the next Character Event Warp.
Guaranteed 5-Star Chance (Approximation): This is calculated based on the pity count. If pityCurrentBanner is 0 and guaranteed5050 is ‘true’, the chance of getting the featured character within the next 90 pulls is approximately 50%. If guaranteed5050 is ‘false’, the chance involves the base rate plus soft pity, with a 50% chance of it being the rate-up unit if a 5-star is indeed pulled before pity.
For the calculator’s primary result, it focuses on the *total number of pulls possible* and the *likelihood of hitting pity*.
Variables Table:
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Stellar Jades | Stellar Jades currently held. | Stellar Jades | 0 – 1,000,000+ |
| Current Special Pass Tickets | Special Pass tickets currently held. | Tickets | 0 – 1,000+ |
| Jades per Day | Average daily Stellar Jade income. | Stellar Jades/Day | 50 – 150 (varies greatly) |
| Days Until Next Banner | Time until the desired banner starts. | Days | 0 – 60+ |
| Pity Current Banner | Pulls made on the current banner towards the next 5-star. | Pulls | 0 – 89 |
| Guaranteed 5-Star? | Indicates if the next 5-star is guaranteed to be the banner featured unit. | Boolean (Yes/No) | Yes / No |
| Banner Duration Days | Length of the target banner in days. | Days | 14 – 21 |
| Projected Stellar Jades | Estimated total Stellar Jades by banner end. | Stellar Jades | Calculated |
| Projected Special Pass Tickets | Estimated total Special Pass tickets by banner end. | Tickets | Calculated |
| Total Projected Pulls | Total expected Warps possible by banner end. | Pulls | Calculated |
| Guaranteed 5-Star Chance | Likelihood of obtaining the featured 5-star unit within the projected pulls, considering pity. | Percentage (%) | Calculated (Approximation) |
Practical Examples (Real-World Use Cases)
Example 1: Saving for a Limited Character
Scenario: You have 5,000 Stellar Jades and 20 Special Pass tickets. You missed the last 5-star character (so you are NOT guaranteed), and your current pity is 30. The new character banner you want starts in 2 weeks (14 days) and will last for 3 weeks (21 days). You typically earn about 100 Stellar Jades per day.
Inputs:
- Current Stellar Jades: 5,000
- Current Special Pass Tickets: 20
- Jades per Day: 100
- Days Until Next Banner: 14
- Current Pity on Target Banner: 30
- Guaranteed 5-Star?: No
- Target Banner Duration (Days): 21
Calculation:
- Stellar Jades earned before banner starts: 100 Jades/day * 14 days = 1,400 Jades
- Total Jades at banner start: 5,000 + 1,400 = 6,400 Jades
- Tickets from Jades at banner start: Floor(6,400 / 160) = 40 tickets
- Total tickets at banner start: 20 + 40 = 60 tickets
- Stellar Jades earned during banner: 100 Jades/day * 21 days = 2,100 Jades
- Total Jades by banner end: 6,400 + 2,100 = 8,500 Jades
- Additional tickets from Jades during banner: Floor(2,100 / 160) = 13 tickets
- Total tickets by banner end: 60 + 13 = 73 tickets
- Total Pulls by banner end: 73 tickets (from calculation) + 73 tickets (earned) = 146 pulls
- Pulls needed for guaranteed 5-star: 90 – 30 (current pity) = 60 pulls
Results:
- Projected Stellar Jades: 8,500
- Projected Special Pass Tickets: 73
- Total Projected Pulls: 146
- Guaranteed 5-Star Chance: Since you are not guaranteed and need 60 pulls (out of a possible 146), you have a very high chance of getting the featured character, likely before hitting the 90-pull pity.
Interpretation: This player has sufficient resources to reach the 90-pull pity multiple times over, even starting at 30 pity without a guarantee. They are very likely to obtain the featured character.
Example 2: Pulling on a Light Cone Banner
Scenario: You have 12,000 Stellar Jades and 5 Special Pass tickets. You are aiming for a specific Light Cone, and you lost the 50/50 on the previous Light Cone banner (meaning your next 5-star Light Cone is guaranteed to be the featured one). The banner starts in 1 month (30 days) and lasts 3 weeks (21 days). You estimate earning 120 Stellar Jades per day.
Inputs:
- Current Stellar Jades: 12,000
- Current Special Pass Tickets: 5
- Jades per Day: 120
- Days Until Next Banner: 30
- Current Pity on Target Banner: 15 (Light Cone pity is separate, max 80)
- Guaranteed 5-Star?: Yes (for Light Cone Banner)
- Target Banner Duration (Days): 21
Calculation:
- Stellar Jades earned before banner: 120 Jades/day * 30 days = 3,600 Jades
- Total Jades at banner start: 12,000 + 3,600 = 15,600 Jades
- Tickets from Jades at banner start: Floor(15,600 / 160) = 97 tickets
- Total tickets at banner start: 5 + 97 = 102 tickets
- Stellar Jades earned during banner: 120 Jades/day * 21 days = 2,520 Jades
- Total Jades by banner end: 15,600 + 2,520 = 18,120 Jades
- Additional tickets from Jades during banner: Floor(2,520 / 160) = 15 tickets
- Total tickets by banner end: 102 + 15 = 117 tickets
- Total Pulls by banner end: 117 tickets
- Pulls needed for guaranteed 5-star Light Cone: 80 (max pity) – 15 (current pity) = 65 pulls
Results:
- Projected Stellar Jades: 18,120
- Projected Special Pass Tickets: 117
- Total Projected Pulls: 117
- Guaranteed 5-Star Chance: Since you are guaranteed and need 65 pulls (out of 117), you are highly likely to get the featured Light Cone.
Interpretation: This player has more than enough projected pulls to guarantee the featured Light Cone. They might even have enough remaining resources to attempt pulling for another Light Cone or save significantly.
How to Use This Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator
Using the Honkai Star Rail Pull Calculator is straightforward and designed to give you quick insights into your gacha planning.
- Input Current Resources: Enter the exact amount of Stellar Jades and Special Pass tickets you currently possess in the designated fields.
- Estimate Daily Gains: Input your average daily earnings for Stellar Jades. Remember that 160 Stellar Jades can be exchanged for 1 Special Pass ticket.
- Specify Timeframes: Enter the number of days until the desired banner starts and how long that banner is expected to run.
- Input Pity & Guarantee Status: Crucially, enter your current pity count for the specific banner type (Character Event Warp or Light Cone Event Warp) and whether you have the “guaranteed” status for the next 5-star. This significantly impacts the probability calculation.
- Click ‘Calculate’: Once all fields are filled, click the ‘Calculate’ button.
How to Read Results:
- Main Result (Total Projected Pulls): This number shows the maximum number of Warps you can perform by the end of the target banner, based on your inputs.
- Intermediate Values: These provide a breakdown of your projected Stellar Jades and Special Pass tickets.
- Guaranteed 5-Star Chance: This offers an approximate likelihood of obtaining a 5-star item (character or Light Cone) within your projected pulls, considering your current pity and guarantee status. It helps gauge the risk and reward.
Decision-Making Guidance: Compare the ‘Total Projected Pulls’ against the number of pulls needed to reach pity (90 for characters, 80 for Light Cones). If your projected pulls significantly exceed the pulls needed to guarantee the item, you’re in a strong position. If it’s close or less, you might need to save more aggressively or consider spending for additional resources.
Key Factors That Affect Star Rail Pull Results
Several factors influence the outcome of your pulls and the effectiveness of your planning. Understanding these helps you refine your strategy:
- Pity System: This is the most significant factor. The game guarantees a 5-star item within a set number of pulls (90 for characters, 80 for Light Cones). Your current pity count drastically affects how many more pulls are needed to guarantee a pull.
- Guarantee Status (50/50): On Character Event Warps, winning or losing the 50/50 impacts your chance of getting the *featured* character. If you lost the last 50/50, your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured one, greatly increasing your odds for that specific unit. This also applies to Light Cone banners where the “Path” guarantee works similarly.
- Stellar Jade & Ticket Acquisition Rate: The amount of Stellar Jades and tickets you earn daily, weekly, and through special events directly determines how many pulls you can accumulate over time. Higher daily earnings mean faster resource accumulation.
- Event Schedule & Banner Duration: When a desired banner starts and how long it lasts dictates the timeframe you have to save and pull. Limited-time banners require timely planning.
- In-Game Currency Conversion: The fixed rate of 160 Stellar Jades per Special Pass ticket means efficiently managing your Jades is key. Prioritizing tickets versus saving Jades for potential future banner conversions matters.
- Player Activity & Engagement: Missing daily commissions, not completing events, or skipping weekly bosses means missed opportunities for Stellar Jade and ticket acquisition. Consistent play maximizes resource gain.
- Spending Habits (Optional): For players who choose to spend real money (e.g., buying the Monthly Pass or Packs), this dramatically accelerates Jade and ticket acquisition, significantly altering pull potential.
- Stamina System (Indirect): While not directly for pulls, efficient use of Trailblaze Power for farming relics and materials indirectly supports progression, which often unlocks more Jades through world progression and side quests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A: Pity counts are separate for Character Event Warps and Light Cone Event Warps. A 5-star character obtained on the Character Event Warp does not affect the pity count on the Light Cone banner, and vice versa. The maximum pity is 90 for characters and 80 for Light Cones.
A: 160 Stellar Jades can be exchanged for 1 Special Pass Ticket in the in-game shop.
A: The calculator uses an estimated ‘Jades per Day’ input. This average should encompass daily activities, weekly resets, and potentially some event income. However, it cannot predict the exact amount from unpredictable events or specific server bonuses.
A: On Character Event Warps, if you obtain a 5-star character and it is *not* the featured character, your next 5-star obtained on *any* Character Event Warp is guaranteed to be the featured character. This calculator uses ‘Yes’ if you have this guarantee active, and ‘No’ otherwise.
A: This is an approximation. The calculator primarily focuses on whether your total projected pulls exceed the number needed to hit the pity threshold (90 for characters, 80 for Light Cones) while considering your current pity and guarantee status. It doesn’t calculate the exact probability curve before soft pity.
A: Pity for the Standard Warp is separate. Pity for the Character Event Warp is separate from the Light Cone Event Warp. Pulling on one does not affect the pity count for the others.
A: The calculator is primarily designed for the limited Character Event Warp and Light Cone Event Warp due to their specific pity mechanics and featured units. The Standard Warp has a different pity structure and no featured “rate-up” units in the same sense.
A: You would need to run the calculator separately for each banner type, inputting the relevant pity and guarantee status for each. Be mindful that Stellar Jades spent on one banner cannot be used on the other simultaneously unless converted.