Genshin Impact Banner Pity and 50/50 Pulling Strategy

To pull target 5-star characters efficiently in Genshin Impact, track your exact wish history count toward soft pity and reserve enough Primogems to cover a potential loss on the 50/50 mechanic before spending on limited banners.

How the Pity System and 50/50 Work

The game tracks how many wishes you have made since acquiring your last 5-star item or character. As your wish count approaches the "soft pity" threshold, your odds of pulling a 5-star unit increase significantly until reaching hard pity.

When pulling on a limited character banner, your 5-star drop is governed by the 50/50 rule unless you hold a guarantee:

• Standard 50/50 Chance: You have a 50% chance of getting the featured limited 5-star unit and a 50% chance of pulling a standard banner 5-star unit.
• Guaranteed Featured Unit: If you lose the 50/50 to a standard unit, your next 5-star drop on a limited character banner is guaranteed to be the featured limited character.

To secure a target unit completely, budget enough Primogems to cover two full pity cycles in case you fail the initial 50/50 check.

Managing Pity Across Dual Banners

When two limited character banners run simultaneously, both banners feature distinct 5-star characters. You will not accidentally pull the wrong featured 5-star on a specific banner because each unit has their own dedicated event page.

However, both limited character banners share the exact same pity counter:

• Shared Progress: Wishes made on one limited character banner advance the pity count for the other active limited character banner.
• Target Swapping: If you decide to switch targets mid-way, your accumulated pity carries over to the alternative banner.
• Over-pulling Risk: Spending wishes on a secondary banner to target 4-star units carries the risk of triggering an unwanted 5-star drop, which resets your shared pity count for future banners.

Primogem Top-Ups and Account Safety

When purchasing extra currency to reach a pity threshold near the end of a banner cycle, account security is critical:

• Use Authorized Channels: Purchase top-ups only through official game channels or verified authorized partners.
• Avoid Unofficial Third-Party Services: Discounted currency offerings from unauthorized sites can violate terms of service, risking account suspension or loss of currency.
• Protect Account Credentials: Never share account login information with third parties to perform transactions on your behalf.

Account Progression Pull Checklist

Before committing Primogems to any banner cycle, review your account status to ensure pulling aligns with your team progression goals:

1. Verify Exact Pity: Check your wish log to determine how many pulls remain until soft and hard pity.
2. Identify Account Needs: Target units that fill specific missing roster functions—such as a main DPS, off-field support, or battery—to assist with end-game content like the Spiral Abyss.
3. Set Spending Limits: Establish a maximum Primogem budget for the current patch update before beginning a pull session.
4. Define Target Scope: Decide in advance whether you are stopping at the base unit or pursuing additional constellations and signature weapons.