The Comprehensive Guide
Genshin Wish Planning Calculator: Strategies for Gacha Mastery
Success in Genshin Impact isn't just about skill in the Spiral Abyss; it's about resource management in the Gacha menu. Any experienced traveler knows that "wishing" blindly is a recipe for frustration. Our Genshin Wish Planning Calculator is built to give you a mathematical overview of your future pulls, helping you decide when to save and when to go all-in.
Understanding the Character Pity System
Genshin Impact uses a Pity System to ensure players eventually receive high-rarity items. There are two types of pity: Soft Pity and Hard Pity.
Soft Pity (The 74th Wish)
From wish 1 to 73, your base 5-star rate is a flat 0.6%. At the 74th wish, this rate jumps significantly and continues to rise with every subsequent wish. This is why almost no one ever hits the "Hard Pity" limit of 90.
| Wish Number | Estimated Current Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 73 | 0.6% | Flat Rate |
| 74 - 75 | ~30% | Start of Soft Pity |
| 76 - 80 | ~60% | High-Yield Zone |
| 81 - 89 | ~90% | Almost Guaranteed |
| 90 | 100% | Hard Pity |
The 50/50 and Guarantee Status
When you pull a 5-star on the Character Event Banner, you have a 50% chance of getting the featured character.
- If you win: You get the character, and your next 5-star is another 50/50.
- If you lose: You get a character from the Standard Pool (e.g., Diluc, Jean), and your **next** 5-star is 100% guaranteed to be the featured character.
Weapon Banner: The Epitomized Path
The weapon banner is notoriously more complex. It has a lower hard pity (80 wishes) but a Fate Point system. You can choose one of the two featured weapons as your goal. If you pull a 5-star that *isn't* your goal, you get a Fate Point. At 2 Fate Points, your next 5-star is guaranteed to be your chosen weapon. CRITICAL NOTE: Fate Points do NOT carry over between banners. If you have 1/2 Fate Points and the banner ends, you lose them forever.
Wish Value Comparison: Character vs. Weapon
| Metric | Character Banner | Weapon Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Pity | 90 Wishes | 80 Wishes |
| Soft Pity Starts | 74 Wishes | 63 Wishes |
| Max Wishes for Target | 180 | 240 |
| Pity Carry-over | Yes | Yes |
| Guarantee Carry-over | Yes (50/50 loss) | No (Fate Points reset) |
Calculating Your "Refund" Wishes
One aspect often missed in wish planning is the Starglitter Refund. For every 4-star and 5-star you pull, you get Masterless Starglitter.
- 4-star Dupe: 2 Starglitter
- 5-star Dupe: 10 Starglitter
Psychology: The "Building Pity" Fallacy
Many players wish on a banner they don't like to "get closer to pity" for a future banner. This is statistically dangerous. If you pull the 5-star at wish 20, you have effectively "reset" your pity at the cost of your 50/50 or Guarantee. Only wish on a banner if you would be happy receiving the featured 5-star *right now*.
Conclusion: Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
Using the Genshin Wish Planning Calculator is about mental peace. Knowing you have the 160 wishes required to guarantee Furina or Kazuha allows you to enjoy the game without gacha-induced stress. Simply input your current currency, pity, and status, and let the math handle the rest. Ad Astra Abyssosque!