The Pity System is a Gacha feature in Honkai: Star Rail. See how the Pity System works, what soft and hard pity is, how to count pity, if pity carries over, and when it resets!
List of Contents
- Pity System
- Is there a Soft Pity?
- How to Check Pity Counter?
- Does Pity Carry Over?
- What Are the Gacha Pull Rates?
- Character Banner Pity
- Light Cone Banner Pity
- Permanent Banner Pity
- Related Guides
Honkai: Star Rail Pity System
What is the Pity System?
The pity system refers to the number of pulls or warps you need to do on a banner before you're guaranteed to get a 4-star or 5-star. However, you can get a 4-star or 5-star before even reaching that number.
How does the Pity System Work?
| Banner | 4-Star | 5-Star |
|---|---|---|
| Character Event Warp | 10 Pulls | 90 Pulls |
| Light Cone Event Warp | 10 Pulls | 80 Pulls |
| Regular Warp | 10 Pulls | 90 Pulls |
| Starter Warp | 10 Pulls | 50 Pulls |
With the pity system, if you pull 9 times in a banner and don't get a 4-star or 5-star, your 10th pull guarantees a 4-star or above.
The same goes for the 5-star pity. For example, if by your 89th pull in a Character Event Warp banner, you still have yet to receive a 5-star character, your next pull is guaranteed to be a 5-star.
It is worth mentioning that the Regular Warp is the only banner that contains both 5-star characters and Light Cones!
Is there a Soft Pity?
Soft Pity is a Hidden Mechanic
Soft pity can be considered as a hidden mechanic since it's not officially confirmed by HoYoverse. However, it is generally believed that the rate of obtaining a 5-star character increases as you get closer to your 89th pull (79th for the Light Cone banner).
What is Hard Pity?
Hard Pity refers to the exact number of pulls needed to guarantee a 5-star drop. The number of pulls to secure a 5-star differs per banner and it can be viewed by selecting View Details button on a banner.
How to Check the Pity Counter
Track Pity with the Records Tab
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The only way to track your pity is by manually counting the number of pulls you've already done since the last time you pulled a 4-star or 5-star.
Pity Counter is Separate
The warp counter is separate for the 4 banner types. It resets when you get a 4-star or a 5-star.
Note that pulling a 4-star won't reset your counter for a 5-star. However, pulling a 5-star will reset the counter for both rarities!
Does Pity Carry Over?
Pity Carries Over to the Next Banner
When an Event Warp banner ends, the counter will carry over to the next banner of the same type. For example, after the current phase of Brilliant Fixation ends, your pity carries over to the next Light Cone Event Warp!
All Upcoming Warp Banners
50-50 Count Carries Over
If you lose the 50-50 on a banner and didn't get the guaranteed 5-star when it ended, you will surely get it on the next banner. Note that the only way to track this is to check if the last 5-star you pulled is featured or not on the Records tab!
What Are the Gacha Pull Rates?
Base Pull Rate for All Banners
| Banner | 4-Star Pull Rate | 5-Star Pull Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Character Event Warp | 5.1% | 0.6% |
| Light Cone Event Warp | 6.6% | 0.8% |
| Regular Warp | 5.1% | 0.6% |
| Starter Warp | 5.1% | 0.6% |
For the highest rarity of 5-stars, the percentage of pulling a character or Light Cone is at 0.6% (0.8% for the Light Cone banner).
Percentage to Get Featured Drops
| Banner | Success Rate |
|---|---|
| Character Event Warp | 50% chance to get featured characters |
| Light Cone Event Warp | 75% chance to get featured Light Cones |
When you get a 4-star or 5-star, there is a 50% chance (75% for the Light Cone banner) it will be a featured drop.
If you didn't receive any of the drop rate boosted entities, your next guaranteed 4-star or 5-star drop will be the featured character or Light Cone!
Pulling Multiple 5-Stars Within 10 Pulls
If you pull 10 times on a banner and receive multiple 5-star characters or Light Cones, the last 5-star you receive will determine if your next 5-star will have a 50% chance or be a guaranteed featured drop!
For example, in a single 10-roll, you get Jing Yuan (featured) and Himeko (permanent). If Jing Yuan appeared first followed by Himeko, your next 5-star will be the featured character. However, if you pull Himeko first followed by Jing Yuan, your next 5-star pull will have a 50% chance of being the featured character!
Pity System for Character Banners
Current Character Event Warps
Jingliu's Banner
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| Name | Jingliu Banner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Apr. 17, 2024 | |||
| End Date | May. 07, 2024 | |||
| Featured Characters | Jingliu | Lynx | Luka | Serval |
Pulls to Guarantee a Character With Pity
| Rewards | Pulls | Stellar Jades |
|---|---|---|
Jingliu | 180 | 28,800 |
5-Star Character | 90 | 14,400 |
Lynx Luka Serval | 20 | 3,200 |
4-Star Character | 10 | 1,600 |
Jingliu Banner Guide
Aventurine's Banner
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| Name | Aventurine Banner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Apr. 17, 2024 | |||
| End Date | May. 07, 2024 | |||
| Featured Characters | Aventurine | Lynx | Luka | Serval |
Pulls to Guarantee a Character With Pity
| Rewards | Pulls | Stellar Jades |
|---|---|---|
Aventurine | 180 | 28,800 |
5-Star Character | 90 | 14,400 |
Lynx Luka Serval | 20 | 3,200 |
4-Star Character | 10 | 1,600 |
Aventurine Banner Guide
Pity System for Light Cone Banners
Current Light Cone Event Warps
Inherently Unjust Destiny's Banner
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| Name | Brilliant Fixation | |||
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| Start Date | Apr. 17, 2024 | |||
| End Date | May. 07, 2024 | |||
| Featured Light Cones | Inherently Unjust Destiny | Shared Feeling | Concert for Two | Make the World Clamor |
Pulls to Guarantee a Light Cone With Pity
| Rewards | Pulls | Stellar Jades |
|---|---|---|
Inherently Unjust Destiny | 160 | 25,600 |
5-Star Light Cone | 80 | 12,800 |
Shared Feeling Concert for Two Make the World Clamor | 20 | 3,200 |
4-Star Light Cone | 10 | 1,600 |
Inherently Unjust Destiny Banner Guide
I Shall Be My Own Sword's Banner
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| Name | Bygone Reminiscence | |||
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| Start Date | Apr. 17, 2024 | |||
| End Date | May. 07, 2024 | |||
| Featured Light Cones | I Shall Be My Own Sword | Shared Feeling | Concert for Two | Make the World Clamor |
Pulls to Guarantee a Light Cone With Pity
| Rewards | Pulls | Stellar Jades |
|---|---|---|
I Shall Be My Own Sword | 160 | 25,600 |
5-Star Light Cone | 80 | 12,800 |
Shared Feeling Concert for Two Make the World Clamor | 20 | 3,200 |
4-Star Light Cone | 10 | 1,600 |
I Shall Be My Own Sword Banner Guide
Pity System for Permanent Banners
Regular Warp
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| Name | Stellar Warp | |||
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| Availability | Permanent | |||
Stellar Warp Banner Guide
Pulls to Guarantee a Reward With Pity
| Rewards | Pulls | Stellar Jades |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Selector | 300 | 48,000 |
| 5-Star Guaranteed | 90 | 14,400 |
| 4-Star Guaranteed | 10 | 1,600 |
Get a 5-Star Selector After 300 Warps
| 5-Star Character Selection | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bailu | Bronya | Clara |
| Gepard | Himeko | Welt |
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After 300 pulls, you will be rewarded with a 5-star character selector which you can use to choose one of the characters from the table above! Note that the selector can only be claimed once per account.
All 5-Star Characters
Starter Warp
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| Name | Departure Warp | |||
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| Availability | Disappears after 50 Pulls | |||
Departure Warp Banner Guide
Pulls to Guarantee a Reward With Pity
| Rewards | Pulls | Stellar Jades |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Guaranteed | 50 | 6,400 |
| 4-Star Guaranteed | 10 | 1,280 |
Departure Warp is a special type of banner where players can only do a single 10-roll at a time with a 20% discount. With this, you only need to spend a total of 40 Star Rail Passes (6,400 Stellar Jades) to guarantee a 5-star character!
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
| Game Mechanics Tips and Tricks | |
|---|---|
| All Paths Explained | Trailblaze Power Guide |
| Forgotten Hall | How to Farm Stellar Jades |
| Pity System Explained | All Achievements Guide |
| Simulated Universe Guide | Reroll Guide - Is It Worth It? |
| Livestream Codes | Battle System Guide |
| Daily Check-In Guide | How to Save Skill Points |
| How to Increase Your Trailblaze Level | Daily Task List |
| How to Return to Herta Space Station | How to Open Mailbox |
| How to Level Up Characters | All Chest Locations |
| How to Increase Equilibrium Level | How to Do Follow-Up Attacks |
| All Memory Bubble Locations | Best Ways to Spend Currencies |
| World Shops Guide | All Techniques and How to Use |
| How to Use Photo Mode | Operation Briefing Guide |
| Easter Eggs and References | Omni-Synthesizer Guide |
| Team Building Guide | List of All Curios |
| How to Get Shadow of Destruction | How to Get Shadow of Preservation |
| List of All Paths | Recommended Assignments |
| How to Retreat | How to Revive Characters |
| How to Purchase From the Store | List of Elements and Effects |
| How to Unlock Daily Training | How to Get Eidolons |
| How to Fast Travel | Crimson and Golden Calyx Locations and Rewards |
| Healing and How to Recover HP | How to Level Up Traces |
| How to Switch Characters | How to Gain Energy for Ultimates |
| List of All Aeons | Break Effect Guide |
| Enemy Tracking Guide | List of All Shops and Locations |
| All Simulated Universe Events | Reserved Trailblaze Power |
| Speed Breakpoints Guide | How to Get Free Yukong |
| How to Get Free Lynx | Clockie's Offering Rewards |
| Penacony Car Dealer Location | How to Invite Characters for a Group Photo in Penacony |
| FAQ | |
| Is There Multiplayer or Co-Op? | Can You Customize Your Character? |
| Is There Cross-Platform Play? | How to Fix Connection Errors |
| Will There Be a Switch Version? | Can You Change Gender? |
| How to Get Birthday Rewards | What are Eidolons? |
| Can You Skip Cutscenes? | Controller Support Guide |
| Should You Buy the Express Supply Pass? | Daily Reset Time |
| How to Use Windowed or Full Screen Mode | How to Change Main Character's Name |
| Best Warp (Gacha) Banners to Pull On | How to Add Friends |
| Permanent Game Features | Best Settings for PC |
| How to Download on All Platforms | Battle Pass Guide |
| Starter Guide | How to Get the Fire Trailblazer |
| How to Fix the Stuck on Train Loading Screen Bug | Is Honkai: Star Rail Open World? |
| How to Use the Chat Function | |
| Puzzles | |
| How Many Trash Cans Are in Belobog? | Rock, Paper, Scissors Guide |
| Real Treasure Map Guide | Fool's Box Solutions |
| Magflow Link Solutions | Mine Cart Test Guide |
| Unearthly Marvel Solutions | Hexanexus Solutions |
| Navigation Compass Guide | Triple Authentication Door Guide |
| Luminflux Pyxis Solutions | Mutare Magnus Solutions |
| Origami Crane Locations | Abacus Circuitry Locations |
| Phonograph Record Locations | Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead Character Locations |
| Origami Bird Locations in Penacony | Clockwork Quests and Gear Locations |
| Lordly Trashcan Locations and Answers | Dreamscape Pass Stickers |
| Dream Jigsaw Solutions | Dream Ticker Solutions |
