HSR Pull Calculator

Your expert tool for Honkai: Star Rail warp planning and resource management.

Calculate Your Pulls

Pity Milestone Projections

Milestone	Pulls Needed	Stellar Jade Cost
Soft Pity (74)	0	0
Hard Pity (90)	0	0
Guaranteed Banner 5-Star	0	0

What is an HSR Pull Calculator?

An HSR (Honkai: Star Rail) Pull Calculator is a specialized tool designed for players to strategically manage their in-game resources—primarily Stellar Jade and Star Rail Special Passes—to acquire new characters and Light Cones. Gacha games like Honkai: Star Rail feature a “pity” system, which guarantees a high-rarity item after a certain number of “pulls” or “warps.” This hsr pull calculator helps you understand exactly where you stand with this system. It demystifies the odds and empowers you to make informed decisions about whether to spend your resources now or save for a future banner.

This tool is essential for both free-to-play (F2P) players who must budget every Stellar Jade and for paying players who want to optimize their spending. By inputting your current resources and pull history, you can instantly see how many pulls you have, how close you are to a guaranteed 5-star, and what it will take to secure the specific character you want. Using an hsr pull calculator removes the guesswork and replaces it with a clear, data-driven strategy. For more on character planning, see our HSR Character Planner.

HSR Pull Calculator Formula and Explanation

The calculations are based on the core mechanics of Honkai: Star Rail’s pity system. The primary formula converts your resources into a total number of pulls and then determines how many more are needed to hit key pity milestones. The base rate for a 5-star character is 0.6%, but this increases dramatically after a certain point.

Core Formulas:

• Total Pulls Available = floor(Current Stellar Jade / 160) + Current Special Passes
• Pulls to Hard Pity = 90 – Current Pity
• Pulls to Guaranteed Character = (Is Guaranteed? ? 90 : 180) – Current Pity

The “Is Guaranteed?” variable refers to the 50/50 system. If your last 5-star was not the featured banner character, your next one is guaranteed to be, effectively halving the maximum pulls needed. Soft pity starts around pull 74, where the probability of getting a 5-star character significantly increases before the hard pity at 90.

Variable Explanations

Variable	Meaning	Unit	Typical Range
Stellar Jade	The primary free currency used for pulls.	Count (Number)	0 – 100,000+
Special Pass	A ticket that can be used for one pull on a limited banner.	Count (Number)	0 – 200+
Pity	Pulls made since the last 5-star character.	Count (Number)	0 – 89
Guaranteed Status	A flag indicating if the next 5-star is the banner character.	Boolean (Yes/No)	True / False

Practical Examples

Understanding the theory is good, but seeing the hsr pull calculator in action is better. Here are two common scenarios.

Example 1: Saving for a New Character

• Inputs:
  • Current Stellar Jade: 12,000
  • Current Special Passes: 25
  • Current Pity: 10
  • Is Guaranteed: No (Lost the last 50/50)
• Calculation:
  • Pulls from Jade: 12,000 / 160 = 75
  • Total Pulls: 75 + 25 = 100 Pulls
• Results: This player has 100 pulls ready. Since they are guaranteed, they need at most 80 more pulls (90 – 10 pity) to get the banner character. They already have enough to guarantee it.

Example 2: Just Lost a 50/50

• Inputs:
  • Current Stellar Jade: 1,600
  • Current Special Passes: 5
  • Current Pity: 0 (Just got a non-banner 5-star)
  • Is Guaranteed: Yes
• Calculation:
  • Pulls from Jade: 1,600 / 160 = 10
  • Total Pulls: 10 + 5 = 15 Pulls
• Results: This player has 15 pulls. Since their next 5-star is guaranteed, they need a maximum of 90 pulls to get the next banner character. They are 75 pulls short of hard pity. To understand what characters are coming up, check our Honkai Star Rail Upcoming Banners page.

How to Use This hsr pull calculator

1. Enter Your Resources: Input your current Stellar Jade and the number of Star Rail Special Passes you own.
2. Set Your Pity: Enter the number of pulls you have done on the limited character banner since your last 5-star character. You can find this in the game’s Warp records.
3. Check Guarantee Status: Tick the “Next 5-Star is Guaranteed” box if you lost your last 50/50 (i.e., you received a standard 5-star character from the limited banner).
4. Click “Calculate”: The tool will instantly show your total available pulls and how many you need to reach soft pity, hard pity, and your guaranteed character.
5. Analyze the Results: Use the primary result, intermediate values, and projection chart to assess your situation and plan your warps. The table provides a clear breakdown of the costs for each milestone.

Key Factors That Affect Your Pulls

Several factors influence how quickly you can accumulate pulls. A smart Trailblazer accounts for all of them:

• Daily Training: A consistent, easy source of 60 Stellar Jades every day.
• Express Supply Pass: A paid monthly pass offering 90 Stellar Jades daily, significantly boosting your income.
• Simulated Universe: Completing the weekly point rewards provides a substantial amount of Stellar Jades and a Star Rail Pass.
• Pure Fiction & Memory of Chaos: These end-game modes reset bi-weekly and offer large sums of Stellar Jades for clearing stages.
• Events & Maintenance: Limited-time events are a major source of pulls, and server maintenance often comes with compensation Jades.
• Exploration & Quests: Opening chests, completing Adventure Missions, and progressing the main story yield a large one-time influx of resources. A guide like our Free Stellar Jade Guide can be very helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between soft pity and hard pity?
Soft pity is an unofficial term for the point where the 5-star drop rate starts increasing significantly, which is around 74 pulls. Hard pity is the absolute guarantee at 90 pulls. You are extremely likely to get a 5-star during the soft pity phase.

What is the 50/50 system?
When you pull a 5-star on a limited banner, there is a 50% chance it’s the featured character and a 50% chance it’s a character from the standard pool. If you get a standard character, your next 5-star on a limited banner is 100% guaranteed to be the featured one.

How many pulls for a guaranteed featured character?
Worst case scenario, you need 180 pulls. This happens if you lose the 50/50 at 90 pity and then have to go to 90 pity again for the guarantee. However, this is extremely rare.

Does pity carry over between banners?
Yes. Your pity count and guaranteed status on the Character Event Warp carry over to the next Character Event Warp. Light Cone and Standard banner pity are separate.

How much Stellar Jade can I earn per patch as a F2P player?
A free-to-play player can typically earn around 80-90 pulls per version patch through daily activities, events, and recurring game modes, though this can vary.

Is the Express Supply Pass worth it for pulling?
Yes, it is considered the most cost-effective way to increase your Stellar Jade income, providing 3000 Jades (almost 19 pulls) over 30 days for a small price.

What’s the difference between Star Rail Passes and Special Passes?
Star Rail Passes (silver tickets) are for the Standard Warp. Star Rail Special Passes (gold tickets) are for the limited-time Character and Light Cone Event Warps. This hsr pull calculator focuses on Special Passes.

How can I use this hsr pull calculator to decide if I should pull?
Use the calculator to see if you have enough resources to reasonably reach at least soft pity (74 pulls). If you are far from pity and don’t have many pulls, it might be wiser to save for a character you want more. Our Genshin Impact Pity Calculator can also help if you play that game.