Genshin Impact Fates Calculator
Estimate the Primogems and Fates needed to get your desired 5-star character. This calculator accounts for pity, the 50/50 system, and guaranteed pulls for the character event banner.
Total Wishes Available Now: 0
Wishes to First Hard Pity: 90
Worst-Case Fates Needed: 0
Average-Case Fates Needed: 0
Comparison Chart
Pull Projections
| Target Copy | Wishes Required (Worst Case) | Wishes Required (Average Case) |
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What is a Fates Calculator?
A fates calculator is a tool designed for players of gacha games like Genshin Impact to plan and manage their resources for acquiring specific characters or items from the game’s “Wish” system. It estimates how many Fates (the in-game wishing currency, purchased with Primogems) a player will need to successfully pull a desired 5-star character from a limited-time promotional banner.
This type of calculator is essential for both free-to-play players and spenders to set realistic goals. It works by modeling the game’s probability mechanics, including the “pity system” and the “50/50” chance, to provide a range of likely outcomes. A common misunderstanding is that these tools predict the future; in reality, they are statistical estimators that calculate need based on worst-case and average-case scenarios.
The Fates Calculator Formula and Explanation
The core logic of a fates calculator revolves around Genshin Impact’s pity and 50/50 systems. There isn’t one single formula, but a series of logical steps to determine the potential cost.
- Pity: A player is guaranteed a 5-star character within 90 wishes on the character event banner. This is “hard pity”. “Soft pity” begins around wish 74, where the probability of pulling a 5-star dramatically increases.
- 50/50 System: When you pull a 5-star character, there is a 50% chance it will be the featured promotional character and a 50% chance it will be a standard 5-star character (like Jean, Diluc, Qiqi, etc.).
- Guarantee: If you lose the 50/50 and get a standard character, your *next* 5-star pull on a character event banner is guaranteed to be the featured character.
The calculation for the worst-case scenario assumes you lose every 50/50 and have to reach hard pity of 90 wishes each time. This means it could take up to 180 wishes to guarantee a single copy of a featured character if you are not already on a guarantee. To learn more, see our guide on the {related_keywords}.
Variables Table
| Variable | Meaning | Unit / Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primogem | The primary in-game currency. | Unitless Integer | 0 – 100,000+ |
| Intertwined Fate | The currency used for limited character wishes. | Unitless Integer | 0 – 1,000+ |
| Pity | Wishes made since the last 5-star was received. | Wishes | 0 – 89 |
| 50/50 Status | Determines if the next 5-star is guaranteed. | Boolean | Guaranteed or Not Guaranteed |
Practical Examples
Example 1: Starting from Scratch
A player wants the new featured character. They have 0 Intertwined Fates, 8000 Primogems, are at 0 pity, and do not have a guarantee.
- Inputs: Fates: 0, Primogems: 8000, Pity: 0, Guaranteed: No, Target: 1.
- Current Resources: 8000 Primogems = 50 Fates.
- Results (Worst Case): To guarantee the character, the player might lose the first 50/50 at 90 pity, then need another 90 wishes for the guarantee. Total needed: 180 wishes. They need 130 more wishes, or 20,800 Primogems.
- Results (Average Case): On average, a specific character costs ~94 wishes. They would need about 44 more wishes, or 7,040 Primogems.
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Example 2: Close to Pity with Guarantee
A player lost their previous 50/50 and is now aiming for the current character. They have 20 Fates, 3200 Primogems, and are at 65 pity.
- Inputs: Fates: 20, Primogems: 3200, Pity: 65, Guaranteed: Yes, Target: 1.
- Current Resources: 20 Fates + (3200/160) = 40 wishes.
- Results (Worst Case): The player is guaranteed the character within the next 25 wishes (90 – 65). Since they have 40 wishes, they already have enough.
- Results (Average Case): The player is deep into soft pity. The character is likely to arrive within the next 10-15 wishes.
How to Use This Fates Calculator
- Enter Your Resources: Input your current number of Intertwined Fates and Primogems.
- Set Your Pity: Enter the number of wishes you’ve made on the character event banner since your last 5-star pull. You can find this in the ‘History’ section of the wish screen in-game.
- Select Guarantee Status: Check the “Next 5-Star is Guaranteed” box if the last 5-star character you pulled on an event banner was *not* the featured one.
- Choose Your Goal: Select how many total copies of the character you want to obtain.
- Interpret the Results: The calculator will show you the “Worst-Case” (requiring up to 180 pulls per copy) and “Average-Case” (based on statistical averages of ~94 pulls per specific copy) fates needed. The primary result shows this as Primogems required, which is often how players track their savings. Our {related_keywords} might be useful.
Key Factors That Affect Your Wish Count
- Winning/Losing the 50/50: This is the biggest factor. Winning a 50/50 cuts your potential cost in half.
- Soft Pity: Most 5-star characters are acquired during soft pity (wishes 74-89), not at hard pity (90). Getting a character early saves a significant number of fates.
- Early 5-Star Pulls: It’s rare, but possible, to get a 5-star well before soft pity. This is pure luck and will drastically reduce your required wishes, but it also resets your pity count to 0.
- Starglitter Exchange: Pulling 4-star and 5-star characters/weapons grants Starglitter, which can be exchanged in Paimon’s Bargains for more Fates. This calculator does not include Starglitter to maintain a conservative estimate. Maximize your gains with our {related_keywords}.
- Primogem Income: Your ability to earn Primogems through daily commissions, events, exploration, and the Spiral Abyss directly impacts how quickly you can wish.
- Weapon Banner vs. Character Banner: This calculator is for the character banner. The weapon banner has a different pity system (80 hard pity) and guarantee mechanic (“Epitomized Path”).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the average number of wishes for a featured 5-star?
- Factoring in the 50/50 system, the statistical average to acquire a *specific* featured 5-star character is approximately 94 wishes.
- Does this calculator work for the weapon or standard banner?
- No, this fates calculator is specifically designed for the Character Event Wish banner. The other banners have different rules, pity counts, and item pools.
- What’s the difference between soft pity and hard pity?
- Hard pity is the absolute guarantee at 90 wishes. Soft pity is the range starting from wish 74 where your chances of getting a 5-star increase with every single wish, making it highly probable you’ll get one before 90.
- How do I find my pity count?
- In Genshin Impact, go to the Wish screen, select the banner you’re interested in, and click the “History” button. Count the number of wishes since your last 5-star character appeared in the list.
- Should I do single pulls or 10-pulls?
- It makes no difference to your pity or 50/50 odds. A 10-pull is just a faster way of doing 10 single pulls. The guarantee of a 4-star item every 10 wishes applies to both methods.
- How is the ‘average case’ calculated?
- It uses a weighted average based on community-gathered statistics for soft pity and the 50/50 system. It assumes an average of ~63 wishes to get *any* 5-star and factors in the 50% chance of needing a second 5-star for the guarantee.
- What happens if I lose my 50/50?
- Your pity count resets to 0, but your account is now in a “guaranteed” state. The very next 5-star character you pull from any character event banner will be the featured character on that banner.
- Can I use this to plan for constellations (multiple copies)?
- Yes. Simply select the total number of copies you want (e.g., 7 for C6), and the calculator will estimate the total cost, factoring in your starting situation.
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