Genshin Impact Standard Banner: Your 5-Star Weapon Wish Come True (Maybe)
So, you spin wishes in Genshin Impact. You dream of using a weapon that makes foes explode. The Standard Banner calls you with its “Wanderlust Invocation” label. But can you get a 5-star weapon? Let’s find out!
Unlocking 5-Star Arsenal on the Standard Banner
Indeed, you can get 5-star weapons from the Standard Banner. It’s real and not a mirage in the Primordial Sea. Think of it like a treasure chest containing both characters and high-rarity weapons. Yes, golden weapons are included.
Jackpot! What Happens When You Pull a 5-Star Weapon?
Feel that excitement! The shooting star, the golden glow… and then a 5-star weapon appears on the Standard Banner. What does it mean for you? Bragging rights, certainly. Practically, it arms your characters with powerful gear. These weapons boost combat capabilities significantly. Enemies will lose HP fast.
Standard Banner’s 5-Star Lineup: Weapons and Warriors
What can you pull from the Standard Banner? You will find both characters and weapons. Here’s a list of potential weapons:
- Amos’ Bow
- Aquila Favonia
- Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds
- Primordial Jade Cutter
- Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
- Skyward Atlas
- Skyward Blade
- Skyward Harp
- Skyward Pride
- Skyward Spine
- Wolf’s Gravestone
For character fans, 5-star characters also appear:
- Jean (Anemo Sword)
- Diluc (Pyro Claymore)
- Mona (Hydro Catalyst)
- Qiqi (Cryo Sword)
- Keqing (Electro Sword)
- Dehya (Pyro Claymore)
- Tighnari (Dendro Bow)
- Mona (Hydro Catalyst)
Recognize anyone? These are the original 5-star characters, along with some new faces permanently on the Standard Banner.
Losing the 50/50 and Landing a Standard Banner Weapon
Heard of the “50/50” on Character Event Banners? Here’s how it works: When you pull a 5-star on these banners, you get a 50% chance for it to be the featured character. The other 50% is a Standard Banner character. Lose the 50/50? You’ll receive a standard character, like Jean or Diluc. Ready for weapons? We’ll cover that now.
Pity System and the Standard Banner: Deciphering the Wish Mechanics
Now, let’s discuss pity. Not the feelings after many failed wishes, but the pity system. It prevents endless wishing without obtaining something valuable.
Does a 5-Star Reset Standard Banner Pity?
The short answer is: Yes. Pulling a 5-star item – whether a character or weapon – resets your pity counter to zero. The pity system serves as a safety net; it resets once you have your jackpot, ready for your next climb.
Standard Banner Pity: How Many Wishes ‘Til a 5-Star?
You are guaranteed a 5-star item (character or weapon) within 90 wishes on the Standard Banner. This is “hard pity.” However, “soft pity” triggers around 70-80 wishes, raising your chances of obtaining a 5-star as you near 90. Statistically, you may secure your 5-star before reaching full 90, comforting, right?
Pity Carry-Over: Standard Banner and Beyond
Does pity transfer among banners like Character Event or Weapon Banners? Unfortunately, NO. Pity is specific to each banner type. Pity on Standard Banner won’t help you with Event banners, and vice versa. Each banner operates on an independent pity system.
Weapon Banner Shenanigans: Pity, Fate Points, and 75/25
The Weapon Banner, called Epitome Invocation, has its own rules. Let’s break this down:
Weapon Banner Pity: 80 Wishes for a Guaranteed 5-Star
The hard pity for guaranteed 5-star weapons is lower than Standard or Character Event Banners: it’s 80 wishes. You are guaranteed a 5-star weapon in 80 pulls. Soft pity also applies here, enhancing your chances before reaching 80 requests.
75/25 Odds: Weapon Banner’s Unique Twist
Skip the 50/50! The Weapon Banner uses a 75/25 system. It typically has two rate-up 5-star weapons. When pulling a 5-star, there’s a 75% chance it’s one of the rate-up weapons and a 25% chance it’s a random 5-star weapon from the Standard Banner pool. You’ll still get a 5-star weapon, even if it’s not what you wanted.
Fate Points: Your Weapon Banner Insurance
The Weapon Banner adds complexity but also becomes more player-friendly. It introduces Fate Points. Every time you pull a 5-star weapon from the Weapon Banner that isn’t one of your selected rate-up options, you earn one Fate Point. Collect two Fate Points, and your next 5-star weapon from the Weapon Banner is your selected rate-up weapon. Fate Points act as insurance for RNG.
Fate Points: Do They Stick Around?
Yes, Fate Points do carry over to the next Weapon Banner, but with a catch. They only stick around if the rate-up weapons remain the same. If the weapon banner changes to new rate-up weapons, your Fate Points reset. Keep tabs on changes; otherwise, your Fate Points may vanish.
General Pity System Rules: A Quick Recap
Let’s summarize pity system rules across all Genshin banners:
- Pity Carries Over (Within Banner Type): Pity accumulated on a banner type carries over to subsequent banners of that same type.
- Pity Resets on 5-Star: Pulling a 5-star item resets your pity counter to zero.
- 90-Wish Guarantee (Character/Standard): Guaranteed 5-star within 90 wishes on Character and Standard Banners.
- 80-Wish Guarantee (Weapon): Guaranteed 5-star weapon within 80 wishes.
- 10-Wish Guarantee (4-Star): Guaranteed 4-star item within every 10 wishes on all banners.
50/50 System: Event Banner Drama
We mentioned the 50/50 earlier. Let’s clarify it on Character Event Banners:
- 50/50 Chance on First 5-Star: Pull your first 5-star on a Character Event Banner; there’s a 50% chance it will be the featured character, and 50% chance it will be a Standard character.
- Losing 50/50 = Standard Banner Character: Lose the 50/50? You’ll receive a 5-star character from the Standard Banner pool.
- Guaranteed Featured Character After Losing: If you lose, the next 5-star on that same Event Banner is guaranteed to be the featured character. Consider this “pity 50/50,” Genshin’s way of rewarding you for enduring poor RNG.
F2P and 5-Star Weapons: Myth or Reality?
Can free-to-play players obtain 5-star weapons? Absolutely!
Genshin Impact is kind to F2P players. You gain Primogems through playing, events, and daily tasks. Save those Primogems. You can pull on Weapon Banners or Standard Banners. It needs patience and smart Primogem planning, but getting 5-star weapons is doable. F2P means “free-to-play,” not “free-to-win.”
Primogems Math: Wishing on a Budget
Let’s do some math. Primogems are the currency for wishes (Fates). Here’s the breakdown:
- 1 Wish = 160 Primogems
- 90 Wishes (Hard Pity) = 14,400 Primogems
- 180 Wishes (Guaranteed Featured Character after 50/50 loss) = 28,800 Primogems
- About 160 Wishes (Upper Limit for Guaranteed Weapon with Fate Points) = 25,600 Primogems
To guarantee a 5-star, especially on the Weapon Banner, you need many Primogems. Regular playing and ing events help. You can reach this goal.
Soft Pity: The Sneaky Pity Boost
Lastly, let’s discuss soft pity. Hard pity gives a guaranteed 5-star at 90 (or 80 on Weapon Banner) wishes. Soft pity raises your odds of a 5-star. This happens around 70-80 wishes. miHoYo (now HoYoverse) hasn’t confirmed these details, but players notice higher odds after about 70 wishes. If you hit 70 wishes, you might soon see a great prize!
Now you know! The Standard Banner and 5-star weapons are clearer. Wish wisely, and may luck be on your side (and may you skip getting another Skyward Spine… no offense to Skyward Spine).
