Is the Beginner’s Wish in Genshin Impact a Smart Investment?
When deciding whether to wish on Genshin Impact’s Novice Wishes banner or the Standard Banner, here are some key points to consider:
- The Novice Wishes Banner typically features a selection of 4-star characters and weapons that are easier to obtain for new players. You are guaranteed a 4-star character in your first 10 pulls, and you also have a higher chance to get featured 4-star characters.
- If you are new and looking to strengthen your team quickly, using your remaining 11 Acquaint Fates on the Novice Wishes banner could be beneficial, especially if you can pull more 4-star characters. However, if you prefer to build a diverse roster for the long term, saving for the Standard Banner might be a better option.
- You should actually wish on the Novice wishes banner because everything is at a discounted price. Since you can’t pull 4 or 5 star weapons from the banner, you’ll get 2 characters from it (including Noelle). The banner is also quite lenient, allowing you to get standard banner characters (namely Qiqi, Mona, Keqing, Jean, Diluc), which helps you build your team early on in the game.
- You will get at least Noelle and one other 4 or 5-star character. Keep in mind that you can only wish on this banner two times (twenty pulls) and there has been no change since 1.0, giving you a chance of getting the original characters (starter characters not included).
- I would still recommend the Beginner’s banner because at that point you’re not invested in the game yet. Jumping on a solid beginner banner with a fairly good chance at a 5* can be worthwhile.
- As a beginner, tipping resources into one unit or the other can be very costly, especially in lower AR. The idea of finally getting a 5* character 4-6 months after starting can certainly be tempting…
What Are the Benefits of Wishing on the Beginner’s Banner?
The Beginners Wish in Genshin Impact is a fantastic way for new players to kickstart their adventure. It’s a special in-game event designed to give newcomers a boost. Think of it as Genshin Impact rolling out the red carpet for you.
- It serves as the introduction to the Wish system, aimed at Travelers who have recently landed in Teyvat.
- It expires automatically after a total of 20 wishes.
- A limited selection of non-promotional characters and weapons are available.
For the Beginners’ Wish:
- 10-wish sets cost 20% less Acquaint Fate (only 8 instead of 10).
- Your first 10-wish set is guaranteed to include “Chivalric Blossom” Noelle (Geo).
- Your second 10-wish set is guaranteed to include one other 4 or 5-star character.
Moreover, the Beginner’s Banner has a far higher chance of rewarding high-value 4-star characters like Bennett, Sucrose, Xingqiu, or Xiangling than the Standard Banner does.
However, it should be noted that apart from the single guarantee, which is always on the 8th wish, Noelle cannot be obtained from this wish. Additionally, the Wish’s pool does not contain any 4-star or 5-star weapons.
While some may argue that getting a guaranteed Noelle instead of the chance of any other 4-star character is a waste, Noelle is still a good character to have early on since claymores do massive damage.
How Does the Beginner’s Wish Compare to Other Banners?
The Beginner’s Wish banner offers unique benefits for new players in Genshin Impact. It allows them to pull Noelle (4 stars, Geo) in the first 10 pulls.
However, there are significant disadvantages to this banner:
- The 20 pulls won’t be recorded in the banners’ history. This means players still need to pull 80 times for a five-star character on other banners.
- If a player wants to pull only for other characters or get a character in the future, it is advised to skip the Beginner’s Banner.
- Additionally, pulling the Beginner’s banner is not recommended for players not particularly interested in Noelle, as she is not a strong DPS or healer among the four-star characters available.
Generally, new players should prioritize banners in the following order:
- Beginner’s Wish (high chance to get a 5-star, and it costs less than average on 10x pulls)
- Character-specific banners (especially if a player plans to reroll)
- Epitome Invocation
- Wanderlust Invocation
The Beginner’s Wish only lasts for 20 pulls, but it has a high chance of obtaining one of the default 5-star characters, which is much more likely than on any other banner. These 5-stars include:
- Diluc
- Jean
- Keqing
- Mona
- Qiqi
Moreover, prioritizing a character-specific banner can be beneficial, especially for players okay with rerolling. The featured 5-star characters on these banners tend to be more valuable than the default options offered in the Beginner’s Wish.
Importantly, the Beginner’s Wish is its own separate banner and does not contribute to pity on other banners. Although it offers a guarantee to obtain Noelle, who can serve as a good /healer/DPS, the banner is discounted, allowing players to pay for 8 rolls while getting a guaranteed character for 10 pulls.
In summary, within the Beginners’ Wish, 10-wish sets cost 20% less Acquaint Fate. The first 10-wish set is guaranteed to include Noelle, while the second 10-wish set is guaranteed to include one 4-star or above.
The Beginners’ Wish Gacha, featuring a guaranteed pull for the 4-star character Noelle, stands as one of the Wish Banners in Genshin Impact.
