*Genshin Impact*, "pulls"

*Genshin Impact*, "pulls"

In *Genshin Impact*, "pulls" refer to the gacha system, where players use in-game currency to obtain random characters or weapons through a feature called **Wishes**. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

### Types of Wishes
There are three main types of Wishes, each with its own pool of rewards:
- **Standard Wish**: Always available, offering a mix of non-limited characters and weapons.
- **Character Event Wish**: Limited-time banners that feature specific characters with boosted drop rates.
- **Weapon Event Wish**: Limited-time banners focused on specific weapons.

### Cost of Pulls
- Each pull costs **160 Primogems**, the primary in-game currency.
- Primogems can be earned for free through gameplay, such as completing **daily commissions**, participating in **events**, or exploring the world.
- Alternatively, players can buy **Genesis Crystals** with real money and convert them into Primogems. On average, a single pull costs about **$2**, though this depends on the platform and purchase size.

### Pull Rates and the Pity System
The odds of getting rare items are low, but a **pity system** ensures players eventually get high-rarity rewards:
- The base rate for a **5-star character or weapon** is **0.6%**.
- For the **Character Event Wish** and **Weapon Event Wish**, you're guaranteed a 5-star item after **90 pulls**.
- For the **Standard Wish**, the guarantee kicks in after **80 pulls**.
- On the Character Event Wish, there's a **50% chance** the 5-star will be the featured character. If you don’t get the featured character, your next 5-star is guaranteed to be them.
- Importantly, the **pity counter carries over** between banners of the same type (e.g., from one Character Event Wish to the next).

### Free Pulls
Players can get pulls without spending money by:
- Earning Primogems through gameplay.
- Claiming rewards from **events**, **login bonuses**, or other promotions that occasionally offer free Wishes.

This system balances luck, strategy, and patience, allowing both free-to-play and paying players to enjoy the game’s roster of characters and weapons!